112 or 210?

[revroy]

OK, I'm putting together a mini rig for use in church and with singer/songwriters. I won't need to get real loud... weight is an issue and expense too (if I can stay under about $350, I'll be happy).

For a head, I'll likely go with the GB 3.0, the Ibanez promethean, maybe even the Carvin BX500, or something in that price/power/features category...

so would you go with 112 or 210's? and given weight and price constraints, which one?

thanks.

[ShowKing]

personally i prefer the sound of 2 x 10 inch speakers than a single speaker. but it depends on the brand and model too.

[chadds]

I've used up to 4, 2x10s at a time. One 2x10 has never been adequate for my tonal goals. On the other hand one 1x12 is often outstanding with good watts. Past the one 1x12 then I need so much more than the 2x10. This is my experience, YMMV. I find that the tone and cut and fullness of a 1x12 works up until I need another 1x12 or then something way more than a 2x10. The exception could be those really large front ported Eden 2x10s that exceeded normal 2x10 behavior but where big enough that they should have.

[BassmanPaul]

A 2x10 would probably be more efficient than a 1x12 so I'd go that route.

Paul

[revroy]

any other thoughts?

[pasta4lnch]

I use a 1x12 for my small pop trio gigs and it's always been enough. . . plus it gives you the option of adding another one (not that you can't have 2 2x10's)

[silvertripper]

I would go with the 2x10 cab IMO

[MysticMichael]

Originally Posted by revroy

any other thoughts?

I dig the tone of a really good 1x12, but in your case the 2x10 might be more practical - especially if you're getting no help from the PA...

If you do get the Shuttle 3.0, get the 2x10 in 4 ohms, and play it standing on end - so it's taller than it is wide. Should work great for what you have in mind...

MM

[SoonerMatt]

IMO and IME a 210 and a 112 working in conjunction sounds wonderful. If you had to settle on just one cab, though, I'd go with the 210 and then add the 112 later.

[Tampabass]

if you're thinking combos at all, you might consider the GK MB-210. It's light (33 pounds) and really brings the volume and the tone. Plus, you can add an external cab if/when needed.
I just got it, and used it last night for a jazz trio gig at a small club - it gave me all the power/presence I needed, and more. Plus, it's a "grab and go" deal, which really sold it for me.