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View Poll Results: Which 4x10 Cab
Acoustic B410 4 25.00%
GK 410BLX-II 12 75.00%
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:45 PM
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Question Which 4x10 Cab?

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I'm on budget, but I'd like a 4x10 that can push some air for those louder gigs. Which one would you pick and why?

GK 410BLX-II -or- Acoustic B410

I mainly play funk jazz with my PJ Bass and a fuzz pedal.
My amp is a GK 700RB-II. The cabinet I'm currently using is a Berg HT112

Thanks in advance, Joe

PS. ANOTHER option... Kustom Deep End Series 410
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:56 PM
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I'd suggest your also checking out Avatar bass cabinets.
www.avatarspeakers.com
Great inexpensive cabinets.
Love the two I have.
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Old 03-24-2010, 04:02 PM
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+1 on the Avatars...

I have 2x12 with a 2x10 and together they'll give you all the punch and depth you need. Their 410 Neo is also great...IMO.
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Old 03-24-2010, 04:08 PM
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I was actually considering the 12 month no interest deal through GC. That way I can start using the cab right away.
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Old 03-24-2010, 04:21 PM
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Save your money a little longer and get something better. All of those are purchases to regret in my opinion (except avatar).
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I currently run a GK 410BLX-II with my 700RBII and couldn't be happier. Plenty of headroom and great tone. The price ain't bad either.

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Save your money a little longer and get something better. All of those are purchases to regret in my opinion (except avatar).
I was going to mention the same exact thing. I'll even go as far as to say that the Avatar will blow away the Acoustic, no prob.
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I will swear by the SWR Goliath cab!
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Old 03-24-2010, 05:21 PM
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If the Avatar is too pricey, a used 4 ohm Peavey tvx on craigslist would be another option. Not the easiest cab to lug around, but it's not particle board.
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Old 03-24-2010, 05:28 PM
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I was going to mention the same exact thing. I'll even go as far as to say that the Avatar will blow away the Acoustic, no prob.
Without a doubt. The acoustic cabs are dubious at best. Played them at GC; super heavy, nothing to write home about performance wise. Seems like basically "stuff four cheap ass oem drivers in a mass produced uber cheap particleboard box" design to me.
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Buy used and get an SWR. They can be had CHEAP if you are patient.
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I just picked up a Warwick 600w 411PRO to replace my Ampeg 810 and am in punchy low end heaven. $399 shipped ain't too bad on the wallet either....

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Bassist4Life; If we weren't so far apart I'd offer to sell you my mint Goliath III at a really good price. Shipping would be a monster though!
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I will swear by the SWR Goliath cab!
i would LOVE one... my 1st choice.
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I only have an acoustic 410 because i got it with an acoustic b200h head for 295$ , that price was hard to beat in my budget , broke college kid.

If you can wait save and get something better , the acoustic can be pretty loud but thats about all i can say , the tolex tears easy and it is very heavy.
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Old 03-24-2010, 07:05 PM
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The weight of the 4x10 has me rethinking it a little bit... what do you guys think of a 2x12?

Do you think a 4ohm 2x12 can push some deep air to the back of the room?
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Old 03-24-2010, 07:09 PM
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Gallien-Krueger 212MBE 600W 2x12 Ultra Light

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Old 03-25-2010, 05:52 AM
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If the Avatar is too pricey, a used 4 ohm Peavey tvx on craigslist would be another option. Not the easiest cab to lug around, but it's not particle board.
I looked up the Peavey TVX; and while it's heavy, it has some great reviews. I'm impressed. I may go in that direction.

Does the cab come with casters?
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Give the 212's a shot, 4x10 are over rated and you'll still need a 15 for depth. Also, with 500/600w @ 4ohms that's more than enough air being pushed.
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