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06-11-2010, 11:43 AM
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06-11-2010, 11:45 AM
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I'd stick with the B1. Not as much max volume, but lighter and full range.
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06-11-2010, 12:45 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, ON | | | Very surprised he didn't wait until he had the tweeter and crossover figured out until he released the new boxes, especially since he states he has plans to release such a unit. Of course, the upgrade is backwards-compatible, but still! |
06-14-2010, 02:09 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, NY | | | Bump. So who's buying one of these pumpers? Very tempted.... |
06-15-2010, 09:39 AM
|  | Resident Packer Fanatic | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin | | | Seems to me a 212 configured Acme would be a "one solution" cab for me. Not so sure about a 1x12. Prolly wouldn't replace either my Low B2 or B4. |
10-21-2010, 11:56 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Mike Lull Custom Basses | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SLC, Utah -USA- | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Aram  Bump. So who's buying one of these pumpers? Very tempted.... | I'm very interested, I talked with Andy today, and it may very well be the exact cab I've been looking for to get my "70's-era Classic Rock Bass Tone".  I regularly get through Denver, so hopefully I can get the time to make an appointment with Andy and try one out in person. If it does what I'm hoping it will, I plan on buying a pair. Quote:
Originally Posted by mrpackerguy Seems to me a 212 configured Acme would be a "one solution" cab for me. | +1. I imagine pair of 212's would certainly give me more than enough volume for any of the gigs that I play, but I'm hoping a pair of 112's will do the trick volume and tone-wise. It would be so nice to carry in a pair of cabs that way less than 40 lbs that get the job done.
Heck, my Crest CA9/Demeter HBP-1/Gator Case weigh almost as much as the 2 Flatwound cabs will. -I've never weighed my rack, it may weigh more than two Flatwound cabs.
While I'm there, I also hope to try out a Low B-2 cab. I've read opinions here that state they don't do the Rock thing very well, but who knows?
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10-22-2010, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mrpackerguy Seems to me a 212 configured Acme would be a "one solution" cab for me. Not so sure about a 1x12. Prolly wouldn't replace either my Low B2 or B4. | Last year Andy talked about offering 2x12 versions of the Series III cabs (i.e., neo) in the Series II Low B-4 cabinet. I don't know if that's still his plan or not. If it is, I'm sure it's several months or more away, insofar as he's still pulling the production details and procedures together for the Series III so-called "Roundwound" (neo 1x12 w/tweeter).
Nonetheless, if I preferred a larger, heavier 2x12 to a pair of smaller, lighter 1x12s, I'd let Andy know.
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10-22-2010, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Arthur U. Poon I'm very interested, I talked with Andy today, and it may very well be the exact cab I've been looking for to get my "70's-era Classic Rock Bass Tone". | +1 Oh yeah, you definitely need to check one out!  |
10-22-2010, 10:31 AM
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Does anyone know anything more about the tweeter design of the Roundwound (aside from what's already been stated)?
It sounds like it's non-defeatable, which I think is ok, but what about interactions with effects such as distortion. I've never had much luck getting OD/distortion to sound good with a tweetered cab, but wondering if this design may be different. |
10-22-2010, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Aram Does anyone know anything more about the tweeter design of the Roundwound (aside from what's already been stated)?
It sounds like it's non-defeatable, which I think is ok, but what about interactions with effects such as distortion. I've never had much luck getting OD/distortion to sound good with a tweetered cab, but wondering if this design may be different. | Another option if you are looking for a small 'super 12' is the new Audiokinesis Thunder Child. All the good stuff (prioprietary 3012LF driver in 4ohm version) and a simply amazing horn and crossover, with a wonderful switch that rolls off the top end gently around 3.5K, making it sound like just a really good one way cab for old school tones or distortion, etc.
Not cheap ($700) but quite amazing with a 500 watt micro pumping it.
There are some clips on my YouTube channel.
Nice stuff coming out at the moment with the Thunder Child and the 'Flatwound/Roundwound' for small, light and still deep and loud.
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10-22-2010, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tombowlus | Thanks for the encouraging words on the Low B2, Tom. I know you've had a lot of experience with a lot of different brands/models of speaker cab setups available. a pair of B2's would be my first choice, so I'm pretty excited to hear Andy's product line.
I've wanted to try the Acme line of cabinets for many years, but I've never had the opportunity until now. I played in a Modern Country/60's-70's Rock band many years ago, using my Bergantino HT210/HT115 cab setup, and a bassist for another band we shared the bill with used a single Low B2 (I can't remember how he was powering it), and I was very impressed with his tone. His band also played some 60's/70's rock, and his Low B2 covered all of their material wonderfully IMO.
Can't wait to try 'em out. Andy was very honest with what he thought might work (and not work) for me, so now it's down to trusting my ears.
Best Regards, -Derwin
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10-22-2010, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by KJung Another option if you are looking for a small 'super 12' is the new Audiokinesis Thunder Child. All the good stuff (prioprietary 3012LF driver in 4ohm version) and a simply amazing horn and crossover, with a wonderful switch that rolls off the top end gently around 3.5K, making it sound like just a really good one way cab for old school tones or distortion, etc.
Not cheap ($700) but quite amazing with a 500 watt micro pumping it.
There are some clips on my YouTube channel.
Nice stuff coming out at the moment with the Thunder Child and the 'Flatwound/Roundwound' for small, light and still deep and loud. | Oh...I've been following that thread like a hawk too... 
Definitely looks promising, and these are the top two contenders for me right now. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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