Advice on a potential Aguilar setup...

[Lichtaffen]

I haven't had to ask a question on TB for a long time, but here goes:

I recently purchased an Aguilar DB750 and absolutely I love it. I have a Markbass 4x10 that's cool, but I'm looking for a 2x12 type setup. I don't think I can handle a huge cab like a DB212 or GS212, so I'm thinking of getting 2 GS112's. The GS112's are 300 watts into 8 ohms, but the DB750 is 400 watts into 8 ohms and 750 into 4 ohms. Theoretically, this won't work, but does anyone have experience otherwise? 2 GS112's and the DB750 would be an ideal setup for me, can it be done?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

[mustbampeg]

Of course it will work. Probably sound quite fantastic, too. Use common sense relating to your volume knob, and you'll be just fine.

Randy

[pasta4lnch]

+1 it'll work just fine (and sound amazing I bet!)

[j.kernodle]

the gs212 is not a particularly heavy can. i can speak from personal experience and tell you that it can handle the db750 just fine and sounds great.

it's basically two gs112s in one cab. it's 600 watts at 4 ohms whereas the gs112 is 300 watts at 8 ohms.

[BobaMosfett]

I'm running that currently. Theoretically I could blow up my speakers, but you'd have to run the amp extremely loud. And with the DB750 you don't have to, because it cuts through at moderate levels. I haven't had the master volume above 10:30, I think.

I don't worry about it, but there might be someone with more knowledge on the subject of watts and speakers who has something else to say.

In the meantime, I'm buying my third GS112 this weekend!

[Lichtaffen]

Thanks guys. This is good news for me. So, according to these opinions, I could always run one GS112 at 8 ohms as well for a lower wattage setup?

Do you think it's worth emailing Aguilar to get their opinion?

[BobaMosfett]

Yup! I did this in the studio with very nice results.

You can always email them; they're nice people.

[Lichtaffen]

BobaMosfett (love the name, btw),
That's awesome that you're going to be running 3 GS112's. In your last post, were you talking about running one GS112 in the studio?

[BobaMosfett]

[Lichtaffen]

^^^^
Nice photo!

[Lichtaffen]

Just to conclude: I finally got a GS112 and it sounds amazing with the DB750. Not having a single problem. I'm not gigging at the moment, but when I do I may buy another GS112. I can only imagine how nice that's gonna sound. Thanks for the opinions.

[AMp'D.2play]

Sounds like a plan!

I recently bought a GS112 & then a 2nd one a few weeks later. Up next is trying to find a head that sounds great through them, but is also not too heavy.

If I had the back & budget for a DB750/751, that's what I'd go for.

[thisSNsucks]

Sounds like a good setup to me!

[Lichtaffen]

Originally Posted by thisSNsucks

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Sounds like a good setup to me!

That's what I'm talking about, son!

Thanks for that peek into my future.

[blastjv]

Originally Posted by AMp'D.2play

Sounds like a plan!

I recently bought a GS112 & then a 2nd one a few weeks later. Up next is trying to find a head that sounds great through them, but is also not too heavy.

If I had the back & budget for a DB750/751, that's what I'd go for.

The AG500 is great, and the TH500 looks like a winner, too (haven't tried one yet)

-JV

[randysmojo]

AMp'D.2play, I emailed Aguilar and asked and they said that the TH500 while not having quite the wattage, does sound very similar to the DB750. That's what I would do. That is what Jaco's son Felix is running as his head throught 2 SL112's.

[sbassface]

lovin this thread, I had a GS112NT and an AG500, just wish I had bought a 2nd GS112 and I would have never sold it. Although this might be my chance to get a DB-751 with a GS212. I'm starting all over anyway, gear wise, on electric. I'm all good on upright gear.