Bass Speakers in Avatar Guitar 2x12?

Eric Scholz · #1 09-03-2010, 01:13 AM

The regular 2x12 bass cab doesn't fit in my car. Would it work to put bass speakers into the Contemporary Custom 2x12 guitar cab? I don't want a tweeter, or any hi-fi type components in my cab.

If this wouldn't work can anyone suggest an alternative?

tom once dead · #2 09-03-2010, 01:14 AM

I think you'll find all the dimensions of the guitar cab wouldn't sound too great with bass speakers.

Eric Scholz · #3 09-03-2010, 01:22 AM

hmm.. maybe i'll just get the avatar 2x10, and put it in a road case, and put the cab on top of the case, that way it won't look so puny.

kesslari · #4 09-03-2010, 02:56 AM

If a 212 doesn't fit in your car, either get two 112's, or find a different 212 configuration that fits, or go with a different configuration (210 or 115) that does fit.
fEarful 12/6 might be a way to go.
Genz-Benz Neox 212T also.

Figure out the dimensions you have to work with, and find a cab that fits.
Or replace your car.

peterbright · #5 09-03-2010, 03:27 AM

If you have the 12" bass speakers already, you could try it to see. I converted an Orange 1 x12" guitar cab by changing the speaker and porting the sealed box. You can check to see if the dimensions are close on the speaker manufacturers website.

billfitzmaurice · #6 09-03-2010, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Scholz

Would it work to put bass speakers into the Contemporary Custom 2x12 guitar cab?

No. The drivers and cabinet must be engineered to work together.

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If this wouldn't work can anyone suggest an alternative?

Get a bigger car. Really. A 212 is about as small a gigging rig as you can get away with. Serious bassplayers don't drive Miatas, they drive minivans.