Best Cabinet(s) for around $800

[B-string]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampli...ec5c841b001798
http://www.zzounds.com/item--GEZNX212T Have MF price match.

[Journey55]

I don't have too many concerns about weight, both me and the other bassist are pretty strong guys, however the Markbass' low weight is appealing. And I am aware that a better Amp Head would be beneficial but the band director just replaced the drum heads on the drum set so I didn't want to throw another thing out there to buy and the amp head isn't in need of replacement it would just be smarter too...

speaking of the Markbass..any experience with them? I didn't find much on the Markbass and the Aguilar...The only one of these I've had the opportunity to hear (I live in a no so musical town) is the Eden because a bass friend of mine owns one, and I think it sounds nice, but I'd much appreciate any input from you guys, although I know tone is subjective it would still be nice to get an idea

[hgiles]

The best $800 cab is two $400 dollar cabs.

[Stumbo]

Originally Posted by hgiles

The best $800 cab is two $400 dollar cabs.

How about one of these 2x12's? http://www.zzounds.com/item--GEZNX212T

Should do the job.

[UrsaMinor]

This is all subjective for the most part. If it's just going to be used for jazz band and whatnot, the I would suggest looking into some different shops, and just going from there. Maybe have her come with you or something. Hell, I could think of a lot of options for $800, but I have different musical genres in mind. Jazz? Hmm. Maybe 15's or 12's? 10's maybe, but a 4x10 I wouldn't choose. If only you could find a "NEW" B-15 for $800, you'd be in business. IMHO. Take mine with multiple grains of salt, though.

[scottfeldstein]

Originally Posted by Stumbo

How about one of these 2x12's? http://www.zzounds.com/item--GEZNX212T

Should do the job.

If I had a pair of those I could rule the world

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by scottfeldstein

If I had a pair of those I could rule the world

No.

with 1515/66's we shall rule the world.

[scottfeldstein]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

No.

with 1515/66's we shall rule the world.

I'd rather a pair of 15/6, but you're right!

[Signs]

If you can spend up to about $1000, why not get two cabs and run both off of the Backline 600 at one time. It should be louder as that head only puts out 300 watts at 4ohms.


How about the GK NEO 115? They are light at 40lb each, and give you some flexibility if you get a little better amp in the future. Get two, and run em both. They get pretty good reviews. Ask some of the other TB members...

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-...63-i1440434.gc

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampli...peaker-cabinet

Whatever you get, if you get two, get the exact same cab...

[Signs]

Quote IPYF "There's only 2 bass players in your entire school?
Lucky devil you are. They were like flies on a sheep at my school - but I was always the best*.

Still get 2 cabs though man. Think of a not immediate future where there could possibly be more than 2 bass players and more than one amp. $800 buys you a lot of options. As B has graciously shown you above two of those NEO112s would see you in a nice place for that warm tone and would be easy to tote about the place. They would dominate under that Backline head."


---What he said...!!!




*possible lie.

[Big Brother]

Originally Posted by Got2SadowskyNYC

Bag End D10BX D It's 2x10 but a monster cab.

I might be biased.

I might be biased too, but my D10X-D is wonderfully warm and powerful cab.

[phillybass101]

Get a Glasstone Lil G 2x12, 1200 watts RMS 4ohm about 31 lbs and fits your budget. What else do you need to hear LOL!!!

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by phillybass101

Get a Glasstone Lil G 2x12, 1200 watts RMS 4ohm about 31 lbs and fits your budget. What else do you need to hear LOL!!!

How about the trade off of sensitivity for size may make the rig not loud enough with this cab. Or that it couldn't be paired with a second cab with most amps.

[Big Brother]

Originally Posted by Journey55

speaking of the Markbass..any experience with them?

Good and lightweight but there are probably somewhat better choices for cabs, the real Markbass mojo is in the head. Still though, they are plenty warm and sound nice enough. I would be afraid to drop one though.

I have a pair of Schroeder's, 1012L and 1215L, that I used over the MB cabs. Just as light and even a little bit warmer, but they are much better cabs overall. Those are a solid option as well, very high SPL's which helps you get more out of your amp. Pricey but worth it.

I had an Ampeg 410 HLF sitting around that never saw a jack because the other cabs were better.

http://www.schroedercabinets.com/bass.htm

[Brad Johnson]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

How about the trade off of sensitivity for size may make the rig not loud enough with this cab. Or that it couldn't be paired with a second cab with most amps.

Still no experience with this cab and still guessing?


The Glasstone Lil G 2-12 cab will easily get louder than any high school jazz band I've ever heard of will need. They won't need a second cab. And there should be no problem with the GK Backline 600 driving it with 300w @4 ohms. I don't have to guess, I've tried it. The cab also works great with upright, but I haven't tried it with that particular amp.


A drawback is it's light and easy to move... making it easier to steal.



www.glasstonesound.com or have her contact me with any questions. It's available in a few colors including black, red, two shades of blue and beige.

If they get the budget for a head the Kustom KXB500 sells for around $350 with a five year warranty and sounds great. This and the Lil G cab are what I use professionally.

[Brad Johnson]

Originally Posted by Big Brother

I might be biased too, but my D10X-D is wonderfully warm and powerful cab.

I love mine too along with my other Bag Ends. I don't know what they cost new.

[Downunderwonder]

Get your band director to bat her eyelids at the woodwork teacher and build yourselves some cabs after school.

[Brad Johnson]

Originally Posted by Journey55

Hello,
Let me start off by saying that just a good cab is in question, I know that a new head would help but circumstances prevent it.
Okay so I play with my school's jazz band (I'm kind of the electronic-savvy guy or something) and recently the cabinets we have been using for the bass amp (some GK 210 and 115) have been slipping in and out of being blown (the other bassist, without my knowledge, has been poking the speakers with a pencil through the grill after they sound blown and it fixes it temporarily). So I recently brought this up with the band director who asked if I would look into some cabinets to replace the ones we have (she is more of a brass player, so she doesn't know about bass stuff too much). She said around $800 for both (or one good one I assume) but it can be a little more if its a really good one.

So we're playing through a GK Backline 600 which is pretty good in of itself and the band director wants a nice warm 'fat' tone (kinda like JPJ on Dazed and Confused). We're using a MIA Jazz Bass and an Upright with a Pickup on it if it matters.

My question is, what cabinet would be best? At first glance these popped out to me:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampli...bass-enclosure

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampli...70810000001001

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampli...0-bass-cabinet

She did ask for like 4 or so choices so, any input would help, Thanks!

Where are you located?

[phillybass101]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

How about the trade off of sensitivity for size may make the rig not loud enough with this cab. Or that it couldn't be paired with a second cab with most amps.

He said for around $800. And from what I've seen you can pair a LILG with his 1x15 cab and he's working on a new 2x10 cab that can also be paired with another 2x10 cab. I don't know if the OP's head can do 2ohms or not but some heads can.

[wcriley]

Originally Posted by Downunderwonder

Get your band director to bat her eyelids at the woodwork teacher and build yourselves some cabs after school.

This!
A fEARful 12/6 can be built for around $450 in parts and I'm sure there are other designs that may be even less expensive.