Which cab to keep

blendermassacre · #1 08-20-2010, 11:34 AM

so I currently have two cabs. One is a Peavey TVX 412, which is loud, awesome, and obscenely heavy (~140lbs). I also have a legion sound 2x12 (which is modeled (read completely copied off of) the aguilar 2x12, with carvin speakers. They both have great vintage tone with my firebass 700 head. I really need to get rid of one of them to help pay some upcoming moving bills, but I can't decide which one, and I like both of them equally.

Also, the band I'm currently playing in has two guitarists playing out of small fender combos (blues jrs, which are 15 w tube amps, with a single 10" speaker).

Do I keep the epicly awesome, but monsterously heavy 412 or the small but great sounding 2x12?

BassMaster4s · #2 08-20-2010, 11:36 AM

Portability is ruling in my life at the moment, so I say stick with the 212.

beebassdude · #3 08-20-2010, 11:40 AM

those TVX cabs are great, if you can handle the weight id say stick with that. the tweeter on that guy is really helpful too.

blendermassacre · #4 08-20-2010, 11:49 AM

the TVX 412 was sort of my "great white buffalo" of cabs for a while. Cheap and great, except for the "up or down stairs" part. I also have reservations about moving it on to and off of stages as an opening band. But damn if it doesn't sound great.

I do, however, turn the tweeter completely off.

**ccbass71** · #5 08-20-2010, 11:52 AM

Sell the 412 and get a 2nd 212. More of a modular rig. Always plenty of headroom. Easy to move.

blendermassacre · #6 08-20-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ccbass71

Sell the 412 and get a 2nd 212. More of a modular rig. Always plenty of headroom. Easy to move.

this would be an idea, except for the fact that my 212 is sort of a "one off", and I'm anal about matching cabs. So I would then have to sell both and get two new 212s that are production models.

rpsands · #7 08-20-2010, 12:08 PM

Sell the Peavey.

T. Alan Smith · #8 08-20-2010, 12:31 PM

Sounds like your 2x12" is perfect for your current situation(and for your hearing's sake, any situation hopefully). That said, what do you have at home to plug into? Do you have a rehearsal space to keep the 4x12"? Would you(if you don't already) take on a side gig(church, for example)? I used to leave my 2x10" at church; use my 1x15" for rehearsals, and stack the two for gigs.

rpsands · #9 08-20-2010, 12:33 PM

That's a good point; I keep my huge 2x15 at my practice space and that works out great =)

JoeVictim · #10 08-20-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blendermassacre

this would be an idea, except for the fact that my 212 is sort of a "one off", and I'm anal about matching cabs. So I would then have to sell both and get two new 212s that are production models.

Did you have it built custom from Steel Sound? What do you mean one off?

You would get more money for the more well know Peavey brand. I agree, the 2-12" is a great cab. Mine looks like hell, but after 4 years, it has payed for itself a few times over.

essentre · #11 08-20-2010, 01:02 PM

140lbs?? No thanks!

blendermassacre · #12 08-20-2010, 01:02 PM

It's a legion sound cab with carvin 12s. I got it for cheap, so going out and buying the same thing isn't really an option

Frankjohnson · #13 08-20-2010, 01:07 PM

I have an AMpeg SVT410HLF and an Avatar 410 NEO

the Neo is my main gig amp because it is so light and easy to handle.

The Ampeg is a MUST for some of the venues we play without a big PA. I am sorry - no subsitute - so I keep it for big boy work.

It also gets stacked upon once in a great while (avatar on Ampeg)

Does your "husky" cab bring extra meat and potatoes to the table?

JoeVictim · #14 08-20-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blendermassacre

It's a legion sound cab with carvin 12s. I got it for cheap, so going out and buying the same thing isn't really an option

Why not?

You don't think you could find the cab or you wouldn't be able to afford putting that combo together? I like the original Knight 12"s in mine. Is yours just the standard 24x24x15?

sammyfallen · #15 08-20-2010, 01:45 PM

From one 412 TVX owner to another KEEP IT.

That cab is hard to find. If you decide you want another one you may be SOL.

Plus, you wont get squat for it. I bet you'll get less more cash out of your 212 due to its size and the fact it's not a Peavey.

Use it as a secret weapon, people are crushed by it when I use a powerful amp (Or drop it

)

That's My $0.02

hdracer · #16 08-20-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sammyfallen

From one 412 TVX owner to another KEEP IT.

That cab is hard to find. If you decide you want another one you may be SOL.

Plus, you wont get squat for it. I bet you'll get less more cash out of your 212 due to its size and the fact it's not a Peavey.

Use it as a secret weapon, people are crushed by it when I use a powerful amp (Or drop it

)

That's My $0.02

+1 You are a big strapping young lad. Just think of all the money you will save not having to go to the gym.

blendermassacre · #17 08-20-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeVictim

Why not?

You don't think you could find the cab or you wouldn't be able to afford putting that combo together? I like the original Knight 12"s in mine. Is yours just the standard 24x24x15?

Both of those reasons, really.

derelicte · #18 08-20-2010, 02:30 PM

keep the 212.. add an ext. 15 later.

or... sell both n get something more epic like.. an Accugroove cab

RickenBoogie · #19 08-20-2010, 05:15 PM

Find money elsewhere, selling gear is a losing proposition, every time.

KramerBassFan · #20 08-20-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Find money elsewhere, selling gear is a losing proposition, every time.

+1

Then you end up missing gear, and not nearly having the money that you needed. (as often seems to be the case)