custom bass cab... If you had the cash what would do?

dunwich · #1 06-19-2010, 03:40 PM

Hey. first post, long time lurker.

Recently a buddy of mine got a custom head built by a dude here in town. Built after a 70's 100wt HYWAT. the thing sounds great, but i was more impressed with the craftsmanship he used to put together the shell of it; dove tailed joints, nice finish on the birch, not far of from the likes of Emporer cabs. I ended up getting my 68' sunn head refurbished by him and started talking to him about doing a custom bass cab. He said he's done a 2x18 (which looks and sounds outstanding). So, basically he's gunna do one for me for cost of material, just dosen't want to do another 2x18.

I'm thinking somthing like the Matamp 8x10, sept w/ 4 12's on top and 2x15's cross the bottom, not sure what kind of driver's i'll b doing yet...

what would you do?

s_mcsleazy · #2 06-19-2010, 03:49 PM

if i had like 100000 to spend on a cab it would have to be the most insane cab ever

2x18, 4x15, 6x12, 10x10, 6x8
to run at 4 ohms

but i would settle for a nice 2x15 and a 8x10 that could run at 8 ohms each

TheBasicBassist · #3 06-19-2010, 03:53 PM

Pics? :-)

Also, I'll just take two lightweight 1x12's w/ a micro head that features a tube preamp.
Thanks Mesa!

Jeff Scott · #4 06-19-2010, 04:46 PM

I have already had my small dream cab built, with another different bigger dream cab in the process of being built. Another custom cab is currently for sale, see below.

mulchor · #5 06-19-2010, 04:51 PM

Cabinet design can be done in a couple of ways.

Since you asked "what would you do," my answer is that I would spend months of spare hours in the library, read piles of tech reports and journal articles, and obsess. Get plans from a couple different places (check fEarful, Bill F's, http://archives.telex.com/archives/EV/Builders%20Plans/, etc). Decide on which speakers. Draw up a half-dozen plans, make a build list, change my mind. Repeat for diff speakers. Take time to ponder why I'm single again.

More clever would be to grab a design that's already been tested and vetted (there's lots, check the Amps FAQ) and spend your time fixating on what color grill cloth.

NecroticImbecil · #6 06-19-2010, 05:36 PM

Super lightweight version of the Bag End D12E. If Flite (or anyone) could make a cab from their "space age" material that would stand up to the lows the Bag Ends put out, without any buzzes, rattles, or exploding it would be awesome. I love the Bag Ends, but they're kinda heavy. The same performance in a lighter cab would be wonderful.

The last thing I need is another 3 ton 12' tall cabinet. I've owned many of them, down to 1 now. I like the look and feel they bring, but several small cabs adds up to one big one but can actually be transported.

rpsands · #7 06-19-2010, 05:44 PM

The fEarful plans. A 1515/66 should suit and demolish any 2x18 ever to exist

BurningSkies · #8 06-19-2010, 06:14 PM

This setup:

southshoreconor · #9 06-19-2010, 06:30 PM

bergantino nv810 and similar sized nv412, maybe even a 612 with the same staggered design.

screw being practical. dominate.

lbwdog · #10 06-19-2010, 06:50 PM

BurningSkies, you've got my vote for the best looking rig (including bass) around!

lox · #11 06-19-2010, 07:13 PM

yes i BurningSkies, splalted maple in the colors of his majesty

but in a gargantuan effort to stay on topic.....
those cabs look deadly, big bottom!

i saw buddy rich when i was a kid, his bass player had a single 24" cerwin vega.........i've wanted one ever since
my dream rig has a big red circle in it.....and built in roadies so i don't have to lug it around myself
highs are for guitars anywho

jarrhead · #12 06-19-2010, 07:19 PM

NOICE!!!

I'd get a Neodynium 412 cabinet, 8 ohms, in one cab, so it's just slightly larger than a 410 and not like an 810. (Like a GK Neo 412 but in a slightly larger Neo 410 cab)

And a GK Neo 212

Mojo-Man · #13 06-19-2010, 07:23 PM

For me, a Berantino NV 6x10 or NV215.
For my style of music, they can't be beat.
My dream cab.

::::BASSIST:::: · #14 06-19-2010, 10:00 PM

I would either get some kind of fEarful 15/6, 12/6 etc or a 2x12 cab.

kesslari · #15 06-19-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunwich

I'm thinking somthing like the Matamp 8x10, sept w/ 4 12's on top and 2x15's cross the bottom, not sure what kind of driver's i'll b doing yet...

Do you ever gig? Not sure how you'd even manage to move that.
Would look really impressive in the bedroom, though.

elavate7 · #16 06-19-2010, 10:16 PM

my custon cab would be something random, like a 212 and 110 lol

BurningSkies · #17 06-20-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbwdog

BurningSkies, you've got my vote for the best looking rig (including bass) around!

It all came out quite pretty, dinnit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lox

yes i BurningSkies, splalted maple in the colors of his majesty

but in a gargantuan effort to stay on topic.....
those cabs look deadly, big bottom!

i saw buddy rich when i was a kid, his bass player had a single 24" cerwin vega.........i've wanted one ever since
my dream rig has a big red circle in it.....and built in roadies so i don't have to lug it around myself
highs are for guitars anywho

The deal is that the two cabs are good for a couple kilowatts of power, good in frequencies that most cabs can't come close to producing and volume levels that most cabs can't touch. The sub weighs in in the low 40's for weight while the top cab is in the 50's.

They're good for very low, very clear very loud. If you combine that with the Dingwall, with a 37" low B string and enough power to drive the lows (I have a Peavey IPR 4500 on order for the rig), what you have is mass distruction. All of which will fit easily in the back of my car and the whole thing is around 100lbs combined.

BassmanPaul · #18 06-20-2010, 01:14 PM

There is so much more to creating a good sounding bass cabinet than building a box of arbitrary size and sticking all the drivers that you can fit into that space. Much more! An enclosure has to support the drivers that you choose in size, volume and porting. Not doing so will result in the infamous crap shoot and possibly damaged drivers.

Paul

BassmanPaul · #19 06-20-2010, 01:18 PM

I already have my dream cabinets in my Acme B2s. The ONLY thing I would like is suitable Neo woofers to drop their weight a little.

Paul

dunwich · #20 06-20-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kesslari

Do you ever gig? Not sure how you'd even manage to move that.
Would look really impressive in the bedroom, though.

I do gig often. When not giging i'm power lifting. And the dudes i play with just picked up a 15 pass. Econoline, think i'll be alright.

Thanks for all the reponses and ideas. Right now, he got his hands on the specs. for a SUNN 415M..............................
fvck the world.

just gotta figure what drivers to buy.... any ideas???