Do you own a bass cab like mine?

Inferis22 · #1 05-25-2011, 03:18 AM

So,who here has any vintage/discontinued bass cabs in their setup?

Here is the cab in my current bass rig:

Honestly,I never even knew 4x12 bass cabs existed before I saw this one. Bought it second-hand for $200 and still serve's me well. It has the punch of a 2x15 and the clarity of a 4x10. In my opinion,to have two of these cabs with an SVT 4-PRO,for example,would be the only rig I'd ever want lol.

Wadge · #2 05-25-2011, 03:20 AM

Looks nice, and heavy. There are a few makers who make 4x12 cabs. GK make one, a Neo model.

spaz21387 · #3 05-25-2011, 03:20 AM

does having a pre fender owned swr cab count? those sick pas drivers are discontinued and sound better then the eminence drivers fender is putting into those cabs.

Inferis22 · #4 05-25-2011, 03:27 AM

@Wadge Oh yeah,forgot to mention;It has the heft of an 8x10 too.

@spaz21387 Sure. I'm just curious about some of the cabs and whatnot that are no longer available but are still out there. I had a really old Acoustic 1x18 cab once,but I got rid of it because it had waaaaay too much punch to it and not enough clarity. I usually strive for the best balance of both.

i_got_a_mohawk · #5 05-25-2011, 04:07 AM

I've played a more modern 4x12, Peavey 412TVX I believe it was. Beast of a cab, pretty decent sounding, however it was pretty dark, not much in the higher end on it.

But I have a 2x15 from the same era as your cab, and it's a brilliant all round cab (crystal clear highs, and the bass isn't boomy), so I wouldn't mind giving the 412 a shot!

knappymer · #6 05-25-2011, 04:07 AM

Peavey also had the 412tvx (that should never have been discontinued) and SWR had the Rock Box 412 (also should never have been discontinued). They were both of the square 4x12 variety. Trace Elliot had a pretty killer 4x12 from what I've seen, but for some reason the squared design fizzled out in the bass world. I think amp and cab companies make their 4x12's taller these days for better dispersion and projection.

I would rock the crap outta the cab you have there. Probably kicks like a mule. Good find!

TombassCaton · #7 05-25-2011, 04:15 AM

I have the Peavey 2x15 cab, its a beast!

Devo-lution · #8 05-25-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by knappymer

Peavey also had the 412tvx (that should never have been discontinued) and SWR had the Rock Box 412 (also should never have been discontinued). They were both of the square 4x12 variety. Trace Elliot had a pretty killer 4x12 from what I've seen, but for some reason the squared design fizzled out in the bass world. I think amp and cab companies make their 4x12's taller these days for better dispersion and projection. I would rock the crap outta the cab you have there. Probably kicks like a mule. Good find!

Seems logical to me.

Freeqi Audio Design (Belgian brand) has a square 4x12 if I am correct.

TheAngryPocket · #9 05-25-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Inferis22

So,who here has any vintage/discontinued bass cabs in their setup?

Here is the cab in my current bass rig:

Honestly,I never even knew 4x12 bass cabs existed before I saw this one. Bought it second-hand for $200 and still serve's me well. It has the punch of a 2x15 and the clarity of a 4x10. In my opinion,to have two of these cabs with an SVT 4-PRO,for example,would be the only rig I'd ever want lol.

Damn! I haven't seen that cab in a while! I got one of those empty 20yrs ago as my first bass cab. I paired it with a Carvin ProBass 500 head. Then tryin something different, I reconfigured it to a 1x15 on the top with the 2x12 on the bottom, but with seperate inputs for each. That WAS a great cab!

Ken R · #10 05-25-2011, 07:01 AM

Ya mean this one?

Ken R · #11 05-25-2011, 07:12 AM

4x12 and 1820 stack

southpawpa · #12 05-25-2011, 12:32 PM

I still have one of the old Peavey cabs with 1 15" & 2 8"s.

laughing house · #13 05-25-2011, 12:47 PM

There's nothing wrong with " discontinued " cabinets, as long as you Febreze the grill cloths every now and then. Univox is defunct, but I wouldn't have them smell that way.

Inferis22 · #14 05-26-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken R

4x12 and 1820 stack

WOW,an 1820 cab on the bottom?!

That,good sir,must be one hell of a live rig.

kuys · #15 05-26-2011, 11:45 AM

I run two Peavey 1516's with a Peavey Tour VB-2 head for the 15s and a heavily modified Harmond Karmon PA amp for the 8s (my distortion channel). I love it.

I've actually started to move away from my ampeg stuff to strictly peavey stuff. I know blasphemous. I just dig the gear more, even that ugly logo.

I'll get some pictures later.

Bentup78 · #16 11-12-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferis22

So,who here has any vintage/discontinued bass cabs in their setup?

Here is the cab in my current bass rig:

Honestly,I never even knew 4x12 bass cabs existed before I saw this one. Bought it second-hand for $200 and still serve's me well. It has the punch of a 2x15 and the clarity of a 4x10. In my opinion,to have two of these cabs with an SVT 4-PRO,for example,would be the only rig I'd ever want lol.

I have pretty much the same setup only i have the Peavey Standard 260H head.

Sunnmon · #17 11-12-2011, 10:02 AM

Great vinty gear you all have.

Here's my 2 Cents worth

10-12-15-18 speakers

Rock on Bass Bros

shoot-r · #18 11-12-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferis22

So,who here has any vintage/discontinued bass cabs in their setup?

Here is the cab in my current bass rig:

Honestly,I never even knew 4x12 bass cabs existed before I saw this one. Bought it second-hand for $200 and still serve's me well. It has the punch of a 2x15 and the clarity of a 4x10. In my opinion,to have two of these cabs with an SVT 4-PRO,for example,would be the only rig I'd ever want lol.

If I can find it, I've a "OLD" Peavey catalog that shows that 412.......from what I can remember that cab was listed as a guitar cabinet.