Epifani UL112

Coop Soup · #1 03-24-2011, 10:41 PM

I was going to go GK for my cab purchase, but now I'm thinking about doing 2 - 112 speakers for a bit more flexibility. I found an Epifani UL112 for sale and I'm interested. I'm intrigued because I've read a bunch on here about these cabs and they seem like they're more "hi-fi" and don't add a lot of color.

What do you guys think this cab is worth? This is the original UL and not the UL2. Thanks in advance.

**JxBass** · #2 03-25-2011, 04:33 AM

I don't think of Epi cabs as hi-fi. I owned several, including the 112, and found them very smooth and somewhat scooped, in a nice way. I'd say they have their own color as they don't sound like Berg, Schroeder or other cabs.

Coop Soup · #3 03-25-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JxBass

I don't think of Epi cabs as hi-fi. I owned several, including the 112, and found them very smooth and somewhat scooped, in a nice way. I'd say they have their own color as they don't sound like Berg, Schroeder or other cabs.

Cool, thanks for the info. I'm trying out a pair tomorrow, so I guess I'll get to hear them with my own ears.

Coop Soup · #4 03-25-2011, 08:39 PM

bump for typical pricing info.

**JxBass** · #5 03-25-2011, 08:48 PM

I've seen used UL2-112s in very good condition for $400+ on TB. UL Series 1 is more desired by some, so it depends on condition.

Coop Soup · #6 03-25-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JxBass

I've seen used UL2-112s in very good condition for $400+ on TB. UL Series 1 is more desired by some, so it depends on condition.

Thanks. Looks like this makes my decision easier... as long as it passes the ear test.

**JxBass** · #7 03-25-2011, 09:24 PM

By the way, although 2 x UL112s is a nice rig, there are several (including me) who find the UL112/UL110 combination very special.

Just so it's not too easy a decision

SlingBass4 · #8 03-25-2011, 09:30 PM

I have a couple of the older T-112NYC cabs (mint) I power with a UL-502 head. Nirvana to my ears

Coop Soup · #9 03-25-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JxBass

By the way, although 2 x UL112s is a nice rig, there are several (including me) who find the UL112/UL110 combination very special.

Just so it's not too easy a decision

Nothing is an easy decision in the GAS game. I'm probably going to pull the trigger on 1 tomorrow and if I dig the tone in a rehearsal setting I'll probably pull the trigger on a second.

GrowlerBox · #10 03-25-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Coop Soup

I'm probably going to pull the trigger on 1 tomorrow and ... I'll probably pull the trigger on a second.

You 'Mericans are such a violent people.

Coop Soup · #11 03-25-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GrowlerBox

You 'Mericans are such a violent people.

Hey, if we all had the same scenic views as those from Nude Zealand, we'd probably mellow out.

Coop Soup · #12 03-27-2011, 10:03 PM

Missed out on the pair I was going to try and probably buy. UGH! I've decided that I want higher end stuff... I'm completely sold on the 2 x 112 setup. More flexibility and it should likely be enough power for nearly any gig.

My short list:

Aguilar DB112 x2
Epifani UL112 x2
Berg XL112 x2

Any other thoughts and/or suggestions?

::::BASSIST:::: · #13 03-28-2011, 03:25 AM

I played thru a ul112 series one stack for 2 years or so and definitely have seller's remorse. Very full sounding, loud and super portable. The series 1 cabs are 30LBS and quite a bit lighter than the new ones.

Great, great cabs IMO/IME.

Lennard III. · #14 03-28-2011, 04:08 AM

I also have two 112 UL2's - I realy like them ... playing with one is very nice and get loud - two of them are a very nice set

DWBass · #15 03-28-2011, 06:17 AM

I own 2 PS112's. Killer cabs that have the ceramic mag speakers instead of the neo mags. I prefer ceramic. Warm, clear and loud when paired! Slightly heavier than the UL's though.

**bassman_al** · #16 03-28-2011, 08:00 AM

love my PS 112. Weighs about 30 lbs, not too bead at all to haul around. The top strap handle would not be my first choice in transport design, but I have been using it for I think almost 2 years now and no problems.

Tampabass · #17 03-28-2011, 08:05 AM

i've had great experience with my UL-112, powering it with a Little Mark LM2, perfect for jazz gigs. Warm, smooth, full, etc.

I was thinking about getting a second UL-112, and using the two for some louder rock-ish gigs I'm doing but, for now, I'm going with a UL-410, 4 ohms. It's incredibly loud, probably way more than I need (although it's nice and light, and super-portable with casters), so I may eventually sell it and go with two 112s.

lomo · #18 03-28-2011, 08:13 AM

No affiliation, but IME the best new price for these is at Bassspecialties.com-by phone, esp if you want 2.

Coop Soup · #19 03-28-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lomo

No affiliation, but IME the best new price for these is at Bassspecialties.com-by phone, esp if you want 2.

Good to know.

Coop Soup · #20 03-28-2011, 08:17 AM

Looks like there are a fair amount of Epifani fans here.