Fender bass cabinet question

fishman35 · #1 08-30-2010, 02:54 PM

I hope I am in the right section, but I am wondering if anyone has experience with this cabinet? I looked at a Bassman 100 this weekend, and this Fender cabinet came with it. The sellar said it was designed for "long throw", whatver that is worth. Thanks.

Pilot172 · #2 08-30-2010, 02:59 PM

Similar in design to many compression horns used for large PA systems designed for very high SPL. The 4 drivers are positioned to converge and compress/project the sound field. something like that...I can't remember the terminology of the design.

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Originally Posted by fishman35

I hope I am in the right section, but I am wondering if anyone has experience with this cabinet? I bought a Bassman 100 this weekend, and this Fender cabinet came with it. The sellar said it was designed for "long throw", whatver that is worth. Thanks.

guitarhuckster1 · #3 08-30-2010, 03:08 PM

I used to own one of those back in the 80's. I put 4 EVM12's in mine and powered it with a Fender PS300. I spent many a late-night loadout wondering why I had bought it. Sounded good though.

billfitzmaurice · #4 08-30-2010, 03:14 PM

It was a very flawed design. The angling of the drivers made the internal volume of the cab much smaller, killing bass response. The drivers were of the $20 variety, the cabinet construction poor. If you haven't already bought it, don't.

RickenBoogie · #5 08-30-2010, 05:12 PM

I blew one of those 412 Fender cabs up back in '75, using a Bassman 100 head and a homemade preamp in front of it. Kerrr'plooie!

dhomer · #6 08-31-2010, 12:29 AM

Too heavy to be thrown too long.. I might be able to throw it a couple of feet...