Help a noob find a cab

nogoodwithnames · #1 05-01-2011, 10:27 PM

Hi all, I'm pretty new to this bass playing stuff, just started in January. Being that as it is, I'm pretty unfamiliar with all the gear.

Here's my question, I just purchased a hartke lh500, (from TB) and I need a good cab recommendation. I don't plan on doing any gigging anytime soon or anything, but I don't want to limit myself if that day does come.

I'm leaning towards a 210, but any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm also on a pretty tight budget, don't wanna spend more than 2-250 bucks. I'd just like some opinions from those who are more experienced. I'm using a traben phoenix 4 string if it makes any difference to anyone lol. Thanks

dukeisdog · #2 05-02-2011, 12:22 AM

Where are you located? I could check the kijiji/craigslist for your area and make some recommendations.

nogoodwithnames · #3 05-02-2011, 01:31 AM

I'm near Lima Ohio. Thanks appreciate the help..

spaz21387 · #4 05-02-2011, 01:38 AM

also check your local guitar center for their used cab section.

nogoodwithnames · #5 05-02-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by spaz21387

also check your local guitar center for their used cab section.

On the to-do list. Unfortunately, the only 2 close to me are over an hour away. I've checked the local mom and pop shops and bass equipment in general is pretty sparse, much less cabs.

spaz21387 · #6 05-02-2011, 02:22 AM

I have scored twice in guitar centers used section first one ampeg svt 1x15en 150$ no scrapes in the tolex or anything really. the other one was an swr goliath sr 6x10 which is my main gigging cab.

nogoodwithnames · #7 05-02-2011, 01:11 PM

Any thoughts on an avatar b210? Its a 4 ohm cab, but I'm not particularly worried about running another cab anytime soon.

dukeisdog · #8 05-02-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodwithnames

Any thoughts on an avatar b210? Its a 4 ohm cab, but I'm not particularly worried about running another cab anytime soon.

If you're gonna get an avatar, buy one off of TB. You could get an 8 ohm cab for 250. It would sound great, and you would always have the option to add another cab down the line.

shadow_FIX · #9 05-02-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodwithnames

Any thoughts on an avatar b210? Its a 4 ohm cab, but I'm not particularly worried about running another cab anytime soon.

In this situation I almost always recommend 8 ohms for a 2x10. That way you can always add another 8 ohm 2x10 later for a total of 4 ohms.

RickenBoogie · #10 05-02-2011, 05:12 PM

Yes, get the 8 ohm version for sure.