How much 'cab' do I REALLY need for an acoustic+drummer band?

[Musicman20]

Ok, Ive gone back and forth, and realised getting a small 1x12 combo is not needed, unless I find a MB Walkabout Combo going for a good price.

I have a new band, and its acoustic guitar, (sometimes electric) with a drummer. Just three of us.

Some gigs, Im going to DI, simple as that. Nice PA, and I have the Aguilar TH and Tech 12 BDDI.

I was looking at 1x12, and realised if Im going to use anything, I should use the RS210 by TC I have. Its not really small or really light, but it is a nice sounding cab, and will cover my gigs no matter what...its maybe even overkill.

Will a 2x10 cut through a little better than a 1x12?

I figured its probably a bit of a waste of cash getting a lesser amplifier in a small combo when I have some nice lightweight amps to use.

Now my sights are set on a Shuttle 9.0....arghhh, GAS never ends.

[Fretless1!]

A 210 will push a little more air and probably have a little more "presence" that a 112.

[fingerbun]

If good gear either will be fine I think.

I use a Roland Cube for such gigs. I personally like the combo since it's a faster lug than separate head and cab and I am a muso not a roadie.

[rpsands]

I've done a lot of such gigs with a 1x12-ish sized box.

[jeff7bass]

I rehearse with a 3 piece rock band right now and all I use is a Dr. Bass 1260 (12”, 3-way cab) and a 200w amp and it’s more than enough. Anything past 4 on the volume draws complaints from the other members. The drummer is strong and bangs’em pretty hard. The guitar player is a rocker also, jacks up his leads when he (or we) ain’t singing through the PA.

The sound from a quality, single 12” cab is a beautiful thing. Talk about focus, there’s nothing else to muddy up the sound. It’s tight sound and in my case, plenty full.

[Downunderwonder]

Don't ya love "Justify my GAS" threads! Use the 2x10.

[mikeldtl]

But seriously.... I'm sure a 1x12 would be plenty. I have a 1x15 that I would use on such an occasion, it really wouldn't take much to sit in the mix well with an acoustic git.

[wcriley]

I play in a very similar situation: Acoustic guitar, drums, and "lead" bass. Vocals, kick and acoustic guitar in the PA. We mix around the acoustic output of the drums.

My 12/6 (fEARful) cab easily carries the room during my solos.

[MNAirHead]

for acoustic.. why "cut thorugh" vs provide a solid foundation?

Heck .. I play a single 10 w/130watts

For acoustic --- I'll commonly do DI or IEM

[StyleOverShow]

I use the same head and have a variety of cabinets. It's the only way I can get a consistent tone out of my active/passive ebg's/EUB through a small pedal board.

I would like to go lighter but can't seem to give up the 'whomp' of the heavier cabs (Ampeg mostly but a few Acoustic Research).

[jeff7bass]

Originally Posted by wcriley

I play in a very similar situation: Acoustic guitar, drums, and "lead" bass. Vocals, kick and acoustic guitar in the PA. We mix around the acoustic output of the drums.

My 12/6 (fEARful) cab easily carries the room during my solos.

I’d like to see that cab. Got a link or picture?

[wcriley]

I think I have more pics in the fERAful wiki.

[Coughdrops]

I have to laugh - one guy I play with plays lots of acoustic but he must have lost 75% of his hearing...he CRANKS the PA so he can hear himself sing and strum acoustic. I have to wear earplugs it's so loud! He has pushed the PA so hard it cuts off from overheating... just from vocals and acoustic. So, that pic of the 8x10 above may not be ridiculous if the guy you play with makes your ears bleed with acoustic guitar

[bmc]

Originally Posted by fingerbun

If good gear either will be fine I think.

I use a Roland Cube for such gigs. I personally like the combo since it's a faster lug than separate head and cab and I am a muso not a roadie.

+1

Most of my gigs these days is with an acoustic guitar (occasionally electric), drums and bass. Three vocal mics and acoustic guitar into a couple 1-15 pole mounted speakers. Playing pubs that hold 70-100 people.

I keep the 400 watt Markbass at home and always always bring the Roland. Important that it's on the floor for best bass response.


Plus....load out is gigbag on shoulder, mic stand in one hand, amp in the other.

[bmc]

Originally Posted by MNAirHead

why "cut thorugh" vs provide a solid foundation?

Wow...some one who understands the role of a bass in such a setting. Buy the man a beer.