MB LMII head - which 2 112 cabs to get

loopee · #1 08-30-2010, 03:32 AM

Looks like I'll have to get 2 new cabs to go with my LMII

I have a 4 ohm Schro 112 but have been told that it would be better to get 2 8ohm cabs if I want better tone and volume......will sell the Schro to provide some $$ to buy the new cabs

Now they have to be light (25lbs or less). I'm looking for a deep warm tone....I play blues and rock.......

What goes best with an LMII? The new LDS 112 cabs or some Mojo Sonic Mini 10's.......would they be deep enough or will 12's give me a better bottom.....?

Thanks for your help once again....

lomo · #2 08-30-2010, 05:56 AM

If you want deep and warm, Schro is not the best bet. I'd consider Aguilar GS112s, Epi UL2-112s, Mesa Walkabout 112s and EA Wizzy 12s. I'm now using the latter and they sound great and weigh only 30 lbs. They are not as deep sounding as the 1st 2 options, but are less mid forward than Schro.

pit7 · #3 08-30-2010, 06:16 AM

Puuh...British Columbia...that's far from here (Germany).

We have a small company here called FMC Link. Well known for high standards and reasonable prices.

I ordered two 8 ohm 1x12" cabinets to go with my LM2 and I'm more than satisfied with them.
You can get them with FMC, Eminence or B&C Speakers and you can call the guy in order to chat about your specifications.

But I don't know, if Hans will ship overseas.

gafbass02 · #4 08-30-2010, 06:23 AM

What about a barefaced midget or two ?

Brubass · #5 08-30-2010, 06:27 AM

You may want to consider Avatar. I bought one of their SB112's to use with my GK MB2-500, intending to add a second in the future. I find the cab to be very warm, especially if you turn down (or off) the tweeter. I got the 500W Deltas, but if you stick with the Neos, the cab comes in at 39 lbs.

By the way, I haven't found any reason yet to buy the second cab. We don't play very big venues, although we did play outside this past weekend. I do get PA support at every gig, but we don't have any subs. So the GK/Avatar rig is putting out plenty.

We play classic/hippie rock mostly in bars and private parties.

millerfreak · #6 08-30-2010, 06:30 AM

TC Electronic RS212. HUGE lows.

Bmorefoozler · #7 08-30-2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gafbass02

What about a barefaced midget or two ?

on this side of the pond it might be cheaper to have Don at LDS "copy" them. I believe it's :::Bassist::: that has a pair of 3012Ho loaded mini cabs. RPSands also has experience with that speaker in a pretty small light box with great praise.

From what I read, if you have time, a pair of 3012HO's will beat basically any comercial cab available for what you are looking for(save Barefaced of course). Efficient, good Xmax and flexible in a small box.

But Barefaced does ship to the US now. Worth cross checking and finding out about lead times for sure.

gafbass02 · #8 08-30-2010, 10:15 AM

That man speaks wise words!!

loopee · #9 08-30-2010, 11:41 PM

Thanks guys.........The only reason I got a Schro 2 years ago was because he was the only one who would build me a 112 cab that was around 25lbs......most of the cabs mentioned above are above that weight and for physical reasons, etc, I cannot carry 30lbs......Don at LDS says he can build me cabs without tweeters and they should be around 25lbs or so....I had contacted him 2 years ago but at the time he said he could not build cabs less than 30lbs but I never thought to have him remove the tweeters so I ended up buying a Schro which is not my tone at all, nice light cab but not what I need.

So far only the LDS, Wizzy's and Mojo Sonics are the weight I need....Does anyone have experience with these (I haven't had a chance to hear BASSIST's LDS cabs but he says they are nice). I will check out all the cabs you have mentioned above nonetheless. I doubt Barefaced will ship to Canada, he didn't 2 years ago.....

lomo · #10 08-31-2010, 04:37 AM

FYI no matter who builds the cab, if the box is small enough to be 25 lbs it won't sound very deep (unless it's a big dollar custom composite build) :-(

PSPookie · #11 08-31-2010, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lomo

FYI no matter who builds the cab, if the box is small enough to be 25 lbs it won't sound very deep (unless it's a big dollar custom composite build) :-(

+1 Is another 5lbs really that big of a difference for you? If you can deal with a slightly heavier cab you will have a lot more options.

FWIW I use one of these: http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&m...sid=611&cid=96 the tone is big and warm and since it has the tilt-back casters on it the only time I have to lift it is in/out of the car and for any stairs. It's really quite manageable.

Bmorefoozler · #12 08-31-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by loopee

Thanks guys.........The only reason I got a Schro 2 years ago was because he was the only one who would build me a 112 cab that was around 25lbs......most of the cabs mentioned above are above that weight and for physical reasons, etc, I cannot carry 30lbs......Don at LDS says he can build me cabs without tweeters and they should be around 25lbs or so....I had contacted him 2 years ago but at the time he said he could not build cabs less than 30lbs but I never thought to have him remove the tweeters so I ended up buying a Schro which is not my tone at all, nice light cab but not what I need.

So far only the LDS, Wizzy's and Mojo Sonics are the weight I need....Does anyone have experience with these (I haven't had a chance to hear BASSIST's LDS cabs but he says they are nice). I will check out all the cabs you have mentioned above nonetheless. I doubt Barefaced will ship to Canada, he didn't 2 years ago.....

Barefaced just started shipping to the US a couple months ago. PM AlexClaber. 20 pounds without a tweeter, 22 with... It's the perfect match if they will do so.

A pair of 3012HO loaded cabs is really the only shot you have at handling anywhere near 250 watts each Displacement down low in your weight range.

T. Alan Smith · #13 08-31-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PSPookie

+1 Is another 5lbs really that big of a difference for you? If you can deal with a slightly heavier cab you will have a lot more options..

+1.
How about agreeing to remove your keys, wallet & change from your pockets when lifting in order to broaden your options?

Tampabass · #14 08-31-2010, 08:32 AM

I'm using one Epi UL112 with my LMII now, and my plan is to get a pair of Epi 112s, unless I decide to combine the 112 with a 210.

PSPookie · #15 08-31-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Alan Smith

+1.
How about agreeing to remove your keys, wallet & change from your pockets when lifting in order to broaden your options?

Good thinking, although her profile indicates that the OP is a her so it may be that arm strength is the limiting factor.

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Originally Posted by Tampabass

I'm using one Epi UL112 with my LMII now, and my plan is to get a pair of Epi 112s, unless I decide to combine the 112 with a 210.

The UL112 is a nice cab and pairs very well with the LMII. This is part of the "a lot more options" I was referring to if you can handle a few more lbs.

blen dem · #16 08-31-2010, 11:43 AM

My LMII with a pair of Bergantino AE112's (around 32lbs each) has been my rig for the past two years and I couldn't be happier. My back definitely appreciates it

babebambi · #17 08-31-2010, 01:06 PM

Limiting the weight to 25 lb. really don't give you much choice. That will be down to 1x 10" cabs ...

Duke's "Thunder Child" look like a very good one-cab solution at 4 ohm a piece. But that's 35 lb.

T. Alan Smith · #18 08-31-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PSPookie

Good thinking, although her profile indicates that the OP is a her so it may be that arm strength is the limiting factor..

Good point. I was 1/2 being a smarta$$.

CapnSev · #19 08-31-2010, 02:55 PM

The Markbass NY 112s. Absolutely incredible sound out of those tiny little cabs.

::::BASSIST:::: · #20 08-31-2010, 08:29 PM

Hi Louise.

Me again. I agree that getting 25LB cabs that will sound deep & warm is VERY challenging.

Here are the options as I understand them:

-Two LDS 112s, no tweeters, tolex (he can even make them smaller to save weight, but they will sound less warm and less deep). Expect the build time to be about 6 months from my experience, maybe a little less.

-Two of those Barefaced cabs mentioned above.

-Two of the Markbass NY 112s

-Use your current mb combo and add one NY 121 (this is the option I would choose since you have eliminated one less thing to carry).