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09-24-2012, 09:47 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Omaha, NE | | | Smaller 1x15 cab with MarkBass tube 800?
Been doing some research and trolling around trying to find what I am looking for and I am stuck. Been through as many boutique companies as I can find and still not sure if I can find what I am looking for. I have a MarkBass Lil Mark 800 tube head and I would like to find a 1x15 cab for it. I have the Ampeg 4x10 HLF, which is huge and I don't want to lug it around to small practices with low volume bands. I also play at my church and I don't dig their setup too much and I would like to have a smaller 1x15 cab for that and for those practices which are normally held at my churches head office. Basically I want a small practice cab.
Here is where the problem is. I really don't want to spend more than $300 (I got my HLF used for $500 in brand new condition so I don't want to spend a lot more than that for a much smaller cab) and I want one that I can carry with one hand and doesn't take up much space. I really like the size of the Markbass New York 115 and the RJ version as well, however they are both way to pricey and I hate the carpet cover on the New York. I was checking out the Ampeg 115 portaflex series, non flip top but even that seems like it might be too big. Does what I am looking even exist? AND would I need to worry about the 800 watt head hurting the speaker? I wouldn't imagine so since I would be using it for quieter playing only.
Tell me what you guys think? I've already checked out Aguilar, Avatar, Epifani, Ampeg, Acoustic, MarkBass (obviously), GK, SWR, and the list may go on but I can't remember.
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09-24-2012, 10:04 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan | | | Greenboy Bassic 115 with a 3015 non LF would be my first choice on 115's.
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Originally Posted by JimmyM  Who the heck wants to "cut" through a mix anyway? I want to punch the mix in the balls. Anyone can cut through the mix. Not everyone can beat the mix's ass  | Greenboy-fEARful #53 "Bruce Banner" |
09-24-2012, 10:09 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Omaha, NE | | | Are those DIY kits? Their website makes me think that.
Oh wait, I actually messaged a guy who builds those today asking for some more specs. His place is asking for $700 for the 115 Bassic. Just too pricey.
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Reason: more info
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09-24-2012, 11:00 PM
|  | The "G" is for Gustav | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland | | | Used Bag End S15D. |
09-24-2012, 11:15 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan | | Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapplerobot Are those DIY kits? Their website makes me think that.
Oh wait, I actually messaged a guy who builds those today asking for some more specs. His place is asking for $700 for the 115 Bassic. Just too pricey. | Considering the cost of materials, and the capability of the cab, it sounds just about right to me.
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Originally Posted by JimmyM Who the heck wants to "cut" through a mix anyway? I want to punch the mix in the balls. Anyone can cut through the mix. Not everyone can beat the mix's ass | Greenboy-fEARful #53 "Bruce Banner" |
09-24-2012, 11:39 PM
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09-24-2012, 11:45 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by CL400Peavey Considering the cost of materials, and the capability of the cab, it sounds just about right to me. | "Too expensive for what it is" and "too expensive for me to purchase it" are two completely different things. |
09-24-2012, 11:56 PM
| | | Any reason you are going for a 1x15? If it is just a small practice and low volume gig cab you are after, what about a 1x12?
I used to have 2 1x15s and would take one or two depending on the gig/jam. But bought 2 1x12s and they are way more portable and go just as low, it has covered all my needs thus far. I have kept the 15s but they have been collecting dust for a year now. Quote:
Originally Posted by jasonbraatz "Too expensive for what it is" and "too expensive for me to purchase it" are two completely different things. | +1. Read the first post |
09-25-2012, 12:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Omaha, NE | | Quote:
Originally Posted by jasonbraatz "Too expensive for what it is" and "too expensive for me to purchase it" are two completely different things. | I'm sure it is an amazing cab, not doubting that. I just don't want to break the bank on something I just want for church and practicing. Believe me, if I could, I'd do it.
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09-25-2012, 12:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Omaha, NE | | Quote:
Originally Posted by JGR Used Bag End S15D. | Wow, I've not heard of this company. It looks pretty spot on for what I want too!
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Buy my JHS TB Looper!
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09-25-2012, 12:19 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Omaha, NE | | | And a lot of them are going for my budget used. Sweet. Thanks guys! I didn't think I would have my question taken care of so quickly!
Real quick, how are these guys on quality? Pretty sturdy etc?
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MarkBass New York 151 Ampeg 4x10 SVT HLF
Buy my JHS TB Looper!
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09-25-2012, 12:57 AM
| | | The Bad End S15 D is very solid and sturdy,they are built to last. Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapplerobot And a lot of them are going for my budget used. Sweet. Thanks guys! I didn't think I would have my question taken care of so quickly!
Real quick, how are these guys on quality? Pretty sturdy etc? | |
09-25-2012, 02:43 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Omaha, NE | | | Do they only come with the regular parallel/ 1/4 inch speaker inputs or do they make them with speakon?
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Fender Jazz Bass #969 (2007 MIA Jazz Bass & 2005 MIM Deluxe Jazz Bass) MarkBass Little Mark Tube 800
MarkBass New York 151 Ampeg 4x10 SVT HLF
Buy my JHS TB Looper!
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09-25-2012, 06:29 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of Memphis | | I have only seen them with only 1/4" and Banana plugs in the deep red series, However I have not seen the 2012 models they may have changed specs.....
Eno Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapplerobot Do they only come with the regular parallel/ 1/4 inch speaker inputs or do they make them with speakon? |
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09-25-2012, 06:41 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Falls Church, VA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapplerobot Do they only come with the regular parallel/ 1/4 inch speaker inputs or do they make them with speakon? | You can special order the Bag End S15-D w/speakon inputs for a small up-charge. I have one that I bought used on TalkBass that has them. |
09-25-2012, 07:12 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NYC | | | I've been eyeballing the Genz Benz Contour 1x15. Not too small or too big, good price. |
09-25-2012, 10:30 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Omaha, NE | | | I can do without Speakon I guess. Ok, time to save some cash, sell some gear, and hunt one down. I am really excited. Also, still open for suggestions. The size I am looking for though is spot on with the Bag End S15D though. Can the cab handle my 800? Anyone played a MarkBass through one before?
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Fender Jazz Bass #969 (2007 MIA Jazz Bass & 2005 MIM Deluxe Jazz Bass) MarkBass Little Mark Tube 800
MarkBass New York 151 Ampeg 4x10 SVT HLF
Buy my JHS TB Looper!
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09-25-2012, 10:46 AM
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Endorsing Artist Lakland**Bag End**Schroeder | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: W' Sconsin | | The S15 will handle it. Newer ones have speakons. If you can get over your carpet phobia you'll be able to find a used one pretty quickly.
They do come in bare stained birch for an upcharge... 
PS- Make sure it has the stock Bag End driver in it.
Last edited by emblymouse : 09-25-2012 at 10:49 AM.
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09-25-2012, 05:29 PM
| | The "G" is for Gustav | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland | | | I have a spare BE speakon plate I can sell you if you pick one up that doesn't have them. They are some of the best built cabs bar none and should handle your head's power just fine. I've pummeled my stack with huge power no problem. OEM driver is key when buying used - if not, run the other way. |
09-25-2012, 05:30 PM
| | The "G" is for Gustav | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by emblymouse The S15 will handle it. Newer ones have speakons. If you can get over your carpet phobia you'll be able to find a used one pretty quickly.
They do come in bare stained birch for an upcharge...
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