What cabs are Roscoe 5 string owners using?

Saluki · #1 11-14-2007, 08:59 AM

Ok just a curiosity question. I have a Roscoe SKB 3005 (5316), a markbass LMII, and currently two aguilar GS112s. I am looking for new portable cab(s) to replace the GS112s, but I want them to handle the Roscoe low b. The low b is so strong, and others have commented that they have to adjust playing style on the low B (on Roscoe) so they don't fart out or tweak there cabs. I am not talking with the bass boosted either, I am talking flat EQ. Anyway the GS112 sound great, but are a little to midscooped for me. So what other cabs have Roscoe five string users had success with?

DrMWP · #2 11-14-2007, 09:07 AM

I use an EA 210NL. GREAT B, not farty at all.

Groovin · #3 11-14-2007, 09:30 AM

Bergantino. They were made for the Roscoe B IMO.

Gard · #4 11-14-2007, 09:47 AM

I'm using an Eden WT-550 pushing an Eden D-210MBX (monitor wedge style XLT cab) and for projection off stage an Epifani UL-310 Series II.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my Epi cab, and eventually will be replacing my Eden 210 with another one.

Saluki · #5 11-14-2007, 10:05 AM

Kinda what I thought so far. Epi or Berg is where I think I am headed. The GS 112s have alot of booty, but mid scooped (can be addressed with a little eq) and don't have the punch of the UL310. Another TBer (Vic) and I A/B'd the aggies with both a SeriesI and series II UL310. Really gassin for the SI UL310 to go with my Roscoe 5 and soon to be here Skjold CS4.

CrashClint · #6 11-14-2007, 01:28 PM

I am using a AMPEG SVT4 Pro pushing 2-GS112 Aggie cabs and 1-HT210 Berg.

Jeff Moote · #7 11-14-2007, 01:55 PM

2x Berg 112 is my rig of choice. I love those cabs, and they handle the Roscoes very well. If you find the Aguilars too scooped, I think you'll appreciate the mids from the Bergs too.

JPJ · #8 11-14-2007, 02:05 PM

I have an assortment of SWR, Accugroove, and Epifani cabs for customes to play through at Blueberry Hill. They're all slightly different, but are all quality cabs.

JOME77 · #9 11-14-2007, 05:21 PM

If portability with good sound are what you're after then I second Jeff's recommendation of the the Berg HT-112's. I also highly favor the Epi UL-112's. The Epi's have more lows and cleaner highs while the Bergs are med frequency monsters. Both really pump out some nice loud, clean and tight volume though.

If portability isn't an issue, then go with Gard's recommendation. The Epi UL-310 and 410 cabinets are just plain awesome!

CrashClint · #10 11-15-2007, 08:09 AM

I was really surprised when I picked up Gard's Epiphani. Has to be the lighest cabinet. I use the GS112 cabs because I like the mid-scoop. I have always liked my tone on the clean side. The aggie cabs pair up well with my svt4. Get this, for a typical gig I can put one of the 12s in the trunk of my Mustang along with my amp, the second 12 can sit in the passenger seat, my accessory bag and Roscoe in the back seat. I will swap out one of the 12s and take my Berg 2-10 instead and yes, the berg fits on my front seat as well.

Saluki · #11 11-15-2007, 10:11 AM

I would still consider the Epi UL310 pretty portable. I was really more concerned with weight than size. Don't really care for lugging a 100lb 4X10 cab around. Did that with a bag end for awhile and don't care to agian, if I can get something that can handle the Roscoe low end at less weight. I'm sure the bergs would be great, but they are heavy. I think I am going to pick up a UL310 or Ul410.

Gard · #12 11-15-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JOME77

If portability isn't an issue, then go with Gard's recommendation. The Epi UL-310 and 410 cabinets are just plain awesome!

Man, portability with the UL 310 is not an issue at all, it's lighter than any standard 210 I've ever seen/lifted, and probably not much different than any standard 112 cab! It's just amazingly light....

Snarf · #13 11-15-2007, 12:35 PM

I'm running an SWR Bass 350 through a Dr. Bass BL115. Kiiiiillin' tone.

JOME77 · #14 11-15-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Man, portability with the UL 310 is not an issue at all, it's lighter than any standard 210 I've ever seen/lifted, and probably not much different than any standard 112 cab! It's just amazingly light....

Good point. I forget sometimes that those bad boys only weigh 47lbs.

Jeff Moote · #15 11-15-2007, 10:18 PM

I don't know what portable means to most of you, but I think more of traveling to gigs on public transit, etc.

The UL310 is plenty portable if you're speaking of easy to lift in and out of your car at the door of the venue, but if walking any distance is in order it doesn't really fit the bill. Even my Berg 112s are too much for me to consider them really portable, but the nearest substitute for some weight savings (Epi UL112) doesn't deliver the same tone. The Epi is nice, but a different flavour that keeps the Bergs safe with me.

JOME77 · #16 11-16-2007, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Moote

I don't know what portable means to most of you, but I think more of traveling to gigs on public transit, etc.

The UL310 is plenty portable if you're speaking of easy to lift in and out of your car at the door of the venue, but if walking any distance is in order it doesn't really fit the bill. Even my Berg 112s are too much for me to consider them really portable, but the nearest substitute for some weight savings (Epi UL112) doesn't deliver the same tone. The Epi is nice, but a different flavour that keeps the Bergs safe with me.

Good point Jeff. If I had to travel to gigs via public transit I couldn't lug around a 47lb. cabinet.

On the subject of the Berg, While I really miss having a Berg HT112, I really like the fuller sound of the Epi UL-112. It has much more open & full lows and a little sweeter highs (certainly more sizzle). The Berg's lows can be a bit compressed sounding and the highs a bit bland. On the plus side though the more compressed lows cetainly keep the sound tight and focused. Both great cabinets!

chadds · #17 11-16-2007, 06:45 AM

Bergs! EA Cxl112 can handle the lows even with the low button pushed on the iAMP800. That's a lot of lows. You will appreciate how much more mid info and top on the lows you will experience when you switch from the GS112s. IMHO they have a sweet motown old school rock sound built in but are kinda stuck there. They would allow me to play a Fender bass with little eq on any head and the thickness would be there. Great for that niche. Your Roscoe however can sound like heaven. It has sounds you haven't heard yet

Saluki · #18 11-16-2007, 07:13 AM

Well, I agree on the whole aggie thing. It sounds good, but mid scooped. I have heard my roscoe thru other cabs just not that many. I A/B'd the epifani S1 and S2 with the aggies with help of TBer Vic. We used his LMII and My roscoe along with about 10 other high end basses. Where the Roscoe really shines is at church thru the subs. We play DI with in-ears, but have a great system (wish they would really turn the bass up). Anyway the subs can really handle the low b and hence the reason for the post. TO ask other roscoe users what cabs can handle the lows, but not as midscooped as the aggies.

maurilio · #19 11-16-2007, 04:40 PM

Hello,
I'm using a Eden WT550 with a 410XLT. Aside the weight (!) I'm super happy with the sound!

M

J.Wolf · #20 11-17-2007, 07:57 AM

+1 on the NL210, I'm loving that cab.

I'm kinda surprised to hear people keep mentioning the Berg mini stack (ht112 & ex112), only because if you're talking about "especially the low B", IME, and from what I've heard from BMS owners, that setup, while sounding phenomenal, doesn't seem to really excel with the low B. I know some other Berg cabs do, but I thought that setup was a little weak in the low B dept. I hope you all don't jump on my for this opinion, but after all, this was what I heard, and feedback continue to hear from other BMS owners that I know.

For good lightweight cabs that really handle the Low B well, IMO, I would vote for the Epi 112, Accugroove tri112, EA NL210. Oh, and Gards rig really does sound pretty dope, the Eden 550 with a UL310S2. I was pretty impressed, especially with the low B!