Recent content by MrMcHaggis

Bump for a great cab, totally interested but I love in SoFla =/

I'm personally a Skullcandy fan boy and use them extensively, I highly recommend the Hesh2 and Aviator models for bass playing

I would say I agree. Having a DI is always handy, but you can always supplement that later with a pedal if need be, really (sansamp, hartke vxl, mxr di+, the list goes on) But from my time in the circuit, I don't like depending too much on the house or the sound guy for the small shows, having...

If they're both 8ohm, you'll end up with a 4ohm load. This is probably what you want as near every bass amp head supports 4ohms, where as if you got two 4ohm cabinets, you would have a 2ohm load, and much fewer heads support that. I don't advise mixing. I mean, it's not the end of the world...

+1 I learned the hardway that a single 112 isn't enough to keep up with a loud band, two should do the trick however.

Great review, been debating a Carvin, thank you!

Each cab will get an equal share of the wattage. In this case, you have two 4ohm cabs for a single 2ohm load, so you've got a total of 600watts, so each cab will get 300 watts - so you're safe I personally think you might be better off vertically stacking the cabinets, but some of the other TB...

I like the way my markbass head sounds with my markbass cabs, I love the way my markbass head sounds with my GK cab. I don't like my gk head with my gk cab, but I like it with my hartke cabs and love it with my SWR cabs, I go back and forth with my gk head and markbass cabs. Go for what you...

That is a good point, but if he has a 2x10 or a 1x12 he can always just supplement it with a second cab if he ever has to, so he'll have options rather than being obligated to lug around a 4x10. A single 1x12 or 2x10 doesn't cut it in my band either. Hell, a single 4X10 is pushed in my band...

I'd say it's easier to replace the cab for something more modestly sized. Maybe a 2x10 or a 1x12, there's plenty of light, affordable options and you could always just stack a second cab if you find yourself needing the extra power again

Beware! The light weight with the incredible clarity and huge lows is hard to fight, it pays nice with a lot of heads too :) Edited for spelling.

Right on, thanks for the info! How reliable would you say their heads are/what do they sound like? I've been in the market for a new head for my practice set up/back up, and for some reason my old 1001RB hasn't been giving me much satisfaction as of late (blasphemy I know)

I've actually been curious about Carvin equipment, but what I'm reading it sounds like their gear is pretty heavy - I've been spoiled by markbass cabs and how amazingly light they are

I actually did try it just resently! I hooked up a GK 1001RB (model 1) to a GK Neo 112-II and an SWR workingman's 1x15. I used it in a small room (approx bedroom sized) in a 3 piece metal band (moderate volume for metal) and personally? I actually rather like it. I think the 15" gives plenty...

Personally, I love Hartke's customer service, but I've presently found myself gigging with a Markbass rig. Still practice at home with a HyDrive though, just to support.