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2x15, 4x10, or another suggestion?

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leavenone

Nov 7, 2011
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#1
Which manufacturer's single-cab solution would you choose for a vintage bluesy-rock group (think The Black Keys) played with two guitarists and a drummer to get a classic Motown-type sound in front of ~100 people, and why? (Thanks to craig.p for the question format!)

Here's a little background:
I currently play on an Acoustic B100 combo (100w, 15"), and I love the sound. However, I am in need of a larger amp. So, I am planning on getting the Acoustic B200h (200w head). This leaves me without a cabinet.

My budget is less than $500.
I am looking at the Acoustic B115 and the Acoustic B410 cabs, but I will be unable to get to any music stores for quite some time (university keeps me busy!) that carry anything other than 2x10s and a few practice amps :bawl: so i cannot really compare the 15s and 410s side by side. I have never played a 410.

I am considering rewiring the 15 from my combo to hook it up to the head as an additional cab if I get another 15 (I have read 410+15 doesnt work to well) to help with volume, otherwise I will be selling the whole combo.



P.S. What are the tonal differences between 15s and 410s?
 
#4
My experience lies with SWR & Eden gear. But I had an Acoustic 220 head - 2-15" stack once upn a time! (BTW, Steven W. Rabe came out of Acoustic! (SWR))

IMHO a 4-10" cab is hard to beat! I really didn't think they would work well with Bass prior to playing through one, but I can't imagine not playing through them now.

Are you Stuck on the Acoustic Brand for any reason? Nastolgia?
 
#5
I would go with either two 115 cabs stacked or look for a 215 cab. They will have better dispersion than a 410. A 410 sounds great when you are right in front of it, but off axis that is not the cast. I have seen 215 builds in the 40-50 pound range. A lot of sound per pound.
 
#8
Catbuster said:
I think a GK NEO 212 would fit the bill nicely
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I have the 200 Watts. GK 112. It is plenty loud. It has a DI for gigs. I play with a really loud classic rock band and I use that for gigs.

My amp:
The Gallien-Krueger MB112 combo bass amp is a small but powerful addition to the legendary Microbass Series. This well-priced combo delivers big sound in a light, compact package. The bass amplifier has the power to be heard in any situation. It features a 200W digital amp, 1/8" auxiliary input, headphone jack for silent jamming and practice, a 12" speaker, active 4-band EQ with contour control, and XLR output for patching into a soundboard, all weighing in at a light 28 pounds. You will love how the Gallien-Krueger MB112 bass speaker cab sounds. Your back will love how little it weighs.
Features

200-watt digital bass amp
1/8" auxiliary input
Headphone jack
12" speaker
Active 4-band EQ with contour control
XLR output
Weight: 28 lb.
Dimensions: 15-1/2"W x 17-1/2"H x 14-3/4"D



A 212 would give more speaker area and volume.

The MB212 2x12 bass combo amp from Gallien-Krueger delivers a big sound from an ultralight, compact package. At 37 pounds and 500W, it has the power to be heard in any situation. The MB212 amplifier also features 2 - 12" neodymium speakers, active 4-band EQ with contour, and defeatable limiter.
Features

500W @ 4 ohms
1/8" aux input
Headphone jack
Defeatable limiter
2 x 12" Neodymium speakers
Active 4-band EQ with contour
XLR output
 

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