2x15" cabs

[Norre]

Howdy folks,

I'm looking for a 2x15" cab but not a lot of companies seem to make them anymore. I know I could buy 2 1x15"' cabs but somehow I'd like to have a big 2x15" cab. I think Fender used to make them. Anyone know any brands that still have them?

Thanks,

KN

 

[NKBassman]

Mesa Boogie

 

[TheAngryPocket]

I know Peavey had one in the Tour series, but are discontinued(I believe), and are now replaced by the VB-Pro 215.

 

[Sequimite]

Genz Benz

 

[caligula]

I'm not quite sure if custom made would be ok for you, but here's a small company that has built my 12''cabs and I'm extremely happy with them. Very affordable, top-notch quality, and they offer different speaker options depending on the player's taste.
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Here's some info on the 15''cabs.
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Sorry, it's all in German.

Schroeder also make 2x15'' cabs.
http://www.schroedercabinets.com/1515+L.htm

 

[CL400Peavey]

Greenboy authorized builders are producing Dually's.

 

[smogg]

Barefaced super fifteen on your side of the pond.

 

[Norre]

Thanks for the info guys!
Mesa looks interesting. I used to have a Diesel 1x15" cab and it sounded great ... too bad I sold it (together with my 400+ ). However, they are VERY expensive and hard to find here. I do own a Genz Benz amp but I'm not familiar with their cabs. How do they sound? Also the FMC cabs seem very interesting ... and they are really affordable
Those Greenboy/BNA cabs are also very cool.
Which of these cabs would sound best with a tube amp you think?

thanks,

KN

 

[John Le Guyader]

I have a pair of early 80s Bag End 1X15 cabs, the drivers of which have been replaced with Eminence neodynium 3015LFs, that sound great in the mix of a Grateful Dead cover band...

 

[warnergt]

Fender still makes a 215. It's the Invalid Link Removed.

 

[NKBassman]

Didn't realize you were overseas. In that case, this:

Barefaced super fifteen on your side of the pond.

 

[CL400Peavey]

Thanks for the info guys!
Mesa looks interesting. I used to have a Diesel 1x15" cab and it sounded great ... too bad I sold it (together with my 400+ ). However, they are VERY expensive and hard to find here. I do own a Genz Benz amp but I'm not familiar with their cabs. How do they sound? Also the FMC cabs seem very interesting ... and they are really affordable
Those Greenboy/BNA cabs are also very cool.
Which of these cabs would sound best with a tube amp you think?

thanks,

KN

On your end of the world I would be checking out barefaced.

 

[Norre]

Never heard of Barefaced before, but I will definitely check it out

 

[Mike Arnopol]

I build 'em here---but go with Barefaced

 

[smogg]

Never heard of Barefaced before, but I will definitely check it out

Here ya go Norre
http://barefacedbass.com/
http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/super-fifteen.htm

 

[pbasswil]

Never heard of Barefaced before, but I will definitely check it out

Yeah, Barefaced, out of England. The 2x15 is called the Super Fifteen.
Uses super powerful drivers. You'd be louder than an Ampeg fridge (8x10), at half the weight.

The maker is a TB member:
alexclaber

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[Calaverasgrande]

that Fender 2x15 is gigantic! It looks like the old bassman 2x12!

 

[4001]

Mesa Boogie

+1

 

[Norre]

I just read the Barefaced is not wide enough to put a tube amp (SVT) on it. Doh! Strange because I would think that 2x15" cabs are more popular with tubefolks. That's too bad

 

[pbasswil]

I just read the Barefaced is not wide enough to put a tube amp (SVT) on it.

Oh sheesh! Unless you're really fixated on appearances, I wouldn't rule it out just for that reason. SVT can hang off the sides a bit. Or if you can't stand the thought of that, put the cab on it's side -- possibly elevated on something else.

Unless you really like carrying heavy boxes, it'll be worth your while to check these cabs out. I'm convinced they (and similar designs like the American Dually) are the way of the future.