2x15" cabs

[fenderhutz]

You can pick up a US made Crate SLM era 215 for 100 bucks or less. After trying a ton of cabs when I was looking for a 215 I picked that one. They sound darn good, are cheap, and lighter than most of the other 215 cabs I played.

I am sure the Bergantino and Mesa cabs sound better, but 600-800 dollars better? Not to my ears, but I was playing cover rock.

 

[warnergt]

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

The better to thump you with!

 

[smogg]

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 tube folks. That's too bad

You're using a Genz Benz Streamliner 900. That should match very nicely with the Super Fifteen tonally & cosmetically. I fail to see the problem.

 

[Stumbo]

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

Easy enough to move the amp feet inward a bit to get it to set right on the cab. Sure it will hang over the edges a bit but most people won't notice when they're being pounded in the chest with bass and find it hard to take a breath.

 

[Norre]

You're using a Genz Benz Streamliner 900. That should match very nicely with the Super Fifteen tonally & cosmetically. I fail to see the problem.

Yep, but I hope to own a tubeamp again in the near future ;-) Not that there is anything wrong with my streamliner ... but I do miss that alltube sound.

 

[ChuckTrucks]

Boogie:

Powerhouse 2x15

Powerhouse Vintage 2x15 (only difference is jute grill).

 

[dukeorock]

Been playing on Dually's a Bassics a little lately...sometimes the no nonsense straight ahead thing is just the ticket

 

[CL400Peavey]

Dont forget the 4x10 and 1x15

This is literally the worst sounding cab that Mesa ever released.

 

[evilt70]

This..........

Mesa Boogie

 

[klejst]

+1 to Mesa/Boogie still making a 215 cab in regular production (and in two different styles, the PowerHouse and Vintage PowerHouse to choose from). I just picked up a early version of the 215 PowerHouse cab with EV speakers in it. Pure awesome!

 

[dukeorock]

+1 to Mesa/Boogie still making a 215 cab in regular production (and in two different styles, the PowerHouse and Vintage PowerHouse to choose from). I just picked up a early version of the 215 PowerHouse cab with EV speakers in it. Pure awesome!

There's a lot of happy Mesa 215 owners out there.

The main advantage I'd give to Barefaced or the Dually is that they sound at least as good and weigh about half. I believe the PH215 weighs 123lbs?

 

[georgestrings]

There's a lot of happy Mesa 215 owners out there.

The main advantage I'd give to Barefaced or the Dually is that they sound at least as good and weigh about half. I believe the PH215 weighs 123lbs?

Yeah, I own a current model PH215, and IIRC, it weighs 123lbs...


- georgestrings

 

[georgestrings]

This is literally the worst sounding cab that Mesa ever released.

Agreed...


- georgestrings

 

[ChuckTrucks]

This is literally the worst sounding cab that Mesa ever released.

Impossible. Its got 4x10s and a 115. The magic combination.

Its in one cabinet to satisfy the (youll blow the 15) crowd and its got FOUR TENS and a FIFTEEN to satisfy the people that want 4x10s for "punch" and a fifteen for "bottom"

So to you I say nay.

It was a joke recommendation for those of you who hated the cab too much to think about that.

However that 2x15 cab is nice, top and side handles, rear dolly style casters, its the real deal.

 

[pbasswil]

Why in god's name would they put slider rails on the back with gaps in the middle?? So that every stair gets a chance to gouge the middle of the of the back? Not to mention: make a thumping jolt, as each stair slides past that area?

 

[kurosawa]

Yep, but I hope to own a tubeamp again in the near future ;-) Not that there is anything wrong with my streamliner ... but I do miss that alltube sound.

Well then don't get the CL, get the 2Pro.

 

[One Drop]

Why in god's name would they put slider rails on the back with gaps in the middle?? So that every stair gets a chance to gouge the middle of the of the back? Not to mention: make a thumping jolt, as each stair slides past that area?

I assume it's designed to help load onto trucks and stages, not to protect the cab from being dragged up or down stairs.

 

[georgestrings]

I assume it's designed to help load onto trucks and stages, not to protect the cab from being dragged up or down stairs.

Correct - although I don't have that many gigging miles on my PH215, I do have over 150 gigs on my PH810 - which is laid out pretty much the same - and it's still in excellent condition...


- georgestrings

 

[Freddels]

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

Contact them and ask about it. Since they make these cabs, they might be willing to change the width for you to accomodate the SVT.

There's also a new Greenboy authorized builder on that side of the pond so the Dually and F215 would be in the running too.

 

[Jeff Bonny]

You're in Europe...what about a used Markbass 2x15?