ADA?

[lukebass82]

has anyone herd of ADA bass cabs? just found one and was wondering if they are any good and what exactly they are. Also the one i found is for 225 in good shape is it worth it?

thanks for your help.

 

[bongomania]

A/DA made some very good gear back in the 80's, but they've been out of business for a long time. Their rack preamps still have an avid cult following, and command decent prices on Ebay. Their other products--cabs, combos, power amps, and effects--have all been surpassed by technological improvements over the years. I mean they were all good stuff, but not as good as more recent gear. As to the worth of that cab, what size is it? What speakers are in it? What does "good shape" mean exactly? It could be worth $25, or $225, or anywhere in between.

 

[lukebass82]

not sure what speakers are in it. its a 210 with a horn no dings ot cuts. appears to be the orig grayish covering etc... the speakers might even be orig but i have no way to tell at the moment.

 

[dukeisdog]

How about a picture? ask him to pull the speakers out and check what kind they are?

 

[Ken R]

It was mine about 6 months ago. Call me and I will tell you all about it. I swapped it to Kenny. Does he still have it?
I am in Summerville. You?

843-696-4702

 

[Ken R]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=627860

Looks like this one, right?

 

[lukebass82]

yep i am and thats it.

 

[lukebass82]

he put it on cl. was just curious.

 

[Ken R]

I looked on CL and didn't find it. I swapped him the ada for an OLP 5er, just like I posted in the link.
The ADA is all stock, and in very good shape. It will get loud and can handle a low B without getting floppy.
Best of luck if you got it.

Ken

 

[Bmorefoozler]

Don't quote me for sure but I'm pretty sure that'sa top cab to a Bi-amp system. I do not believe it is a stand-alone bass cab.

yes, it is.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=536159
http://www.adadepot.com/

 

[pasta4lnch]

I still have an MP-1 somewhere

 

[Bmorefoozler]

I still have an MP-1 somewhere

I remember seeing a "Modern Bass Quartet" full stack ina store in the mid 90's... I was pretty young but it's still the piece of Bass equipment that impressed me the most in the moment... I don't remember the price tag but even New OLLLLDDD Stock it was way out of my range.

 

[Ken R]

If it is just a top cab, it worked REALLY well as a stand alone during a few bar gigs.

Don't quote me for sure but I'm pretty sure that'sa top cab to a Bi-amp system. I do not believe it is a stand-alone bass cab.

 

[Bmorefoozler]

If it is just a top cab, it worked REALLY well as a stand alone during a few bar gigs.

Specs do show freq range to be down to 35hz at ADAdepot....
The owners manual confirms that full range operation was alos a viable option. They recommend bi-amping with and ADA MB-1 B500 and a 15" but even in that circumstance you can run a very low x-over point or simply run them parrallel.

I'm sure it sounded great. THere is more engineering in that cab then most modern ones.

 

[funkmaster j]

Im very late. But i have this ADA BASSLINES 210 cab. Ive owned mine since 96' . It is one of THE BEST 210 cabs made, to this day.