Ampeg Micro-CL Options

[corndog]

I have an option of picking up a Micro-CL head for pretty cheap. I would need to buy a cab seperately. My problem is, I've only used combos and don't quite understand ohms etc.

So I ask the bass amp experts, what type of cabs can I run off of the Micro-CL head?

 

[Inconnu]

I have an option of picking up a Micro-CL head for pretty cheap. I would need to buy a cab seperately. My problem is, I've only used combos and don't quite understand ohms etc.

So I ask the bass amp experts, what type of cabs can I run off of the Micro-CL head?

Aren't the Micro-CL supposed to come with their own cab?

If not, well it's not too tricky for that one... It's 100 watts into 8 ohms, meaning it'll shoot 100 watts with an 8 ohms cab. A majority of cabs are 8 ohms, just take care not to use a 4 ohms cab. The logic with ohms is that you divide the rating instead of adding it when you use more then one cab. For example, two 8 ohms cab will give you a 4 ohms load.

 

[Mastermold]

Aren't the Micro-CL supposed to come with their own cab?

If not, well it's not too tricky for that one... It's 100 watts into 8 ohms, meaning it'll shoot 100 watts with an 8 ohms cab. A majority of cabs are 8 ohms, just take care not to use a 4 ohms cab. The logic with ohms is that you divide the rating instead of adding it when you use more then one cab. For example, two 8 ohms cab will give you a 4 ohms load.

Right the head is 100 watts and designed for 8 ohms so any 8 ohm cab is fine. But the head comes with a cab with you buy it new--what happened to the cab?

 

[corndog]

The cab was accidentally dropped out of the back of a moving van and has been cracked in more than a few places.

So any cab rated to 8 ohms would work, great. What should i look for in watts? What would be the difference between a 2x10 and a 1x15.

 

[JimmyM]

Don't worry about watts. Cabs don't have watts...they handle wattage, and it really doesn't matter how much it handles as long as it's more than what the head can put out.

Differences between a 210 and 115? Unanswerable. You will play 210 cabs you like and hate, same with 115's. I might try to find an SVT210av since you have a Micro CL already.

 

[Immigrant]

If I was in your shoes, I'd contact Ampeg and see if there's a way to get get a replacement. I read somewhere (Bassplayer mag?) that the head doesn't sound that great with a different cabinet.

Either that or Jimmy's second suggestion, the 210 thing.

 

[bampilot06]

Make sure the head works before you commit.

 

[Mastermold]

If I was in your shoes, I'd contact Ampeg and see if there's a way to get get a replacement. I read somewhere (Bassplayer mag?) that the head doesn't sound that great with a different cabinet.

Either that or Jimmy's second suggestion, the 210 thing.

If that's true then it's the cab's fault, not the amp. I've played my Micro CL through an 8 ohm 115 cab and it sounded great.

 

[corndog]

Thanks All!

The amp belongs to a friend of a friend, the head didn't take the fall, but will check it out regardless.

Mastemold, how is the volume? Can it hold its own in small Jam sessions with guitars and drums?

 

[Mastermold]

Mastemold, how is the volume? Can it hold its own in small Jam sessions with guitars and drums?

Sure, within reason. I was surprised at how much volume it kicks out.

 

[Frizlefry]

If that's true then it's the cab's fault, not the amp. I've played my Micro CL through an 8 ohm 115 cab and it sounded great.

Hey bud that’s great to hear ! I have this amp coming in this week and have been trying to find an solid answer of if that was possible

this is my first ever non combo amp and knowing I could try another cab with my first head really made my day

what can did you use it on friend ?

 

[Mastermold]

Hey bud that’s great to hear ! I have this amp coming in this week and have been trying to find an solid answer of if that was possible

this is my first ever non combo amp and knowing I could try another cab with my first head really made my day

what can did you use it on friend ?

I'm replying to this realizing it was over 10 years ago that I last posted in this thread! The Micro-CL I had is long gone, I gave it to a friend who needed a practice amp and didn't have any money. But to answer your question, the cabinet was an SVT Classic 115 cabinet, but those are quite expensive nowadays and certainly more than the 210 the Micro-CL comes with.

 

[mikeswals]

Nice 10 year old thread!
A few years ago I bought a separate Micro CL head from ebay. I used it either on my Mesa PH210 or PH212 cabs (both are 8ohm). This little 100w sucker gets loud! Yes I used it for rehearsals against guitar and drums, and it kept up fine.

About a year an half ago I found a Micro CL cab listed on craigslist here in Seattle, so went to the dude's place. Turned out he worked at Loud Technologly and used this cab as a test mule for speakers. He sold it to me loaded with whatever is used in the BA210. It made it heavy, but my son uses it since he plays bass too.