Anyone else addicted to cabinets?

[Rip Van Dan]

I currently have 9 cabinets, I’m in one band… we gig once or twice a month. Do I have a problem? The list so far is;
Bag end s15

music man 210rh

music man 115rh

(2) GK 410 mbe ii

Markbass New York 151

seismic 212 loaded with tecamp speakers (poor man’s Tecamp s212)

hartke 410tp

peavey 215d

ampeg svt48he 4x8

to me, cabinets make more of an impact than amp. At least that’s my justification. Anyone else collect big, heavy, eye-sores, or is it just me?

Hmm...I used to have 7 cabs and still have 5-cabs left after donating 2-cabs to a local church. I really only use three of them:

• 1ea. DNS-210 cab by DNA - I use this with an 800-watt amp for all my indoor venues. It's a very LOUD and clear cab. It gets used far more use than any other cab I have.

• 1ea. DNS-410 cab - I use this for outdoor venues and music festivals. I consider this my best cab.

• 2ea. Eden EX-112 - I use one for small venues like brewpubs, where it's enough for the room and I can carry amp, gig bag, cab, and bass in or out in one trip. It sounds great in small venues. I actually have two of these because I would to use two of them for medium-sized venues before I bought my DNS-210 cab.

• 1ea. Sunn B202 (212) cab - used this in connection with an earlier cabinet back in 2006. It only handles 100-watts and my bass amps are too much for it now. However, with its two 12's its a nice match to a guitar amp. I don't really need it, but I got it for a low price, it looks cool, and it sounds good. Can't really use it for bass anymore but works fine for guitar.

My main concern on limiting my cabs was my storage area. I have a small sauna in the middle of the house that has always been used for storage. Has a bench on each side and is probably about 8 feet deep. Besides my amps and cabs I also have all my fly-fishing gear in there, my beer brewing gear, and my wife's telescope. Also have a number of guitars there too. Now I can at least walk half way back without pulling anything out to get in.

 

[BazzaBass]

I currently have 9 cabinets, I’m in one band… we gig once or twice a month. Do I have a problem? The list so far is;
Bag end s15

music man 210rh

music man 115rh

(2) GK 410 mbe ii

Markbass New York 151

seismic 212 loaded with tecamp speakers (poor man’s Tecamp s212)

hartke 410tp

peavey 215d

ampeg svt48he 4x8

to me, cabinets make more of an impact than amp. At least that’s my justification. Anyone else collect big, heavy, eye-sores, or is it just me?

What do they say on TB? Photos or they don’t exist

 

[johnk_10]

i used to have a ton of them but have since scaled down to just nine:
‘67 Showman 15" JBL w/tonering
215 custom (my own design) w/ 3015’s
212 Fender (2512’s)
2- Custom 2512 cabs
Ampeg 210AV
Vox Super Beatle w/trolley 215 JBL K140’s
Vox 212 w/trolley (2512’s)
Vox T60 w/trolley 2512 & 15 JBL K130

here's some of the ones that i used to have (but didn't have room for them anymore:

 

[neddyrow]

RevSound gets loud and still holds its tone. I usually opt for that over the MAS when I go electric.

 

[Chickenwheels]

Speaker cabs give off good vibes.
I’ve always wanted a couple of Bag End S15b cabs even though I don’t need them.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

I currently have 9 cabinets, I’m in one band… we gig once or twice a month. Do I have a problem? The list so far is;
Bag end s15

music man 210rh

music man 115rh

(2) GK 410 mbe ii

Markbass New York 151

seismic 212 loaded with tecamp speakers (poor man’s Tecamp s212)

hartke 410tp

peavey 215d

ampeg svt48he 4x8

to me, cabinets make more of an impact than amp. At least that’s my justification. Anyone else collect big, heavy, eye-sores, or is it just me?

I'll take your peavey 215. Help you lighten your load

Also, yes...I too have a cab problem

But, I rotate.

As of right now, I have two TC k212s, an ashdown abm115, and an ampeg pf112hlf. My other 112hlf is on its way. That little cab rocks.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

I currently have 9 cabinets, I’m in one band… we gig once or twice a month. Do I have a problem? The list so far is;
Bag end s15

music man 210rh

music man 115rh

(2) GK 410 mbe ii

Markbass New York 151

seismic 212 loaded with tecamp speakers (poor man’s Tecamp s212)

hartke 410tp

peavey 215d

ampeg svt48he 4x8

to me, cabinets make more of an impact than amp. At least that’s my justification. Anyone else collect big, heavy, eye-sores, or is it just me?

Oh and, pictures or you're blowin smoke

 

[Discount Bassy]

As a competent bassist and woodwind player who added marginally functional drummer to his list of gig-able skills, there is no excuse to have over 80 cymbals...but I do. The GAS is strong and it is difficult to divest.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

Funny story:
I'm on my bi-decadal sebatical to Philippines. I woke up this morning remembering I own a custom built 112 cab here in the Philippines! I also have a no truss rod carvin clone which has enough action to be used as a bow for arrows. As I recall the cab is pretty bitchin tho I may have it shipped stateside.

 

[Jaygetsreal]

OP, compared to Joe Bonamassa you are a barefoot Buddhist monk

 

[PhatBottomBass1]

Yes, I have a bit of a problem...

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So how long have you been the regional sales manager for Aguilar?

 

[Jesuguru]

2x Walkabout Scout 12" combos (one soon for sale)
Fender Rumble 210C (just works)
Bergantino NV610T (heavy but awesome, probably never selling)
Bergantino Reference 210 (best 210 ever)

Still need a 115 (probably Subway). And a 212 (probably Barefaced). And a 112 to go under the Ref210. Then I'm done. Probably.

 

[sgiacomo]

I currently have 9 cabinets, I’m in one band… we gig once or twice a month. Do I have a problem? The list so far is;
Bag end s15

music man 210rh

music man 115rh

(2) GK 410 mbe ii

Markbass New York 151

seismic 212 loaded with tecamp speakers (poor man’s Tecamp s212)

hartke 410tp

peavey 215d

ampeg svt48he 4x8

to me, cabinets make more of an impact than amp. At least that’s my justification. Anyone else collect big, heavy, eye-sores, or is it just me?

You need this to round things out!

 

[Fernando Costa]

If you have a problem? No! Those without gear have a problem!

 

[alexclaber]

No, not at all, no cabinet addictions here!

 

[MingusBass]

So how long have you been the regional sales manager for Aguilar?

I used to work for Sweetwater for 10 years, and while I won’t take all of the credit, I begged our purchasing department for quite some time to give Aguilar a chance. They thought that they wouldn’t be able to keep up with the demand of working with Sweetwater. Of course they finally listened and a couple years later the TH500 was the best selling bass head on Sweetwater.com!

I’ve never officially worked for Aguilar but have had a great relationship with many of their people for over a decade!

 

[BobDeRosa]

I currently have 9 cabinets, I’m in one band… we gig once or twice a month. Do I have a problem? The list so far is;
Bag end s15

music man 210rh

music man 115rh

(2) GK 410 mbe ii

Markbass New York 151

seismic 212 loaded with tecamp speakers (poor man’s Tecamp s212)

hartke 410tp

peavey 215d

ampeg svt48he 4x8

to me, cabinets make more of an impact than amp. At least that’s my justification. Anyone else collect big, heavy, eye-sores, or is it just me?

You must be fairly young to haul those monsters around. Your buying and carting habits might change as you age. I'm also not sure I see the necessity of two 4x10s and a 4x8, but apparently you do, so carry on!

 

[BobDeRosa]

Yes, I have a bit of a problem...

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Man, what a beautiful Aguilar collection! You have outstanding taste.

 

[evs]

I’m a minimalist in all areas of my life.
Not by choice, it’s just the way I’ve always been.
My home is zen and I love that.

I have 1 cab (2x10).

I have somehow ended up with 3 basses which is surprisingly ok to me at this point.
Up until recently it really bugged me if I had more than one, and I would sell one whenever I got a new one.

But that’s just me.
If I buy a pair of shoes, I have to throw a pair out.
Same goes for all my ‘stuff’.

 

[HubbardsFate]

No.

But then again, I'm a bedroom bassist (and not much of one at that), so it would pretty silly of me to have an arsenal of different cabs...having seven basses is already silly enough...