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Anyone else rock a 210 standalone?

#24
I'm mostly using a 112 combo. GB shuttle 6.0. Nice little rig. Just talked to the folks at Fender though, and they said they haven't made any GB product in over a year. I didn't know they were scrapping it. A lot of disappointed bass players out there.
 
#28
I only rock a single 2x10 (Bergantino HS210) at small gigs:
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Unfortunately I often play loud gigs (no FOH) where a single 2x10 would not be enough (and I'm not sure it would be enough even with FOH: super loud drummer and guitard). For those gigs I use a vertical 2x2x10 stack or a 6x10.

FWIW my new small rig uses neo technology. I went with a pair of Bergantino CN112 cabs. I could have gone with a neo 2x10, but the two twelves will push a little more air, are a little taller so I can hear myself a little better, and are modular: I regularly play a small gig where a single 1x12 is enough. But honestly, I'm not saying the twelves are mandatory... a 2x10 would also work just fine.
 
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#31
I have a Genz Benz XB210 I've used on several occasions, its loud, but not light. I also used a SWR Redhead for probably 10 year as a stand alone. I own the Fender Rumble 1X12 and 2X8 cabs and have used the 2X8 a time or two for smaller/space restricted gigs. It works just fine.
 
#32
Man.. I had a old Goliath iii 210 cab that just sat in my back room for like 2 years.. my avatar 410(not neo) was breaking my back!! I finally decided to replace the speakers in that joker, and OMG it's now by far my favorite cab.. Although the cab says 8 ohms, I dropped the load by replacing the 2 16 ohm drivers with 2 8 ohm delta pro 10a's... fellas!! trust me!! That 700 watt stand alone 210 cab takes everything my mb800 dishes out!!
 
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jnewmark said:
What are the pros/cons over the F115 ?
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There is a slight hint of "girth" when using 15s. The F115 is useful if you need the tilt-back form factor. The F115 might be wide enough to put a rack on top.

The F210 is easier to pick up and move around. I prefer the smooth "coupling" effect of using dual drivers. Can't recall weight comparison. F210 is taller so it's closer to my ears; however the F115 tilts back so that's close to a wash. My rack stands next to the F210.

They're all good. But this thread is about 210s. The Fearless 210 is a tone monster with the umph of a good 410. Why carry all the extra weight when you can get the performance of a big guy in a small cab?

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N. Kentucky Bass said:
There is a slight hint of "girth" when using 15s. The F115 is useful if you need the tilt-back form factor. The F115 might be wide enough to put a rack on top.

The F210 is easier to pick up and move around. I prefer the smooth "coupling" effect of using dual drivers. Can't recall weight comparison. F210 is taller so it's closer to my ears; however the F115 tilts back so that's close to a wash. My rack stands next to the F210.

They're all good. But this thread is about 210s. The Fearless 210 is a tone monster with the umph of a good 410. Why carry all the extra weight when you can get the performance of a big guy in a small cab?

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Thanks, I always wondered why some would opt for a 210 over a 15, especially a GB design.
 
#35
tastybasslines said:
Does anyone ever put 2 separate 2x10's on opposite sides of the stage? I've heard it sounds incredible out in the audience.
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Yes I've done this. It did indeed sound incredible from the stage. It was when I walked out into the room that the problems manifested themselves. I now use the cabinets in a vertical stack that sounds great wherever I go in the room.
 
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#37
I use a single 2x10 vertically oriented for small gigs or small stages with FOH support. I drive it with a PF500. In larger areas I use two stacked, driven by one or two PF500s (master/slave, gets a little extra headroom if needed). Besides the interference benefits, it minimizes my foot print on small stages.

Occasionally I'll just go DI only.
 
#38
In many situations a 2x10 is all I need especially with House Support. I have a 22 year old Horizon (no longer in business) sealed 2x10 in Ugly Grey Rat Fur that simply gets the job done. This cab has paid for itself over and over. I keep it in the trunk of my car. Hasn't failed me yet.
 

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