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AudioKinesis 1x12 Cab Part Two
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I feel that the handle is the only weak point (ha ha) of the cab. 35lbs really is not heavy to me, and the cab is not so big either, but it is still a bit awkward and uncomfortable for me to carry, more than I feel it should be at that size and weight -- that's the point I was making. My avatar cab is heavier and larger but I'd rather carry that one because of the side handles. I have done plenty of gigs where I have to walk 3-5 blocks with my cab, and it was really uncomfortable. I live in chicago, so... sometimes you just take the parking space you can get, even if it is 5 blocks away.....
The other thing that is slightly irritating is not having a handle to move the cab when a head (or sometimes, a rack) is on top. You gotta bear hug it, then kinda lift and carry. Or move the stuff off...
I'd definitely like to install some side handles in the future if it's not too difficult. I'm sure I'll get a cart sometime soon as well.
I'm not trying to bash the cab or duke in any way at all, just elaborating on the only complaint I've had so far about it. I still wouldn't give up my TCAF for just about anything else I've seen around.
I use this
Amazon.com: Magna Cart Personal Hand Truck: Sports & Outdoors
Weighs virtually nothing folds completely flat, can handle a lot of weight.
Never leaves my car. (unless I'm rolling equipment!) 10 bucks cheaper at Costco.
This speaker is really on the cusp as far as needing side handles. I guess they would be nice, but I don't feel them necessary. I think if we really compare this speaker not with other 12' based cabs, but 12" cabs that sound as good and go as loud that this is a 10 out of 10. Anything that I've used that goes this loud has been lots heavier. If the url doesn't work, just look up Magna Cart.
Amazon.com: Magna Cart Personal Hand Truck: Sports & Outdoors
Weighs virtually nothing folds completely flat, can handle a lot of weight.
Never leaves my car. (unless I'm rolling equipment!) 10 bucks cheaper at Costco.
This speaker is really on the cusp as far as needing side handles. I guess they would be nice, but I don't feel them necessary. I think if we really compare this speaker not with other 12' based cabs, but 12" cabs that sound as good and go as loud that this is a 10 out of 10. Anything that I've used that goes this loud has been lots heavier. If the url doesn't work, just look up Magna Cart.
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This is what I use as well, and I got it at Sam's Club for $14.
It's not as plush as what Ken uses, with sidewalk hoppers and built in bungees, but, it was ~$130 less....
It's not as plush as what Ken uses, with sidewalk hoppers and built in bungees, but, it was ~$130 less....
Those style carts are great values, but sometimes you get what you pay for. IF you do the types of gigs I do (which most don't)... i.e., big city, difficult load ins (i.e., loading docks, etc.), long walks to the gig, etc., etc., the Kart-a-bag is worth every single penny, and will last literally the rest of your gigging life.
If you are primarily playing clubs or whatever in smaller cities with great parking next to the stage, etc., then it would probably be a waste of money.
I agree with Ken. Good value, but not that great. Doesn't have the curb runners, has much poorer wheel location, and after a while the fold out wheel mech starts to fail and cause problems. Great for the money, but not at all a great gear cart IMHO.
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I like the handle, and I often carry my TC112AF by that handle for strolls in the park, walks in the woods, or the occasional 5k race. 
In all seriousness, that is a pretty light cab and a pretty darned nice handle. It's probably the easiest to carry (one-handed) among all of the cabs that I can think of which can put out the Thunderchild's level of "gig volume." The fact that it does not get in the way of the head you place on top of it is also a major bonus (as noted, above).
In all seriousness, that is a pretty light cab and a pretty darned nice handle. It's probably the easiest to carry (one-handed) among all of the cabs that I can think of which can put out the Thunderchild's level of "gig volume." The fact that it does not get in the way of the head you place on top of it is also a major bonus (as noted, above).
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Those Kart-a-bag carts really are made for the long haul (across both distance and time) and are a good investment if you will be using them fairly regularly. I've really punished my Tri-Kart 800, and it's never let me down. I will likely pick up one of their smaller carts at some point, too.
I like the handle, and I often carry my TC112AF by that handle for strolls in the park, walks in the woods, or the occasional 5k race.
+1 all the way. It is a great cab for that. Even though my old Epi 410UL was lightweight and had castors, I got a LOT of strange looks on those Sunday strolls on the bike path in the park.
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
I like the handle, and I often carry my TC112AF by that handle for strolls in the park, walks in the woods, or the occasional 5k race.
And, as you've often demonstrated in NAMM photos, using only your "pinkie."
Hey, that's my cart, too!
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I found a like-new Concorde III cart for $49 shipped just by typing it into Google Shopping. It's all that Kjung says it is; very usable and well thought-out. I can't wait to try it with my Thunderchild 115, Walkabout head and Boss BCB-60 pedalboard. Should handle it all with ease.
BTW Ken, I couldn't agree more about the Turbo Tuner. It is truly wonderful in all ways and allows for uber-accurate intonation adjustments, good enough for paid pro setups.
Little known fact is that the Turbo Tuner completely bypasses the battery when not switched on so you can leave it plugged in at all times without any battery drain. LOVE IT, wish all my other pedals behaved as such.
so glad about the heads-up on the Turbo---been waiting, but now I'm going to get one
And by the way, Ken, most of my gigs are the big city ones like you mentioned and the Magna Cart works great. If I was carrying something heavier than a Thunderchild and a Doubler I would need something beefier. I used to have one of those German uber expensive ones (forgot the name, something like Raxxess, but like a very upscale Magna Cart)(also used to have one of the ones you own as well). It was really nice, but it also cost $150.
And by the way, Ken, most of my gigs are the big city ones like you mentioned and the Magna Cart works great. If I was carrying something heavier than a Thunderchild and a Doubler I would need something beefier. I used to have one of those German uber expensive ones (forgot the name, something like Raxxess, but like a very upscale Magna Cart)(also used to have one of the ones you own as well). It was really nice, but it also cost $150.
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
Thanks! It's nice to know I can leave mine plugged in when I'm not using an external power supply!
I wish all pedals worked that way!
Like any product (basses, amps, whatever), it costs quite a bit more to get that last 15% toward 'perfection'. The Kart-a-bag carts are worth every penny to me, and since they last forever, and since I do many one nighters, an extra $100 over a decade of use and hundreds of gigs is trivial for me.
If you do a 4 or 5 block walk to the venue on sidewalks with curbs, and even one time have to schlep your rig up a few stairs to get into an old hotel or club, the extra cash is totally worth it. And, the Super 600 model works the same way for up to a 212 size cab.
Amazing. Just like with a tuner, there are some things that, while expensive versus the competition, are so much better than the 'number 2 option', and the additional cost is actually trivial in its absolute amount.
IMO there!
Just like the Thunderchild. Whether the tone is to your taste or not, it's a game-changer, and the value proposition is undeniable.
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