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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...

#681
Passinwind said:
I'd expect fuzz pedals and whatnot to work better through those 5s too, although the tweeter in the TC cab is exceptional even by Duke's standards. Tom Bowlus could probably tell you more about that aspect of the 1855.
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Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to hear the TC118, but it sounds fantastic. The 1855 most definitely is fuzz/overdrive friendly, and I think will be even more so, presuming that Duke gets the smoothing switch option worked out (since some pedals will benefit from additional midrange presence, but others might sound better with things smoothed out a bit).

The low end on the 1855 was really enthralling, and I'd love to hear the 1855 and the TC118 side by side.
 
#685
tombowlus said:
The low end on the 1855 was really enthralling, and I'd love to hear the 1855 and the TC118 side by side.
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It was very fun, to say the least!

Duke said that he thought the TC118 would be too boomy in that room without the port blockers, so I'm guessing the low end would be really badass on it too, in the right context. I have a quasi-IP setting in the DSP in my bigger rig, and running that way into either cab was extremely satisfying and fun.

In all honesty, there were just too many variables at work for me to parse all the nuances as well as these cabs deserve. I thought they all kicked butt though.
 
#688
LeonD said:
Any pics?
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Here's one Philonius took of Spencer and Duke, with the Hathor 1855, TC112AF, Birdhaus, and TC118 all partially visible:

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The Birdhaus has two sixes vertically aligned on the front baffle, and a single 6 on each side.
 
#689
Thank you VERY MUCH, Charlie and Selta! We just got back a little while ago, somehow coming home seemed to take much longer than getting there, anyway I'll respond in more detail tomorrow, and hopefully come up with a pic of the Birdhaus.
 
#690
A few questions for Duke, when he is rested:

I know that the primary difference between the TC112 and the Hathor 1203 will be in how the midrange and treble are handled but, with the TC being a slightly bigger cab, how do they compare in low-end performance?

For electric bass, I suspect that I'd like the Hathor cabs more than the TCs (I like a forward midrange and some growl). For bowed strings/handling a variety of sources, it seems that the TCs would be preferable. I'm curious (Selta?) How the Hathor cabs (1203, 1544 and 1855) did/would do with bowed strings? I play cello -- haven't used it in an amplified setting, yet, but can see the possibility of doing so in the future. Would be great if I had a cab that worked well for both -- primary use would be electric bass, though.

How would a 2x1203 stack compare with a single 1855? A 1544?

Finally -- for anyone who's heard both -- how would a single Hathor 1203 compare to one of the small, 12" Markbass combos in terms of output, low-end, and dynamic handling? I don't ask this to be crass, but because I own one and have used it extensively for at-home practice and in small-medium jam settings. It's a known quantity for me and, compared to much of what's available large-scale commercially, a capable (and loud) performer in a 30 pound package.

Thanks!
 
#691
Thanks Charlie and Selta (and everyone else) for your input on Duke's cabs!

I'm familiar with some of the Thunderchild series but it looks like Duke is coming out with a lot of great new ideas!

Any other input or comments are welcome. As we keep saying it's a great time to be a bassist.

Bob
 
#696
MarkA said:
I'm curious (Selta?) How the Hathor cabs (1203, 1544 and 1855) did/would do with bowed strings? I play cello -- haven't used it in an amplified setting, yet, but can see the possibility of doing so in the future. Would be great if I had a cab that worked well for both -- primary use would be electric bass, though.
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Sadly, I didn't get my bow out at all while trying gear. Space was pretty tight all around, but especially the corner I had Duke and Charlie in - there probably wouldn't have been room to even try short pulls without bumping people. If you convince Duke to send me a cab for "evaluation" and "testing", I'll gladly give it a go :smug:
 
#697
MarkA said:
e the Hathor cabs more than the TCs (I like a forward midrange and some growl). For bowed strings/handling a variety of sources, it seems that the TCs would be preferable. I'm curious (Selta?) How the Hathor cabs (1203, 1544 and 1855) did/would do with bowed strings? I play cello -- haven't used it in an amplified setting, yet, but can see the possibility of doing so in the future. Would be great if I had a cab that worked well for both -- primary use would be electric bass, though.
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I sold off the bow for my EUB a while ago, but my slide bass schtick has similar demands and I think I have a decent feel for most of Duke's cabs. If you're going to use any kind of rock voicing on your cello the 1544 will probably be especially great, but all the Hathors should work fine. If you want a pristine classical or "string section" sort of sound the TC cabs would be unbeatable for that though. All of Duke's cabs take EQ really well, so a lot depends on how far you want to go with pedals, modelers, dedicated preamps, etc.

The Hathor 1203 got a lot of use at the GTG, hopefully those users will chip in. I only played it for a few seconds with my EUB, and in that context the EA VL208 came immediately to mind.
 

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