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"though I hope to change that soon".
That right there means you need one. Playing live is all about hope so without the Avatar, there is no hope.
amps have volume knobs, and cabs are necessary to hear yourself. might as well hear yourself with some quality to the tone, right?
IMO "overkill" is completely subjective, unless you cannot afford what you are buying. If the 450 won't entail making compromises elsewhere and the cab is what you want, buy it! IME sounding good while I practice makes practicing more enjoyable. That's a very good thing, and life is short
. I'm not stupid enough to think my gear makes me better (or even good, LOL), but I acknowledge that I enjoy using it. IME a larger rig (more power and cone area) sounds better, even at low volume. I routinely practice through a 12 or 15 cab and use my little 8" GB combo speaker or headphones only when I have to.
What Jimmy said!
. I'm not stupid enough to think my gear makes me better (or even good, LOL), but I acknowledge that I enjoy using it. IME a larger rig (more power and cone area) sounds better, even at low volume. I routinely practice through a 12 or 15 cab and use my little 8" GB combo speaker or headphones only when I have to.What Jimmy said!
For those of you that already own one: How's the portability factor in regards to handle placement? Does the cab "balance" very well when carrying it via the handles? One does encounter stairs, loading docks, etc. where wheels can't help. I'm so close to pulling the trigger, but the 63lbs. keeps ringing a bell in my titanium filled neck.
Thanks,
Al
Thanks,
Al
The cab is not meant to be stacked with another cab. You're free to do what you want, of course, but this cab is designed as a very good, balanced, reasonable loud stand-alone. If you need to, buy another, and flip it upside down on top of the other. This too is not perfection, but better than stacking it with a 4x10 or anything else, really.
As far as weight is concerned, 63 lbs is not that heavy unless you struggle with back issues. If your back does give you serious grief, it may be best to steer away from a big, bulky cab like this.
Thanks. I've seen and enjoyed your vids (good band and good playing by the
) and I suspect you're a much younger whippersnapper than I. 
I'm just curious if the handles were placed where it's not awkward to move the cab. I've got some that are and that's why I'm asking. I've got a cart and a dolly for rollable surfaces.Al
It's not Overkill until they break down your door and bring guns and shackles to get you to turn down.
I say play it loud and punchy - it's good for the digestion.
I say play it loud and punchy - it's good for the digestion.
All true. In the days of yore, I used to hoss an SVT and 810 cab up and down stairs by myself. Leapt tall buildings in a single bound, etc. Those days are looong gone (but I really miss that amp). I'm currently debating this cab vs. a real fEarful build which should be somewhat lighter. However, lack of woodworking skills and tools are a factor there. Hmmm... I'm so
Al
I keep hoping for 1/2" plywood from Avatar someday
Me too! But I wouldn't hold my breath.
Al
You could buy the Avatar cab and use all the fixings for your own much lighter cabinet, too.
I kinda like that idea. Muppet Labs at work.
Not to go off topic, but how do you like your LDS fEarful?Al
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