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Double Bass Best Gigging Cabinet
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I mentioned the Acme Low-B1 in the sibling BG thread.
I like that low end so much, I am seriously tempted to get a second one for louder shows & have that modular setup be my go-to for the rest of my career.
I like that low end so much, I am seriously tempted to get a second one for louder shows & have that modular setup be my go-to for the rest of my career.
GR Bass AT110. So light, that it’s a blast having unsuspecting band members lift it for the first time and notice their surprise. Compact too. Sounds great, although my Barefaced Super Midget takes the cake. Then again, the GR leaves the house more…
That’s a great endorsement for a cabinet that has appeared in several threads. I think we have reached the point where smaller neodymium speakers in light weight wooden (Okume) bass cabinets just can’t get any lighter. GR works with something entirely different to build bass cabinets. Flyte Sound made a run at this years ago,
but the materials just weren’t ready yet.
I like my RevSound 48VT - I'd recommend looking at their cabinets.
I like the 48VT as it has little wheels and a handle on the side to have different carry options. Pretty light for such a tall enclosure.
I'm sure you could find a 1x10 or 2x10 in the classifieds that would work well with the AI amp (which I also use).
I like the 48VT as it has little wheels and a handle on the side to have different carry options. Pretty light for such a tall enclosure.
I'm sure you could find a 1x10 or 2x10 in the classifieds that would work well with the AI amp (which I also use).
My favorite (and newest) cab is a RevSound RS112. 22 lbs, compact, and perfectly voiced for DB. I used a Genzler BA10-2 for a while (had a pair, actually) and didnt like the pair of them as much as I like the RS112. I also owned (and regretted that I sold) a RevSound 28 that weighed 18 lb - I used that for several years with a Magellan 800 and an Eminence EUB in a bluegrass band.
Here's a link: RS112 | RevSound
Here's a link: RS112 | RevSound
MAS Crazy 88 is great soundwise and very portable. Great dry sound. Acme B1 has served me well for many years too.
That and the 28V are two cabinets I’d like to see in person some day.
I love my MAS 46, but they are not made anymore. THe Rev 48 looks sick. I cant imagine needing that much speaker (maybe the 28) but it is a perfect form factor. (like the MAS46)
Over the years, I've had several 2x8 cabinets. SWR Baby Blue Extension, Flite Sound, EA VL 208. My MAS 4x5.5 is a far superior cabinet sonically and volume wise. I regret that
I never got to try one of Mikes 2x8's. I've played through a 4x6 and it's exceptional, but for some reason quite a bit larger than my 4x5.5. The increased air flow and volume must be the reason. Everyone
has fiddled with 2x8's at one time or another Peavy, TC Electronics,Trace Elliot, Aguilar (Jack Cassidy), Ampeg, SWR, Euphonic Audio, Accugrove, et. al. Those cabinets seem to be the first to go in their lines.
I'd love to hear the Rev Sound for sure, but I'm pretty happy with what I have. .
I never got to try one of Mikes 2x8's. I've played through a 4x6 and it's exceptional, but for some reason quite a bit larger than my 4x5.5. The increased air flow and volume must be the reason. Everyone
has fiddled with 2x8's at one time or another Peavy, TC Electronics,Trace Elliot, Aguilar (Jack Cassidy), Ampeg, SWR, Euphonic Audio, Accugrove, et. al. Those cabinets seem to be the first to go in their lines.
I'd love to hear the Rev Sound for sure, but I'm pretty happy with what I have. .
I've sold lots of cabs in my day, but I have to say that the RevSound 28 was top of the list. It really is a little monster. Now that I have a 112 at 22 lbs I really don't need a 28, but man, its a really sweet little cab.
I fear this thread is going to cost me money I don't need to spend as I already have a Barefaced Super Midget. The RevSound 28 sounds very good even through the camera mic on the video. I've also been tempted by the GR110 and PJB C4. I hear so many good things about the MAS cabs but unfortunately never see them in the UK.
I still have my old SWR Baby Blue 2x8 cab in the amp graveyard in my cellar. I was going to replace or recone the speakers but picking it up reminded me how heavy it is for its size.
I still have my old SWR Baby Blue 2x8 cab in the amp graveyard in my cellar. I was going to replace or recone the speakers but picking it up reminded me how heavy it is for its size.
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In my opinion it depends on the desired goal..if you want the „most natural sound of your instrument, only louder“ I would go for a cabinet with small speakers as the mentionend 2x8 or something like this… if you want „higher volume and pressure“, I would consider bigger speakers. I love my Invalid Link Removed because of the sound, the wright, the building quality and so on. If it‘s getting louder, I combine the cabinet with a 15 Hevos.
Hard to go wrong with any of the suggestions I’ve read here!
FWIW, I have a Barefaced Big Baby 112 that works well - very light and detailed.
I also picked up a pair of Schroeder 112s a few months back that are VERY impressive
FWIW, I have a Barefaced Big Baby 112 that works well - very light and detailed.
I also picked up a pair of Schroeder 112s a few months back that are VERY impressive
Portability: I’ve been Super happy with AI Upshot and DoubleShot. I recently sold my Barefaced Two10 and now only use the AIs on all gigs DB EB. If the gig is bigger than that -there’s FOH or back line.
What did you like over the BF Two10? Did you find it was adequate even though you switched?
I like my Genzlar 123 slt paired with an AI clarus. I almost exclusively use a mic. Pretty sure the 10 would also be a great cabinet. Have one on my radar for a smaller system. BTW I also have MAS 28 which is great and have a slight preference for the Genzlar.
