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#541
I don't belong here anymore, I went over to the Dark Side (of smaller, compact cabinets) years ago...but it took a 12-Step Intervention Program to get me to give up the Fender Dual Showman (2x15"), Ampeg SVT (8x10"), and Peavey 1810+118D stack (2x10" plus 2x18") that I've owned over the years.

Now I just come here to visit...wistfully.

When I was 15 years old (and playing through the Dual Showman) one of the other guys in my band had a Danelectro 3x15" cabinet. Now that was a cool -- and big -- speaker cabinet!
 
#542
Here's my latest addition for the club:


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I used the original BW 15s for some monitors I had, and replaced them with a pair of Kappa 15LFAs I had kicking around... It's not replacing my Powerhouse 610 for gigging, but makes a great rehearsal cab, and would get a great old school sound for classic rock and blues...



- georgestrings
 
#549
Here's mine! Mesa-Boogie Powerhouse 1000 with a Peavey VB-2 on top! I love this rig!

hrgiger said:
Hey guys (and gals):

Do you own a 'Big Cab' yet you are not in 'the club?' :eyebrow: Do you know someone who owns a 'Big Cab' or 2 yet is not in "the club?':eyebrow:

Please join up or get them over here to join!! We're trying to figure out just how many people enjoy these cabs and we can only do that with your help!

How to join? Just tell me what size cab you have (that qualifies - see first post) and even better - post a pic or two so we can enjoy your 'Big Cab' too! Maybe you'll even steer a beginner towards some great cabs that way. Do your part! :bassist:
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meinl said:
I would hate to bust your guys bubbles, but I don't think big cabs are really necessarily. :hiding:

I mean think about it's mostly for looks. The rare chance that you are playing a large outdoor gig with no house? I mean you just need something good and mic it or xlr out. Although I do suppose there is something quite macho about having a whole bunch of beastly cabs....:eyebrow:

peace:bassist:,
matt
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While I can't speak for everyone, I tend to play in loud bands - with a pounder for a drummer... I've come to the conclusion that I need a 610, or a 215 at a minimum - to be able to hear myself well, at the levels I want to play at... Although my 410 will get loud enough by itself, I end up having to crank it up louder than I want to, in order to hear myself well enough to play my best - unless I raise it up some, then I don't like the way it sounds...

So, I *used* to use a 210 on top of my 410, and that worked well - but wasn't that convenient to gig with, so I bought a 610, and use that for the most part...

Another part of this is the enjoyment factor - if I don't like the way my rig sounds, I don't enjoy playing as much...

BTW, how much actual gigging experience are you basing this on???



- georgestrings
 
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meinl said:
I would hate to bust your guys bubbles, but I don't think big cabs are really necessarily. :hiding:

I mean think about it's mostly for looks. The rare chance that you are playing a large outdoor gig with no house? I mean you just need something good and mic it or xlr out. Although I do suppose there is something quite macho about having a whole bunch of beastly cabs....:eyebrow:
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Yes, God forbid you break a nail or muss your hair while moving your bass rig :p

You're not bursting anyone's bubble because big cab users just don't care what anyone else does. Use whatever rig you want. It doesn't matter if it gets the job done for you. But ever notice that a lot of people who buy small rigs are always looking for extension cabs? Any idea why? Because bigger is always better for bass. Why are PA subs big? Same thing. And I have to listen to it, too, even at the piddly little volumes I'm forced to play at. That's why I went back to big after a brief flirtation with a Markbass combo...because I have to listen to it, too.

These newer type cabs with the hign xmax neos crossed over to a mid driver...that's a different story. Those actually have pretty high concussion value way bigger than their size would indicate. But even with them, a bigger rig made with them will always sound better.

So try not to be like most bass players and try not to judge everyone by yourself. I have very good reasons for using a bigger rig, and looking good standing in front of it is a bonus.
 
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JimmyM said:
Yes, God forbid you break a nail or muss your hair while moving your bass rig :p

You're not bursting anyone's bubble because big cab users just don't care what anyone else does. Use whatever rig you want. It doesn't matter if it gets the job done for you. But ever notice that a lot of people who buy small rigs are always looking for extension cabs? Any idea why? Because bigger is always better for bass. Why are PA subs big? Same thing. And I have to listen to it, too, even at the piddly little volumes I'm forced to play at. That's why I went back to big after a brief flirtation with a Markbass combo...because I have to listen to it, too.

These newer type cabs with the hign xmax neos crossed over to a mid driver...that's a different story. Those actually have pretty high concussion value way bigger than their size would indicate. But even with them, a bigger rig made with them will always sound better.

So try not to be like most bass players and try not to judge everyone by yourself. I have very good reasons for using a bigger rig, and looking good standing in front of it is a bonus.
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Amen, Jimmy - and you forgot the too many to list "I blew a driver in my small cab" threads...


- georgestrings
 
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