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Budget 110 or 112 recommendations?

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Sep 17, 2005
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Chicago, IL
#1
Wow, it's been awhile since I've been back to these forums!

And it's actually been awhile since I've played bass... :bawl:

I've been off at college and haven't been able to bring my 115 due to its size. I'm in the process of selling it, and am looking for a small 112 or 112 to replace it. Back when I was active on this forum Avatar was a popular company for bang/buck, but now they seem more expensive than I remember...

I'm running an EBMM SR5 > Boss GT6B (might sell this, too) > GK Backline 600 > ???

Is there anything decent, portable, and less than $200 and can handle 300W?
 
#2
Used Aggie GS112s pop up once in a while for about $225 if you can break your budget by a few bucks. You're going to be closer to price point if you look at most 1X15 cabs. I'm pretty sure GK and Acoustic both offer 1X15 cabs for $199-ish. Also, the Peavey Headliner is a 2x10 that'll run $199.99 new. I know these options don't actually fit your question, but food for thought nonetheless.
 
#5
Look for a used 112 with a traditional driver.

Good examples: Epifani T-112, Aguilar 112, Avatar 112. All are around 40 pounds, less than $300, have decent handles and work well with a five string. I've used all of them live, and could easily live with any of them for use in a practice / jamming rig.
 
#9
Wow, thanks for all the recommendations guys. I have plenty to look into now.

@dhomer - I think building might be beyond my capacity at this point due to a lack of tools. Thanks for the offer, though!

@j-raj - I for sure will shoot Don a message and see what he has to offer.

@Eric Moesle - Do you have any experience with the EX110?
 
#10
I have an EX 112, not the 110. I read on here somewhere where someone tried them both out in a store and said while the 110 sounded fine, it didn't sound as large or open as the 112 - which makes sense.

I am REALLY happy with the EX112 for small-duty work. Not just for the portability, but because it sounds so darned balanced and clear.
 
#15
Derek Kiernan said:
Low-cost DIY practice/coffeehouse tweeterless 110 [long]

I haven't used one myself, but Duke's a pretty incredible guy, and has made the plans available for free. From the first post: "The total comes to a shade over $110, not counting shipping."
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that's a great little spkr rig except the driver itself (Eminence S2010) is over 110 clams thanks to the big neo price spike recently :eek:. Still, worth looking at because the total still would be w/in 200 or so. W/that GK head should be a winner :D
 
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