Cab weight question

[Ripper75]

I have a back injury and looking for a very light cab. I currently have a trace elliot 115 and I'm wondering if anyone knows roughly how heavy that is... I'm looking at small cabs which seem to be around 25lbs which should be fine but I'd like to know how much lighter that is that what I currently have.

 

[Ripper75]

Finally found a post where someone said the trace elliot(80sgreen carpet) is about 75lbs so i got my answer, now just need find a light cab that doesnt cost too much, preferably used and around $200-300

 

[gtirard]

There are great lightweight and powerful cab out there now, like Barefaced and GR Bass, but they are pricey, so… good luck!

 

[chris_b]

I'm in your position, a back injury and needing a lighter cab.

I went for a Barefaced Super Compact, 21lbs and as loud as many 212's.

It's beyond your stated budget, but it is worth it if you want to save your back and keep gigging.

 

[Ripper75]

Yea I'm realizing the cabs are more pricey than I'd like. I'm looking at the Trace Elliot 110 which runs about $400 but I'll look into the cabs you recommended as well, thanks! Oh btw I'm using an Ashdown Ant 200 watt amp

 

[jimmydean]

You can't get much better than something from the GB Bass line IMHO , but they cost $$$$$$ .

 

[SJan3]

Yea I'm realizing the cabs are more pricey than I'd like. I'm looking at the Trace Elliot 110 which runs about $400 but I'll look into the cabs you recommended as well, thanks! Oh btw I'm using an Ashdown Ant 200 watt amp

A 110 is probably not going to cut it unless your gig is a very quiet one. If you're used to a 1x15", look at the MarkBass NY151P.

Regular price is $699 but you will often see them for SALE around $595.
They weigh 37 lbs.

 

[basscooker]

TC Electronic BC208 2x8" 200-watt Bass Cabinet

This might be the best new option for you. What is the ANT output at 8 ohms?

Edit
But yeah, what kind of situations are you playing in? Same amp, but going from 1x15 to 2x8 will likely be a significant change in SPL. Especially considering the TE is probably on the higher end of efficient.

 

[ole Jason]

GR Bass is your best bet for a truly lightweight cab but they're expensive. Markbass has a new line of really light cabs that may be worth a look.

https://www.markbass.it/product/mb58r-121-pure/

 

[MrLenny1]

GK Neo 1x12. Best bang for the buck.
Light & Loud 34 lbs. Approx $300 used.

 

[bikemusic]

I just got a Revsound 112. It's got low end like a 115 due to the larger-than-usual internal volume and porting, but it weighs only 21 lbs. Their 115 weighs only 25 lbs. A little bit out of your price range ($700) since they're all hand crafted and you rarely find a used one on the market.

 

[JohnnyBottom]

I would be pretty sure a 21 lb Barefaced SuperCompact would blow your TraceElliot 15 out of the water.
Best investment Ive made for sure. Nobody can believe the quality and volume of sound it puts out for its size and weight. Ive tried other lightweight builder cabs, and non could hold the low end like the BF design does.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Include some Fender Rumble cabs in your search. I have a 2x10 that weighs under 30 lbs (IIRC)

 

[StereoPlayer]

I love my Markbass 102p's
33 lbs.
I have three of them. Two 8 Ohm and one 4 Ohm cabs. And use them in variable configurations as needed.
Rugged. I push them very hard with lots of excursion. They pump air!
No regrets.

 

[S-Bigbottom]

Whatever cab you end up going with, get a folding hand cart to wheel it from car to stage.
25 pounds is lighter than your current but from the end of the parking lot to the front door, that thing whacking you in the leg... it will feel heavier by the time you are at the staging area. It will definitely feel heavier after the gig.

With a cart you are only lifting the cab to put it into or out of the car and up to the stage, the rest is a two finger roll it behind you. Curbs and stairs... no problem.

https://www.amazon.com/Magna-Person...locphy=1024526&hvtargid=pla-95418864780&psc=1

 

[Ripper75]

This would just be for practice/jam with an acoustic guitar player so doesnt need to be very loud

 

[musicman556]

I have a friend who has gotten the new 200w Warwick Gnome 2x8 cab and he loves it. 24 lbs He uses it to play smaller gigs in downtown Nashville and has been happy with it. The thing that's different about the Warwicks vs many micro cabs is that some of the cabs are offered in 4 and 8 ohm options.

Warwick Gnome CAB 2/8/4 - Compact Bass Cabinet, 2x8", 200 Watt, 4 Ohm – Framus & Warwick USA (shopframuswarwickusa.com)

The 4 ohm options make it possible to extract the full power from micro heads like the Gnome, BAM200, ELF, ANT, the new Darkglass 200 series amps, etc.

I personally have an ELF 110 cab and love it, but it is pricey vs the new Warwick offerings. It IS lighter, though, at 16 lbs. I bought my ELF before the Gnomes were available. I've played the Gnome 110 as well but was less impressed with it. The ELF 110 beat the snot out of the Gnome 110 in depth and low-end response, and the Gnome 110 ran out of steam really quick, comparatively. I definitely recommend the dual driver Gnome cabs for anything above bedroom/apartment volume level practice.

If you end up finding some extra coin, I still feel that the ELF 2x8 is a fantastic cab. But they are almost $600 now, and that's just a lot.

I also had major back surgery almost 2 years ago and have gone to all lighter-weight/Neo cabs. I have a pair of GK Neo 112 II cabs that are 27lbs each and I LOVE them. I went for a small jam at a friend's house last Friday. I was wavering between taking the ELF 110 and the GK 112. I decided to take the GK and a Tone Hammer 500 and as usual, I loved it. I grab the ELF 110 when physical volume is a factor. If I have space, the GK 112 gets chosen every time. The weight penalty, if your back can handle it, is worth it to me.

Best of luck, man. I'm sorry for your injury. Back issues are awful. Thankfully, there are a LOT of great lightweight options these days! The only issue is that they are usually twice as expensive as the traditional options. :/ Hope you can find some good prices on new gear, or maybe score some sweet deals on used items.

 

[Ripper75]

I'm in northern Vermont so snow is a big issue up here and I prolly wouldnt use the rolling handtrucks/cart, I would just end up carrying it so the lighter the better. A really small combo makes the most sense but I already have that ANT amp so was hoping I could find a small 110 or 112 cab for around 300 that preferably weighs around 20lbs but seems like the small cabs cost a lot so I might just try to find a small cheap and lightweight combo

 

[srayb]

Also check out Schroeder cabs, maybe you can find used ones around. I have a Mini12+L that is 20lbs sounds great and is plenty loud.

 

[Ripper75]

again this is just for practicing with someone that plays acoustic guitar, maybe I should just buy an acoustic bass but from what I can tell those don't really get that loud and I'm trying not to spend more than $400 if possible