Cab weight question

[musicman556]

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

Nope. An acoustic bass won't keep up with someone having a good time on a regular acoustic guitar, and to get a good one you'll be spending much more than $400. Been there, done that.

Take a look at the Warwick stuff if you can. Multiple options in your weight range and under your price limit that will work great with your ANT.

 

[Border]

I have been on a similar quest lately, and appreciate the good information folks have shared. I have a 2X10 Ampeg in the 25lb range, and recently bought a Schroeder 15PL, which sounds wonderful but is heavier than I expected. I am intrigued by the GR equipment, but have yet to locate a dealer with any in stock. Best of luck with your search.

 

[SaxBass]

In post 16 you said jamming with an acoustic guitar... if that's what you need it for, it almost sounds like a Rumble 40 would more than fill the bill for ya. 18 lbs. Under $250 new, it seems.

 

[cchorney]

You can go used and fancy, but you can also go to Guitar Center and buy one of these:
Ampeg SVT-210AV Micro Classic Bass Cabinet - 26 pounds, $350 new
Trace Elliot ELF 1X10 300W Electric Bass Guitar Cabinet Black - 16 pounds, $400

 

[iiipopes]

Ashdown makes a line of light weight cabinets they call their EVO II series. I have their 1X12 for the same reasons as the OP - 26 lbs.
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[shoot-r]

Since your looking for single 15" driver loaded cabinets that are lite in weight, sound good, and won't wipeout your life savings I'd suggest your looking into Gallien Krueger's CX115 cabinets.

 

[Rip Van Dan]

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

I have a couple of Eden EX-112 cabs that are very compact, sound great, have a neodymium speaker, and weigh in at 31-lbs. Uses a whizzer cone for high-mids and highs and sounds great. Price when I bought mine a few years back was $269 and is still the same price. Bought it specifically to play at a small brewpub where we hosted Friday night "open-mic nights" over 40-times per year.

Bought it in 4Ω because I never expected to get a second one (which was a mistake). Sounded so good the first night I used it that I immediately ordered a second. Had to use my big Eden dual powerblock amp to use both, but was still a very compact set up. Below is a picture of my small venue set up using only a 225-watt rms amp for small venue. Actually an 800-watt class D amp would be ideal if you get the cabs in 8Ω. It would make available 400-watts rms with one 8Ω cab and 800-watts with two. My big Eden amp puts out 400-watts into 4Ω per channel and never got close to pushing those speakers when using that set-up at medium-size venues.

Small venue set-up fits nicely in a chair and I can carry everything in at once in one trip, including bass in its case and my gig bag. Amp goes in shoulder bag, gig bag over other shoulder, bass in one hand, and cab by its handle in the other:

Medium Venue set-up is below. Notice with this normal sized class A/B amp, it hangs over the edges of the cabs even when the cabs are laid on their sides:

 

[StereoPlayer]

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.

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In my cart. Thanks.

 

[eccles77]

I have a couple of Eden EX-112 cabs that are very compact, sound great, have a neodymium speaker, and weigh in at 31-lbs. Uses a whizzer cone for high-mids and highs and sounds great. Price when I bought mine a few years back was $269 and is still the same price. Bought it specifically to play at a small brewpub where we hosted Friday night "open-mic nights" over 40-times per year.

Bought it in 4Ω because I never expected to get a second one (which was a mistake). Sounded so good the first night I used it that I immediately ordered a second. Had to use my big Eden dual powerblock amp to use both, but was still a very compact set up. Below is a picture of my small venue set up using only a 225-watt rms amp for small venue. Actually an 800-watt class D amp would be ideal if you get the cabs in 8Ω. It would make available 400-watts rms with one 8Ω cab and 800-watts with two. My big Eden amp puts out 400-watts into 4Ω per channel and never got close to pushing those speakers when using that set-up at medium-size venues.

Small venue set-up fits nicely in a chair and I can carry everything in at once in one trip, including bass in its case and my gig bag. Amp goes in shoulder bag, gig bag over other shoulder, bass in one hand, and cab by its handle in the other:
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Medium Venue set-up is below. Notice with this normal sized class A/B amp, it hangs over the edges of the cabs even when the cabs are laid on their sides:
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One of those looks spot on for what the op needs. In fact I`m wondering if 2 of these running at 8 ohms into 500 watt amp would work in my loud rock band?

 

[mmbongo]

Sounds good.
Lightweight.
Cheap.

Pick any two

 

[Killing Floor]

Revsound makes 2-8 and 2-10 that are very light and good quality.

 

[groovepump]

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.

Similarly. I use a PAIR of BC208 cabs (total 4x8 @ 4 ohms) and the two cost less than one of the ELF cabs. Move more air. Stacked vertically. I play out with them using a BAM200 all the time outdoors. Just another option.

 

[mrjim123]

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

Get an 8 ohm cab, not 4 ohm. That way if you need more volume some day you can add a second 8 ohm cab; virtually any amp will be able to handle the 4 ohm load.

 

[SJan3]

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

If that's the case, I'd get a 1x12" cabinet or a 2x8".

 

[rapidfirerob]

I was using two GK Neo 1X12 cabs until cancer returned and I had a below the knee amputation May 12.
I ended going with two Trace Elliot 1X10 cabs at 16 pounds each, with my Genz Benz Shuttle 6.2 amp.
I'll be using it with a full band. Loud enough for most any situation. I am a graduate of University of Vermont, BTW.

 

[75Ric]

In post 16 you said jamming with an acoustic guitar... if that's what you need it for, it almost sounds like a Rumble 40 would more than fill the bill for ya. 18 lbs. Under $250 new, it seems.

This is a good idea. I've used the Rumble 40 with two guitars (one acoustic, though miked) and acoustic drums. Sounds good and holds it's own. It would be very good for playing with an acoustic guitar.

 

[slagbass]

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

The Trace Elliot model 1153 cab is 49lbs and usually around $250 when they pop up used. I own 2 of them and they sound great.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

You're looking at used within your budget. The problem with that is that nobody wants to ship a cab because it's expensive to do so. If you look on Guitar Center's used site and have a Guitar Center close enough, you might be able to find something that they will ship to a nearby store for much better than a UPS/FedEx shipment.

 

[pbassjbass]

A fender rumble 100 weighs 22 lbs (per online specs) and lists at about $330. The Rumble 40 is less than that, weight and cost. I'd guess the 40 is good for rehearsal, the 100 would get you through a cafe gig.

 

[groove pump]

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

The Guitar Center in Warwick, RI has a used Flite Ultralite 115 in nice condition and priced at $250.

I didn't plug it in when I was at the store, but I picked it up and I can say that it's likely the lightest bass cab of that size that you'll ever come across in your travels - probably a little under 20 lbs. VERY easy to carry with one hand - I'm almost 57 and in no more than half-decent shape. With a bass in a gig bag and a class D head in a backpack, this would be an ideal cab for anybody who wants a semi-small rig that can easily be carried from point A to point B in one trip. Ideal that is, as long as it can push a little decent sound.

If I'm near that shop again in the next day or two, I'll report back if I give that cab a try. I'm not exactly in the market myself, just because I have a pair of 2x10's and can practice fine with one of them at home. Not sure whether the nearest GC for you is in Williston, but they're great about the 45 day return policy. I've been on a serious bass search and I've returned more than one or two used instruments over the last year or two that didn't work out for me