Custom Cabinet Ideas

[eshears]

I'm working with Don at Low Down Sounds (henceforth, LDS) to build a couple of cabinets for me. I want something light and portable, and with a versatile (leaning toward vintage) sound.

Background:
I currently have an Eden WT-400 that I will be using with these cabs. I play all kinds of music, but mostly rock, funk, blues, etc, and I'm also becoming an effects junkie.

Here's what I'm leaning towards right now:
- separate 2x8 and 1x12 cabs
- 300 watts each
- 8 ohms each
- lightweight neo's

What does everyone think? Would the 2x8's and 1x12 be a good combo? Anything else I should consider? Don's been great to work with so far...I'm just looking for some other opinions.

Thanks!

 

[Johnny Mack]

ive been seriously considering this for awhile now and this is the second time in about 4 days seeing others with the same idea. im thinking 2 (2x8 + 1x12) so i can use all, 4 8s', 2 12's, and any possible combination... im also thinking of wiring each 2x8 with a series/parallel switch and wiring each cab to be series or parallel with other cabs (essentially wiring a series patch box in addition to typical wiring). this is alot of complicated wiring with a total of 16 input jacks and 2 DPDT switches, but in the long run, will be the most versatile, mobile, earth shaking, compatible rig. of course this is just my opinion.

as i type this, it reminds me of a pieced together fender jaguar bass with all the possible combinations of different cabs and wiring, hahah. funny enough, i prefer quite the simple set up.