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Double Bass DB / doubling with GK 112 Neo cab?

Looks like the Gallien Kruger Neo 112 cabs can be had for a reasonable cost.
Any using for DB or for doubling with 5str electric?
I have a Genz ShuttleMax 12.0 and a GK MB200 for heads, but my 410 is a bit much for a lot of things. I have a 1x10, too, which is too small for a few things...
So I can't try these locally, and am looking for opinions on how these cabs are working out.
 
I really like GK gear and my MB150S combo has been a great amp for both instruments. However, I had two Neo 112 cabs for my electric bass rig and I did not find that they worked as well for amplifying my double bass. At the time my bass had a Realist pickup and I was using though a GK 400RB-III head.

- Steve
 
Thanks Steve.
I was looking at used Epi 112 cabs, too, but as I look further into what's out there, the Aguilar cabs look interesting. People are saying DB112's are mid-heavy and "warm", I wonder if that would be good for upright. I'm thinking that a 112 would be a better choice than a 210 here, but not sure.
(It's been a while since I amped my upright regularly, I used to use a 115 home-made that seemed good at the time.)
 
For some reason those 1-12 cabinets just seem to come up short for bass amp speakers. Not full, deep and low like 15s and not as tight and focused as 10s.
I highly recommend the GK 210 neos with a Genz-Benz head. You may find that it's enough to leave the 410 behind for most gigs, both for upright or bass guitar. Very light, plenty loud, and nice full-range sound.
 

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