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Dr. Bass cabinets

#9
Well, I just received a Dr Bass 212 + horn cab and though the outside of the cab was damaged in shipping and is going back, I did have a chance to play it at home a fair amount and can offer this review:

Very well made. Solid as a rock, with great recessed handles. The grill is a tad on the flimsy side but looks ok. Basic 1/4" jacks and tweeter atenuator. No labeling as to power rating or impedance so know the cab before you plug it in to something.

This thing is tight and solid. Haven't compared it to any other 212s out there but it's got a lot of thump and can take what's thrown at it without wimping out. I compared it to an Epifani T115 and found it to be not as round in the extreme low end but more present in the low mids. Can't say how well it throws but I'm sure it will be heard. If it has a weak spot it's the horn. A tad on the harsh side (much the same as I've heard about the similarly priced Avatar cabs). I'm wondering if a higher corssover point might smooth things out. Looks like the crossover is a simple series capacitor which could be improved upon with a more sophisticated component network for a sharper rolloff. This cab has a compression horn but he also offers cabs with the LeSon tweeter that is used in the SWR workingman series.

Overall, for the money ($319 + shipping), a great cab just like the Avatars and I think the Dr Bass cabs look cooler. He has alot of configurations available including a 112, 115, 210, 310, 212 and a 3way 12 cab in the vein of the Bergie 322. Lot's of options to shoose from and he (Marc Serio) is a great guy to deal with.

I'm going to try the cab in stage this weekend and will offer up a live review time permitting...
 
#10
Scotius2001 said:
He has alot of configurations available including a 112, 115, 210, 310, 212 and a 3way 12 cab in the vein of the Bergie 322. Lot's of options to shoose from and he (Marc Serio) is a great guy to deal with.
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I went to his web-site and did not see any of the configurations other then the 112, 115, and 210. I have a friend on a budget that is in need of a multiple driver cab (at least 2x12) and the built in rack would suit him well too. If you could direct me to where I could get more info on the Bergie clone or the 2x12 that would be awesome.
 
#12
guyplaysbass said:
I went to his web-site and did not see any of the configurations other then the 112, 115, and 210. I have a friend on a budget that is in need of a multiple driver cab (at least 2x12) and the built in rack would suit him well too. If you could direct me to where I could get more info on the Bergie clone or the 2x12 that would be awesome.
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The website appears to be a bit behind his actual product line. Contact him and he will email you a price list that shows all his current product.
 
#13
I have to second this - I emailed Marc and spoke to him via phone - great guy, friendly, and ready to help. He's got much more than what's listed on the web - but I have a strong feeling that'll be updated real soon.

Send him an email - you won't regret it!!

Dr. Bass has 3x10, a couple 2x12's, et al.

BTW - I told Marc about this thread - so if you're lurking Marc - post! ;)
 

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