Favorite 1x15 cab?

[Meriphew]

Tell me about your favorite 1x15 bass cab. I’m looking for one to pair with an assortment of (lower watt) amp heads.

 

[yonkrz]

Aguilar 4ohm SL115, unfortunately you can only get 8 ohm since Korg took over.But it’s a great single cab solution.

 

[H Nighttrain]

I have been over-the-top happy with my RevSound RS115. 25 lbs, small, efficient, the speaker is forward on its baffle so off-axis is great,.... The feel/response is excellent. And owner Dave is unbelievably responsive.

I've also played a buddy's Mesa Subway 1x15, it's every bit as fine as the RevSound, just a little bit bigger, a little bit heavier, significantly more expensive but should retain its value.

For reference I mainly play blues and classic rock, r&b/soul with 4-string Fender basses, fingers (no pick, less than minimum slap/pop). Mainly paired with TH350 or GK MB500, also EA iAmp Micro 300, Ashdown OriginAL 350, Eden WT330.

 

[6thplanet]

I built a cab with a JBL E-140 that's pretty good sounding, course it's all subjective.

 

[arepa_funk]

Anybody here pair a 1x15 with a Quilter Interbass? I've got an audition coming up and trying to maximize current recording setup, where I'm using the Interbass as a pre/DI, for performing live.

 

[Wild_Bill_57]

Mesa Subway 115 hands down.

 

[V2Mosrite]

Mesa if you can afford it.

 

[jnewmark]

For me, its a Schroeder PL115. I have two of them, but rarely use both. Nice chunky, low midrange tone, great for small clubs, which is pretty much my gig world these days.

 

[arepa_funk]

For me, its a Schroeder PL115. I have two of them, but rarely use both. Nice chunky, low midrange tone, great for small clubs, which is pretty much my gig world these days.

I've read these are mid-heavy. How's the low end definition on the PL115?

 

[jnewmark]

I've read these are mid-heavy. How's the low end definition on the PL115?

I play a 4 string, and hardly ever need to turn the Bass knob on my Genz Benz more than a hair past noon. I am what you would call an " old school " player as far as tone goes, think Duck Dunn. Mostly play Blues and Classic Soul. Having said that, I can dial in some upper mids and in to the Treble area, if needed. Don't recall what the tweet is but it can get crisp. I would say I play moderately loud, but with no effects. A friend of mine who plays a 5 string sat in one night and had no problem with the B string, no farting out. With two of them, I would think you would be really loud and full, if that's what you need.

 

[rodl2005]

My Fender Bassman Pro 115s are cool old school sounding 15s. But at 45lbs is HEAVY compared with 25! Whooo.
Still, they're light enough and easy rolling.
Sound is similar to the old EV 115s, but a li'l rounder

I have been over-the-top happy with my RevSound RS115. 25 lbs, small, efficient, the speaker is forward on its baffle so off-axis is great,.... The feel/response is excellent. And owner Dave is unbelievably responsive.

I've also played a buddy's Mesa Subway 1x15, it's every bit as fine as the RevSound, just a little bit bigger, a little bit heavier, significantly more expensive but should retain its value.

For reference I mainly play blues and classic rock, r&b/soul with 4-string Fender basses, fingers (no pick, less than minimum slap/pop). Mainly paired with TH350 or GK MB500, also EA iAmp Micro 300, Ashdown OriginAL 350, Eden WT330.

 

[arepa_funk]

I play a 4 string, and hardly ever need to turn the Bass knob on my Genz Benz more than a hair past noon. I am what you would call an " old school " player as far as tone goes, think Duck Dunn. Mostly play Blues and Classic Soul. Having said that, I can dial in some upper mids and in to the Treble area, if needed. Don't recall what the tweet is but it can get crisp. I would say I play moderately loud, but with no effects. A friend of mine who plays a 5 string sat in one night and had no problem with the B string, no farting out. With two of them, I would think you would be really loud and full, if that's what you need.

Thank you, that's really helpful. Guess it's more about setting up the head and the cab will respond appropriately.

I play fingerstyle funk and jazz, some soul too, so it's great to hear that the 15L can cover that territory.

 

[PhatBottomBass1]

Orange Pedal Baby 100 & OBC115 + your board.

100 watts A/B @ 8 Ohms/8 Ohms @ 400 watts

 

[mmbongo]

Mesa Subway 115, it's really not even a contest.

 

[arepa_funk]

Mesa Subway 115, it's really not even a contest.

Thoughts on using the Quilter Interbass as a head for the Mesa 115?

 

[mmbongo]

Thoughts on using the Quilter Interbass as a head for the Mesa 115?

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It should work great! My guitar rig is a Quilter Superblock UK into various cabs, they are very impressive amps. If you connect your Quilter to the best 15 on the market you can expect good things!

 

[agedhorse]

Thoughts on using the Quilter Interbass as a head for the Mesa 115?

Should be fine if the amp's power gets you the volume you need.

 

[MaxSpinrun]

Undiscovered gem of a 15!

 

[arepa_funk]

It should work great! My guitar rig is a Quilter Superblock UK into various cabs, they are very impressive amps. If you connect your Quilter to the best 15 on the market you can expect good things!

Should be fine if the amp's power gets you the volume you need.

Thank you, @mmbongo and @agedhorse , definitely appreciate your input. The Mesa may be out of my price range but I'd rather buy once/cry once than the alternative.

Would you describe the Mesa 115 as tonally clean/hifi? I play fingerstyle funk, RnB and some jazz and I'm looking for old school tones, not necessarily mid-scooped, but more aligned with The Meters than the Chili Peppers if that makes sense. The Interbass has a great vintage cabsim and a really nice overdrive in the gain channel, so enhancing those features when playing thru a cab would be great if possible.

 

[mmbongo]

Thank you, @mmbongo and @agedhorse , definitely appreciate your input. The Mesa may be out of my price range but I'd rather buy once/cry once than the alternative.

Would you describe the Mesa 115 as tonally clean/hifi? I play fingerstyle funk, RnB and some jazz and I'm looking for old school tones, not necessarily mid-scooped, but more aligned with The Meters than the Chili Peppers if that makes sense. The Interbass has a great vintage cabsim and a really nice overdrive in the gain channel, so enhancing those features when playing thru a cab would be great if possible.

I wouldn't call the Subway 15 hi-fi, but it's definitely clean, clear, and articulate. I would also say it does not have an old school vintage tone baked in at all.

Actually if you want something fatter and rounder on the bottom...more 'vintage'..darker with more low mids, you may want to look at the Subway 12. Output is similar, just less extreme bottom and more colored.