Genz-Benz head+cab advice

[arian]

hi all, fairly new to this forum , but been reading through the site hours on end , and im glad this forum exists. i have my own band, just for fun sakes and we jam normally in my studio. never do gigs. just for fun. we play classic to modern rock .
well, i play a fender J-bass, and currently looking to acquire a set of head and cab.

i recently found a GB shuttle 3.0 head and GB STL-12T for cheap and have a few things to ask before i empty my pockets.

in my own rehearsal room environment, about 20feet x 22feet, sound treated, do you guys think the STL 12-T would give sufficient lows ? or should i get a 15inch? im planning to mate it to a 2x10 ASHDOWN MAG 210T DEEP . band members play through Marshall 100w tube amps with a drummer who knows how not to be too heavy handed.

any advice about the 12' or 15' GB cab(only) will be greatly appreciated.

thank you in advance.

 

[And I]

the low end will be fine, but the volume may not be enough to hang with the 2 marshall stacks and a drummer. a 15" cab vs a 12" cab won't make it much louder. but a 15" AND a 12" cab (or two 12s)--that might be what you need. 2 speakers moving air vs. 1 speaker moving air will make the difference in volume. might as well get it with the one 12 and see how it does, then pick up a second cab if it's not enough volume...

 

[BassmanPaul]

Whatever route you choose to go two matching cabinets is always the better way. Mixing cone sizes can lead to issues that you don't want to have to deal with.

 

[jlepre]

(2) 12's is the the way to go. If I'm not mistaken there might be a shuttle 12 extention cab for sale CHEAP in the TB classifieds as we speak!.

HERE YA GO: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f127/genz-benz-12-shuttle-cab-stl-12t-near-mint-734163/

 

[TheCush]

I use a Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0-10T combo with my blues band for practice in a similar sized space (probably a little smaller but not much). I think it holds up pretty well. Like you, drummer who knows how to apply a gentle touch, keyboards through the PA and our guitarist plays through a Fender Twin Reverb. The little Shuttle holds it's own just fine, but I feel I need to crank the highs way back, etc. These have a low frequency boost that is actually pretty effective. BTW - I play either a Fender Jazz or Precision through it, and have made practice recordings and the bass sits well in the mix. I think Genz Benz quality is really robust and if you can find a deal on one, you probably won't regret it.

However, play it first if you can, since your ear will be a better advisor than anyone.

 

[arian]

thank you All.

thanx TheCush for the adv. i think i'll be getting the GB STL-12T first. gauge how it sounds in the room and decide later wether i need to add a 15". and thanks BassmanPaul for the adv on matching cabs. Btw, what can happen if i did mix cabs with diffrent cone sizes, say, an ashdown 2x10 or 1x15 with the GB12"?. im new at this so i dont mind the education.

 

[AtomicPunk]

I've used ALMOST that same exact setup, except I have a Shuttle 6.0 and a 112T Neo cab with an Ashdown 210 MAG DEEP cab. It works very well. I was actually going to order a new grille for the Ashdown to match the Genz Benz grille.

 

[Medford Bassman]

I use a Shuttle 6.0 with the NEO 112 for most shows in a PA. Though certainly loud enough for a rehearsal.

I also own the 212 cab as well for outdoor stuff.