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GK Neo Bass Cabinets

ELS011

ELS011

Jan 8, 2018
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Hello. I am new to Talk Bass.com. I play through a Gallien-Kruger MB500 with a GK 4x10" Neo cabinet. I am considering a smaller cabinet because I usually play smaller venues now. GK makes bass cabinets with a choice of either 2x10" single 12" or single 15" neo speaker options. What is your opinion on which would be the best cabinet for a smaller cabinet choice? Also, would it be OK to use my 500 watt amp with these cabinets (they are 300-400 watt cabinets). I may be playing at a place that has a second story and stairs. I am retired with a spine disease and weight of my equipment is becoming an important consideration.
 
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ELS011 said:
Hello. I am new to Talk Bass.com. I play through a Gallien-Kruger MB500 with a GK 4x10" Neo cabinet. I am considering a smaller cabinet because I usually play smaller venues now. GK makes bass cabinets with a choice of either 2x10" single 12" or single 15" neo speaker options. What is your opinion on which would be the best cabinet for a smaller cabinet choice? Also, would it be OK to use my 500 watt amp with these cabinets (they are 300-400 watt cabinets). I may be playing at a place that has a second story and stairs. I am retired with a spine disease and weight of my equipment is becoming an important consideration.
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I like the well balanced sound of the 112 cab. Just my opinion.
 
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Welcome to TalkBass, @ELS011! I have the same MB500, with 2 GK NEO 212's...

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I believe the NEO 212's are rated @ 600 watts each. When I utilize both, the MB500 splits the wealth, sending 250 watts to each. If I use just one cabinet, it alone gets 350 watts... still way under the rating.

If you're not moving the cab alot, I think they're just under 60 lbs...
 
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ELS011 said:
Hello. I am new to Talk Bass.com. I play through a Gallien-Kruger MB500 with a GK 4x10" Neo cabinet. I am considering a smaller cabinet because I usually play smaller venues now. GK makes bass cabinets with a choice of either 2x10" single 12" or single 15" neo speaker options. What is your opinion on which would be the best cabinet for a smaller cabinet choice? Also, would it be OK to use my 500 watt amp with these cabinets (they are 300-400 watt cabinets). I may be playing at a place that has a second story and stairs. I am retired with a spine disease and weight of my equipment is becoming an important consideration.
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Hi! Mostly here just to offer you my welcome to TB.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the GK cabs.
But you should probably go with the largest one you can comfortably handle, now and maybe in a few years.

In considering amp power to speaker ratings, the larger cabs will handle that better. But there is nothing cast in stone that says you can't keep the volume down. The important thing is to listen for signs of speaker stress.

Sounds like you'll have a bit of a balancing act to come up with the best cab for you.
Sorry I wasn't able to give you anything concrete to work from, but do hope you find that sweet spot.

Good luck
 
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Old Garage-Bander said:
Hi! Mostly here just to offer you my welcome to TB.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the GK cabs.
But you should probably go with the largest one you can comfortably handle, now and maybe in a few years.

In considering amp power to speaker ratings, the larger cabs will handle that better. But there is nothing cast in stone that says you can't keep the volume down. The important thing is to listen for signs of speaker stress.

Sounds like you'll have a bit of a balancing act to come up with the best cab for you.
Sorry I wasn't able to give you anything concrete to work from, but do hope you find that sweet spot.

Good luck
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Thank you. This is very helpful. My GK 4x10" cabinet is much lighter than any cabinet I have ever had. Cabinets are expensive so I will likely continue to use what I have. I was lucky to buy it new for around $400. Shortly after I bought it they doubled the price of them.
 
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ELS011 said:
I am considering a smaller cabinet because I usually play smaller venues now. GK makes bass cabinets with a choice of either 2x10" single 12" or single 15" neo speaker options.
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Other than used I haven't seem a Neo 210 in quite a while. I personally like the 12" loaded cabs best in the Neo line - they are the most balanced sounding as has been mentioned. The Neo 115 will may feel a little too mid-focused if the 410 is giving you what you like voicing-wise.

There will be a huge volume and low end difference between a GK Neo 410 and a single GK Neo 112. Two of the 112 cabs make a nice modular package and would likely cover more of your needs where you liked the 410. The Neo 112 cabs also do very nicely with an MB 500 either alone or as a pair. When playing just one cab be aware of when you've reached its limit and don't assume more power will get you more volume when you reach that limit (it'll be just the opposite right up to failure of the driver).
 
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