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I love the NEO212
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GK Neo Bass Cabinets
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I love the NEO212
I'm usually a lurker but a die hard GK fan,I think Al's advice is spot on.I use a 412neo I have 210's a couple 15's but the 12's are where it's at. To me they are very neutral sounding I love them. I think it makes sense to hang on to what you have for now.Spinal issues suck,stairs suck,Maybe a 10 spot for somebody to hump it up the stairs would work? 410's can be rolled 112's and 210's need to be carried.
Yes. I used a Carvin 500W head into a Phil Jones 300W cabinet for about two years. If you're smart about not trying to extract all 500 watts into your cabinet, you should be fine.
I've been playing with Neo112 for the past 6 or 7 years with an Acoustic Image Clarus I series iii head for both electric and acoustic. I have been very happy with the cabinet. I only feel like I need a second 112 cabinet for outdoor gigs. From your original post it sounds like you need a lighter option than the 4x10 and you are playing smaller venues. Based on that information I would gravitate toward purchasing a Neo112 and keep the 410 on wheels for larger gigs. Good luck!
Consider the CX line as well. I picked up two 115's (one used and one new) reasonably cheap and they're serving me well. IMHO the CX 15's sound better than the neo. Just as light, and I like the look better. I also am using an MB 500 and it's a great modular rig. For a couple backyard type gigs, one of the 15's was plenty, but both together kicks butt.
Personal choice...the 2 x 115's just give me more thump on stage. Four tens just don't always give me the kick in the ass I prefer. Short of my 8x10, the two 15's give me the best result, and they are really easy transport. I find these sound round and smooth compared to the 210's, which I found a little too "snappy"... just my opinion.
if you are keeping your 4x10, i would consider getting the 2x10, that way you have a nice set of matching drivers, should you need to use both cabs together at any point.
I gig with a 1-12 all the time and it has plenty of headroom for a smaller room and a reasonable volume level.
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This is very true. Humans typically perceive a louder sound as being better. I know too many bassists who downsized rigs and improved their tone IMO. Because perception is reality though, they abandoned the smaller cabs and went back to whatever they used previously.
You mentioned lugging your gear up a flight of stairs so you might want to consider one of the MB combos. They are light weight, under 40lb and will deliver a good punch for the venues you describe. I use a GK MB115 and at half volume, works very well in small venues and even outdoors. If I need more power I hook up my MBP 115 powered extension cab. I love the sound of a pair of 15s. It is worth considering and will easily fit your budget, especially if you go used as I did. 
Am I right in reading that the Neo 212 only comes in an 8 ohm configuration? I'd much prefer a 4 ohm single cab solution.
I think you should just stick with the 410. I get wanting to downsize thinking you just don't need all that much. But I tell you this, it's always better to have too much than not enough as a bassist on a gig or at a jam. Not to say that a GK 212 wont give you a hell of a lot with your head. But the 410 is IMO one of the strongest cabs out there short of full range cabinets. I have been using a Neo 410 for over 5 years now and I am still VERY happy with it. I play in a loud rock band with 1 guitar and it is more than enough. I can't think of a time I didn't have enough volume on tap.
I've considered adding a second 410 the last year or so but I simply don't NEED it. I would really like to and hopefully will one day. But its not something I NEED. But I do get where you're coming from. But I guess like I said, I learned long ago, as a bassist, its always better to have too much than not enough when it comes to power and volume.
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I gig a lot of rooms and that 8 ohm box is pretty efficient and can take a lot.
I can play 99% of places with that.
The occasional bigger festival I want (2) but not a %100 sure if it is want over need.
If you are looking for a single 1x12 that will fill a room, I can't recommend the Genzler 12-3 enough: Bass Array 12-3 - Genzler Amplification. Or if you need more wattage, the 210 is 500 watts: Invalid Link Removed
But if you are set on GK, I would either go with the NEO212 or x2 NEO112's. I have owned both the GK NEO's and the Genzler cabs, and the Genzler is definitely a better sounding cab, but you do pay a bit more for one. but dang they sound good...
But if you are set on GK, I would either go with the NEO212 or x2 NEO112's. I have owned both the GK NEO's and the Genzler cabs, and the Genzler is definitely a better sounding cab, but you do pay a bit more for one. but dang they sound good...
