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Hartke 4x10 cab
- Thread starter Lfsbera
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Hartke Hydrive 410?
Thank you!
But they weight almost the same (63lbs) as my 410TP (65lb)...
Check out the new Fender Rumble cabs.
Ah! Didn't realize you had a Transporter. Yeah that wont do much for you.
If you like the Hartke sound they do make a 2x10 Hydrive as well as a 1x12.
GK's 2x12 Neo is great even sounding cab and quite light for what it is?
Good luck in your tone quest!
Brent
I live in Brazil, and most is hard to find here. But there´s a store near me that has the Fender Rumble, and they weight a lot less than the Hartke. Guess I´ll bring my D800 to the store and check the cabs out! Thanks!!
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While I don't own one, I've heard and got a chance to play on a Markbass 104HR and it sounded pretty good to me. I think the weight was a little under 50 pounds. In general the Markbass stuff seems to be pretty solid and has a loyal following.
It's a little pricey and tone-wise there are brands I like better, but I think it's fine gear.
Not sure about bass cabs, but Orange guitar cabs are awesome, some of the best cabs around. They are very heavy though.
I'm guessing the bass cabs are equally awesome.
I would advise you not to look at Hartke cabs, because they do too much vibration to the floor. Take Aguilar, more cheaper TC electronic.
I still use a Hartke 410TP and they are relatively lightweight for a 410. I think they are closer to 50 pounds than 65 pounds. I can can carry mine with no problem and I am 64.
Exactly what I was going to suggest. LOVE my GK Neo 410. And I went from a Hartke Hydrive to the GK Neo. I like the Neo quite a bit more. But they both have some of the same qualities. The Neo is a bit lighter though.
If you like the cab? Wheels and a piece of plywood for a roller cart is cheaper than a new cab. I use a really nice hand cart fer mine. I use a heavier 410 regularly. Wheels are your friend.
You opened up a can of worms...
There are a ton of "light weight" cabs out there. Some are light, some are not. Some sound okay, some do not.
I have/play a D800+ and love it...especially through either my Barefaced Supertwin (212) or my Barefaced 610. Relatively speaking, Barefaced is towards the upper end of cab prices, but most certainly worth every cent.
Best review of Barefaced cabs is by "Guitar Interactive" on YT.
Owned GK neo410, but found it sharted out when it had to push rich, low frequencies. Not to mention the size etc.
Barefaced 610 is about 65lbs, and the Supertwin, with a METAL grill is about 35lbs...both with roller-blade style wheels, three handles, and impeccable customer service. Real deal players company IMO.
Both are 1200W 4 Ohm cabs, max wattage when using 4 Ohm amps. They sound INCREDIBLE when D800+ is in 2 Ohm load!
Happy hunting, good luck.
There are a ton of "light weight" cabs out there. Some are light, some are not. Some sound okay, some do not.
I have/play a D800+ and love it...especially through either my Barefaced Supertwin (212) or my Barefaced 610. Relatively speaking, Barefaced is towards the upper end of cab prices, but most certainly worth every cent.
Best review of Barefaced cabs is by "Guitar Interactive" on YT.
Owned GK neo410, but found it sharted out when it had to push rich, low frequencies. Not to mention the size etc.
Barefaced 610 is about 65lbs, and the Supertwin, with a METAL grill is about 35lbs...both with roller-blade style wheels, three handles, and impeccable customer service. Real deal players company IMO.
Both are 1200W 4 Ohm cabs, max wattage when using 4 Ohm amps. They sound INCREDIBLE when D800+ is in 2 Ohm load!
Happy hunting, good luck.
I own a Hartke 410XL, 80+ lbs. Also a 4.5XL - 92 lbs, both only used for open space events. My back was not happy until I got an HD210 with neo drivers and tweeter at only 36 lbs. Now rehearsal is fast and easy loading/unloading. Yep, it's a sealed cab but it gives great sound, imo.
