I need to buy a gigging amp.

[IntrepidCellist]

For cabs, don't be afraid to look at Eden. They're heavy, and people are selling them because of that, but they're solid and can be had for silly money used. D410XLTs are going for $500 pretty regularly, and they fit in the back seat of my Camry.

 

[B-string]

G-K's 210s are light, powerful and reasonably priced for new cabs goto Invalid Link Removed and request an "Old School Quote".

 

[Rimshot]

I'm sure this is a rookie question, but if I'm gonna run two 2x10 cabs with the MB2-500, I'm gonna want them to be 8ohm cabs, right?

What wattage should the cabs be (I know that's not the 'right' way to ask, but the evening is coming to a close, as are my eyes)?

 

[B-string]

Yes both 210's need to be 8 ohm. If they handle 300 watts each you should be good. Electrical power ratings on cabs are a guide, too low of power they might fart out too fast, to high a power rating you may have to use a lot of power just to get any sound.

 

[Rimshot]

Yes both 210's need to be 8 ohm. If they handle 300 watts each you should be good. Electrical power ratings on cabs are a guide, too low of power they might fart out too fast, to high a power rating you may have to use a lot of power just to get any sound.

Thanks!

Just for curiosity's sake...what would mismatched cabs do (i.e., one 8 ohm cab and one 4 ohm cab?

 

[B-string]

Thanks!

Just for curiosity's sake...what would mismatched cabs do (i.e., one 8 ohm cab and one 4 ohm cab?

Send your used MB2-500 into protect mode or let magic smoke out of it. The combined load would be 2.667 ohms IIRC. The min load (lowest number you can go) is 4 ohms.

 

[dukeisdog]

Thanks!

Just for curiosity's sake...what would mismatched cabs do (i.e., one 8 ohm cab and one 4 ohm cab?

Your head can only support as low as a 4 ohm load.

8 Ohm + 8 Ohm = 4 Ohm,
8 Ohm + 4 Ohm = 2 Ohm
4 Ohm + 4 Ohm = 2 Ohm

You could potentially fry your head if you paired either two four ohm cabs, or an 8 ohm with a 4 ohm.

You could always get a single Avatar 4X10 rated for 1000 Watts at 4 ohms, or two 2X10s rated for 500 watts each.

I personally went with an 8 Ohm 2X12 from Avatar and paired it with my Peavey Tour 700 head, and I love the tones I'm getting out of it. I'm using the DI on the head tomorrow to record, and I'm realy excited.

Avatar cabs are very inexpensive (NOT cheap) cabs made in the U.S.A with high quality drivers you would see in the big dollar name brands. They are great cabs, and I'd recommend them to anybody starting to play out. Everybody that asks what cab I am using when they hear my bass tone is shocked when they find out it's only a $400 cab... Best bang for your buck, IMO.