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Just got this from GC: Bag End/JBL Content

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by themacinator, Jul 9, 2013.

  1. Jul 9, 2013 #1
    themacinator

    themacinator Always looking for the perfect gig

    Oct 8, 2009
    8,385 feet in the Colorado Rockies
    Endorsing Artist: Babicz FCH Hardware
    Bag End S15 with a JBL 2226HPL Driver. I plan on using this with my Mesa 400+.

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    What do the rest of you TB'ers think? Will it do the business considering I D.I. to my PA for FOH sound. PA runs Yorkville Elite SW800 subs.
     
  2. Jul 9, 2013 #2
    Dave W

    Dave W Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2007
    Westchester, NY
    With the stock speaker it would sound great, but no clue with the replacement.
     
  3. Jul 9, 2013 #3
    stambroker

    stambroker Supporting Member

    Aug 12, 2011
    NYC
    All tube amp through 15s is where its at :) nice find, man!
     
  4. Jul 9, 2013 #4
    themacinator

    themacinator Always looking for the perfect gig

    Oct 8, 2009
    8,385 feet in the Colorado Rockies
    Endorsing Artist: Babicz FCH Hardware
    That's what I was thinking. The JBL alone sells for between 400 and 500. I paid less than that for this thing with the shipping cost. And the JBL is a high power handling driver. I think just this and the Mesa will be plenty for stage sound and give a great tone.
     
  5. Jul 9, 2013 #5
    Calaverasgrande

    Calaverasgrande

    Apr 22, 2006
    Not on Talkbass.
    JBL's sound great, but I have had some negative experiences plopping any old JBL in to any old cab. Some drivers will just work,Some will not. Pretty annoying when you put a JBL meant for a sealed cab in a TL606 style cab!
    But then the JBL loaded Eden 15" I used to own was pretty fat sounding.
     
  6. Jul 9, 2013 #6
    BassmanPaul

    BassmanPaul Inactive

    Aug 25, 2007
    Scarborough Ontario Canada
    The problem I think you may find is that this woofer doesn't go too high. You might find it a little "boomy" and lacking in upper mids and highs.

    Edit: I think a K140 would be a much better match.
     
  7. Jul 9, 2013 #7
    themacinator

    themacinator Always looking for the perfect gig

    Oct 8, 2009
    8,385 feet in the Colorado Rockies
    Endorsing Artist: Babicz FCH Hardware
    I am a but concerned about boominess too. I'm hoping the eq possibilities of the Mesa will help eliminate that.
     
  8. Jul 9, 2013 #8
    gene beauchamp

    gene beauchamp

    Jul 15, 2012
    Laurel,DE.
    I will tell you this, the 2206 is THE finest 12" speaker available. Air cooled 4" ribbon voice coil and cast frame. I am a speaker repairman and have seen a lot of speakers. Hope you like it.
     
  9. Jul 9, 2013 #9
    themacinator

    themacinator Always looking for the perfect gig

    Oct 8, 2009
    8,385 feet in the Colorado Rockies
    Endorsing Artist: Babicz FCH Hardware
    So the 2206 is the 12" version correct? This cab has the 2226HPL.