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Lightweight Cabinet rec?

rawchuck

rawchuck

Feb 17, 2015
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Hi!

I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and started playing bass a few years ago. Up until now, my bass playing has solely been in the studio, never live. Well, I finally lined up some live gigs and need a rig.

I play a P Bass with flats, and go for an old school soul/Motown/blues type sound. I bought an Aguilar AG700and I like it so far. But I don’t have a cabinet yet.

I want to get something lightweight, portable, yet full sounding. Budget allows me to buy a quality cabinet.

I was looking at an Aguilar can to match my amp, but they seem heavier than I was hoping for.

Can I have some recommendations for a cabinet that I can use live, tht is lightweight and sounds great? I would like to be able to have enough volume to play with a controlled, dynamic drummer. But I don’t need to peel paint…..I can send a di to the pa if I need more output. Ideally looking for a 1x12for compactness and fullness of sound. I’d be open to other options, but I would prefer to keep it to a single cab for the rig. Ideally, the cabinet is a regular stock item, and not something I will need to wait weeks/months for…

thanks!
 
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rawchuck said:
Ideally looking for a 1x12for compactness and fullness of sound. I’d be open to other options, but I would prefer to keep it to a single cab for the rig.
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Is there a reason a 2x12 (that's not too heavy) wouldn't work for you?

You'd get an even fuller sound, takes no more floor space, higher so easier for you to hear, and you won't be pushing it as hard to get the same volume which helps with longevity.

Anyway... that's my only recommendation.. :)
 
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Marko 1 said:
Is there a reason a 2x12 (that's not too heavy) wouldn't work for you?

You'd get an even fuller sound, takes no more floor space, higher so easier for you to hear, and you won't be pushing it as hard to get the same volume which helps with longevity.

Anyway... that's my only recommendation.. :)
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Any specific cabs you recommend?
 
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Take a look at RevSound - you won't find them in stores, built and sold by the designer/owner in New Hampshire. I use a 112 (21 lbs) and a 115 (25 lbs) but really only need one of the cabs. His 210 cabinet is very popular and is likely all that you'd ever need. They're built to order, so that might not work for you, but you could call David Luke, the owner, and see if he's got anything that he can get out to you.

Bass Cabinets | RevSound
 
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Check out the new Bergantino Ref II Series. Revamp of the originals with ceramic mag speakers ( old school) and lighter weight cabinets. They currently make a 112 and a 115. Not bargain priced, but you said you had the budget.
Edit: The 112 has a tweeter but the 115 doesn’t. The range and sound on the 115 is amazing, might be perfect for your style of music. If you’d like PM me your email, I’ll send you a lengthy video John Fox made of the 15 for my friend, who bought the cabinet immediately.
 
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I like my Epifani UL cabs. My 210 weighs 36 pounds and 112 weighs about 30 pounds. The 2 together handle 800 watts and move a lot of air. In other words, they thump.
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rawchuck said:
Hi!

I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and started playing bass a few years ago. Up until now, my bass playing has solely been in the studio, never live. Well, I finally lined up some live gigs and need a rig.

I play a P Bass with flats, and go for an old school soul/Motown/blues type sound. I bought an Aguilar AG700and I like it so far. But I don’t have a cabinet yet.

I want to get something lightweight, portable, yet full sounding. Budget allows me to buy a quality cabinet.

I was looking at an Aguilar can to match my amp, but they seem heavier than I was hoping for.

Can I have some recommendations for a cabinet that I can use live, tht is lightweight and sounds great? I would like to be able to have enough volume to play with a controlled, dynamic drummer. But I don’t need to peel paint…..I can send a di to the pa if I need more output. Ideally looking for a 1x12for compactness and fullness of sound. I’d be open to other options, but I would prefer to keep it to a single cab for the rig. Ideally, the cabinet is a regular stock item, and not something I will need to wait weeks/months for…

thanks!
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Features of a Bass Cabinet:

1) Light Weight
2) Great Sound
3) Low Cost

Pick one.
 
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rawchuck said:
Hi!

I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and started playing bass a few years ago. Up until now, my bass playing has solely been in the studio, never live. Well, I finally lined up some live gigs and need a rig.

I play a P Bass with flats, and go for an old school soul/Motown/blues type sound. I bought an Aguilar AG700and I like it so far. But I don’t have a cabinet yet.

I want to get something lightweight, portable, yet full sounding. Budget allows me to buy a quality cabinet.

I was looking at an Aguilar can to match my amp, but they seem heavier than I was hoping for.

Can I have some recommendations for a cabinet that I can use live, tht is lightweight and sounds great? I would like to be able to have enough volume to play with a controlled, dynamic drummer. But I don’t need to peel paint…..I can send a di to the pa if I need more output. Ideally looking for a 1x12for compactness and fullness of sound. I’d be open to other options, but I would prefer to keep it to a single cab for the rig. Ideally, the cabinet is a regular stock item, and not something I will need to wait weeks/months for…

thanks!
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Which Aguilar cabs were too heavy? The DB or SL series? Also, are you located near Beltsville, MD? :D There's a used Baer ML112 cab for sale on Reverb (no shipping) for a great price. But it's also in the mid-30 pound range, I have two and they're great sounding cabs. Mid Driver (6" speaker) no tweeter, very smooth highs.
 
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I as recently in a Guitar Center and saw a Markbass 410 cab advertising lighter weight. I believe it was marked 32 lbs. I picked it up and was surprised how light it was, although it felt like it was made of styrofoam with some sort of spray on tolex. Think tolex coated styrofoam ice cooler lol
 
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rawchuck said:
Hi!

I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and started playing bass a few years ago. Up until now, my bass playing has solely been in the studio, never live. Well, I finally lined up some live gigs and need a rig.

I play a P Bass with flats, and go for an old school soul/Motown/blues type sound. I bought an Aguilar AG700and I like it so far. But I don’t have a cabinet yet.

I want to get something lightweight, portable, yet full sounding. Budget allows me to buy a quality cabinet.

I was looking at an Aguilar can to match my amp, but they seem heavier than I was hoping for.

Can I have some recommendations for a cabinet that I can use live, tht is lightweight and sounds great? I would like to be able to have enough volume to play with a controlled, dynamic drummer. But I don’t need to peel paint…..I can send a di to the pa if I need more output. Ideally looking for a 1x12for compactness and fullness of sound. I’d be open to other options, but I would prefer to keep it to a single cab for the rig. Ideally, the cabinet is a regular stock item, and not something I will need to wait weeks/months for…

thanks!
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I'd recommend a 2x10" cabinet. I have two of them but usually only need one. I use MarkBass 102P cabinets. Placed vertically a smaller footprint than a 1x12", easier to hear and very efficient too. 101db SPL and 400watts RMS power handling. Less than 32 lbs. What's not to like?
Get em while they're wood!
 
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You could go used as well.
I have two Genz Benz Focus 1x12's. They are about 30 lbs each. I was often using just one for lighter gigs and both for louder or outdoor. I paired them with an older Mesa Walkabout at first and then a Quilter Bass Block. They have done amazing and are an easy carry.
I recently had major medical issues and went even lighter with the GR AT800 Cube (1x12 combo). Pricey, but I get an 800 watt head and 1x12 in a sub 20 lb. package. Not sure where you are located, but there are a few importers here in the states, though I got mine new from another TB'er. There is a 2x12 cab that I hear is a beast and super light but hard to get.
I agree with jcerio and think the Aggie SL112 would be a good fit and look good as well.
 

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