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Looking at Moving up to playing a 4x12

Breslin dp

Breslin dp

Aug 13, 2008
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Fort Worth, Texas
#1
I have been thinking about buying a 4x12 bass cab. I am looking at Mesa because I just plain like the sound that I get from their cabs. I now play a 4x10 and a 1x15set up. Maybe I'm crazy but I think they have a bigger sound. Has anyone else felt this way and made the move from 4x10 to 4x12?:cool:
 
#2
Just my opinion, but I have never heard a bassist sound good (live) through a 4x12. I know it worked for some legends like Entwistle but the bassists I've seen that have run the 4x12 cabs just don't quite have it, sound-wise.

But if it's the sound you want, go for it. I've always been a 4x10 guy myself, but that's just me.
 
#4
You really need to look at the specs of the 12" drivers.

The manufacturers have done WAY more development on 10" drivers due to their popularity and have built some very great performing units.

For guitar there's hundreds of examples of 12's to choose from. For Bass you will need to do some research; I wouldn't just buy for buying's sake anymore.

BOB
 
#6
"Fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill
Took a whole lotta tryin'
Just to get up that hill
Now we're up in the big leagues
Gettin' our turn at bat
As long as we live
It's you and me, baby
There ain't nothin' wrong with that
Hooray, we're movin' on up
movin' on up"
 
#10
I did the same thing... Now I have a 410 and a 412 (and a 210 and 212)...

I certainty like the 412, but the 410 is FAR more portable. If you want it, go for it! You won't be disappointed. I have the Peavey 412 and it is a beast! It is less sensitive than my 410, but that is o.k. because I have more than enough horsepower to juice it. With the 410, I use about 30% of my power... with the 412 I need about 40%... still plenty to spare.

They are 2 different beasts entirely and I am glad that I have both. I would not get rid of one in lieu of the other!

Ox.
 
#11
"Murder One"!

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#13
Yeah look at that Teenie-Tiny thing teetering precariously up there.

That's not a "Murder One" thats "Winged" or maybe "Slightly Maimed", or maybe "Stubbed Toe".

What it needs is a four of those 4X15 cabs and a couple VBA400's plugged in. You want "MURDER ONE?" Stack up 8 of those 4X15 cabs and a VBA400 atop each stack of two. That to me would rate "MURDER ONE."

This amp was just marketing hype. They even sold 4 of them to prove it.

BOB
 
#14
I have the Boogie 4x12 and for me it is perfect. I went from the Boogie 1516 to a 4x10 (that was very weak) to an SWR 2x15 and 2x10 on top. The current MB 4x12 kills all of them (but it is big and heavy).

btw all cabs above were powered by the Boogie 400+

Pat
 
#16
jaywa said:
Just my opinion, but I have never heard a bassist sound good (live) through a 4x12. I know it worked for some legends like Entwistle but the bassists I've seen that have run the 4x12 cabs just don't quite have it, sound-wise.

But if it's the sound you want, go for it. I've always been a 4x10 guy myself, but that's just me.
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You're thinking of guitar 4x12s.

Bass 4x12s like the Aguilar and Mesa kill live. I prefer the Aguilar (GS) since it is so much lighter and sounds a bit cleaner.

The sound is more coherent than a mix of 10s and 15s.
 

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