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Looking for a 2x12 cab for GK MB800
- Thread starter fclefgeoff
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OP.....I think you will be happy with your choice. That 212 Neo is one heck of a cabinet. MB pushing 500 @8ohms will be perfect. I wouldn't be surprised if you picked up another down the road to stick on top
My reply to the post was going to be ...
That's what I was afraid of.
The only thing the size of a speaker tells you is the frequency at which it starts to beam. The 4x10 over a 1x15 stack is a horrible idea pretty much all of the time, and it's flaws are so well discussed here, it is borderline trolling to suggest them.
.You should be looking at a used (but minty) 15/6/1. Potential 410 volume in a (possibly much) smaller/lighter footprint. This the way to go. Heck, sell the Schroeder, use it to help finance the 15/6/1, & put your complete refund into your Roth IRA (if you don't already have a Roth, open one 
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Seriously, when do used Bergantinos ever pop up in the classifieds section? Rarely at best. Almost never. And when they do, they're typically gone within 24-48 hours.
If you've got the cash ready in reserve, you're willing to wait patiently for weeks or even months at a stretch for the right opportunity to present itself, you're fortunate enough - and diligent enough - to find the For Sale post before the cab is sold, and you're prepared to pounce on it immediately, then you might just get what you want. Otherwise, not so much.
What I see on an everyday basis is Hartke, GK, Ampeg and Peavey. Sometimes Genz Benz, Mesa Boogie and Markbass. Rarely ever Bergantino.
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bigfatbass
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You've just written a great advert for Bergantino cabs.
But I understand the reasons for the OP's requirements. I believe he got the cab he was after. So I wish him well.
I have two of the GK NEO 212's and they kill. Have had 'em for about 8+ years with no problems.
Volume wise I really only need one. Good luck!
Volume wise I really only need one. Good luck!
Another thumbs up to the Lil G.. Great 212.. Footprint almost as small as a 112..
How is the Lil G volume-wise when compared to a more conventionally designed 2x12 (or 2 1x12s)?
Hey, I resemble that remark!
I had a discectomy about 10 yrs ago and I gig my HD212 regularly. My back was hurting before loading in for this past weekends shows so your comment cracked me up. Sometimes I miss my pair of neo 210's.....at least until I plug in.Being narrow it's actually easier to lift than my 85 lbs. Qsc KW181 subwoofer or even my 63 lbs Avatar TB153. I use a dolly if I have to carry it more than half a block by myself. Not light but it sounds awesome!
bigfatbass
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I carried too many heavy things for too long, don't really have the option anymore. Spent most of my 20s as a fat guy skiing the bumps, another 80lb box would be the end of my ankles.
Never heard any Glasstone cabs, hard to believe the bring that 212 in at under 40lbs!
Never heard any Glasstone cabs, hard to believe the bring that 212 in at under 40lbs!
I bought a MB800 and Berg CN212.
Pure bliss...5 minutes of playing and I forgot about the $2500 CAD I just dropped.
Budget restraints? Credit Cards!
Pure bliss...5 minutes of playing and I forgot about the $2500 CAD I just dropped.
Budget restraints? Credit Cards!
