Looking for a Cab

[Kobaia]

ok,
so here is the story. I just got my accpetance letter from Berklee. so i'm looking for a rig that i can take out there. right now i have an Aguilar DB 750, so it needs to take some wattage, and it needs to be light so that i can haul it in the snow. so far i've looked into epifani and bergantino. i play a Yamaha TRB jp a 6 string, so low B is an issue.

what would you suggest?

 

[fdeck]

I have a couple suggestions. First is to get a combo like even a GK MB150S-112. Second is to get a compact speaker like a 1x12 that you can use most of the time, and pair it up with a second 1x12 when you need more juice. You could even put off buying the second cab until your finances stabilize a bit.

I am just saying these things because you are up against a double whammy: Being on a college campus, and being in Boston. Hauling gear will get really old in a real hurry.

And congratulations on getting into Berklee.

 

[thehurlatron]

Holy Cow!

I was sure the first response would be "buy a Schroeder".

(disclaimer: I have nothing against schroeder, the name is just thrown around alot here)

 

[Kobaia]

Holy Cow!

I was sure the first response would be "buy a Schroeder".

(disclaimer: I have nothing against schroeder, the name is just thrown around alot here)

i've played through a schroeder, i wasnt impresses, wasnt dissappointed, but it wanst an epi or a berg

 

[Mcrelly]

try an obvious choice...Aguilar. I love the sound of two gs112s. haven't had much experience with other aguilars, but assume they would shine in their own way.

 

[Pickebass]

If you are buying 112 only the Epi. If you plan on 2 12s the berg or aggie.

The berg with the Yamaha 6 is very hi fi and can border on being sterile. Very clean and can fill a room easily

The aggies are very deep with a thick bottom. I prefer the aggies because of the thickness of the sound and price.

The big question is what is your playing style. If you play alot in a setting where playing a more supportive role in a band is what you do the aguilar would be 1st, epifani 2nd and the berg last. If the situation is one where you may play more chords and solo I would go in the reverse order.

Understand, that I'm splitting hairs on sound. Any of these cabs would be great choices

 

[Kobaia]

i'm going to be going to Berklee. so i'm sure i'll be doing it all. I'm really looking into the Epi UL310. i dont think a single 1x12 will take the 750 aggie watts. yes its light, and very good tone wise, but i dont want it to bottom out

 

[tombowlus]

Lots of good choices, really. Bergantino, Epifani, EA, Glockenklang, or maybe an Accugroove Whappo, Jr. (my favorite cab in Mark's line).

Tom.