Mark Bass 104HF vs GK 410neo

[soulwax]

Mark Bass 104HF or GK 410neo which one as a standalone cab. I need help on which one to buy.

 

[Mr_Dave]

I've tried both, but only in a shop and with different heads.
The Gk cab has what I hear as a 'neo like character' - those clear upper mids. It also has a sharp clear horn - great for modern sounding slap. Check out the Norm Stockton clip playing in the background of the GK website.

The Markbass cab i don't hear as a neo so much. Its barky in the mids - but more of a low mid push and growl than uppermid clarity. The horn isn't as bright. Strong low end. It really thumps in a mix. IMO this cab works better with passive basses for an old school tone than the GK... I should give them both a run again...

Also, you might want to give an indication of what amp, bass, etc you will be using and what styles you cover...

 

[JimmyM]

Markbass for me, thanks.

 

[Tendollarcat]

Markbass has a better reputation for cabs from what I've read. My experience with GK 4x10 non-neo cabs has not been great. They just seem to lack grunt. The neo versions may be an improvement but my past experiences would lead me to look elsewhere.

 

[soulwax]

Thanks for the quick replies. I am using a hartke3500 for now but this will be changed shortly for more power (500watts), bass is a 98 thumb bolt-on & love it, we are an originals band with a few covers pop/rock style & it can get loud. I'm leaning more to the104hf 4ohm? as a standalone cab as it may sit better in the mix & I'm sweet for small gigs with a 210 combo. I'll try the gkneo tonight at gig but cant try 104hf out side of shop.

 

[soulwax]

Well we had a solid four hour gig lastnight and the GK410neo didn't cut it, was lost in the mix I had everything set flat for the first set & tweeked it just a little at a time. No good. Maybe just not enough power? Will have to go Mark Bass 104HF.

 

[murphy]

I had the same problem with the markbass cab.
Get a Bergantino and have done with it.

 

[soulwax]

Surely the 104hf in 4ohms as a standalone cab with 500watt head will get the job done? I just need lightweight & clean sounding that GK cab is dam heavy I expected more from it. As far as Bergantino I would trouble getting one.

 

[murphy]

The Berg Neo 410 is 4ohm and 62 lbs or so.
You could one from Club bass in Canada and have it sent...or from a dealer in your country?
The Epifani performer series sound good too.Not sure if you can still get it in 4ohms.
I still like my Eden 410XLT, but sooooooheavy

 

[Filip Burdon]

I'm thinking about buying 2x212 GK neo cabs, 2x104hf markbass cabs or 2x 1048h Trace Elliot cabs to a 1001rb head. Which would siut rock/pick playin' best and will cut trough the mix?

 

[superblues]

I'm thinking about buying 2x212 GK neo cabs, 2x104hf markbass cabs or 2x 1048h Trace Elliot cabs to a 1001rb head. Which would siut rock/pick playin' best and will cut trough the mix?

Thanks for bringing this thread back from the dead. I have been looking at both cabs from the OP myself, but I have a different head.

In your case, the 212neos pair up really will with the 1001 IME.

 

[mouthmw]

Don't have any real experience with GK NEO 410 but whoever says that 4 of GK NEO 12'' speakers lack grunt is lying through their teeth. My 412 gk neo is a monster cab that punches harder and clearer than my old Ampeg 810. 2x212 cabs will kill man! Great choice!

 

[Filip Burdon]

At the moment I'm in a situation that I'm more likely to buy the EBS Fafner II or the EBS TD 660 because I got a really nice price on them.
I'm thinking which cab to use with them?