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Mini Rigs of Doom Four
- Thread starter Chef
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Niiiice. And the MBoD!
Hmm? I wonder how this compares to a Classic (1,000 watt angled design) Schroeder 212 . . .
20 watt 2x12 vintage, all tube. yummy.
or maybe this is more like it. 3.0, 2-10's.
or maybe this is more like it. 3.0, 2-10's.
My first amp and cabinet, Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 and LDS 12/6. Never thought I'd have something this small and powerful. I already posted this in the GB and LDS threads but what the heck:
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I've used that and I still have a 1210L. This goes deep and seems to have a flatter response. Very tight full range sound with lots of punch.
Hmm? Now, you've got me thinking. I own an older Schro 1212R (ferrite magnet) which sounds fantastic and is ridiculously loud, yet this cab you have is so compact and so loud as well. I would really appreciate it if you could elaborate more in terms of differences (ex. is there a major difference in volume?)
Btw, how much does a Glasstone lil'G go for?
Thanks.
I've owned/gigged/heard most of the Schroeder lineup. I like what they do. I have a 1210L and had a couple of other larger heavier models.
My Lil G plus one of my class D amps is the best live sound I've ever had regardless of size. Ever. Just seems to be a fuller more even sound than what I got from my Schroeders and most of the name brand cabs other than Bag End and Euphonics Audio. I prefer this over those from a portability standpoint, still love the way my Bag End coax and EA VL110 stacks sound... but my Lil G weighs less than one of the VL110's and has more than enough volume for any of my gigs, particularly outdoors.
Soundwise it's a surprisingly large full range sound. Depth, punch, not scooped, every bass sounds like it sounds vs. sounding like it sounds coming through a particular model cab.
If I had to start over from scratch I know exactly what I would get: a Lil G cab and a Kustom KXB500 amp. Sounds amazing, they're both steals as far as price, portability is ridiculous, sound is excellent and since I run the head's tone controls flat because of it's transparency I have very consistent sound, day in and day out. Load in/out times are almost laughably short.
The Lil G's current price is $799 AFAIK. The Kustom is selling for $399 or less. I got mine for $190 delivered thanks to the Hot Deals thread. I can't think of any combo that even comes close to this overall performance and ergonomics for this price brand new... and I've looked. A truly serious pro rig.
I've owned/gigged/heard most of the Schroeder lineup. I like what they do. I have a 1210L and had a couple of other larger heavier models.
My Lil G plus one of my class D amps is the best live sound I've ever had regardless of size. Ever. Just seems to be a fuller more even sound than what I got from my Schroeders and most of the name brand cabs other than Bag End and Euphonics Audio. I prefer this over those from a portability standpoint, still love the way my Bag End coax and EA VL110 stacks sound... but my Lil G weighs less than one of the VL110's and has more than enough volume for any of my gigs, particularly outdoors.
Soundwise it's a surprisingly large full range sound. Depth, punch, not scooped, every bass sounds like it sounds vs. sounding like it sounds coming through a particular model cab.
If I had to start over from scratch I know exactly what I would get: a Lil G cab and a Kustom KXB500 amp. Sounds amazing, they're both steals as far as price, portability is ridiculous, sound is excellent and since I run the head's tone controls flat because of it's transparency I have very consistent sound, day in and day out. Load in/out times are almost laughably short.
The Lil G's current price is $799 AFAIK. The Kustom is selling for $399 or less. I got mine for $190 delivered thanks to the Hot Deals thread. I can't think of any combo that even comes close to this overall performance and ergonomics for this price brand new... and I've looked. A truly serious pro rig.
Thanks a lot for your input! With this info., I'm certainly considering one of these.
My brand new mini rig: Genz Shuttle Max 9.2 and a pair of Bergantino HD112s. I don't have much experience with this rig but, so far, I think this pushes as much air as my old Ampeg SVT-4pro/610. And, the biggest bonus is that I can carry it up my stairs without killing my back.
TH500 and DB112s.
I want to pick up a smaller/lighter cab for times when Im just jamming out with a buddy.
Im thinking about getting a Fearful 12" cab or maybe a Crazy 88.
At the same time I also like new gear so Ive been thinking about a Walkabout or the AER Amp One.
I want to pick up a smaller/lighter cab for times when Im just jamming out with a buddy.
Im thinking about getting a Fearful 12" cab or maybe a Crazy 88.
At the same time I also like new gear so Ive been thinking about a Walkabout or the AER Amp One.
Out of curiosity, do you always set your eq on the Tone Hammer set at 12 o'clock or was that just in the photo?TH500 and DB112s.
I want to pick up a smaller/lighter cab for times when Im just jamming out with a buddy.
Im thinking about getting a Fearful 12" cab or maybe a Crazy 88.
At the same time I also like new gear so Ive been thinking about a Walkabout or the AER Amp One.
