NCD - Revsound 2x12

Well, after lots of looking, talking, and asking, I decided on a Revsound 2x12 cabinet, which just arrived this afternoon. Thirty-eight pounds, which is nice.

So far I have only had a chance to play a few scales with my Lull P4 strung with rotosound swing bass strings. Not really boomy, but seems consistent from low D (Detuner on my E string) though high G (octave on the G string). I'll be playing it more this weekend with the band, and will have a full report. Seems really well built.

One little thing I like. Unlike most 2x12s, where the drivers are set diagonal, these are alligned vertically (like most 2x10s). David Luke, the builder, prefers it sonically, but also, it will be easier to fit on a small stage, and will project a little higher.

 

I chose it over the GKs.

 

I would talk to Daviid, the builder. He tunes the cab based on the needs of the player. He knew I was a 4 stringer, but played some stuff in drop D, so he tuned the cab with that in mind.

It's gonna be fun walking into a gig carrying everything in one trip.

 

I'll try to get some pics this weekend. But I am loving this cab - moves some serious air. Very clean sound, and responsive to eq. A little on the bright side from what I played before (vintage Trace Elliot). Saturday it is going to band rehearsal, so I will have a full report, butnext gig will be a one-trip load in: bass over oneshoulder, head around my neck, and carrying this 38 pound cab in one hand.

 

Gave the cab its first test with the jazz band this evening, with Carvin BX-500 head, and my '51 P clone with flats. The response is very even and clean from the low E to the G string octave (as high as I played). So far I am loving this cab. Thursday I am playing with the rock band - higher volume and round wound strings - will report back.

 

I think the website is going through changes. Better photos on facebook.

Mine was not custom, but the210 has been his big seller. I wanted to be able to more more air. And at 38 pounds, why not?

Call him with questions - great service. Christmas Eve he was trying to chase down a UPS truck to get my cab shipped.

With any cab, he has options, cosmetic and otherwise.

 

You can also call him - he does return calls. I think the 2x10 starts around $500, and the 2x12 about $750, depending on options (tweeters, tolex, etc.).

Default wood is birch, he also uses Okoume, which is lighter. The facebook page has some good detailed demos. Turnaround time is pretty quick, mine was a couple of weeks.

I am happy with the response on mine. It was on the bright side to start, with a solid bottom, and can be sculpted with EQ the way you want.

Best thing to do is speak to David by phone. It's not a cookie cutter operation. When I told him what I was looking for, he picked drivers and tuned the cab. For the price, he really gives you a lot.

 

Yep. His site doesn't show much. Just give him a call.

 

My suggestion - talk to him. He is willing to work with you. Also consider the 212. It is set up like a 211 (vertically alligned), not much bigger, and sounds huge.