Im researching getting a rig and want to get a carvin br600 or 1200 head, and I was looking at either a drbass or avatar cab, but then i started looking at phil jones bass. I dont really want the suitcase combo cuz its a lil pricy, but the 4b extension cab for it is cheaper than any drbass cab. I was just wondering if anyone has used the 4b extension cab apart from the suitcase combo even though its designed as an extension for the suitcase.
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Phil Jones 4b question
- Thread starter Time Consumer
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I've used the 4b cabinet with and without the Suitcase. IMO the 4b works fine without the Suitcase. I've seen a number of posts from bassists using the 4b with other heads. My opinion on the 4b is: 1) It has one of the best bass tones I've heard; it's very clear, quick response, and handles the B string very well. 2) Depending on your volume requirements, you might need more than one. 3) They sound best with a lot of power. If you look under the Sponsored Forums section, The Perfect Bass has a thread dedicated just to Phil Jones stuff.
Bob
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I have used the 4B with a variety of other heads. Think of it as a 1x10 with a 4" voice coil. It has great midrange texture, but of course, it will have its volume limits.
Tom.
Tom.
I use a 4b with a Little Mark II head. Nice clean tone 300 watts with 1 4B 500 with 2. Plenty of power people cannot believe the sound that comes out of it. Nice and portable also. For me it is a very revealing combo allowing the sound of the instrument you are playing to come through.
I just picked up a PJB D-200 head and was dithering about what to mate it with (I'm currently using a very old Carvin 10). My original intent was to use a 6B but it's a little pricey for me right now. I was thinking about a 4B but the reference to it as an extension cab made me a little leery. I'm glad to hear it works as a stand alone as well. I'm hoping the D-200 and 4B combo will make a killer low volume rig.
I've played through a D-200 into a 4b and a 6b (in a music store) and the D-200 is a bit short on power to do justice to the speaker cabinets. However, if you say you're in a low volume situation it might work.
Bob
Bob
I'm currently using a Hevos 400T amplifier, through two Phil Jones 4B cabinets. The sound is just awsome, really tight response, great clarity and the portability of the rig is amazing.
Oh and I play in a seven piece band with horn sections etc etc
Oh and I play in a seven piece band with horn sections etc etc
Yes, just me and a couple of acoustic guitars. About as low volume as you can get.
My other cab choice was a Bill Fitzmaurice Omni 10.5. I understand these are very efficient and may suit the D-200 better. I already have the plans so maybe I'll build it first and then go the 4B route if the Omni doesn't impress.
Thanks for the help, I still may be leaning more towards saving up for a dr bass cab. Im still not sure how suited PJB cabs are for rock or metal music, unless someone can tel me otherwise.
