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Double Bass SWR WorkingPro 12

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klem.gote

Jan 18, 2009
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#1
Hi all,

Not being much of an equipment guy I need a little help. I recently played a Workingpro 12, seemed to work well with both my DB and my electric, and I can get one almost new for a very good price. My question is, if I needed more sound can it be used with an external speaker for more volume? Thanks!!!
 
#2
I don't think so. I think you could with the old workingman 12, but not with the new workingpro.

The manual is here:

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It appears to me like the internal 4 ohm speaker is plugged into a speaker jack that is available to the user to unplug the internal speaker and then plug in a DIFFERENT external speaker. Not both.

But, the advantage that this has on the workingpro over the old workingman, is that you have access to max amp power from the internal speaker, because the internal speaker is that 4 ohm.

Don't forget to look at the Carvin 210 tiltback combos.
 
#3
Hi, and thanks. If I understand correctly, that means I can unplug the internal speaker and plug in something larger? If so, what would you recommend? I don't need to fill huge halls but sometimes need a little more with my electric, thanks.
 
#4
The minimum amp allowed connected ohms is 4, and the internal speaker is already at that 4 ohms. You can not connect an additional speaker cab, you can only disconnect the internal speaker and connect a different speaker cabinet. But that different cabinet can only have a minimum of 4 ohms. So it will not be pulling any more power from the existing combo amp.

I don't see the point. If you need more power, you need a different amp.

I think you should buy the one you are looking at if you can get it at a good price, and try it. That is the only way to know. If you need more power, sell it here and get something with more power.

And, I would keep an eye out for information on these:

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#5
Hi again,

Well, like I said, I'm not a big equipment guy. I've seen other DB players with small amps that they can connect to other speakers to get more volume, just wondered about the SWR. Guess not!! But I appreciate your input, and that amp you had me check out looks nice. Thanks!!
 
#6
klem.gote said:
Hi again,

Well, like I said, I'm not a big equipment guy. I've seen other DB players with small amps that they can connect to other speakers to get more volume, just wondered about the SWR. Guess not!! But I appreciate your input, and that amp you had me check out looks nice. Thanks!!
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I have one of the older SWR workingman's 12 and it has an external out jack but the cab must be min 8 ohms. The older ones don't tilt back. Mine's about eleven years old and going strong. I used it once with a TE 210 cab and it sounded great but a reasonably priced 2x10 cab at 8 ohms is not that easy to find.
 
#7
Hi,
This one's pretty new, can't be done. I'd like something fairly small since I do mostly DB gigs, not loud, but occasionally need more volume with my EB, not sure which way to go. Guess I'll keep looking, and thanks!!
 
#9
I use a WorkingPro 12. I think it's a great machine, but from what I've found it is designed to run with PA support for larger venues. Sounds awesome though standalone or PA as long as the sound tech isn't bass shy :smug:.

But yes, for the extension cab you do need to unplug the internal.

I'd agree with the guy who said that if you need more power you need a bigger amp. WorkingPro 12's are for small/medium gigs as a standalone, and need PA support for bigger venues. So yeah, if this doesn't suit you'll need a bigger amp.

I'd go WorkingPro 700 if you like the sound of the 12. Apparently they're more of the same. Only bigger :p.
 
#10
...one final thought, apparently the WorkingPro 2x10C does have the ability to take an external speaker without needing to unplug the internal (i.e. it has two speaker jacks), so again if you like the WP12 sound this could be another option.

Plus it has more power at 260W. Bigger though.

I think you can see pictures of its' speaker jacks at Musicians Friend.
 
#12
timmbass said:
... But that different cabinet can only have a minimum of 4 ohms. So it will not be pulling any more power from the existing combo amp.

I don't see the point. If you need more power, you need a different amp.
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True, but efficiency varies greatly between cabinets, and compact combo jobs tend to produce much less sound per watt than would a larger stand-alone cabinet. I just picked up a large 2x10 ported cab which I think produces 3 times the volume of my small and light workhorse 1x10 cab. 200 watts is a lot. If this combo will work for you most of the time, then you might consider just buying it, and arranging for a larger cab when you need it.
 

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