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The Acoustic Club

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Ladyoftheorchis said:
Less than one year ago I purchased the Acoustic B600H amp with the acoustic B410 cab and the B115 cab. I have to say I am unhappy. This rig isn't loud enough.

I play in a heavy doom band. I play with 2 guitarists which both use tube amps. I get that this acoustic is a solid state amp but I thought a 600 watt amp could keep up with them.

I'm wondering if someone is knowledgeable with these new Acoustic amps/cabs. What am I doing wrong? Wrong cab set up? Wrong brand of cab? Wrong by choosing Acoustic?

I love this particular amp. Love this sound but it's definitely not loud enough for my band.

Any hints or good suggestions? Help!
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One thing to consider is that with your current setup you're only getting 450W because you're only running a 4 ohm load. Now, I don't know how much louder it will get at 2 ohms, but I would imagine that going from a 410/115 setup to a 2x410/2x115 setup or a 2x810 setup would make a considerable difference.

I'm also curious if you would describe your setup as "not loud" or just as "not loud enough for my band".
 
#1,263
I hope this helps new [GC ] Acoustic owners. I found the exact fit pop-in casters. The stem size is: 7/16" x 1 3/8". I found this at our local ACE Hardware. The caster has a 2" wheel. Each wheel has an 80 lb capacity. I know there are other sources other than ACE Hardware, but now, my B200 glides across the floor. We've all made the right selection in amps, now lets get the right casters...R-F-Z.
 
#1,264
zon6c-f said:
I hope this helps new [GC ] Acoustic owners. I found the exact fit pop-in casters. The stem size is: 7/16" x 1 3/8". I found this at our local ACE Hardware. The caster has a 2" wheel. Each wheel has an 80 lb capacity. I know there are other sources other than ACE Hardware, but now, my B200 glides across the floor. We've all made the right selection in amps, now lets get the right casters...R-F-Z.
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Not sure how much those caster at ACE Hardware run, but the Ernie Ball Casters at Invalid Link Removed, MF & tons of other places are a perfect, direct-fit as well. The common going internet price is about $24 dollars for the set. I've installed these on the bottom of my B410 cab - works great, very smooth rolling & quiet. Cons: no "brakes" on these particular casters. :cool:
 
#1,265
Yeah....casters are available from other sources, but my experience with the Ernie Ball casters is different: When I removed the original socket, the Ernie Ball required enlarging the socket hole. Although that would be a minor modification, I wanted to find an exact fit, without making any mods or adjustments. The Ace casters were around $8.00 each, but all I had to do was gently urge the stem in place with a rubber mallet....much easier than removing all 4 sockets and enlarging the socket holes. My local GC was generous enough by GIVING me the Ernie Ball set. I'm sure I'll find a use for them. Now: Does anyone offer a source for an amp cover for the new acoustic models? After a 7 year drought, Atlanta now gets regular weekly rains again. Thanks...ZON 6 CF.
 
#1,266
Ladyoftheorchis said:
Less than one year ago I purchased the Acoustic B600H amp with the acoustic B410 cab and the B115 cab. I have to say I am unhappy. This rig isn't loud enough.

I play in a heavy doom band. I play with 2 guitarists which both use tube amps. I get that this acoustic is a solid state amp but I thought a 600 watt amp could keep up with them.

I'm wondering if someone is knowledgeable with these new Acoustic amps/cabs. What am I doing wrong? Wrong cab set up? Wrong brand of cab? Wrong by choosing Acoustic?

I love this particular amp. Love this sound but it's definitely not loud enough for my band.

Any hints or good suggestions? Help!
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I found that it was the way i EQed that made a huge difference in how much loud it put out.once i got it dialed in it was plenty loud . at first i thought it was my cabs -but it was purely EQing ...
 
#1,267
Ladyoftheorchis said:
Less than one year ago I purchased the Acoustic B600H amp with the acoustic B410 cab and the B115 cab. I have to say I am unhappy. This rig isn't loud enough.

I play in a heavy doom band. I play with 2 guitarists which both use tube amps. I get that this acoustic is a solid state amp but I thought a 600 watt amp could keep up with them.

I'm wondering if someone is knowledgeable with these new Acoustic amps/cabs. What am I doing wrong? Wrong cab set up? Wrong brand of cab? Wrong by choosing Acoustic?

I love this particular amp. Love this sound but it's definitely not loud enough for my band.

Any hints or good suggestions? Help!
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Might be an ohms thing keeping you from getting full power. The B600H is rated for 600 watts at 2 ohms, and your two cabs are rated at 8 ohms each...
 
#1,269
Hey I just wanted to give you all a heads up on some new Acoustic bass products coming in the very near future.

1) B450 a 450 watt 2x10 combo (Nov)
2) B115NEO 115 Neo Cab (Jan)
3) B210NEO 2x10 Neo Cab (Jan)
4) A micro stack version of the classic 360 (Nov)

Acoustic Club members will be jazzed when you see and hear these puppies.

Ed O
 

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