Walkabout Scout 1x12 - Loud enough with single 12?

[jeware]

I have a Mesa Boogie Walkabout Scout 1x12 on order. I assume it is the standard 4 ohm version. I have read a few posts that the 1x12 may not be loud enough when playing live (strong drummer, etc).

If being heard in the mix is a problem, can I add the 1x12 Scout Bass Radiator Cabinet in order to increase the loudness even though the combo is 4 ohm, or does the combo need to be ordered as an 8 ohm combo?

Suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[buffordbass]

Lots of threads on this... general replies = the walkabout head will do 2 ohms without issue so long as you have good ventilation.... go for it!!

 

[lomo]

2 ways to look at it:

1-the WA will do 2.7 or 2 Ohms so just grab an ext cab of choice (the 112 is still a 112, after all).

2-the extra wattage matters much less than more cone area so either get an 8 Ohm combo with 8 Ohm ext cab OR-get another standalone cab for use with the head only.

Personally I'd get an 8 Ohm combo and a 4 Ohm 212 so you have 3 permutations for all situations.

 

[bkk130]

I just received a used Walkabout Scout that i purchased from someone on this forum last week and was wondering how loud the volume can be cranked? I'm afraid to crank the volume pass 3 o'clock. Has anyone gone higher?

 

[RickenBoogie]

The speakers will tell you how far you can push them . That's the limitation of this, or ANY amp. When the speaker starts to distort, you've gone too far, back off. And to the OP, the suggestion for a 4 ohm 2x12 cab is the perfect solution. Use the Scout 12 by itself for quieter practice, pull the head out and use the 2x12 with the band. You could also use the Scout 12 with the 2x12, but the 1x12 would get half the power, and the 2x12 the other half. Unbalanced, and not great.

 

[lomo]

You could also use the Scout 12 with the 2x12, but the 1x12 would get half the power, and the 2x12 the other half. Unbalanced, and not great.

This can be overcome by having an 8 Ohm combo and a 4 Ohm 212, then all the drivers will get equal power when used together.

 

[RickenBoogie]

He ordered a 4 ohm model.

 

[lomo]

He ordered a 4 ohm model.

Oh. Well, if it's too late to change the original order, a new driver (either 4 or 8 Ohms) is about 130 bucks if it matters enough. IMO the 175 watt 12 should be very close in volume to the 300-only 3 dB difference even IF the 12 can swallow the 300 watts whole.

 

[Krügmeister]

I get pretty decent volume with my scout and 8ohm extension cab.. the extra cab adds more volume and defintion to the tone and can get quite suprisingly loud.

 

[progrockbass]

I've never had any problems with it cutting through with a drummer. If you are in a large room you can always DI to the PA. I used it in rehearsal, the studio (mic in an iso booth) mixed with a DI signal and live. Best damn combo out there IMO.

 

[Mulebagger]

I used the combo without an extension for a few years with out being too concerned. you can always grab a line out and get some help with the PA or monitor. I'd be easy with the EQ on that little guy. A little goes a long way, especially at higher volumes.



Granted, there is no drummer in this clip, but it is running both the loop I created and the distortion I'm soloing over top. The room seats about 150 people. you do notice a bit of a drop out of the highs when I stand in front of it. The slight clipping you hear is a result of the video camera not being able to handle the spls. To be fair, I think the amp was on 3.

It's a tremendous little cab. Great low end close up. tends to lose it out about 15 feet. I'm using a Markbass 12 combo now. It's like half the weight and 500 watts.

Hope this helps.
Derrick

 

[jamfree]

I have never needed anything else to be heard..except when playing outside with no PA support.