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what cab(s) for fender bassman 250 head?

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mofoski9000 said:
Im picking up a bassman 250 head and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what kind of cab or cab combos I could pair it with. Any feedback would be appreciated!
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What are your tonal goals?
What are your volume needs?
What are your pack space limitations?
What is your budget?

MarthaSamira said:
One high-quality 1x12 with horn. 8ohm.

Buy a second one if you feel the need. Use one or two, modular rig, easy to lug around.
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If he has to hang with a loud drummer and guitarist, no way a single 112 is going to keep up. Even two would be a stretch.

We need more information.
 
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CL400Peavey said:
If he has to hang with a loud drummer and guitarist, no way a single 112 is going to keep up. Even two would be a stretch.
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I played with drums, guitars and horns for 150 people on a bar with a single 1x12 by Schroeder. Band members were telling me the bass was too loud.

I was using a 500W amp, but still... A pair of 1x12's from Schroeder will get louder than most 4x10's you know.

There's a reason for the "high-quality" on my previous post.
 
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Im playing in alt/indie band, two guitars though 212 combos, I'd like to to be punchy and loud enough to play bar shows with out pa support. Transport isn't an issue, I have a truck. And im on a budget, so something I dont have to take a loan out for lol
 
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MarthaSamira said:
I played with drums, guitars and horns for 150 people on a bar with a single 1x12 by Schroeder. Band members were telling me the bass was too loud.

I was using a 500W amp, but still... A pair of 1x12's from Schroeder will get louder than most 4x10's you know.

There's a reason for the "high-quality" on my previous post.
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And not knowing his budget, a recommendation like that is kind of useless. We still need more information.
 
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CL400Peavey said:
And not knowing his budget, a recommendation like that is kind of useless. We still need more information.
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Well, if you don't say what's your budget, any budget will do it. He did say "any feedback would be appreciated".

A Schroeder isn't much more expensive than most cabs out there and will get MUCH louder than anything I've tried.
 
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mofoski9000 said:
Im playing in alt/indie band, two guitars though 212 combos, I'd like to to be punchy and loud enough to play bar shows with out pa support. Transport isn't an issue, I have a truck. And im on a budget, so something I dont have to take a loan out for lol
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Well those 212 guitar combos can be lethal. I would direct you to find two efficient 115 speakers, or a used 610/810. You are not looking for power handling, but efficiency. 250 watts isnt huge so you have to make up for that. Other tips and tricks to extend your volume/headroom:

Back off on your bass EQ knob, and boost your mids/low mids if you can. boosting the lows eats up a lot of power, and more mids help your tone cut through.
 
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mofoski9000 said:
Any chance a 4x10 might do the job?
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Depending on the 410 it might. Here is the grind that I see. Your amp is 250 watts at 4 Ohms, so to really get where you need to be volume-wise you would probably want a 4 Ohm 410. This doesnt allow you to expand with a second 410 should you need more volume. It also hinders your choice of a new amp as many are only stable down to 4 Ohms. An 8 Ohm cabinet would allow you to expand with a second later, and would work with a variety of amps should you choose to upgrade later.

Would an 8 Ohm 410 be loud enough with your current amp? Depends on the cab. With out knowing what is available to you locally used, it would be a tough call.
 
#16
I've played the head through some used low end 410s at guitar center. A gk and an acoustic. Both 8ohms. I got a good tone, but wasn't able to get a lot of volume out of them when turned them up. So I guess I'll probably be satisfied with 2 410s or an 810. I feel like two 410s would be easier to transport lol
 
#17
CL400Peavey said:
Why wouldnt an ampeg work? What qualifications do you attribute your statement to?
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Quieter than the other ones I mentioned.

I've owned/own all of them, BTW.

mofoski9000 said:
I've played the head through some used low end 410s at guitar center. A gk and an acoustic. Both 8ohms. I got a good tone, but wasn't able to get a lot of volume out of them when turned them up. So I guess I'll probably be satisfied with 2 410s or an 810. I feel like two 410s would be easier to transport lol
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Sorry to say, but reading the whole thing I believe you need another amp. There's only much this head can do.
 

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