what cab would be better for me?

[hillbillyhotrod]

hey guy im getting ready to buy a new cab. i play rock/metal and bass solos like jason newsteds

i need a loud cab but still sound good, i dont use the horn on my current cab, and weight is not an issue

my choices

avatar: 2 b410 pros
ampeg:810
aguilar:gs 412

what do you think?

 

[pickles]

I'd vote ampeg for metal ... time proven. I'm sure a GS412 would work as well, but would get a much more "modern" sound.

 

[5stringFanatic]

i second the ampeg 810.. its heavy, but if weight isnt an issue, it has great sound, and is loud.

 

[TheChariot]

If your tuning down to anything below drop D, then I dont recommend the Ampeg. If your not, then you could really give it a go.

 

[Plain Old Me]

Aggie all the way! While I love the old Ampeg 810s and would recommend that if you can pick one up, the new stuff just doesn't cut it for me. The Avatar is nice, but if you have more cash you can do better.

 

[popinfresh]

Aggy 412 for sure. It's a tone and volume monster.

 

[Plain Old Me]

Oh by the way, you should also consider a Bergantino 610 or 215. They are great for rock and metal.

 

[Tash]

How much money do you have? What kind of head are you pairing with?

I'd definately look somewhere besides Ampeg. They are decent cabs, but that's it. Buying an Ampeg cab is about the same as buying an Avatar and paying someone $500 to stencil an Ampeg logo on it. That is all you are getting for the extra money.

 

[White_rabbit]

I'll choose the ampeg!!!! No doubt about it.