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What Cab would you buy?
- Thread starter James Ippoliti
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- Oct 18, 2012
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Honestly, I'd match it with a Hartke cab/cabs. I'd get 2 of the 1x12's for a 4ohm load.
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I'd buy a barefaced Super Twin.
But since that's well beyond budget, even 2nd hand, I'd go for the best 410 cab I could find in my area.
Why 410?
I consider this the smallest standalone version of a bass cabinet that lets you get away with basically anything.
You can absolutely compete with a hard hitting drummer and guitar halfstacks in a poopy club, playing hardcore or metal with no support from the PA, which is already struggling with the vocals anyway (been there, done that).
A 212, which is the next smaller thing as far as bass cabinets go, will occasionally fail to keep up in such hostile environments (been there, done that).
Everything bigger than that (215, 610, 412, 810) usually is overkill in so many situations that it's not really worth lugging it around. I mean these are fun when you need them, but when you're only allowed one cab, you'll have to lug the Fridge to the acoustic sessions where people will already frown upon a 410.
But since that's well beyond budget, even 2nd hand, I'd go for the best 410 cab I could find in my area.
Why 410?
I consider this the smallest standalone version of a bass cabinet that lets you get away with basically anything.
You can absolutely compete with a hard hitting drummer and guitar halfstacks in a poopy club, playing hardcore or metal with no support from the PA, which is already struggling with the vocals anyway (been there, done that).
A 212, which is the next smaller thing as far as bass cabinets go, will occasionally fail to keep up in such hostile environments (been there, done that).
Everything bigger than that (215, 610, 412, 810) usually is overkill in so many situations that it's not really worth lugging it around. I mean these are fun when you need them, but when you're only allowed one cab, you'll have to lug the Fridge to the acoustic sessions where people will already frown upon a 410.
I've heard your rig in person and I can vouch for everything you said. I was actually surprised how punchy and clear that setup was.
In fact, it motivated me to buy a Peavey 412TVX that I'll make use of when I can afford roadies to carry it.
Save some more money and get a Mesa Subway 2x12 or 115. I wish I would've gone that route. Top notch crafted AND sounding cabs.
buldog5151bass
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Hey bro! Yeah, I think mythology attributes the creation of black holes to someone dropping a Peavey!
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Without knowing anything more than you own a vehicle and wanting only one cab for $500 or less to match with your Hartke head, I'm not sure anyone will hit a bullseye with a guess other than by shear luck. I can only offer three thoughts.
First, if that Hartke head sounds good to you, you must have played it through something to arrive at that conclusion - that speaker cab (brand/model) would be a good place to start. Second, Hartke heads and Hartke cabs generally have a complementary sound that should make you even happier with the Hartke head. Third, whatever approach you take, buying used quality gear shoud help you get the most out of your $500 budget.
Good luck building out your rig, that Hartke head is a great starting point.
First, if that Hartke head sounds good to you, you must have played it through something to arrive at that conclusion - that speaker cab (brand/model) would be a good place to start. Second, Hartke heads and Hartke cabs generally have a complementary sound that should make you even happier with the Hartke head. Third, whatever approach you take, buying used quality gear shoud help you get the most out of your $500 budget.
Good luck building out your rig, that Hartke head is a great starting point.
Hey bro! Yeah, I think mythology attributes the creation of black holes to someone dropping a Peavey!
Ah! That explains the one on my right foot that has yet to close. I would have had an easier time loading/unloading an SVT 810.
That's a nearly impossible question to answer without knowing:
1) Your general tone goals
2) The kind of band(s) you play with
3) Gear that you've played through in the past
3) What you've liked/not liked about your tone in the past
4) What kinds of cabinets you think you'd be interested in, and why
There are a few dozen cabs on the market that I would love to play through (knowing what I do about them from reviews, reading about how they might compare to one of the ten or so cabs that I own, etc.) and it's STILL a difficult choice to make when it comes to figuring out what might work well.
1) Your general tone goals
2) The kind of band(s) you play with
3) Gear that you've played through in the past
3) What you've liked/not liked about your tone in the past
4) What kinds of cabinets you think you'd be interested in, and why
There are a few dozen cabs on the market that I would love to play through (knowing what I do about them from reviews, reading about how they might compare to one of the ten or so cabs that I own, etc.) and it's STILL a difficult choice to make when it comes to figuring out what might work well.
i try to buy Used ... more for your bucks ..!!
but used cabs usually scare me a bit ... Except if you stay in our TB Classifieds ...!! i tend to trust our brothers/sisters here much more than the general public ..!!
i'd want something vertical ... or a couple i could stack so i can hear better using less volume ...
but used cabs usually scare me a bit ... Except if you stay in our TB Classifieds ...!! i tend to trust our brothers/sisters here much more than the general public ..!!
i'd want something vertical ... or a couple i could stack so i can hear better using less volume ...
Good cab indeed, but For $500 or less?
Used Bergantino nv610. Then I would save up until I could afford a b/amp or forté to go with it. Cheers!
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
I do love when we ask OP for a budget, it's provided, and people continue to chime in with options that far exceed said budget.
Al Kraft
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...even if the OP bought used...meaning that theft would be the only acquisition option!
