vickers89

Hi Guys, I have been looking to upgrade my rig from a Ampeg B Series 1x15 to a more powerful cabinet for general function style gigs with the odd festival etc. We have a robust PA setup (and normally use Subs) but obviously do the occasional gig where we don;t take due to the size of the room etc. I am using an SWR workingman's pro 700 head in conjunction with a Furman power conditioner (I've used this for the past 5 years and the sound is great with the 1x15, but due to the cab only being 250w, just looking for a little more headroom) I use Fender Jazz basses (American '72 re issue and Highway one) and minimal pedals (Chorus/Octave/Compressor) Just looking for some feedback and reviews of this particular Cab. As I said, I love the overall sound of the 1x15 but would love more projection and overall volume etc. General projection of a 10" speaker has been proven to be more clear and precise by many people in the past. (we use 10" HK monitors and often run bass through these and IS very clear) I just don't want to loose the overall bottom end of the bass sound on stage. Cheers, Mat

Hi, I've been playing a Ampeg B Series 1x15 cab for the last 4/5 years and its starting to come near the end of its life! I love the sound of it and I've been able to drive the hell out of it and its lived to tell the tale! I use a SWR working pro 700 head and don't really run any effects other than a bit of chorus/octave. I use a Fender Jazz bass 1972 reissue but also own a Standard Jazz. I play in a function around 3 nights a week give or take, so I need something that will last etc. I did recently buy a Hartke AK115 from Thomann (£119) which seemed a bargain considering it is was 300w. But the quality of the cabinet was nothing compared to the Ampeg I currently have. Indeed it was loud but the clarity on stage was pretty bad. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on 1x15 cabs out there as i'm struggling to pin any down. I realistically need 400/500w to give me headroom in the bigger venues we play. I've looked at the Markbass Standard 115HR, Ampeg SVT15E and Hartke HX115 HyDrive (but not played through any of these) Cheers, Mat