Clarky Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) I got this recently from BC'er Soliloquy. Its the 8 ohm version of Acme's rarely-seen (at least in the UK) and much-praised Low B2 cab and is in very good condition. While it has superb hi-fi like clarity - making it wonderful for double bass and those who prefer totally uncoloured sound - I just don't think it has quite the volume capabilities I am after, as I was looking for a cab to double between electric and DB. Having A/B'd them properly in the past week, its not as loud for example as my Wizzy 12" 4 ohm cab. These cost over £500 to import from the US, after shipping and import duties, and I will let this go at the £300 I paid*. I don't have a box big enough so in the first instance its collection only (I am in West London, nr Hammersmith) Edit: * now £280 Stock pic: [attachment=97662:acme.jpg] Specs here: [url="http://acmebass.com/"]http://acmebass.com/[/url] SOLD Edited March 4, 2012 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Bunch of reviews for those unfamiliar with this ultra high clarity cabinet [url="http://acapella.harmony-central.com/archive/index.php/t-1873679.html"]http://acapella.harm.../t-1873679.html[/url] [url="http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/187/cat/28"]http://www.talkbass....duct/187/cat/28[/url] [url="http://bassamps.blogspot.com/2006/06/acme-low-b2-ii-cabinets.html"]http://bassamps.blog...i-cabinets.html[/url] [url="http://www.bgra.net/2004/review.php?id=151&type=cabinet"]http://www.bgra.net/...51&type=cabinet[/url] The blurb from the website says: [list] [*][font="arial,helvetica,sans serif"][size="2"]A very compact cabinet with the bass extension of a good 18" subwoofer. [/size][/font] [list] [*][font="arial,helvetica,sans serif"][size="2"]Amazing transient response; from the fundamental of the open B-string, right up to the highest harmonics of a C or F-string. [/size][/font] [list] [*][font="arial,helvetica,sans serif"][size="2"]Loud enough for a single cabinet to hold its own against most drummers. [/size][/font] [list] [*][font="arial,helvetica,sans serif"][size="2"]High power handling. 350W RMS is a good starting point due to the relatively low efficiency of the cabinet. 500W RMS is ideal. The more power, the better the sound. (Within reason - It's only a 2x10"!) [/size][/font] [/list] [/list] [/list] [/list] [list] [*][font="arial,helvetica,sans serif"][size="2"]Use it with an upright bass for loud jazz gigs and be rewarded with true acoustic tone. [/size][/font] [list] [*][font="arial,helvetica,sans serif"][size="2"]A pair makes a very loud, versatile and compact rig. Stack them end on end for amazing dispersion and clarity or side by side for enormous kick. Use them as a high quality PA. For those occasions where true bass response is paramount, monitor your recordings with them. They really are that 'HiFi'! And the entire rig will still fit on the back seat of your compact hatch. [/size][/font] [/list] [/list] Edited January 19, 2012 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1326909088' post='1503631'] I just don't think it has quite the volume capabilities I am after [/quote] Are you sure you're putting enough juice into it? I see the Clarus is only 350watts at 8ohms. These are great cabs though, and this one used to be mine. I got it off ebay from the original owner early last year as a "backup". It was very lightly used when I got it, and I didn't use it at all other than at home because I had my 4ohm version I was rehearsing/gigging with. Sounds like you haven't used it in anger either. The only reason I sold my B2's was to clear some space - I've held on to my 2x LowB1's as a mini stack, and I don't think I'd ever get rid of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 [quote name='Gwilym' timestamp='1327055499' post='1505648'] Are you sure you're putting enough juice into it? I see the Clarus is only 350watts at 8ohms. These are great cabs though, and this one used to be mine. I got it off ebay from the original owner early last year as a "backup". It was very lightly used when I got it, and I didn't use it at all other than at home because I had my 4ohm version I was rehearsing/gigging with. Sounds like you haven't used it in anger either. The only reason I sold my B2's was to clear some space - I've held on to my 2x LowB1's as a mini stack, and I don't think I'd ever get rid of those. [/quote] Hi Gwilym Actually the Clarus+ has been upgraded to 450W at 8 ohms. Even so the Acme doesn't keep up volume-wise with my Wizzy 12 cab, albeit is is cleaner at higher volumes than the Wizzy. If it were the 4 ohm version (the Clarus + puts out 800W at 4 ohms) I definitely wouldn't be selling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1327056658' post='1505679'] Hi Gwilym Actually the Clarus+ has been upgraded to 450W at 8 ohms. Even so the Acme doesn't keep up volume-wise with my Wizzy 12 cab, albeit is is cleaner at higher volumes than the Wizzy. If it were the 4 ohm version (the Clarus + puts out 800W at 4 ohms) I definitely wouldn't be selling [/quote] what you need is another 8ohm Acme for a 4ohm vertically stacked 4x10 - that would be a thing of beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 [quote name='Gwilym' timestamp='1327057615' post='1505711'] what you need is another 8ohm Acme for a 4ohm vertically stacked 4x10 - that would be a thing of beauty [/quote] It would indeed - I should have bought both of Soliloquy's 8 ohm cabs especially as he offered the second one at a special 'Christmas extra low price' for a short time. BUt whats done is done and I only have the one! BUmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Bump. Perfect for studio, quieter bands etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Possible trade offer on this but may well not work out. So bumping for a cash sale still. Would consider. Trade for a Markbass LM2/3 or F1 with a bit of cash thrown in from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Possible trade offer on this but may well not work out. So bumping for a cash sale still. Would consider. Trade for a Markbass LM2/3 or F1 with a bit of cash thrown in from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi-fi, studio quality bump! Will accept near offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Price cut to £280 collected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Saturday bump and reminder I would be willing to trade or p/x against a MarkBass head Edited January 28, 2012 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Due to zero interest, I am withdrawing this. Its actually the best sounding cab I own so I will use it for practice at home. No biggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Back up FS due to incoming Epifani UL310 cab. You will not find a clearer, better sounding cab than the Acme Low B2 (excellent for DB) but it doesn't have the out-and-out volume capability to be able to double up for a noisy band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry021574 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 PM'd back Barry. I'm afraid I don't think is the sort of cab you are after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Have an admin bump - I think this might have been one of mine at some point? Needs a minimum of 600w for live gigs at wedding venues, but sounds brilliant when it builds up a proverbial sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1329596787' post='1544788'] PM'd back Barry. I'm afraid I don't think is the sort of cab you are after [/quote] Bump for a credit to Basschat's honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks Kiwi (still can't get used to the lack of Crazy ...) I put an AI Clarus and Markbass F1 through it and unfortunately they put out 450W and 300W respectively at 8 ohms - which means the cab sounds wonderful but not awfully loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry021574 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Clarky Thanks for your honesty and your recommendation. Have a Sunday bump... Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks Barry, and up to the top for this super hi-fi cab. Great for studio or double bass, or for less noisy bands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1329597354' post='1544799'] Have an admin bump - I think this might have been one of mine at some point? Needs a minimum of 600w for live gigs at wedding venues, but sounds brilliant when it builds up a proverbial sweat. [/quote] I don't think so. I bought it off ebay from a chap in Milton Keynes who bought it direct from ACME I think. It's also the newer "series II" version of the cab with the polyswitch on the tweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 This may be on its way to Scandinavia if I can get hold of a suitably sized, robust box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 On its way to BC'er Woodo (aka Arttu) in Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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