Orange SP212 opinions

[indiegrungesound]

I know there's quite a few people on here who use or have used these cabs. Is it worth investing in couple of these & a Terror bass head? Current rig is still my 2 Warwick Neo Pro 112s powered by a Hartke LH500 or Ampeg PF 350. The idea is a combination of G.A.S., space saving(Storage AND transport wise.), more power & the ability to mildly annoy my band's guitarist; as he REALLY wants an Orange Duel Dark Terror guitar rig!

What do you think? Your thoughts would, as ever, be appreciated!

[Lozz196]

I`ve only used the SP210 and Orange Terror, and that being on a tryout of the Terror (which I bought) in a music shop so I couldn`t offer a user-experience in a band setting, but it was a nice pokey little set-up. The 212 would - or should - give some more depth to the sound. Burrito on here has the OTB and 210 I think, and have seen him use it a couple of times and it sounds great - seen him use it with his country-type band, and an indie/punk type band, and it handled each setting perfectly well.

[indiegrungesound]

Cool! I should say that I'd still be keeping hold of my Ampeg as both a back up/practice head and because I'd still be tempted to run the Ampeg's Pre Amp Out into the front jack socket of the Terror Bass a part of a potential two rig set up.

Edited February 1, 2014 by indiegrungesound

[Cat Burrito]

Just chiming in as Lozz mentioned me but the SP210 / terror has been my only combination since 2010; I'd have gone for the 212 but funds didn't allow and I only have the one cab. It also holds up used for upright bass in a rock 'n' roll band so pretty versatile if you like that old school tone. I'd have thought indie, rock, reggae, country, blues - it is covered. Maybe not good if you want a more modern sound but I swear by mine.

I switched from Ampeg and wound up selling it on as I simply don't need a backup.

[rOB]

I had an OTB500 + SP210, sold the amp, kept the cab.

Small, easy to carry easily loud enough for stage monitoring or small gigs. Plus its orange!

Edited February 5, 2014 by rOB

[topheteatwo]

I would never sell my SP212, one of the most reliable cabs ever, I bring it with me to every gig because it's super easy to bring with me, it's been on two tours and multiple recordings!

Great little amp!

[bassmachine2112]

I use an OTB 500 n a SP212 cab -brilliant is the only word.
Ex ampig and other stuff user.
2 cabs would be good,trying not to use awesome word.
Suits me down to the ground-one day funds will allow me to get the other cab but I get by no problem with one.

[njr911]

I want an OBT and SP212 if anyone is selling

[Lewmorg]

I use a OBT 500w with a sp210 and sp212 and they are great little cabs. So easy to store around the house and great for pub gigging because they have such a small footprint. Very reliable great sound! Say no more top cabs for their size! Hope you find one got mine on eBay!!!

[indiegrungesound]

Just to give an update, I went to purchase a SP212 with a Terror Bass head today.

However, having had another look, I decided against it, as the head was the TB1000 & the cab wasn't reduced as much as I first thought! :-(

So, for the benefit of any Basschatters in,Greater Manchester who CAN afford it, the cab is £399 & the head is about £470-£480 from Dawson's. Happy shopping! :-)

[Ed_S]

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1391016387' post='2352317']
I want an OBT and SP212 if anyone is selling
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[quote name='indiegrungesound' timestamp='1391269085' post='2355204']
I went to purchase a SP212 with a Terror Bass head today.

However [...] the cab wasn't reduced as much as I first thought! :-(
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Second hand SP212 in good order [url="http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/orange_sp212_bass_cabinet_2nd_hand-yashdown16425.asp"]here[/url] for £299.

[njr911]

[quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1391280278' post='2355386']
Second hand SP212 in good order [url="http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/orange_sp212_bass_cabinet_2nd_hand-yashdown16425.asp"]here[/url] for £299.
[/quote]

Thanks! It's not there anymore It's on it's way to me!

[indiegrungesound]

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1391424754' post='2356868']


Thanks! It's not there anymore It's on it's way to me!
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No problem! I think I'm just going to go for just the Terror Bass 500 for my next purchase.

[Bankai]

I had the Terror Bass 500 and SP210.

It was good, but I sold the Terror head on a few months later as it wasn't versatile or clean enough for me. I kept the cab for a couple of years until I sold it recently. It was very small and very lightweight but still loud enough for gigs. Although, you have to trade off sound quality and bass response to have something that small.



If you NEED something small, then go for it. If you don't need something that small, get something else.

Edited February 3, 2014 by Bankai

[njr911]

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1391424754' post='2356868']
Thanks! It's not there anymore It's on it's way to me!
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Arrived in perfect nick with a roqsolid cover!

Very impressed with Rich Tone Music in Sheffield

[DiscoTetak]

I love it so much that I bought another one.

[b]A question for all of you: one is 18kg, and another feels 2-3 kg heavier. Both are made in England and sound the same. How is that possible?[/b]

[highwayone]

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1391424754' post='2356868']
Thanks! It's not there anymore It's on it's way to me!
[/quote]

Bugger!!!! Just went to buy that!!

[highwayone]

[quote name='DiscoTetak' timestamp='1391679753' post='2359967']
I love it so much that I bought another one.

[b]A question for all of you: one is 18kg, and another feels 2-3 kg heavier. Both are made in England and sound the same. How is that possible?[/b]


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sell me the heavier one! I'm only thinking of your back

[DiscoTetak]

Hahaha, lucky me!