joeystrange Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I bought a Fender Neo 410 a few days ago. The cab comes with castors which are not yet fitted. I was wondering what people's opinions/experiences with castors on bass cabs are. I'm aware that fitting them will, in theory, give the cab less audible low end but, in practice, is it really that noticeable? That said, I can't help think that there must be a reason not many bass cabs come with castors. I like that the cab will be easier to move about but don't want to sacrifice tone. There's a little note with them that says to remove them when the cab is in use but I'm not sure how em easy that is. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Why don't you try it and see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 If it troubles you, tip the cab on its side for playing. Then tip it back onto its castors for rolling. Solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Why didn't I think of that?! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I fitted castors to my Schroeder and it makes it a lot easier to move about. I can safely say that there is no perceivable loss of bottom end! Edited October 2, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1412242141' post='2567007'] If it troubles you, tip the cab on its side for playing. Then tip it back onto its castors for rolling. Solved. [/quote] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167485] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I have always wondered the same thing. I have a 2x15 in a live in flightcase with wheels on the back but the 2x18 has wheels on the bottom, mainly because it has to go through doors sideways so there was nowhere else for them to go. Not sure if it loses any bottom end but my gut feeling is it does as there's less contact. Entirely a hunch and the values opinions of far greater cabinet design brains than mine will hopefully contribute. Many cab designers use tilt back wheels which slightly reinforces my opinion (to me) but let's see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 This may help understand... [url="http://barefacedaudio.com/technical-information/stage-or-floor-coupling.htm"]Barefaced: An explanation of stage or floor coupling...[/url] It's an phenomenon which can be beneficial or horrendous, depending on many factors. It is not Good or Bad. Some will want to reduce the effect, others maintain it. In general, things are more 'tameable' and regular without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Castors or the cab sits on it little rubber feet... can't see a whole load of difference as it is not now completely coupled anyway. I run cabs on one or the other. I don't find lack of bass an issue. I suspect many bass players think they need more bass when they could do with less especially if no FOH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 My last two cabs have had removable castors. I've never noticed any difference between when I left the castors in or removed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Stereo speakers (floor tower speakers) come with spikes to lock them tight with the floor. Casters are good if they are big and mounted well. Caster Update : -just put 4" casters on my new Ashdown ABM 410H. They have a total load capacity of 1,000 pounds. Edited October 24, 2014 by grenadilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Won't having casters also have the same effect as putting the cab on a stand to remove any booming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1412751898' post='2571543'] Won't having casters also have the same effect as putting the cab on a stand to remove any booming? [/quote] Only if the stand is just a few cm high and not a gramma pad wich insulates the ressonance bgoing to the floor. Casters aren't that big and they will allow for some floor coupling though not as much as having the entire bottom of the cab in contacto with the floor. Personally i allways try to reduce the coupling on stage, it's not good for me or the band, just boom and no definition on the notes i'm playing. I use a rockstand (combo stand) to raise my cabs (even the barefaced S12T) off the floor, this gives me less boom, sound at ear height and i can use less volume on stage, for me its a win/win/win situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 2" or 3" is not enough to de-couple the cab from the floor or cause problems with your sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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