Harlequin74 Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Hi all Some advice please...... I have a Fender American Deluxe as my main bass, which i play through a Markbass Little Mark III and Traveler 102P. Sounds awesome, but lacking some headroom on larger venues or open marquees. So, was going to add either a Markbass 12" or 15" cab, which resets the amp to 4 ohms but then you get the full 500 watt from the amp. I am heading toward the Markbass traveler 15 but any thoughts or advice would be useful. Thanks. Quote
gary mac Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I sometimes gig my USA P deluxe through my rig, which is two 2" x10" MB cabs. That works very well and I've not felt the need for a 15" speaker. Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Get the same cab again - the difference it makes is quite astounding. Plus, you can still use the one cab for reheasing and small gigs, just add the second in for the bigger gigs, no need to adjust your eq, which is more than likely necessary if adding different size drivers. The science says don`t mix different size drivers but the above is the reason why I like to keep them the same, even though I`ve had a good few 210/115 rigs which were all great. But then once you have a good sound with both cabs, it`s very difficult to replicate it with just the one. I suppose the easiest way to describe what I mean is, if you like your current sound, think how pleased you`ll be when you`ve doubled it. Plus, stacked vertically in the bigger gigs you`ll be able to hear yourself so much better as well. Quote
karlfer Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) I find this gives me options and takes up minimal space. Sounds pretty good as well (to me) EDIT. Ooops, posting at same time as Gary and Lozz [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0705_zpsb266c01d.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/DSCF0705_zpsb266c01d.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited February 21, 2015 by karlfer Quote
Harlequin74 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 Great advice guys, thanks. Will go and test with 2 x 102P's. Sounds like the way to go....... Thanks again Quote
gary mac Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 With reference to what Lozz was saying, that's exactly why I like it. I tend to take just one of the cabs to rehearsals, both cabs to gigs. Eq stays pretty much the same. Adding the second cab gives you the full fat version Quote
JTUK Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 [quote name='Harlequin74' timestamp='1424505282' post='2696957'] Great advice guys, thanks. Will go and test with 2 x 102P's. Sounds like the way to go....... Thanks again [/quote] That's what I'd do, if I already liked the cab, no question Quote
Harlequin74 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks again guys. Appreciate your advice! Quote
chris_b Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 The best sounding Markbass 210 I've heard is the Standard 102HF. It's larger but produces a bigger (and IMO better) tone as a result. And 2 of them can fill any room. Quote
gary mac Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1424518788' post='2697188'] The best sounding Markbass 210 I've heard is the Standard 102HF. It's larger but produces a bigger (and IMO better) tone as a result. And 2 of them can fill any room. [/quote] Should have said earlier, these are the cabs I have. Quote
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