amp and cabs

[stef030]

[size=4]g[/size][b]ood evening one and all[/b]


[b]yet again I throw myself at the combined expertise known as basschat,[/b]

[b]the dilemma that I have is at present I use a gallien kruger backline 2x10 combo [/b]
[b]with a matching 2x10 cab, [/b]

[b]I want to go down the 1x12 or 1x10 cab route with a amp,oh that would be two cabs, [/b]
[b]it is a case of given that I play a five string ect and what I use now handles that,[/b]

[b]but I am unsure about only having two by one ten cabs which is just down to my own inexperience with them [/b]
[b]so my question is what are your recomendations given that I play blues,covers ect,pubs and the like [/b]



[b]budgets well [/b]
about 700 to 800 plus trading my gallien kruger kit


thanks in advance for the advice,


cheers
stef

[mr zed]

Let me be the first to recommend Bergantino HD 1x12's. You can thank me later. What amp are you going for?

[stef030]

do not know yet,depends on bugdet,


thanks

[Lozz196]

Not sure about 1x10s, but 1x12s should be fine for 5-ers. There`s currently a Markbass CMD121 and matching NY cab on here, within budget. Thay would be ideal - unless the Markbass sound isn`t liked of course.

[Roger2611]

I have a nice little David Eden 1x10 which I use as an extension to my Markbass 2x10 on small stages where i want the amp running at full power, it is a cracking little cab and, from memory, they were not especially expensive in the first place, I reckon you could pick up a pair brand new for less than £400, it handles my 5 string perfectly well

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eden-USM-EX110-4-U-EX110-4-U-Bass-Cabinet/dp/B003IPCG1U

[ratman]

It's another Bergantino HD112 recommendation from me. It's a serious piece of kit that'll handle a 5er with ease.

[taunton-hobbit]

Wot no Barefaced input?
....for shame.....

[Marillionred]

Happy to oblige taunton-hobbit :-)

Barefaced Big Baby 2 3rd Gen (1 x 12" + horn) taking all I can throw at it from a Warwick LWA1000 amp and Warwick 5ers :-)

[Tonteee]

From what you describe, 12s sound like the way forward, IMO. As my sig will suggest, I'd recommend the Bergantinos.

Interestingly, there's a pair of Berg AE112s for sale on here at the moment, for around the price of one new HD112.... Then all you need is a head!

[stef030]

thankyou all very much for the advice,
looking in to all sugestions now,and waiting for inf from sellers here
as well as extra pictures


cheers
stef

[dmccombe7]

I had the BERG AE112's and found they lacked something that i couldn't quite put my finger on. Crystal clear and could take the low B easily but not sure if it was depth but just not for me. They also pick up every little string noise because they are so clear HI-Fi sounding. I also have the BERG HT322 but its a heavyweight and its great. For lightweight work i went for the Markbass and couldn't believe how goos they were compared to BERG cabs for just cutting thru a mix.
I would suggest trying the BERG's before buying especially if you don't really need or want that clarity in your sound. Too clean a sound doesn't always fit the player.
Not sure the diff between AE & HD cabs tho.
Def try first and if you can borrow one for a rehearsal or gig to see how it fits with the band mix.

Dave

[Grangur]

I'm currently using a Barefaced One10 cab. The sound is truly stunning : Loads of bottom end and great at the top too. If you've not tried them I suggest you get along the coast to Brighton and try some out. I'm sure Alex will be happy to accommodate you.

[TimR]

I don't know how big the amp in the combo is physically. Would it fit in a rack?

Then you just need a 1x10".

[TheGreek]

I'm currently using a Mesa Walkabout through a Vanderkley 112MNT - no complaints whatsoever - possibly the best set up I've had since the EBS 350/2x12 rig but half the weight...