SisterAbdullahX Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I thought my days of humping a big heavy 4x10 were behind me but I now find myself gasing for an EBS HD350/Proline 2000 410 rig. It's totally irrational as I'm perfectly happy with what I have and my current cab can be carried with one hand. I've always wanted to try one though as I do like the EBS tone but the weight of that cab was always the deal breaker. Also, I know their cabs don't go super low and am slightly concerned how one would work with my 5 string. Am I quite mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Not at all...my old EBS rig is one of the few that I really wish I hadn't sold. HD350 head = top bit of gear. Why not go for a Neo cab? My 2x10 Neo was an easy one hand lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Yes, could go for the neo I guess, I've heard it said that they do lack a bit when compared to the Prolines, however. Two 2x10s would be an idea as well to cut down on the weight but I think the chances of finding two would be slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I'm running a HD350 into either 2 x 1x10 or 2 x 2x10 SWR cabs and couldn't be happier with my tone. Before that I had a Mark Bass LM3 so have sacrificed weight for tone but don't regret it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I've got an HD350 running into two Bergantino 12 inch cabs. Great sounding amp...and it goes up to eleven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 The HD350 + Proline 410 I had was a thing of wonder. Always keep promising myself another 410 but would struggle to justify buying yet another one due to the size and weight of it. However...... *checks Amps & Cabs for sale section* Having gone fully IEM with the function band a couple of years ago, my EBS tone comes via a MicroBass II but I still pull my HD350 paired with a Bergantino CN212 for the bigger gigs where a PA is supplied. For me, the Berg gets pretty ballpark to the hifi tone of the Proline but a fraction of the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm currently running an HD350 into a Neo 2x12, in the past I've had a Mk1 Fafner and Proline 4x10 I'd say tonally, the Proline cab just edged it, but I've not done an A/B comparrison and from what I remember there was little in it - they both sound great, just different flavours of great. However the weight difference is immense, going to the car on Saturday I had the 2x12 in one hand and my HD350 rack in the other. I remember the Proline 4x10 being a two hand, preferably two person lift; being roughly the weight of a small moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Cheers chaps, how did you find the Proline handled a low B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Very well, I was in a drop-B tuned metal band when I had the 4x10 and it handled that no problem and gave a very clear, articulate tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 My poor back's not liking the sound of any of this!😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 The secret to the EBS cab is the crossover paired with the Eminence drivers... so if you like the excitable highs, that's what you'll need.... You could always find the cheapest EBS cab you can find and use it as a donor cab and get the speakers and crossover into a lighter box... Gunsfreddy's setup is interesting though - the SWR has a lot of highs too... and some would argue that the crossover is more sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjim Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 When its a backline only gig with my regular band or depping and 9/10 it is just using back line, I'm happily the loudest drowner outerer if I want to be, with just the EBS 350HD head and an ebs neo 2x10. I use an extra neo 112 when I want that bit more. Then I'm hands down the loudest if I want to be. I know I could be that bit more *yes* with a proline 4 x 10 but I think the compromise all round is a good one with the neos. Plus most of the smaller places I play i wounder if the 4 x 10 would be too much? Still.......a 4 x 10 proline with the HD350....hmmm...yes....ahhh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 There's someone in this thread sitting on four 2x10 EBS cabs and both a 650 and 350 head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Ha ha - yes and he doesn't even use them live anymore! [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1501603313' post='3345853'] There's someone in this thread sitting on four 2x10 EBS cabs and both a 650 and 350 head! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 To my ear the SWR highs are just a little softer on the ear than the EBS which I really like. [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1501548019' post='3345483'] The secret to the EBS cab is the crossover paired with the Eminence drivers... so if you like the excitable highs, that's what you'll need.... You could always find the cheapest EBS cab you can find and use it as a donor cab and get the speakers and crossover into a lighter box... Gunsfreddy's setup is interesting though - the SWR has a lot of highs too... and some would argue that the crossover is more sensible. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I love my EBS Neo 2x12 so much that when I stupidly sold it in favour of something I thought was going to be better, I had to go out and buy another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1501603886' post='3345861'] Ha ha - yes and he doesn't even use them live anymore! [/quote] Greedy ain't he?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1501604966' post='3345870'] I love my EBS Neo 2x12 so much that when I stupidly sold it in favour of something I thought was going to be better, I had to go out and buy another one! [/quote] Me too on the first point. I really should on the second but my TE are so close to what I want that I really couldn't justify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Course, now that I want one there's none for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1501617098' post='3346010'] Course, now that I want one there's none for sale... [/quote] *cough*I'll just leave this here*cough* #enabler Edited August 4, 2017 by Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1501863281' post='3347907'] *cough*I'll just leave this here*cough* #enabler [/quote] Ooh! I bet you get into trouble for that! I did see it but, if you don't mind me saying so, that carpet looks rather worn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I've got a 4x10 Classicline that I bought of Stealth on here, which is a nice cab. Lovely retro look & he put nice big casters on it to make it an easy move. [url=https://flic.kr/p/Re1iaw][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1501936694' post='3348334'] Ooh! I bet you get into trouble for that! I did see it but, if you don't mind me saying so, that carpet looks rather worn! [/quote] It's in better nick than mine, but then presumably this person doesn't own a cat..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1501942900' post='3348379'] I've got a 4x10 Classicline that I bought of Stealth on here, which is a nice cab. Lovely retro look & he put nice big casters on it to make it an easy move. Cheers but I'm only after Prolines, thanks. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defo Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I've fancied either them or a Carbine set up for years but too big and i've got used to carting miniature cabs round and i like it. Maybe when i get that world tour with roadies...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.