Open E Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I’ve got an Ampeg PF500 head and a Hartke Hydrive 1x12 cab but need an extra cab for larger gigs. Must be lightweight, small and 8ohm. Max spend £400 - any recommendations? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Your best bet is to add an identical Hartke Hydrive 112. Seriously. That way you keep the same tone but get more volume. Either that or get rid of the Hartke all together and get one very loud and light cab (possibly 4ohm) that’ll do every size of gig. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open E Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Thanks - it would keep things simple. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Someone will be along presently to say Barefaced. Followed by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 If you like the Hydrive 112 get another - doubling up on the same cab really is a grin-inducing move. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 12 hours ago, Daz39 said: Someone will be along presently to say Barefaced. Followed by... OK, I won't then... But that is what I was thinking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Best advice in your budget. . . . get another Hydrive112. Also check out a Hydrive 210 to run with your 112, I've had good results putting 112's and 210's together. Where are you based? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open E Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks Chris good to know you’ve tried an HD210 with an HD112 and had good results. I’m in West London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 8 hours ago, Conan said: OK, I won't then... But that is what I was thinking And me, love mine and a very easy one hand lift. I dont know anyone who has seen them who isn’t impressed by the sound and amazed by the lack of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 As already recommended, if I had a Hydrive and liked it, I'd get another. All I would add is that this would be the ideal opportunity to try out a few other things to make sure that there's nothing suits you better than Hydrives. If there was, you could sell yours, add the money to your £400 budget - and buy 2 used examples of the other cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I wouldn't get the PF range of cabs. They generally do "Honk" even with swapping the head around and spending ages on E.Q trying to get rid off. Try some local shops? PMT have 4x10 ashdowns/fenders etc for £400 - £550 . Take your head down and have a whirl if your serious about buying one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open E Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 I picked up a Barefaced Compact 15 secondhand and it’s a mighty fine cab. Together with the Hartke HD112 it’s a big sound from a relatively small and lightweight setup. Thanks to everyone for the advice. 👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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