Lightweight Cab

[Open E]

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.

[CameronJ]

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.

[Open E]

Thanks - it would keep things simple. 👍

[Daz39]

Someone will be along presently to say Barefaced. Followed by...

[Lozz196]

If you like the Hydrive 112 get another - doubling up on the same cab really is a grin-inducing move.

[Conan]

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 

[chris_b]

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?

[Open E]

Thanks Chris good to know you’ve tried an HD210 with an HD112 and had good results. I’m in West London.

[T-Bay]

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.

[scrumpymike]

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.

[Chaddy]

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 

 

 

[Open E]

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. 👍