RnRDave Posted Monday at 22:50 Share Posted Monday at 22:50 I'm lugging a quite compact 4x10 Eden cab around at the mo - love the size as it's quite compact but weighs in at just shy of 30kg. I'm 41 and my back is starting to scream at me a bit - went to buy some PA speakers last week and the guy had a Markbass MB58R 102 P Bass Cab - absolutely insane how light it was and now I want to change to something lighter. Anyone have any recommendations and other brands to consider? I like a 4x10 but definitely not adverse to a 2x12. Usually like them to be 4 ohm so I only have to take one cab. But if they are super light I guess I could change my ways 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted Monday at 22:59 Share Posted Monday at 22:59 I was in a similar position and went 2 x Ashdown ABM PRO NEO 210s from my 35kg Ashdown ABM410 At 13kg each, one in one hand and a bass in the other, then repeat, all gear in venue without having to lift anything particularly heavy. So my thoughts are look at two 210s or 112s, easier on the back and you can potentially use just one for rehearsals & smaller gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted Tuesday at 07:24 Share Posted Tuesday at 07:24 I would consider the Lfsys Monaco 112 600w cab It’s 8ohms but a very capable single light weight cab 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted Tuesday at 07:57 Share Posted Tuesday at 07:57 If you like 4x10's but want to reduce the weight, if your budget can stretch to it, then the Barefaced 3x10 is a very good option. It sounds immense, weighs 20kg, but has multiple handle options and wheels when you tip it back. I also have to manage my back, and even at knocking on 60 I find it easily manageable. Where are you in Lancashire? I'm in Morecambe. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted Tuesday at 11:23 Share Posted Tuesday at 11:23 GR Bass's carbon fibre 4x10 weighs 13.3kg for the 800W version. It's not cheap at £1299 though (the same price as Barefaced's 4x10 which is 10kg heavier, or two LFSys Monacos which each weigh the same as one GR Bass 4x10). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted Tuesday at 12:19 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:19 I've had fantastic cabs for the last 30+ years, but over time the weight issue keeps cropping up. I went from a Dynacord combo that weighed as much as a small planet to 2 x 90lb Mesa Boogie EV cabs, to a 52lb Epifani 410, to 3 x 30lb Bergantino 112's. Then 10 years ago I discovered I could solve all my physical problems with 2 x 22lb Barefaced 112 cabs. These days there are many great lightweight cabs to chose from, but my BF's are the lightest, loudest and best sounding cabs I've owned. I haven't used my trolley in years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted Tuesday at 15:55 Share Posted Tuesday at 15:55 4 hours ago, tauzero said: GR Bass's carbon fibre 4x10 weighs 13.3kg for the 800W version. It's not cheap at £1299 though (the same price as Barefaced's 4x10 which is 10kg heavier, or two LFSys Monacos which each weigh the same as one GR Bass 4x10). I doubt if the OP would need two Monacos. One is seriously loud on its own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted Tuesday at 16:12 Share Posted Tuesday at 16:12 15 minutes ago, stevie said: I doubt if the OP would need two Monacos. One is seriously loud on its own. Yep I can vouch for this Amazing single use cab 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted Tuesday at 18:09 Share Posted Tuesday at 18:09 There are loads of great options these days. Barefaced, Mark Bass, GR. They all sound a bit different. I've recently come back to Mark Bass after many years with Barefaced. I'm very happy with it - I got one of the new 102 Energy cabs. I was going to get a pair and do a vertical 4x10 but one is plenty loud enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted Tuesday at 21:26 Share Posted Tuesday at 21:26 Barefaced Super Twin. 4ohm, 212, 1200w, 18kg. Great cab with tilt wheels, plus top and side handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted Tuesday at 22:21 Share Posted Tuesday at 22:21 Not disappointed in the Dark glass 212 https://www.darkglass.com/creation/dg212n/ They do a 410 or 210 if that's your preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted Tuesday at 22:35 Share Posted Tuesday at 22:35 6 hours ago, BassAdder60 said: Yep I can vouch for this Amazing single use cab I also vouch for this, having played all of @stevie's cabs. The Monza, Monaco, and Silverstone are all completely viable one cab solutions. My choice has been the Silverstone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago As you’re in England I’d be looking local , both BF and LF Sys make world class cabs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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