Light, compact 2x12 cabs - any tips?
Any recommendations?
I came across these, which have being small and light as a USP:
http://www.gak.co.uk/en/purple-chili...straight/31053
...but 500 quid is a bit steep and 25kg isn't all that light - tbh it's not all that small either.
There's the Zilla small vintage 2x12 which would cost around 350 with v30s and is very compact and quite light...probably my current favourite.
Originally Posted by Newton Faulkner
Nothing with V30s in it is ever going to be LIGHT!
Is there not a 2by Harley you can get then swop out the drivers for Neo Centuries?
I know the Neos are not everyone's cup of char, main criticism seems to be overbright but that's what tone controls are for!
If you want to hear some find a shop with a Bstar Series One 45 combo. If you ask nicely the guy might let you plug in your amp! (go with the necessary jack lead and coupler.)
Dave.
Well I can recommend my HB 2x12 £100 , sell the V30's separately , for which you'll get close to £100 ,so effectively a free cab to fit Neo's into.
It's not always that simple, as the tone controls are before the speaker....
Is anyone else out there starting to get fatigued by people whinging about how heavy their gear is?
GET A GRIP.
Nobody has forced you to learn the electric guitar.
If you don't like carrying heavy gear, learn the flute.
I had someone come in the workshop the other day who had brought a trolley for their Trace Elliot Brat, a 15W transistor practice amp.
I had the alto sax player in one of the bands I play with saying he wished he did more gigs with misery stick (sorry clarinet), because it is lighter.
And don't get me started about bass players.
Last edited by jpfamps; 15th September 2012 at 01:55 PM.
No, just you.
If I leaned on my guitar I suspect it would warp the neck, but thanks for the tip!
Edited.
I was obviously frothing at the mouth so much I lost all sense of spelling.
i thought i was learning a musical instrument, not buffing up for world's strongest man
Don't really want to play the flute... i don't get on with wind instruments as when i get nervous my breathing goes
Maybe I am a wuss.But I'll take on anyone who calls me a wuss for not liking to carry heavy gear in a playing contest (someone else can carry in my gear) and we'll see who's a wuss then.
I mean... give me the option of listening to someone who's a good player who lets someone else carry their stuff (you'd think there'd be a job carrying stuff... maybe we could call them "roadies"? ) or someone who can't half play who lifts in their own stuff so they're not a wuss, and it's pretty obvious who I'd rather listen to.
(I'm not really ranting here, I'm saying this in good spirit/tongue in cheek, but still i think it's a point worth making)
Last edited by Dave_Mc; 15th September 2012 at 03:01 PM.
So is an electronic (bi-amp) crossover but it still does a splendid job of directing treble and bass to where they need to go!
As for lighter gear. I have suffered with sciatica for 20 odd years so I am mindful of what I carry!
My son is in France sans car and I think there is a limit how far most people can carry a 30 watt valved combo and a Strat? I am therefore looking at a solid state jobbie for him for Crimble.
Dave.
^ i could carry that about 3 feet
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