New Cabinet

nailz100
nailz100 Posts: 1,176
edited January 2005 in Musicians and Gearheads
MIG or anyone else. Keep your eyes open for a new/ used 2 X 12 cabinet for me to buy on E-bay, if you wouldn't mind. or even a 1 X 12 cab if it kicks some major a**!. Has to be rated at either 8 or 16 ohms. Thanks guys
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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    A Theile-design Mesa cab would work nicely as a 1x12".
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • nailz100
    nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    Cool, let me know if you see any 1 X 12's or 2 X 12's on E-bay..
    Only with our eyes closed can we truly see
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    There are a shit-ton.

    That is a technical term, for those who were wondering.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43374&item=3777791935&rd=1

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43374&item=3778163981&rd=1

    There are a lot of 1/2-back and 3/4-back 1x12" cabs, too... didn't see any Theile cabs, but there were a bunch last week. Keep watching. Might be harder to find something in Canada...

    I still put a good word in for the Peavey 1x12" cabs with the closed-back and the Sheffield speaker.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • MissYouAllDay
    MissYouAllDay Posts: 939
    Does the ohms that a speaker is set too affect sound quality?
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  • nailz100
    nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    No, but the Head I am getting only has 8 ohm and 16 ohm jacks for a single cabinet.
    Only with our eyes closed can we truly see
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    MissYouAllDay wrote:
    Does the ohms that a speaker is set too affect sound quality?

    No, it affects the electrical efficiency of the system. If you match the resistance (measured in ohms) of the amp AND cabinet, you have ideal efficiency. If the cab has more resistance than the amp (higher ohms) then the amp will have to work harder, but will be okay (unless you are really cranking it up). If the speaker cab is lower resistance than the amp, then it's like putting water in a bucket with a buncha holes... the amp can't keep up with what the cabinet is drawing, and *poof!* black smoke... RIP, Mr. Amp.

    Some folks out there will tell you there is a minimal tonal difference between the same speakers of different ohmages... but it's hardly worth thinking about. Negligable. I've heard that some Celestions are made differently, like the 8-ohm versions are made in Britain, but the 16-ohm versions are made in Asia, but I'm not really clear on that... those might make a difference in tone, though.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • nailz100
    nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    an 8 ohm, 2 X 12 cabinet would be ideal for me....I'm trying to stay away from Marshalls and am looking into my other options.
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  • exhausted
    exhausted Posts: 6,638
    nailz100 wrote:
    an 8 ohm, 2 X 12 cabinet would be ideal for me....I'm trying to stay away from Marshalls and am looking into my other options.

    it might even be worth looking at traynors new stuff. their amps are tanks so i'd imagine the cabinets are pretty good too. speaker upgrades can always be made.

    it might be more cost-effective.
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    http://www.avatarspeakers.com

    http://www.electrosonicamplifiers.com
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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    You'll have to look fast and decide...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10171&item=3776808717&rd=1
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    See also:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10171&item=3776970997&rd=1

    Remember, you fucking asked for this...
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    I know you don't like 'em, but this cab is my favorite design for a 2x12"...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38075&item=3777484406&rd=1
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • nailz100
    nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    Believe me... I KNOW I did. But I want to be as selective with the cab as a was with the head and my guitar. As long as you guys don't mind sending me these...I don't mind looking. I might take me a month to find exactly what I'm looking for, but so be it.
    Only with our eyes closed can we truly see
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Feeling overloaded yet?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10171&item=3777597504&rd=1
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Find a couple speakers, and this is a great cab to put 'em in:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10171&item=3778288282&rd=1
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • nailz100
    nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    Here, I'll make it even easier on you guys....the removeable back panel definately something I am interested in. I haven't decided on which kind of speaker yet though....black shadow, vintage 30, greenback, eminence...no Idea. It would be cool to have the option of an open or a closed back though.
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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Basson is making a name for themselves... I'm not an Eminence fan, but...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43374&item=3778199692&rd=1
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    nailz100 wrote:
    Here, I'll make it even easier on you guys....the removeable back panel definately something I am interested in. I haven't decided on which kind of speaker yet though....black shadow, vintage 30, greenback, eminence...no Idea. It would be cool to have the option of an open or a closed back though.


    you want closed for your sound. more focused, tighter sound. Go with a closed back if you only have one option.
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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    And, because he won't ship to Canada, I'll post it to piss you off:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10171&item=3778115307&rd=1
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Out of all of those, I like the Groove Tubes best, followed by the Orange and the Marshall. The GT cab has the removable panel on the back... if you wanted, you could always cut the back of any cab and have it be removable, but you'd probably have to get extra tolex and re-do one of the two pieces. I'm 110% sure you want a closed back cab, but the option is nice to have.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.

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