Fuck yeah. Now that’s taking life’s lemons and making lemonade.
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Okay - more local shopping and making decisions. Tried the 2x12, it was heavier than I liked and 8 ohm.
My big decision now is if I want this larger cab to be 4 ohm or 8ohm. Or if I get a pair of 8ohm 2x10s (which are all over the place).
My gut is saying 4ohm 4x10 that is <60lbs.
Current short list:
A vintage Ampeg SVT 4x10 (probably 70’s or 80’s), 4ohm. $300, but I need to drive an hour away. $300
A slightly newer Ampeg SVT 4x10 (probably '00s), 4 ohm. $550 at Music Go Round
Modern Markbass 4x10, 4ohm, in nice condition from Music Go Round - $600
Ashdown Deep 4x10, 8ohm. $275
Hunt for a pair of similar 2x10’s that I can mix and match with each other or my 1x15.
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Don’t know which 2x12 you tried, but I love my Bergantino NXT 212. Best of NAMM a few years ago coming in at 49 pounds and you get the 4 ohm. Glad to lengthen your short list.
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I’m shopping the used inventory at my local Music Go Round.
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Good way to go and although you may not find as many 4 ohm 212 cabs in the price range you’re looking at there are some out there. Like I posted earlier I sold my Epifani UL212 for $600. Bergantino cabs would likely be a bit more and Baer makes a really nice 8 ohm 112 you could double up on.
But there’s nothing wrong with a great sounding 410 either. I played one for years and only sold it after Neo cabs came out at half the weight. Happy hunting.
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Check out the used market. I was amazed at what flippers can score while trolling estate sales. I picked up a Fender BXR-215 that looked as though it just came out of the crate even though I knew it had to out of the early 1990s. It has plenty of oomph, far more than I need but it’s just so cool. Keep your eyes open.
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I’m getting tired of trying to navigate the used market. New Markbass are on sale. I think I’m just going to pull the trigger and buy new.
Looking at the MB58R 104.
Either the P or the Energy. Specs wise look comparable. The Energy is more expensive, but lighter. But the P isn’t exactly heavy.
$750 for the P - 47lbs
$850 for the Energy - 37lbs
???
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I just bought the MB58s in 12”. Very happy.
Somewhere on the web there’s a comparison / explanation about the sound differences between the P, Energy etc.
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Unfortunately, I’m finding lots of details describing the “Pure” vs. the “Envergy”, but not much comparing the P.
The “Pure” is supposed to be really bright and articulate sounding - focusing on highs. The “Energy” has a purer more mid-focused tone (which I want). Between those two, I’d definitely go “Energy”
The P uses older ceramic speakers and a piezo tweeter. They describe it as a more “classic” cabinet sound. But are otherwise vague on what that means.
It looks like you have the Energy.
I’m leaning towards the P because it’s $100 cheaper and I suspect I want the warmer sound, and am fine with a cab that is merely “lightweight” instead of “ultra-lightweight”
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I got the Energy because I could get a deal. I agree the info is pretty sparse.
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They’re all on sale with solid discounts, but the Energy is the most expensive.
P - $750
Pure - $800
Energy - $850
The Standard 104 HF (plywood enclosure, front ported, neodymium speakers… nice stuff) is also $850
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Ordered today. Went with the 104 Energy.
Got an open box for $750. Was going to be $70 shipping, but I called them up and the sales rep hooked me up with free shipping.
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