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GMC Forum _ CHILL OUT _ 4*10 = Overkill?
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 5 2009, 09:22 AM
I have another topic going on, but I felt that this deserved it`s own discussion.
What do you people think about 4*10/12 cabs? It looks killer on stage, but It`s barely space enough on the pub-stages I`m currently playing on... and I`m not sure if I`m able to fit the cab in my car (ford fiesta) when going to a gig 
What do you guys think and have do you move your rigs?
Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Jun 5 2009, 09:26 AM
I had similar problems.... and I bought Skoda Fabia Combi 
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 5 2009, 09:29 AM
How did you solve your problem
? Or did you solve it by buying the Skoda? I see on pics that it offers some more space than my poor fiesta
Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Jun 5 2009, 10:09 AM
Hell yeah, i m serious !! if you wanna deep sound , must spend some extra money for transport 
Ok, that's cool cabinet, but don't fits at every stage as you said . think about some smaller cab, 2x10,or2x12..
Posted by: MickeM Jun 5 2009, 10:14 AM
4X12 is just great. I used to have a full 4x10 stack but traded it in for a 4x12 since the 4x10 (or 8x10) lacked bottom end and punch.
2x12 will be quite enough though, 4x12 may be a tad over the top... but so cool.
When we play we rent a truck for all the gear, pick everything up from the rehearsal room and 2-3 of us go to the gig in it to start unpacking. The remaining two have to take the tube
Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 5 2009, 01:04 PM
hahaha that's a good one. Maybe that combi has 4x4 for bad weather conditions
Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 5 2009, 01:11 PM
I use two 2x12's!! Easier for transport!!! 
Posted by: ZakkWylde Jun 5 2009, 01:14 PM
Are you talking about bass cabs or guitar cabs?
Guitar cabs should have 12'' speakers, they are the best for the guitar's sound. A 2x12 cab is more than enough for all kinds of gigs, a 4x12 looks better, gives you more low end and better overall sound but it's not neccessary...
If you're talking about bass cabs then you will NEED 4x10 or a 1x15 cab, otherwise you won't be able to move enough air to make your bass be heard. The ideal stack for bass would be a 1x15 cab for the low end and a 4x10 cab on top for the faster, higher tones but that's overkill in size and weight.
A 4x10 is perfect imho if it's built solid (gives you enough low end) but a solid cab is heavy; they are not as big as you might think but they are heavier than 4x12 guitar cabs!
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 5 2009, 01:18 PM
4x12 cab is good but for practical reasons you can possibly consider 2x12. Its optimal in most situations. Just see what suits you best of course.
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 5 2009, 04:17 PM
In this case I`m talking about bass cabs. I will buy a new guitar amp within the year, but I`m thinking of a Engl combo or Marshall JVM combo, since it will be used in my bedroom 90% of the time
And since I`m not a particularly techniqual bass player, it won`t be played too much solos or high notes, I`ll usually stick to driving bass with some groovy lines
So maybe the 1*15" is the thing for me 
, either that or 2*10/12
Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 5 2009, 05:38 PM
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 5 2009, 05:41 PM
And since I`m not a particularly techniqual bass player, it won`t be played too much solos or high notes, I`ll usually stick to driving bass with some groovy lines
So maybe the 1*15" is the thing for me
, either that or 2*10/12 1x15 is cool, specially with horn for highs, it'll work.
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