Favorite 4x12 cab?

[dannyr]

What is you favorite 4x12 cab and why? Favorite speakers?

The reason I'm asking is because I'm looking to buy another cab soon.

[nateb]

Mesa Boogie Oversized Recto cabs. The reason is that they have enough bottom end to move internal organs.

-Nate

[Dreamland_Rebel]

latelys i've been digging the standard marshall 4x12 with gt75's. i also like the 25w greenbacks for its smoother sound.

[joshulator]

I don't have anything to compare it to, but I love my Marshall 1960BV. When I was doing my research it sure seemed like most of the old school metal guys use these.

[markD]

hahaha - i like the marshall 8412 valvestate 4x12 and the fender GE412. both are smaller and have a decent sound. i should note, though, that i NEVER use a 4x12 alone. it is ALWAYS used with a pair of rivera c112 cabs.

i liked the stock speakers in the above mentioned cabs. the blended well with the EVM12L's i use in my rivera cabs.

[nsubulysses]

If I had to buy anything, I would probably look into getting either an oversize Mesa cab with a straight front, or an Orange cab. Those are two of the biggest sized cabs out there that I can think of, and the more air volume you have the more low end you'll have. When an amp is cranked you can usually get a ton more treble, but only so much more bass.

http://www.emperorcabs.com/HOME2007.html

That place is awesome. They'll build you whatever you want.
Wouldn't it be dreamy to play through this 6x12?

[Chad]

Wouldn't it be dreamy to play through this 6x12?

Yeah, but I sure wouldn't want to have to haul that thing around.

[jgcable]

Marshall 1960a loaded with v30's

[DonP]

Marshall 1960A with G12-75s. Just because it's the only speaker I've ever tried and it sure does get the job done. I'm not opposed to trying any Celestion speaker.

[skorb]

Yeah, but I sure wouldn't want to have to haul that thing around.

yeah or pay what they're asking for it

[lynchfan6]

Marshall 1960A, but I'm really loving the Eminence Legend GB128 speakers, which I've put in to replace the G12T-75 Celestions. These GB speakers are the Eminence version of the Greenback, and they are so warm and toneful with my SLO100 head. I found the G12T-75 speakers to be a wee bit sterile and harsh with a Soldano....but that's only now after comparing them to these Eminence speakers. It's a very noticable difference, and all the advice to experiment with speakers really hold true. I think any decent cab can sound killer if the speakers suit the amp driving it.

[thenine]

my UberKab is the best Ive heard. Have a listen to any Bogner cab before buying something else.

[yabba]

I realllly miss my orange 4x12

[yabba]

http://www.emperorcabs.com/HOME2007.html

That place is awesome. They'll build you whatever you want.
Wouldn't it be dreamy to play through this 6x12?

I think I saw in another thread that you have an emperor 4x12? how do you like it? Can you compare it to anything else?

[Rockinloud]

Another vote for the Mesa oversized Recto cabs with Vintage 30's. Of course if you have the bucks check out Diezel. A couple buddies of mine got some new Diezel cabs (loaded with Vintage 30's I believe) that totally crush. I bought my two Mesa cabs used in excellent condition for the price of one of those Diezel cabs! They almost bought the Orange cabs but opted for the Diezels instead.