2x12 Recommendations?

[Leo Chang]

Hi Guys,

Going to pick up a 2x12 for rehearsal with my bassist. Just the two of us (and Guitar Pro ) But a drummer might be joining us soon.

We play mostly covers of 80's Hard Rock and Metal.

I am gonna be using the Egnater Rebel 20 and / or the Blackstar HT-5 through the 2x12. (Just ordered these 2 heads tonight )

I have narrowed it down to

1) Bogner 2x12
2) Fryette 2x12 (Deliverance or Fat Bottom?)
3) Mills Acoustics 2x12

But I am open to other suggestions.
So... in this scenario, which 2x12 would you recommend?


Thanks.

[VitaminG]

I can only recommend the one I own - Genz Benz G-Flex. I picked this up and retired my 4x12 for gigs. Takes up less space in the car (although not MUCH less ) so all the gear can fit in back now. I A-B'd it with the old 4x12 when I got it home and it it sacrifices nothing over a 4x12.

[DrDestruction]

I picked up a Carvin Legacy (Steve Vai-endorsed) 2X12 cab for dirt cheap at a pawn shop, and it's pretty dern good unit. It's also pretty compact, too. Now I just need to pick up a 50-watt head to use it with. )

[RacerX]

This company used to get a lot of raves on the JCF

http://www.avatarspeakers.com/

haven't much about 'em lately, so check 'em out!

[Dreamland_Rebel]

This company used to get a lot of raves on the JCF

http://www.avatarspeakers.com/

haven't much about 'em lately, so check 'em out!

yeah and go with the G12H30's!

[Leo Chang]

Cool, will look into all the suggestions, plz keep them coming guys


- Leo.

[Newc]

I've got a Carvin VE212 cab with their British 12s which I've used for years. Clarity you can't beat, and they can take 300W.

[MikeStrat]

I have the Bogner and Mesa 2x12 and I actually like the Mesa better.

[blitz]

Im fixing to get a line 6 spider III 120w combo they sound good

[chrisolson]

Avatar cabs are great bang for the buck - NO question. The trusty old Marshall 1936 is a great 212 as well. I ran a pair of them in a steroe rig, and it sounded like GOD. I'm alos finding that since Celestion V30's became the flavor of the day for most cabs, I like the Marshall better, as I'm not a fan of the V30 in a closed back cab. I'd rather have the G12T75's in that configuration. I do like the V30 more in an open backed combo though.

[jmsaxon69]

Did you try the Egnater 2x12? I was thinking about getting a Rebel 20 and that cab, I like the idea of being able to make it sealed or open back.

[JediHalen]

I have the Bogner and Mesa 2x12 and I actually like the Mesa better.

agreed The mesa 2x12 has loads of chunk and headroom... bit pricey though, maybe you could look out for a second hand version. I got 2 of em. looks great stacked

[markD]

i have a mesa rectifier vertical 2x12 and it is killer. came with v30's....very nice cab.

[6string40]

Avatar. Get it with 1 Hellatone 30 and 1 Hellatone 60.

[Leo Chang]

A related question:

Does different impedance values affect tone?

I ask since several of the options listed so far want the user to decide on the ohm value at the time of ordering.


Thanks



- Leo.