Members ***1776*** Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 Im thinking of grabbing a one with GT-75's its a closed back (I currently have 2 partial open backs with V30s, GH12 and Greenback) The amps are a Marshall JVM and a JCity 22 The JVM gets a lil honkey-woffy/waaaa sounding at times, i was looking for another cabinet and i may get 1 in a trade? Yea, nay? ok - pros cons? thoughts? I think they are about $650 new and this is a English made cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Cibyl Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 For the price they're decent -- if you like T75's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rushtallica Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 I believe only older ones are made with ply while newer ones are particle board. For a nice 212, it's hard to beat a used Mesa Recto 212 for around $400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmyfirst Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 I swear by my 1936. Very well built, sounds great and very portable too. I prefer it over most manufacturers 2x12s, Orange, Mesa, Hiwatt, Peavey etc. For a 2x12 the 1936 is very easy to hear on stage and in a crowded rehearsal room. You have to pay a lot more to find better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 i've got an older JCM800 with G12T-75's, perfect size and sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shane159 Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 I love mine!!! I bought mine at a local pawn shop for $120 . Thought the speakers were going to be {censored}, but when I got homed and opened it up, it had greenbacks in it:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members codecontra Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 I often wonder why people go with the 1936 versus a 1960. The 1960 IMO is a much better sounding cabinet, partly due to having 4 speakers, plywood construction, and also 2 of the speakers up off the ground closer to your ears. The 1960 also picks your amp up off the floor so you can actually see and adjust knobs without hunching over. Interestingly, the 1960's are easier to find used and actually sell for less than the 1936's (used). There are always a ton of 1960's on CL at the $300 mark. If you can't fit a 1960 in your car, then OK, I understand. But as far as portability, the 1960 has casters and can be easily rolled. It's also not "that" heavy if you need to carry it. Plus it looks cooler. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmyfirst Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 I often wonder why people go with the 1936 versus a 1960. The 1960 IMO is a much better sounding cabinet, partly due to having 4 speakers, plywood construction, and also 2 of the speakers up off the ground closer to your ears. The 1960 also picks your amp up off the floor so you can actually see and adjust knobs without hunching over.Interestingly, the 1960's are easier to find used and actually sell for less than the 1936's (used). There are always a ton of 1960's on CL at the $300 mark.If you can't fit a 1960 in your car, then OK, I understand. But as far as portability, the 1960 has casters and can be easily rolled. It's also not "that" heavy if you need to carry it. Plus it looks cooler.Just my 2 cents. I have both and i'd say they sound different, neither one is a clear winner. I find the 1936 clearer, tighter and easier to hear, the 1960 generates more low end and looks awesome on stage. I use the 1936 because close mic'ed their is so little difference between the two cabs its hardly worth noting. I also dont need loads of low end, because i'm a guitarist, not a bassist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 The 1936 is GREAT. I love mine. Fairly light, incredibly versatile, amazing sounding, likes all kinds of heads/pickups/distortion tones, can be found for a good price... hard to beat if a 212 is what you're after. Oh, and yeah, the slanted baffle is great. Really helps you hear it onstage in close quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I have both and i'd say they sound different, neither one is a clear winner. I find the 1936 clearer, tighter and easier to hear, the 1960 generates more low end and looks awesome on stage. I use the 1936 because close mic'ed their is so little difference between the two cabs its hardly worth noting. I also dont need loads of low end, because i'm a guitarist, not a bassist. Yeah, and everything this dude is saying I have found to be the case as a fellow owner of both. Plus one to his past and future posts on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Krank'N Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I often wonder why people go with the 1936 versus a 1960. The 1960 IMO is a much better sounding cabinet, partly due to having 4 speakers, plywood construction, and also 2 of the speakers up off the ground closer to your ears. The 1960 also picks your amp up off the floor so you can actually see and adjust knobs without hunching over.Interestingly, the 1960's are easier to find used and actually sell for less than the 1936's (used). There are always a ton of 1960's on CL at the $300 mark.If you can't fit a 1960 in your car, then OK, I understand. But as far as portability, the 1960 has casters and can be easily rolled. It's also not "that" heavy if you need to carry it. Plus it looks cooler.Just my 2 cents. I agree- seems like the 1936 is overpriced new and used. I still have a 1936 tho (not everyone wants you to show up with a stack!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 They aren't the BEST cabs, build wise, but it's a fine 2x12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members codecontra Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I agree- seems like the 1936 is overpriced new and used. I still have a 1936 tho (not everyone wants you to show up with a stack!) I hardly see the 1936 come up locally on CL, but we always have a shit ton of 1960's around. I scored my JCM 900 1960A for $250. At the rate they are going for used, I bought 2 in the past month. Can you put casters on the 1936 (without drilling holes)? I remember one forum member talking about having to carry it around like a pestilent child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 Petulant. But you can put casters on it, you've just got to drill. It doesn't come with pop-in holes if that's what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I love mine!!! I bought mine at a local pawn shop for $120 . Thought the speakers were going to be {censored}, but when I got homed and opened it up, it had greenbacks in it:love: {censored}in' score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 Mine has the threaded holes for casters exactly like the 1960. It's a JCM900 1936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marshallnoise Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I am not a fan of the 1936. The best sounding 2x12 I have heard and actually used is the Recto 2x12. The only problem is that it is heavy and kind of defeats the purpose of a 2x12 (if you are after the weight savings). I believe the Bogner 2x12 is supposed to be great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I often wonder why people go with the 1936 versus a 1960. The 1960 IMO is a much better sounding cabinet, partly due to having 4 speakers, plywood construction, and also 2 of the speakers up off the ground closer to your ears. The 1960 also picks your amp up off the floor so you can actually see and adjust knobs without hunching over.Interestingly, the 1960's are easier to find used and actually sell for less than the 1936's (used). There are always a ton of 1960's on CL at the $300 mark.If you can't fit a 1960 in your car, then OK, I understand. But as far as portability, the 1960 has casters and can be easily rolled. It's also not "that" heavy if you need to carry it. Plus it looks cooler.Just my 2 cents. I own two 1960's but they won't fit in my car, so currently I'm using a greenback loaded 1936 which i really like a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmyfirst Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 Petulant. But you can put casters on it, you've just got to drill. It doesn't come with pop-in holes if that's what you mean. Mine has the 1960 style threaded feet for screwing in the standard marshall casters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 Mine has the 1960 style threaded feet for screwing in the standard marshall casters. I'd swear the last one I played through didn't have those, but I'm willing to be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spaced Out Ace Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 Petulant. But you can put casters on it, you've just got to drill. It doesn't come with pop-in holes if that's what you mean. Dolf Ziggler, you funny motherfucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orbis_Mortis Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've never used one, but heard nothing but bad things about them. The main complaint I've heard is that it is made with press board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Anomaly Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 For the couple of guys suggesting the Mesa Recto 2x12, I've owned both cabs, and the 1936 sounded MUCH better to me, WITH MY DSL. It was night and day, and I was kind of shocked, but I did NOT like my DSL with a Recto 2x12 at all. Conversely, a recto 2x12 with a Dual Rec is something to write home about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orbis_Mortis Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 For the couple of guys suggesting the Mesa Recto 2x12, I've owned both cabs, and the 1936 sounded MUCH better to me, WITH MY DSL.It was night and day, and I was kind of shocked, but I did NOT like my DSL with a Recto 2x12 at all. Conversely, a recto 2x12 with a Dual Rec is something to write home about. Horizontal or Vertical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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