Members kherman Posted June 16, 2010 Members Share Posted June 16, 2010 What's this big box? Does is say anything on top? On the face? Ah, CARVIN!! Too big to be a guitar! Oh, yeah! I know what it is. Lets open this bad boy up! Very nicely packed. OOH! Little sneak peak! This thing has more protection than a 70's swinger party! SWEET 4x12! Nice side shot. Baby got back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted June 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2010 Now for the "inspection" . Living in Stereo. Switch is recessed and covered by a removable rubber gromet to prevent accidental flick of the switch. Don't be gettin" all up in my grill! Front baffle is carpeted. V30s! m/ Solid "All Ply" construction. Lets get a little deeper in, baby! Wire! Wire we here? Center braced between the baffle and back. Yeah! Thick plywood edging to screw grill into. Accented with grey pipe trim. Carvin shipped it: "Not" UPS. "Not" Fed Ex. "Not" USPS. "Not" DHL. Pilot Air Freight. I'm very impressed with the construction. IMHO top notch. I'm going to work on breaking it in the next few days. Once I got the speakers broken in, then I'll do a a follow up on how it sounds with the rigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted June 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2010 ALL IN THE FAMILY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slaymoar Posted June 16, 2010 Members Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thats awesome! I'm just surprised they dont brace the inside joints... Probably wouldn't make a huge difference.. -D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted June 16, 2010 Members Share Posted June 16, 2010 So I take it you like Carvin a lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted June 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks, guys! At $419 it was just too great of a deal to pass up.Carvin.com - Guitars, Amplifiers & Pro Audio: Sales & Specials It's like buying four V30s and getting the cab free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastRedPonyCar Posted June 17, 2010 Members Share Posted June 17, 2010 if you wanted a free cab, I would have given you my empty legacy 4X12. It's identically structurally to the V3 cab. My splawn and port city cabs man handle it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guidedbyechoes Posted June 17, 2010 Members Share Posted June 17, 2010 if you wanted a free cab, I would have given you my empty legacy 4X12. It's identically structurally to the V3 cab. My splawn and port city cabs man handle it define man handle in a musical sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MRAAJR Posted June 17, 2010 Members Share Posted June 17, 2010 DO not be fooled by the V30s. These cabs sound like balls. Sorry man, I had one for a long time and they really do not hold a candle to any "real" cab manufacturer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastRedPonyCar Posted June 17, 2010 Members Share Posted June 17, 2010 define man handle in a musical sense. More low end, cleaner overall sound at stage volume, smoother upper end, more spread to the sound on stage, etc. The carvins are better than the mid range marshalls, all the peavey cabs, etc... most other cabs guitar center would have but IMO a used splawn cab for the same price is a much better purchase or even a well built 212. I don't even take my 412 to shows any more. That port city cab is THAT loud and that clear on stage. cut through and was more powerful in the mix with my renegade than the other guy's TSL and V30 marshall 4X12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted June 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 Well, she's working fine for me.and in the end that's all that counts.I'm sure as she breaks in more, she'll only get sweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 DO not be fooled by the V30s. These cabs sound like balls. Sorry man, I had one for a long time and they really do not hold a candle to any "real" cab manufacturer I don't agree with this. I love my MTS 4x12. First 4x12 I ever bought (along with the MTS head) and I still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FBird Nation Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 I've got the Legacy cab w/the V30s, and love the damn thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Norton666 Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 I don't agree with this. I love my MTS 4x12. First 4x12 I ever bought (along with the MTS head) and I still have it. Me too. My good buds in Vains Of Jenna used those cabs and V3 heads when we were out with them and they sounded great. I had to borrow one of theirs one night because our {censored} was late in shipment and I didnt mind it at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 I've got the Legacy cab w/the V30s, and love the damn thing... My Legacy 4x12 sounded great as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 Quite a Carvin selection you have there. Just wondering, do you have anything from another company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted June 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 Quite a Carvin selection you have there. Just wondering, do you have anything from another company Why YES!! Gibson, Parker, Fernandes, Diodati, Edwards, Schecter, Rocktron, Peavey, BBE, Line 6, Agile, Jet City, Sonic, Etc.. I'll do a group pic of my NON-Carvin gear this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted June 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 how much did that set u back The Carvin V3 cab with Vintage 30s is on special right now for $419. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MRAAJR Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 I don't agree with this. I love my MTS 4x12. First 4x12 I ever bought (along with the MTS head) and I still have it. We are not talking about the MTS 4x12 but okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leadfootdriver Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 Thanks, guys!At $419 it was just too great of a deal to pass up.Carvin.com - Guitars, Amplifiers & Pro Audio: Sales & SpecialsIt's like buying four V30s and getting the cab free. Wow, what a nice piece; especially for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StillRock Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 Perhaps I'm uninitiated... is it customary to take a cabinet out of the box and take a screwdriver to it immediately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leadfootdriver Posted June 18, 2010 Members Share Posted June 18, 2010 if you wanted a free cab, I would have given you my empty legacy 4X12. It's identically structurally to the V3 cab. My splawn and port city cabs man handle it I'll take it. I'll pay shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pepi Posted June 19, 2010 Members Share Posted June 19, 2010 You did see this ...correct ? :poke: Nice cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted June 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 19, 2010 That's how rumors get started on these forums, Pepi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members primeholy Posted June 19, 2010 Members Share Posted June 19, 2010 if you wanted a free cab, I would have given you my empty legacy 4X12. It's identically structurally to the V3 cab. My splawn and port city cabs man handle it Im prolly within driving distance for a free cab:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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