Members Syyle Posted February 22, 2009 Members Share Posted February 22, 2009 As the title states. Any recommendations? Closed back/angle or straight (no biggie). Looking for new only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brick Posted February 22, 2009 Members Share Posted February 22, 2009 used splawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Syyle Posted February 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 what's a splawn? and i said new. thanks anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dark Angel Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 New, there is nothing except the Epiphone So Cal ones if you can find them. I don't know if the cheapy Peavey's are constructed the same as their better ones (just unaware). Randall? I wouldn't go for anything with 70/80's. Their Jaguars would prbably be nicer. So... Avatar? You can get their scratch'n'dent items (which could pass for new, believe me) that cheap and they have real speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thinkpad20 Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 New only? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 my marshall 1960 LEAD....buy it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sex Panther Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Avatar's are $500 + shipping. Want new? You have that, or nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaceU4her Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 avatar? carvin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thinkpad20 Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Avatar's are $500 + shipping.Want new? You have that, or nothing. or Lopoline, or Carvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dark Angel Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 or Lopoline, or Carvin. I saw some embarrassing lopoline tolex on here. Maybe a fluke, but it wasn't promising to me. Carvins are very lightweight and sound... different. I heard one of the Vai bottoms that sounded good with a Mark III. I have one of their slants with V30's and it's way bright. Another friend has a slant with their old V30 knockoff. It's really bright, but doesn't extended so high as the V30's so it is a warmer bright. At least the Avatar's are made by one of the most respected cab builders that does other boutique cabs too. OP, If you're gonna cut corners and go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BadCompany89 Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Not much in that price range new, but if you go used you have a lot of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doittoday Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misle Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Avatar if you have to have new. Marshall, Mesa, Splawn, etc if you buy used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Nothing top quality in that price range. Used will get you Marshall 1960's all day from $300 - $400 Mesa's for $500. No sense buying new to end up with a Berhinger or B-52 cab............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pcweidman Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 If you can find a splawn for that range buy it. Marshal 1960A buy it. I think the best cabs out there are Bogner so if you can find a 2x12 for that much do it. You may find it better than getting a cheaper 4 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 silly newb only wants new... I dont mean that offensively, but you just waste money buying new. There are plenty of great cabs in near mint condition on the boards for half of their new price. You could get A LOT of awesome cabs for 300-500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thermionic geek Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Peavey MS412. Either with the sheffields or the Celestion cl80s its a great cab and heavey as hell too. usually you can get them for under $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaceU4her Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Peavey MS412. Either with the sheffields or the Celestion cl80s its a great cab and heavey as hell too. usually you can get them for under $300 i never played the celestion peaveys but the ones with the sheffields are the worst cabs i have ever played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Markdude Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'm usually a really nice guy, but sorry, if you're only looking for new in that price range, you're a bitch. Bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Syyle Posted February 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 i was wanting new from an insurance standpoint. i don't want to get shafted. but reading through this thread it makes sense to buy used for quality. there is a marshall 1960A used on craigslist in my area...i think it's at 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Erim Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 See if you can get a Randall Jaguar cab man. Prolly $200 + shipping. Then you can experience teh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 i was wanting new from an insurance standpoint. i don't want to get shafted.but reading through this thread it makes sense to buy used for quality. there is a marshall 1960A used on craigslist in my area...i think it's at 500. Insurance? In what sense, what no one would have played it yet? There are plenty of very trustworthy people on these boards. Used is definitely the way to go with cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crunchtime Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Believe it or not, B-52 has some great cabs in that price range. I have one . I think it's called a AT412. 480 watts, 4and 16 ohm mono, 8 ohm stereo, sounds great for the money. My choice for best value new in this price range( $399 ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misle Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 i was wanting new from an insurance standpoint. i don't want to get shafted.but reading through this thread it makes sense to buy used for quality. there is a marshall 1960A used on craigslist in my area...i think it's at 500. There's really not a lot that can go wrong with a cab. When you go to buy a used cab, just look it over before you pay for it.Things I look at when buying a cab:- Is it beat to hell or has it been sitting in the guy's bedroom?--if it is beat to hell, is there any structural damage? Does the price reflect this damage?-Play it and put your ear next to all speakers to make sure they are working (obviously you don't want to have the amp cranked at this moment).-Now you should crank it to see if there are any problems with speakers/connections/structure. -Jiggle the speaker cable to see if there's any connection issues with the cab.-Take 5 minutes and a screwdriver to make sure the correct speakers are installed in the cab. If all that checks out, pay the man and leave with your new cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deadflagblues Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 insurance????? or do you want to put it on a list and send it to state farm so your homeowners or sumpin like that will cover the loss? or is it like warranty? dude check out the cheap behrenger, carvin sales, b-52, marshall purple tolexed mg cab or what ever the cheapy is, but either go used, get a smaller cab or wait if insurance/warranty is the decider. frankly most people here will prefer a well made good sounding cab over a warranty period, you don't have that much that can go wrong with something like a speaker cab, {censored} happens from time to time, but I have a mixed bag of used and new cabs and tbhey all work, just sound a little different from one another. maybe you should re-evealuate your rationale and think about specific tones or what amp head you plan on using it with, then people can try to guide you. many great chioices out there, hell for about that cost you can get basson I think, could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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