Members mda96bjh Posted October 19, 2007 Members Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hi all I am a n0000b at this i'm afraidpreviously owned combo's but now getting myself a Hughes & Kettner Triamp Mk II Having spent all my money on the head i would like to save a bit on the CAB. The H&K cabs are very expensive so i would like to save some cash if i can. What do I need to look for in terms of speakers etc??should i get a cheap marshall cab or look on ebay for an old 5150 cab. Could i get away with using a 2x12 & still preserve the fat tone the valve amps are known for?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrispsullivan Posted October 19, 2007 Members Share Posted October 19, 2007 if youre in the states i would reccomend an avatar cab from avatarspeakers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 19, 2007 Members Share Posted October 19, 2007 if you're not into brutal death metal, I recommend a used marshall 1960 4x12 or a 1936 2x12. They both sound great for medium/high gain, at which I'm sure your triamp excels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mda96bjh Posted October 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2007 if youre in the states i would reccomend an avatar cab from avatarspeakers.com I am in the UK.... What speakers should i be looking for?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mda96bjh Posted October 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2007 Bump for any more advice please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dt200 Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 used marshall or mesalaneyrandall as long as the speakers are reasonably good. tho you could always upgrade the speakers later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dt200 Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 a 2x12 wont sound too different, just less projection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armando Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 Marshall 1960 4x12 w/ GT75s End of thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mustaine-who? Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 Marshall 1960 4x12 w/ GT75sEnd of TONE . Fixed!! Engl w/V30's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armando Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 Fixed!!Engl w/V30's... No one played ENGL cabs in the 80's/90's. It's all Marshall cabs you see behind great guitarists. End of thread (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAbomb12 Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 Buddy, The 1960A cabs are far from the greatest cabs for Hi-gain. Infact, I hate then for anything except marshalls because they are so scooped (which is perfects for marshalls because of the mids they have, but sound like {censored} with alot of other amps). You can probably get by very well on a Triamp with a Marshall 1960A; cause triamps have EL34s. But I highly recommend any cab with Vintage 30's; Especially if you get an amp with 6L6 powertubes. Vintage 30s are speakers MEANT for rock/metal/high gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinhoff Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 No one played ENGL cabs in the 80's/90's. It's all Marshall cabs you see behind great guitarists. End of thread (again). Good thing your around we would never know the only answer to every question otherwise:bor::bor::bor: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaGi Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 mda, watch ebay. Cabs are mostly pick up only so search say like within 25 miles of where you are and go pick one up. Some go quite cheap because people cannot be bothered to go collect. I did this with mine and got a good price on it. A cab with celestion Vintage 30's or G12H speakers are probably your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mda96bjh Posted October 20, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thanks for all the advice..... all the cab makes and serial numbers are a bit daunting......... At least if i know what to look for i can narrow it down a bit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cosmic3K Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 See if you can get hold of a used Orange 2x12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XiXora Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 I'd say Orange or Engl They are a bit more expensive than the Marshall cabs though. High quality mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrispsullivan Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 i also say orange or engl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaGi Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 He wants to save some cash, spent all his money. Your listing the most expensive cabs in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 diezel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaGi Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 yeah diezel, mesa, engl, bogner all cheap and cheerful over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 orange isn't that expensive, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaGi Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 Yeah it is really, marshall is a bit cheaper here but orange stuff still isnt that common so stays high in price. A new orange 2x12 sets you back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 how about a laney cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mavesicles Posted October 20, 2007 Members Share Posted October 20, 2007 avatar? emperor? http://www.emperorcabs.com/HOME2007.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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