Members NeonVomit Posted August 12, 2005 Members Share Posted August 12, 2005 I have the opportunity to get a 2x10 ABM cab from my local store at a really good price for Cyprus standards (im a pretty good customer, got my Ibanez and Ashdown combo from them, plus the usual array of supplies) So, is an ABM cab a good partner for a GK head? Past experiences anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KeroseneTrewthe Posted August 12, 2005 Members Share Posted August 12, 2005 Its seems like a 2x10 alone would lack some booty no matter with what head it had. Looking to add to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ender_rpm Posted August 12, 2005 Members Share Posted August 12, 2005 Coincidentally enough, I just tried one (ABM 210 w/ a ABM 500 Evo II head). I thought it had good punch and prescence, but I could hear the speakers straining to push out the lows, even on a 4 string. Plus, it has no tweeter control, though the high end was anything but excessive. I liked the 410 better, YMMV. It should pair up reasonably well with your GK as long as you have something else to carry the low-lows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 12, 2005 Members Share Posted August 12, 2005 GKs aren't exactly low-end heavy anyway. Can you bring your GK into the store to try out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted August 12, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 12, 2005 Originally posted by sunburstbasser GKs aren't exactly low-end heavy anyway.Can you bring your GK into the store to try out? Yeah i'll probably do that. I mean, the idea is for me to get a 2x10 and 1x15 rig going. If I can get a really good 2x10 for a good price i'll jump on it, then get a 1x15 later. But what im wondering, how good are ABM cabs anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 12, 2005 Members Share Posted August 12, 2005 The ABM range gets quite a bit better reviews than the MAG range on the database. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted August 12, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yeah, I've got a MAG myself in the UK, i got it cos it was cheap really. Nothing to write home about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted August 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 Bump? Any other past experiences with ABM cabs? How well do they sit in the mix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sunken Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 Originally posted by KeroseneTrewthe Its seems like a 2x10 alone would lack some booty no matter with what head it had. It might seem that way, but some of them don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MageZ Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 I think My Bass In Your Face hasd teh 2x10" ABM cab. But IIRC, he had the odler version without the blue speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 Originally posted by NeonVomit Bump? Any other past experiences with ABM cabs? How well do they sit in the mix? Only time I've used them was at NAMM, and that was some exotic custom bass with an ABM 500 head to boot. It was a 4x10/1x15 setup. Sounded a lot better than the MAG/MAG setup I have, at any rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members My bass in your face Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 Originally posted by MageZ I think My Bass In Your Face hasd teh 2x10" ABM cab. But IIRC, he had the odler version without the blue speakers. I had a 210 MAG with black celestion speakers. Great sound, lacked booty. It screamed to be used in conjunction with a 15". Been there, done that. Sold it and got 1 GOOD cab. Personally: If you want to build a dream rig with that GK I'd look for an efficient 4x10. One that will punch, kick and crumbles the place down... The 4 ohm version of the SWR Goliath would be a good match. It has a tad high power rating though. Q: if it's a really good deal they are offering you, isn't it possible to buy it and sell it privatly with some profit? You know: ebay, local adds,... Or are you the only bass player in Cyprus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted August 14, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 Originally posted by My bass in your face I had a 210 MAG with black celestion speakers. Great sound, lacked booty. It screamed to be used in conjunction with a 15". Been there, done that. Sold it and got 1 GOOD cab.Personally: If you want to build a dream rig with that GK I'd look for an efficient 4x10. One that will punch, kick and crumbles the place down... The 4 ohm version of the SWR Goliath would be a good match. It has a tad high power rating though. Q: if it's a really good deal they are offering you, isn't it possible to buy it and sell it privatly with some profit? You know: ebay, local adds,... Or are you the only bass player in Cyprus? The bass player market is pretty small here in Cyprus... most people (i.e. kids, or on-the-side people) gravitate to small/medium combos, and the few pros here usually simply get stuff abroad and have it shipped over. Which i don't want to do with a cab. SWR, Eden, Ampeg and most brands you can think of are either unheard of here, or stupidly overpriced. I happen to know the Ashdown dealer pretty well, which means me getting a decent price for it. I've also been looking at Peavey, but the TVX series 4x10 is just waay too heavy for me. I'm not gonna be playing stadiums or anything here, small clubs are the order of the day (which is why I don't need anything more than the GK that I have) I've got the opportunity now for that ABM at pretty much the same price as a MAG 2x10. I'm just curious to see if it's a good companion for my GK, and if it cuts through the mix better than the MAG... Adding a ''15 later from the same dealership is easy for me. Thanks for the comments so far guys, keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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