Hi there everybody the names Craig and im a regular guest reader on Basschat.I just thought i would get some advice and feedback on a brand new super lightweight basscab i have designed and am about to put into production in the next few weeks.I thought this would be a great place for some last minute ideas for slight tweaks and changes in design.
The Basscab will be 2x12(Eminence or similar speakers), Active, between 400 and 450w...I always wanted a cab i could just plug in and play.No head unit just raw speaker power and pure tone from the bass alone.Whats the point in owning a classic 70s Jazz bass if you overcolour the tone with and crazy amount of tweakable knobs! Thats just me,i dont like to much fuss,i just plug and play!
You may have noticed a lack of a tweeter??? Well the truth is i hate them and as bassist i really dont think we need em? In fact and speakers bellow 10inch seem alien to me.I believe 2x12 pure bass tone is the best you can have(But the speakers have to be sh*t hot to pull it off).I've tested a few combination and this is my pure gut feeling.
The Cab will be made from a very high grade of ply wood that has a real nice grain in it.This is important because i want to have a wood stained wax finish.The look of these cabs will be very important and also very different from what you are used to. The front grill is the real baby of this project.Its being custom lazercut at the moment it is one piece 1mm steel.This will include a cut letter logo(R.I.O.T) and the grill will be made up of either tons of tiny cut stars or groups of vertical cut lines( Hard to explain but i will put up photos soon) but it should look very special.The finish will be scotchbrite to give it a shiny but worn look then it will be sealed to prevent rust.This should go really well with the stained waxed grainy ply body.Giving it a kinda retro look but with the beauty of a custom built bass guitar...!(I hope!!!!) The power unit will be mounted on the topside of the cab for easy access.(Im still unsure which one to go with at the moment(Any ideas?) A friend made me one for the tests but ints not good enough for the final design.
Phew!!!! Thanks for staying with me...! I know this all sounds a bit muddeled at the mo,All im saying really is im a new cab builder who plans to make a unique looking cab/combo/powery thingy thats not gonna break the bank too much.Im an engineer so all i can say is that the finish will be top notch or i wont bother selling it.
Of course it will have corner protectors,nice handles and smell real nice to...
P.S...My Cab will be alot better than my spelling!....Thanks folks