ChunkyMunky Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I have a MarkBass F1 head. Incredible head when I tried it through a random cabinet for a jam session but I haven't got a cab of my own. I've got about £250 for one and I'm unsure what to try and what to look for. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 The only cab I ever tried mine through that I didn't like was a random one in a rehearsal studio with a broken speaker WIthin that budget the first cab that came to mind was a Peavey TVX 410, sounded huge and really clear! There's also a fair few Genz Benz cabs for sale on here at the moment within that range and I've heard very good things about their cabs. And if you're after a really bright tone perhaps Hartke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I`ve used Markbass heads with a few different cab brands, all worked fine, so I think the Genz cabs should be worth a look. There was a Genz 410 on here within budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Anything a bit smaller than a 4x10? Something that's 2x?? would be ideal for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Aye! Something that's 2x and also loud is 2x810! Ideal for you! Seriously though, it all depends on the type of sound you're after. I would normally choose the cabs I want, and then find the amp that will drive them, but this is me being not a bassist. The F1 is somewhat neutral, unlike MarkBass's own cabs. I like the MarkBass cabs, but many do not. 250 quid should enable you to land a second hand MarkBass 102P which IMS is quite a punchy little feller. Genz Benz must be mentioned again, as their last cabs go for peanuts at GAK and Bass Direct. Other than that, if you tell us something about what type of sound you're after, or what types of music you play and where you play it, it will be easier to come up with ideas about a £250 cab. For that amount you could get a relatively loud cab of simple pedigree, or less noise of higher quality, so some narrowing down is required. On the one hand you have these old fashioned, lazy speakers with limited bandwidth. On the other hand you have those that aspire a near perfect representation of the original signal. Unscientifically, I tend to divide sound ideals in Old Skool (like Ampeg SVT), Hi-Fi (like Vanderkley) and Signature (like Gallien Krueger), but more experience people on here will probably think differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I really rated the SVT 210AV with my old markbass head. Pretty good cab for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Another Genz recommendation. I used to have an F1 which I used with a Genz 6x10, it was superb. Friend of mine uses a Genz NeoX 2x12 with his F1 which again is great. I really like the Markbass/Genz combination which has worked very well for me in lots of gig situations. If you can find one, the Genz Focus 4x10 is outstanding for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 If you can get a MarkBass 2x10 in budget, then defo worth a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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