MarkWJenkins Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hi... I have an opportunity to buy one of these combos/head/cabs (whatever you want to class it as?!) Unfortunately, I won't be able to try it before I buy, so I thought I would ask the esteemed members of BC for their views/opinions on it. Bit of background - I've just joined a band made up of members of previous bands I've been involved with. Staying as a 3 piece for now (Drums, Guitar and Bass. Myself and the guitard will be sharing vocal duties) We will be playing mainly original songs, albeit with a couple of covers thrown in as we start out. Generally classified as hard rock/80s heavy metal style sound. I currently play a Fanndec 6 string, so my main concern would be - can the 210HE cab handle a Low B flat? As in, half step down from standard tuning? I will be looking out for 1x15 at some point to add to the rig - if I do buy it. Hope someone can help me out on information, I've never been too trusting of online reviews, and would ideally like to hear from someone who's owned the cab and used it in a similar gigging situation Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) I have two of the PF-115 cabs and love the sound (preferred them to the 210). However, being a sealed design, they're not that loud and they don't go that low. (However, they'd easily handle low Bb, they're just not that 'subby'). The positive is that the lack of porting doesn't create any boominess. I run mine with a PF-350, as I'd read far too many posts about the PF-500 dying... Absolutely love the rig, but I play jazz, not hard rock. I'd try one in a shop and see what you think, and maybe look into the PF-800 for some extra headroom. Edited May 17, 2014 by guybrush threepwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I played thru a PF500 in a shop, and I thought it a very good sound. However all I've read on here about them is that they're not too reliable. Personally, I'd want a bigger cab, but that's just me. I'd wait and try a few things out before buying blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkWJenkins Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Cheers for the replies Have spoken to the guy who offered it to me, and agreed a weeks trial before I make a decision to buy or not. Will be collecting it on Monday. I was slightly put off by the cab not being ported, but if does indeed reduce the level of 'boominess' then I'll be quite happy tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 just for the record, I use a PF500 into MB cabs. My first PF500 failed after about 6 or 7 gigs. My current one (touch wood) has been fine. A great sound and I've been gigging it for a couple of years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkWJenkins Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Well, I've had it for a week or so on trial now. Verdict - LOVE the head, not as taken by the cab as I wanted to be. Have tried it (the head) through a few other cabs I have here, and quite surprised at how good it sounds through an old Hartke transporter 4x10. Only thing is, if I do buy it, then its as a package (head+cab). Decisions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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