Jimelliottbassist Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What cab with a Matamp GT200 MK1?? I was thinking a Matamp 212 or 2 x Orange obc115 cabs? Any thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Bergantino NV412. If you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Have a glance at Barefaced - interesting Company, good product.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 As always, tell us more ... What venues do you play? What sort of band is it? How loud do you like to be? Do you expect to have PA support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I'd probably recommend any Berg cab. When I had mine I had the Matamp 212 with Celestion ferrite drivers. When cranked it gave a nice Ampeg 810 thump but without the weight and need for volume. The Matamp 212 will vary with whatever driver you put in it, but they are a coloured cab. I tried mine with a Barefaced Gen 3 Super 12T which was entirely uncolored and it was like the amp had blown it nose, but a lack of thump. The Mk1 (to be honest, that's an over simplification as they are always in a state of development) is not hugely bass heavy (which was one of the reasons for the Mk2) so you might consider a low-tuned cab such as a large box/ported 115.. such as my Purple Chili 115 (link to sale in sig.. shameless plug!) which sounded great with the GT200. Without sounding obvious, you'd be better off trying out a few cabs and go with the sound you like. There is no 'right' cab, just the one that is right for your ears Edited February 11, 2015 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 212 with ferrite drivers sounds cool. It needs to be carried up a stair case and I play in a 4 piece rock band most of the time. I'm popping up to see Jeff tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 [quote name='Jimelliottbassist' timestamp='1423693154' post='2688105'] 212 with ferrite drivers sounds cool. It needs to be carried up a stair case and I play in a 4 piece rock band most of the time. I'm popping up to see Jeff tomorrow. [/quote] Mine (2 of them!) were pretty heavy at 29Kg. If you had neo's this should help. The Matamp 212 is a good choice as it's compact and the amp sits nicely on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Did you need 2 x 212 cabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 [quote name='Jimelliottbassist' timestamp='1423693915' post='2688116'] Did you need 2 x 212 cabs? [/quote] Nah, it was a mid-life crises thing where I wanted a big all valve rig. A single 212 is easily enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Bergantino NV610 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I love the sound of a sealed cab with a valve amp. Barefaced '69er if you can find one, or Berg NV range. Yum yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I run my GT120 through a 69er. The word you seek is "righteous". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Anyone tried a Berg NV115? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'd check it out with the TKS range ...as they tend to do ceramic units in lightweight boxes. I'd stick with 12's but the 15 boxes also sounded very good indeed and I am not generally a 15 fan. Ask Bassgear what demo line they have in stock.. I'd always be looking to pair a big block with ceramics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just asked Jeff at Matamp to make me a Matamp 212B retro vertical cab with Celestion TF1230 speakers giving the cab 700watts at 4Ohms. Looking forward to giving it a blast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Jeffs the man.....end of....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Jeff is an all round top bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quimbymeat Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I am thinking of getting a matamp bass 412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 [quote name='Jimelliottbassist' timestamp='1424122639' post='2693000'] Just asked Jeff at Matamp to make me a Matamp 212B retro vertical cab with Celestion TF1230 speakers giving the cab 700watts at 4Ohms. Looking forward to giving it a blast!! [/quote] Aye, that'll do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedave Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi Jim. I've used quite a few of the above cabs with my mk1. The Matamp 2x12s are really good. They're pretty old school. In spite of that they hold up well against modern cabs. I've got a Berg 4x12 and that's got a ton of low end. The preferred cab with the GT though is a Barefaced 69er. That holds together with the stupid settings I use. There's more low end with that than the berg 6x10 I got to a/b with the 69er. All great cabs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subthumper Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Is that 2x12 sealed or ported? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 For the retro sound, Marshall 4x15 ? The bass players answer to the 4x12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 [quote name='3below' timestamp='1426026564' post='2713675'] For the retro sound, Marshall 4x15 ? The bass players answer to the 4x12. [/quote] I had one back in the day...woefully underpowered back then. A pre '79 type model, I believe, and I ran it with a Hiwatt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 The Matamp 212B is sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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