Cab recommendations for Trace head

[uk_lefty]

I stumbled upon a great deal for a Trace 2x10 combo in immaculate condition the other day and just could not resist. I love the Trace sound and I have an 80s band starting up that could be promising, and have played my Washburn-Status through a Trace at rehearsals and loved it. I have been toying with the idea of a hybrid valve amp recently too. Then this opportunity fell in to my lap, a Trace 122H GP12. It has all the usual bells and whistles plus a button to engage the valve drive and a rotary control for this. I've not seen this before on their 2x10s.

 

I'd love to have a single amp solution for both my bands: a function band that needs a traditional P bass type sound for the first set and something more up front for a more danceable second set, then my 80s band with lots of 80s pop type tones that the Trace will be perfect for. 

 

Obviously this is going to be heavier than a very heavy thing, so I'm thinking of committing a crime against nature and having the head and cab separated so I could use lightweight cabs with the head. I'll try it with my Rootmaster 1x15 and 2x10 but ideally I want something lightweight that will give me a deep and punchy sound... 1x15, 4x10, not sure. Looking for recommendations please, not premium cost like Vanderkley and Barefaced, something a bit more mainstream budget wise (Hartke? Ashdown ABM? The TC 4x10 that Andertons are knocking out for 249?).

[Downunderwonder]

If you can't make a cab sound good with the GP12 you have a real duffer of a cab. 

[uk_lefty]

9 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said:

If you can't make a cab sound good with the GP12 you have a real duffer of a cab. 

Thanks, looking for specific recommendations though. 

[Lfalex v1.1]

Trace 1153

Trace 2103h

 

They're the 1x15 and 2x10 with hf horn that match the combo.

They're both 8ohm cabinets,  so the ~300w will be evenly divided between the cabinets, and the drivers if you use the 2x10.

[Lozz196]

As you’ve got the RM cabs already but want a one cab solution the RM414, their 4ohm RM410, might be worth trying. I found it slightly less scooped than the ABM410, so that equates to punchier for me. 

[TheGreek]

I've used my TE heads with a pair of Schroeder Mini8L - not suggesting you get these but there is a very nice Schroeder 1210 for sale here:

 

 

If it's anything like the Mini8L, which I have no reason to doubt, it would be a good buy at £175.