warwickhunt Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Would anyone know of a commercially available standalone cab that is less wide than your bog standard 19"? I'm not talking about a 1x10; it needs to be capable of handling bass duties in a reasonably loud rock band. I'm aware of the TC RS range as I presently have a pair of the 210 cabs BUT I invariably need to take both cabs and I'm looking for a one-cab solution which is as slim as these... and I find their 212 just too chunky. I love the width of their cabs as I have a pet peeve that carrying wide cabs by yourself invariably means you have a job negotiating through doors and up stairwells. I have tried the TC RS112 but the tone just doesn't work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 If you can find one - think they’re discontinued - an Ashdown CL310 would do it, a vertical 310. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I have a GR Bass AeroTech Full Carbon 212 Slim and it's really narrow, light and efficient. Depending on the version it can handle 700 Watts or 900 Watts (Plus version) under 8 or 4 Ohms. Here are the dimensions in metric and imperial as well as weights: W39 x D35,5 x H76,5 cm W15,35 x D13,98 x H30,12 inch AT 212 Slim: 9,9 Kg - 21,8 lbs AT 212 Slim+: 11,6 Kg - 25,6 lbs And the link to this very cab: https://www.grbass.com/portfolio/at-212-slim/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 @Lozz196 - I did check out the Ashdown 310 but it seemed quite weighty for what it is but it is on the radar. @Hellzero - It's a shame I'm located nowhere near anyone who stocks these cabs, as they likely tick the boxes but with these uber light types I'd defo need to try before buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 GR Bass 2x12 slim springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Just now, Dood said: GR Bass 2x12 slim springs to mind. ooops sorry, I did just read the above too… oh Lordy…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Don't carry your 210 cabs. Put them on a hand cart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 7 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: Don't carry your 210 cabs. Put them on a hand cart. For many of the to/from locations I play, I can imagine I'd be carrying my 210 AND a hand cart for 50% of the journey. Don't get me wrong, I can carry my present 210 cab reasonably easily (I have a couple bogey gigs with horrible stairwells inc external ones) but gigs generally result in me doing 2 trips for the cabs... not the end of the world and if nothing bests them, I'll continue to do so. However, if there were a slim/narrow cab that could do it all in one manageable unit, then I'm onto a winner. Oh and I've trialled IEM and they are 'OK' but not my first (or second) choice. However I do an occasional gig where backline is impractical and I will use IE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardenerben Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) The Monaco is a great cab and a narrower width. I can't vouch for out and out volume on a rock gig but it's dispersal so you hear yourself wherever you stand in relation to the cab is excellent. Size: 57 x 39 x 32cm (HxWxD) https://www.lfsys.co.uk/bassguitarproducts Edited April 21 by Gardenerben 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 I'm certain these cabs are great (their pedigree guarantees it) and they would be a good personal monitor if that was their only job (I have a QSC K10 for that job) but I should have said in my OP I do need to use my backline sometimes as FOH bass. I've owned lots of cabs and have enough real world experience to know that a 1x10 or 12 will not cut it on the occasions I'm required to use my backline for front of house. Lovely cabs though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 For a loud rock band I wouldn't choose anything less than a 410 or 212. The 410 could be 2x210's and the 212 could be 2 112's. If a 212 is too wide maybe the new Barefaced 310 would work for you. I gig in a stupidly loud blues rock band and use 2 Barefaced 112's and a 700 watt amp, and am never drowned out by anyone. I'd also suggest a trolley, but I hardly use mine since buying the BB2 and SM 112's. Even with a bad back, they are light enough to carry during 99% of load ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 'A stupidly loud blues rock band' - love it! Rock 'n' roll will never die (even if you ears might). I said ... ... 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyfolk Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Barefaced 310, looks ideal for a 1 cab solution. I don’t do loud bands anymore but I would like the speakers a bit closer to my lug holes. Barefaced are pricey mind and it will be a while until 310 make an appearance on the second hand market. Does anyone know if they sorted their tolex peal issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 2 minutes ago, Gypsyfolk said: Barefaced 310, looks ideal for a 1 cab solution. I don’t do loud bands anymore but I would like the speakers a bit closer to my lug holes. Barefaced are pricey mind and it will be a while until 310 make an appearance on the second hand market. Does anyone know if they sorted their tolex peal issues? A bit of a wasted exercise 'for me' as it is still 19" wide... I imagine it continues to be a sad throw back to the aesthetic of 19" rack amps sitting on top of cabs. I don't want anything that wide as it is just awkward to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 @warwickhunt : Why don't you use the 30 days return offered by the usual suspects? If you can afford a new cab, and your location doesn't allow you to test it in a store, I think it's the best option. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 And one of them has the 900 Watts / 4 Ohms version in stock at a very decent price: https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/grbass-at-212-slim/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 13 minutes ago, Hellzero said: @warwickhunt : Why don't you use the 30 days return offered by the usual suspects? If you can afford a new cab, and your location doesn't allow you to test it in a store, I think it's the best option. Just an idea. I'm aware that Alex does the 30 days but his 3x10 cab is too wide; I've also trialled BF cabs in the past and they weren't to my taste... I like colouration! Afaik Bass Direct don't offer 30 day returns unless there is a fault. I posted in the hope that there might be something quite mainstream that I missed/forgot, which I could search out but it's no big deal if I have to keep carrying the pair of 2x10. On some gigs I do have the option of a one-handed carry of my TKS H115 which is only about 14kg but I 'ideally' want a single cab that will do all things without being too weighty. The GR slim is now defo on a list but I really need to hear it in a live setting to see how it works for me. Thanks for the suggestions so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JottoSW1 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 There is a vertical Revsound Cab but they are a US company. Doubt there are any in UK. Laney digbeth cab might be too heavy and big but worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JottoSW1 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Yup, DBV 410 Laney. Sounds like it's voicing might suit you but pretty weighty by GR or Barefaced standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 (edited) Laney digbeth - again over 19" wide and the 410 is even wider. Not heard of the Revsound but dimensions are good, just a shame there are non to trial re voicing. https://www.revsound.net/collections/bass-cabinets/products/rs212-bass-cabinet edit - actually that side mounted strap handle would drive me mad! LOL Edited April 21 by warwickhunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 21 minutes ago, warwickhunt said: . . . . I've also trialled BF cabs in the past and they weren't to my taste... I like colouration! So do I. I get colouration from the bass and amp, and use the cabs for volume. Like you do with your QSC K10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Oops, I completely forgot that there are also the TC Electronic RS210 and 212 cabinets. They are narrow and compact, but a bit heavy compared to GR Bass or Barefaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 I suppose 'colouration' comes from all stages of the signal chain but of the cabs that I have liked in the past, I'm assured they are coloured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 13 minutes ago, Hellzero said: Oops, I completely forgot that there are also the TC Electronic RS210 and 212 cabinets. They are narrow and compact, but a bit heavy compared to GR Bass or Barefaced. See my OP - I use the 210 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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