Bass Cab 112 that can handle 5 string

[Freddi375]

Hi guys,

 

I am looking for recommendations on 112 cabs that can handle a 5 String. I need to downsize slightly and find something that will fit into the boot of my Mazda MX5. 

 

Thanks in advance

 

Freddie

[Lozz196]

LFSys or Barefaced will be good, with LFSys being our very own @stevie

[chris_b]

How loud do you want to go? What amp do you use?

 

I gig my 5 string basses through an Aguilar TH500 and a Barefaced Super Compact, and it sounds pretty good to my ears, but for mad blues rock (twin reverb) trio's I'll use 2 x 112's. Really there will be a few cabs that will sound good, you just have to find the one you like. The limiting factor might be the size of your boot.

[Freddi375]

Just now, chris_b said:

How loud do you want to go? What amp do you use?

 

I gig my 5 string basses through an Aguilar TH500 and a Barefaced Super Compact, and it sounds pretty good to my ears, but for mad blues rock (twin reverb) trio's I'll use 2 x 112's. Really there will be a few cabs that will sound good, you just have to find the one you like. The limiting factor might be the size of your boot.

Thanks man.

 

I use a Quilter V803 as my main amp, and want something as loud as possible but must be able to handle the low B on my 5 String.

 

Cheers 👍 

[Mudpup]

I have an LFSys Monaco and it's fine with a 5 string Spector. 

[snorkie635]

Get thee 2 Bergantino 1x12 cabs and they'll handle the low B all night long.

[Downunderwonder]

It depends on what you mean by handle low B string. It is the 30hz to 80hz content that is the concern.

 

Most modern 12" bass cabs will handle it pretty well with a high pass filter to snuff out the 30hz content and let through some 60hz.

 

The higher performing ones folks are recommending you can make that 60hz quite loud.

 

None of them will produce audible 30hz so a HPF is still a very handy thing. A lot of players even take out a bit of the 60 to 80hz. Their cab is too good at making it and the tone gets to be wallowing in lows.