Lots of cabs not many heads

[BassAdder60]

Seen many cabs for sale in the BC classifieds but so few amps 

 

Is this a trend ? 

[TimR]

It could be being driven by lightweight equipment. 

 

I initially bought a lightweight amp and kept my old one as a spare. 

 

I've now bought a lightweight 10" cab and would be looking at selling my cabs if I upgraded them, but probably keep the amp. 

[BassAdder60]

Yes that seems to be the direction folk are going 

 

Many heavier cabs sold off and a few amps but not so many bread and butter brands in class D 

Ashdown 

Ampeg

Orange 

GK 

MarkBass 

 

 

 

Edited September 1, 2025 by BassAdder60

[SteveXFR]

That reminds me, I need another 2x10

[razor5cl]

I hadn't consciously noticed this but I've been combing the classifieds for a while now and it checks out! I'm actually on the lookout for some cabs myself since my rehearsal space has two mismatched and rather knackered old boxes, a Warwick 4x10 and a Laney 1x15 and one of them is definitely blown since it makes an odd farty sound when I play hard with my distortion pedal on.

 

It's a buyer's market these days it seems! Especially if you're not so bothered about lugging around heavy gear - my 90s Peavey head is heavy enough as is! Plus most venues we get offered to play have their own cabs these days.

[Bolo]

Barely a year ago the For Sale section was full of amps and only two ads for cabs on the first four pages. It's just a coincidence.