Bay Splayer Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 looking to get a bigger rig, probably gonna go for the HARTKE LH 500 head want to run it into a 2x15......with poss a 4x10 to follow when budget allows want a [i]not too cheap/not too expensive [/i]2x15 that wont fart with plenty of bottom, am willing to sacrifice top end til i get the other cab budget £400/450 any comments/suggestions/opinions appreciated ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I would say hang on a bit longer and get the dough together for a BareFaced Vintage 2x15". My 2 Compacts are stunning together and can only presume the Vintage is the same if not a little better. Cheers, JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 [quote name='jonthebass' post='641886' date='Oct 31 2009, 02:02 PM']I would say hang on a bit longer and get the dough together for a BareFaced Vintage 2x15". My 2 Compacts are stunning together and can only presume the Vintage is the same if not a little better. Cheers, JTB[/quote] Plus that will probably have more top than most 4x10s without a tweeter, and you can add a tweeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 [quote name='jonthebass' post='641886' date='Oct 31 2009, 02:02 PM']I would say hang on a bit longer and get the dough together for a BareFaced Vintage 2x15". My 2 Compacts are stunning together and can only presume the Vintage is the same if not a little better. Cheers, JTB[/quote] +2 Heard Merton's Vintage at the SE Bash and it was unbelievably good!! And considering it's a 215, it was pretty light as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey R Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) [quote name='jonthebass' post='641886' date='Oct 31 2009, 02:02 PM']I would say hang on a bit longer and get the dough together for a BareFaced Vintage 2x15". My 2 Compacts are stunning together and can only presume the Vintage is the same if not a little better. Cheers, JTB[/quote] Accoring to the website, a single Compact can happily handle up to 600 watts, so the 500 watt Hartke wouldnt present it with a problem. [url="http://barefacedbass.com/compact.htm"]http://barefacedbass.com/compact.htm[/url] [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='642324' date='Nov 1 2009, 09:12 AM']+2 Heard Merton's Vintage at the SE Bash and it was unbelievably good!! And considering it's a 215, it was pretty light as well...[/quote] +3 - and Merton also runs a LH 500 I believe. Excelent tone from that combination. I was really impressed with all of the Barefaced offerings, but particularly the Compacts and Midgets. Maybe start with a Compact, then add a Midget if and when you need the extra volume? Edited November 1, 2009 by Mikey R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Mesa Boogie Diesel 2x15: Road-ready (flightcased) model, EV loaded, 800W, 4ohm mono or 2x8ohm stereo. Tightest sounding 2x15 I've tried, but rather surplus now I'm DI-ing. £300 if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 [quote name='Shaggy' post='642385' date='Nov 1 2009, 10:42 AM']Mesa Boogie Diesel 2x15: Road-ready (flightcased) model, EV loaded, 800W, 4ohm mono or 2x8ohm stereo. Tightest sounding 2x15 I've tried, but rather surplus now I'm DI-ing. £300 if you're interested. [/quote] Now there's an offer and a cab! I had the Mesa Boogie Diesel 800W 2x15" once upon a time and it is an awesome bit of kit. The only down side is that it's a 2 person lift so beware of that. Regards, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 thanks for all comments, much appreciated mesa-cab offer sounds very tempting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 If you're looking at 2x15 cabs then the Barefaced Vintage is one of the best. If that's too expensive try to find a used Mesa Boogie 215 or 1516 full range cab, but if you want a [i]big[/i] sound there might still be a used Ampeg 8x10 in the For Sale section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 If you can find one second hand........ I used to have a Trace Elliot V-Type full rig, with the 1528 V-Type 2X15 cab. Provided lots of serious low end. It's a full sized cab, and rather a weighty beast though. The early versions were available in green carpet, later ones in black vinyl/tolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 [quote name='Shaggy' post='642385' date='Nov 1 2009, 10:42 AM']Mesa Boogie Diesel 2x15: Road-ready (flightcased) model, EV loaded, 800W, 4ohm mono or 2x8ohm stereo. Tightest sounding 2x15 I've tried, but rather surplus now I'm DI-ing. £300 if you're interested. [/quote] I think that is probably what you're after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 [quote name='jonthebass' post='642404' date='Nov 1 2009, 11:12 AM']Now there's an offer and a cab! I had the Mesa Boogie Diesel 800W 2x15" once upon a time and it is an awesome bit of kit. The only down side is that it's a 2 person lift so beware of that. Regards, Jon[/quote] Nah......only if there's stairs! On castors too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 The Boogie looks good. There was an Eden 2x15 in the classifieds for a long time that might still be around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 [quote name='Shaggy' post='642385' date='Nov 1 2009, 10:42 AM']Mesa Boogie Diesel 2x15: Road-ready (flightcased) model, EV loaded, 800W, 4ohm mono or 2x8ohm stereo. Tightest sounding 2x15 I've tried, but rather surplus now I'm DI-ing. £300 if you're interested. [/quote] BARGAIN!!! If you can find one, and have the strength - the Warwick Terminator cab was great - 2x15 and 2x10 in the single box. They come up cheap cos no bugger can lift them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 It's all about the Barefaced Vintage. Nothing comes close, IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 mesa boogie powerhouse 2x15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey R Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='Merton' post='642695' date='Nov 1 2009, 06:41 PM']It's all about the Barefaced Vintage. Nothing comes close, IMHO [/quote] Not even the Compact? I rather liked them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Since you'll not ever find a Berg NV215 for that money it just has to be the Barefaced Vintage. Played through one with Alex's Shuttle 6.0 this weekend Massive massive massive volume, deep lows staggering midrange detail and bark, lovely top end with no annoying sizzle. Having said that the Big One was causing what sounded like structural damage at one point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodl2005 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Yeah I was gonna say the BErgantino NV215, but They're discontinued AFAIK, so 2nd hand it'll have to be.... IF they aint to much $$$ over there. Good luck those BAREFACED cabs look good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 managed to get hold of mesa boogie diesel RR 2x15 ([i]not [b]shaggy[/b]`s one, so there is still one for sale on this site[/i]) what a great cab, built like a tank, handles the low end that i want with ease will be purchasing hartke lh500 this week......happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I still have an eden 2x15 for sale at £350, its a stunning cab and would set you back a grand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 [quote name='Bay Splayer' post='675957' date='Dec 6 2009, 06:28 PM']managed to get hold of mesa boogie diesel RR 2x15 ([i]not [b]shaggy[/b]`s one, so there is still one for sale on this site[/i])...[/quote] Any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='jonthebass' post='676057' date='Dec 6 2009, 07:58 PM']Any pictures?[/quote] [url="http://img697.imageshack.us/i/image0409.jpg/"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodl2005 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 LOOKS GREAT!!! Congrats!!! I s'pose it's basically 2 TL606 bins ontop of each other-sideways... :-/ ya know wot I mean!!!! Great cabs the ol' TL606 &I've still got my single 1x15 TL606, with a EV 400w'er in it. It sounds great & stupidly I'd probly only get $100 AUS if I chose to sell :-( I built the cab on specs I bought way back B4 this interweb thang ;-) & the spkr olone cost $450AUS WHOLESALE RRP was $795 then!!!!!!!!!! So if it weren't for my NV215 & the fact that I'm gettin older & lazier & so bought a Mark Bass HR151 = LIGHT!!!!!! then I'd STILL use that EV 1x15 every weeek. I have stacked another on top of it B4 & that was a great experience!!! So I imagine that Mesa 2x15 would be a KILLLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice bass too BTW-- is it a Geddy w/ a mirror guard?? Looks great anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 [quote name='rodl2005' post='684631' date='Dec 14 2009, 10:42 PM']Nice bass too BTW-- is it a Geddy w/ a mirror guard?? Looks great anyway![/quote] thanks, yes it is a geddy with mirror guard, plays great too......when anybody but myself plays it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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