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5F6A Bassman Amp Cabinet Choices?
« on: October 24, 2015, 06:44:55 pm »
I have been wondering if i should try a 2x12" Tweed cab for my finished 5F6A chassis.
I still have 4x10 in my mind as well. But i am thinking that a 2x12" would open up the headroom a little more.

But would i loose the compression of the 4x10 arraingement? Tough call. What do you think?
Look at these cabs.
Looks like Superb Craftmanship to me.
http://www.mergili.com/cabinets.html
« Last Edit: October 24, 2015, 09:42:57 pm by plexi50 »

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Re: 5F6A Bassman Amp Cabinet Choices?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2015, 09:55:44 pm »
You went to some extra effort to make the chassis look authentic. Why would you even consider a 2x12?
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Re: 5F6A Bassman Amp Cabinet Choices?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2015, 11:16:41 pm »
Look at these cabs.
Looks like Superb Craftmanship to me.
http://www.mergili.com/cabinets.html
Tough choices but either will be fine, I think you know? Plus you already have a 4x10" right? BTW - John is awesome. He's done some custom cabs for me and they came out super nice! My chassis' fit like a glove.
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Re: 5F6A Bassman Amp Cabinet Choices?
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2015, 07:29:50 am »
You went to some extra effort to make the chassis look authentic. Why would you even consider a 2x12?

Yeah a 212 cab idea does defeat the entire process here. Just a thought.

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Re: 5F6A Bassman Amp Cabinet Choices?
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2015, 07:55:52 pm »
Look at these cabs.
Looks like Superb Craftmanship to me.
http://www.mergili.com/cabinets.html
Tough choices but either will be fine, I think you know? Plus you already have a 4x10" right? BTW - John is awesome. He's done some custom cabs for me and they came out super nice! My chassis' fit like a glove.

Yes i already have a sweet sounding 410 cab. I went with Johns 5F6A head cab for a few reasons.
#1 As above i already have a loaded eminence 410 cab.
#2 I can try it out with other cabs whenever the mood hits me.
#3 If i ever sell the amp it may appeal to the Marshall guys, being basically the first Marshall circuit so to speak.
#4 If i ever sell it, shoot me and ask questions later.  :think1:
« Last Edit: October 26, 2015, 08:00:16 pm by plexi50 »

 


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