Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

[gilaltom3]

I'm looking to get two 2X12 cabinets each loaded with a G12H-30/V30 combo in addition to one of these amps. Where should I get the cabinets from? The only place I know of that I could get something like that would be Avatar Speakers. Anywhere else you guys would suggest?

[beggar_guitar]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

I voted Nightrain because I have unnecessary GAS for one at the moment. Played one in GC a few weeks ago and was very impressed.

As far as the cab goes.... no idea. I'd go with Avatar

[Agileguy_101]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

Everything that he said.

Night Train is a great amp, as long as you like what it does. Play it, and if you really enjoy it, buy it. I won't say it's better than the Rebel 30, but what it does, it definitely does better than the Egnater.

[mwalluk]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

I wasn't too impressed with the Night Train. For cleans I prefer the AC15 to it. So I selected the ROb Option.

IN terms of cabs, you HAVE to go AVATAR. They make quality, solid cabs at a reasonable price. Best deal I've found. However, if I were you I wouldn't get two of the same cabs. Why not experiment?

Have one G12H30 and V30, the other could be Greenbacks and G12H30s, etc.

I mean after all you have these to choose from.....

Celestion: Vintage 30s, G12H30s, G12T75s, Greenbacks, Classic Lead 80s, Hellatone 30s, Hellatone 60s and G12K100s

Eminence Governors, Wizards, Private Jacks, Swamp Thangs


for the price might as well experiment.

[gilaltom3]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

Well what combo would you suggest? Because I don't know that much about speakers I've just read everywhere that the V30/G12H30 combo is awesome.

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

IMO they are both good amps.

[lex666]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

I had a one night stand with the Mini Recto and Mesa 1x12 cab. Totally fell in love. I'd give that combo a try before purchasing the Nite Train or Rebel 30.

[MojoMonster]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

I voted Rebel 30 because I have one and I love its versatility.

That said, if you love what the Nighttrain sounds like, get it.

In terms of cabs, I've got 4 x 212s, all Carvins.
The V30/G12H30 *IS* an awesome combo.
I've also got a G12H30/Greenback and a V30/Greenback.

For one-stop shopping its hard to beat Avatar cabs with Hellatone speakers.

I'd already invested in a Carvin Vintage, open-backed 212 with V30's and picked up another one, unloaded and then added 2 of the dark, close-backed, Steve Vai version 212s with Greenbacks/unloaded and picked up Hellatones for that one.

I've tried all of those different versions with the Rebel 30 and they all sound different/good. Currently I'm using the close-backed 212s with V30/Greenbacks.
These seem to sound better to my ears... especially when I get heavier/more distorted.

The only thing I ever recommend for people with lunchbox amp heads is to run them through a 212, almost regardless of what speakers are in it.

[mwalluk]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

Well what combo would you suggest? Because I don't know that much about speakers I've just read everywhere that the V30/G12H30 combo is awesome.

combos I'm a fan of

dual V30
V30 and Classic Lead 80
G12H30 and V30
dual greenbacks

It just depends on what amp you get

[gilaltom3]

I had a one night stand with the Mini Recto and Mesa 1x12 cab. Totally fell in love. I'd give that combo a try before purchasing the Nite Train or Rebel 30.

I'm already getting a Mini Recto the night train or rebel 30 will be paired with it.

[gilaltom3]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

I figured everyone would want the Night Train over the Rebel 30. I can't wait to go try both of them out!

[mwalluk]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

I'm already getting a Mini Recto the night train or rebel 30 will be paired with it.

If that's the case, I would get a 212 cab with dual V30s in it for the MESA,
any reason you want 2 212 cabs? Why not just one and ab the amps? or what about a 212 cab for shows and a112 for home use?

[gilaltom3]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

I was under the impression I would have to hook them up stereo if I only got one cab. Wouldn't that mean each amp would only get one speaker or am I being foolish?

[Agileguy_101]

Re: Night Train or Rebel 30 and who to buy a cab from?

I was under the impression I would have to hook them up stereo if I only got one cab. Wouldn't that mean each amp would only get one speaker or am I being foolish?

No, you're not - you just didn't say that before. In that case, you have to ask, "what one speaker will be the best for each amp?"

[gilaltom3]

No, you're not - you just didn't say that before. In that case, you have to ask, "what one speaker will be the best for each amp?"

That's why I just want to get two 2X12's so each amp gets two speakers.