412 cabinet
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Gone_Shootin
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Re: 412 cabinet
They're made out of MDF/particle board and have not so great speakers. And if you shop around, you can find a used 1960 or similar cab made from marine grade Baltic birch ply for not much more.
They're made out of MDF/particle board and have not so great speakers. And if you shop around, you can find a used 1960 or similar cab made from marine grade Baltic birch ply for not much more.
Sirion
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Re: 412 cabinet
A friend of mine had one. They are rather meh, in my opinion, or even worse: they are entry-level 4x12s, which is really only a thing because of the traditional looks. If I were you, I'd go smaller but better – get a good 2x12 or 1x12 for the same price – or go used. The only reason I could see for actually buying this is if you wanted to get a cheap backline of Marshall stacks.
This should be cheaper, if anything, even when imported from Germany. I haven't tried them, but these have top-of-the-line speakers in them, so I can guarantee that you are getting a better product for most applications:
A friend of mine had one. They are rather meh, in my opinion, or even worse: they are entry-level 4x12s, which is really only a thing because of the traditional looks. If I were you, I'd go smaller but better – get a good 2x12 or 1x12 for the same price – or go used. The only reason I could see for actually buying this is if you wanted to get a cheap backline of Marshall stacks.
This should be cheaper, if anything, even when imported from Germany. I haven't tried them, but these have top-of-the-line speakers in them, so I can guarantee that you are getting a better product for most applications:
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: 412 cabinet
If it must be a 4x12 and you are looking for a budget cab look at the Fender FM412. It is plywood construction and the speakers are "OK". You can find one used for $100 - $125. They are very underrated cabs and ignored because they do not have the "Marshall" name on them. Also at that price you can alway pick up a used set of twelves to really tweek it out.
If it must be a 4x12 and you are looking for a budget cab look at the Fender FM412. It is plywood construction and the speakers are "OK". You can find one used for $100 - $125. They are very underrated cabs and ignored because they do not have the "Marshall" name on them. Also at that price you can alway pick up a used set of twelves to really tweek it out.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Boogie Bill
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Re: 412 cabinet
IME, one of the best values in a budget 412 is one of the Peavey 412 MS or their original 5150 cabs.
My fav cab is the Mesa Half-Back 412 with EVMs in the closed bottom and C-90s in the open top. Slightly smaller than a Marshall cab, and built like a tank.
Bill
IME, one of the best values in a budget 412 is one of the Peavey 412 MS or their original 5150 cabs.
My fav cab is the Mesa Half-Back 412 with EVMs in the closed bottom and C-90s in the open top. Slightly smaller than a Marshall cab, and built like a tank.
Bill