4x10 or 2x12?

[A Skater]

Hey, I wanted to know which of these speaker combinations sounds better for a Fender DeVille? I tried out a Fender tube amp that I fell in love with, but I didn't catch the specs or anything. I'm assuming it was the Deville as it was +$600, but the casing was purple-ish. It was weird, but it was very nice.

 

[jeremy]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

both sound ok, but there is a difference for sure. do you like 10's or 12's?

 

[SonofaMitch]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

I like 12's.....although 10's are WAYY better for recording.....Smoother, even sound IMO

~Mitch~

 

[Markk]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

I'd ultimately pick 10's

 

[A Skater]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

Well, I didn't get to experiment with the speakers, I only did with the amp.oed: But, I'm going to need this for live playing, so I am assuming the 4x10 would be better?

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

I'm going to guess that the 4 x 10 version might have a slightly louder and slightly cleaner tone than the 2 x 12 version. Just a guess based on my experience with Fender Super Reverbs (4 x 10), Vibrolux Reverbs (2 x 10) and Pro Reverbs ( 2 x 12) and Twin Reverbs (2 x 12). But the quality of the speakers would have a huge impact on the sound. Four crummy 10's will sound muddier and weaker than Two great 12's....and vice versa.

 

[baritone]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

Between my 2x12 cab and my 4x10 cab, the 2x12 sounds better for leads, and the 4x10 sounds better for playing rhythm; however, am pretty sure this has more to do with the specs of the speakers.

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

Between my 2x12 cab and my 4x10 cab, the 2x12 sounds better for leads, and the 4x10 sounds better for playing rhythm; however, am pretty sure this has more to do with the specs of the speakers.

That's what I would have expected. 4 10's can sound very clear and bright and cleanish...great for cleanish rythym. Aspen Puttman describes the 4 x 10 Fender Super Reverb as having the ultimate rythym tone...but I always liked the warmer easier on the ears tone of my 2 x 12 Pro Reverb. There is a diff in output trannys between those two amps though with the Super Reverb having a bigger output tranny (basically a 2 ohm version of the 4 ohm blackface Bassman tranny) and a few more watts of power. Lew

 

[A Skater]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

Well, I'd like something for leads but at the same time, I need some definition in my chords. Has anyone encountered this purple amp?:banghead:

 

[SlyFoxx]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

The 4x10 has a lot more coneage than the 2x12. I always liked the big punch of cabs with 4 (or more) 10's.

 

[LesStrat]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

BAH! You're young. Get one of each.


And when you get older, you'll get a combo that you can easily pack in and out.d

 

[Birdy]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

Well....I settled on a 2x12 AND a 4x12. Depends on what YOU play, how YOU
play it, and what sounds good to YOU. In my opinion, this is a choice that's all about YOU. Speaker choices are the big decision here. Ask others/buddies for opinions on YOUR tone if you can't step out of the mix far enough to hear
YOURself.
IMHO of course.

 

[Guitar Guy]

Re: 4x10 or 2x12?

I've got the 4x10 deville and i too really love the hot rod series. This speaker config sounds really good in a band situation and has a good stage prescence. Furthurmore it will be louder than a 2x12 and have a quiker response time due to the nature of the 10s. Ultimately it depends on your personal preference, but i would go with the tens.