I mostly play classic rock and heavy metal, and i wonder which 2x12 cabinet ( open or closed ) would be great for that amp ? speakers suggestions/combinations ? i have Vintage brand les paul copy of Gibson modified with SH5 Custom in bridge and Pearly Gates on neck, and that's one of my favorite guitar now. i heard JCM 800 can be bright, so which speakers should i put in 2x12 cab to sound full and not too much bright ?
Marshall JCM 2204 50 W Head, which 2x12 cabinet and which two speakers in it to go?
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SteveAlysis
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Celestion g1265. The best speaker for that amp IMO
Celestion g1265. The best speaker for that amp IMO
Van Noord
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Yup. +1 on that
MetalManiac
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^ yup, but equaly great in that amp is the G12H30- some might say the best. You could also run a cross of the V30/g12H30 for more full range.
If you really want your mind blown, use two Eminence Red fangs!!
I have a Genz Benz 2x12 that sounds huge.
^ yup, but equaly great in that amp is the G12H30- some might say the best. You could also run a cross of the V30/g12H30 for more full range.
If you really want your mind blown, use two Eminence Red fangs!!
I have a Genz Benz 2x12 that sounds huge.
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MetalManiac
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I never thought greenbacks were a great speaker for the 2204.
I never thought greenbacks were a great speaker for the 2204.
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Ok, i have those two speakers vintage 30 and g12h30 anniversary waiting to be put in some 2x12 cab.. maybe i will ask guitar amps luthier if he can build me one 2x12 cabinet closed back cabinet and put those two speakers in it.
Ok, i have those two speakers vintage 30 and g12h30 anniversary waiting to be put in some 2x12 cab.. maybe i will ask guitar amps luthier if he can build me one 2x12 cabinet closed back cabinet and put those two speakers in it.
agentzero12
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I like my Marshall 1936 cab.
I like my Marshall 1936 cab.
DrNewcenstein
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I'm using a Carvin VE212 open-back cab with Carvin's "British" speakers (Union Jack on the back). I used it with my Fender RocPro1000 head as well, and it's a great cabinet that can definitely get loud (300w rating). The cleans are clean and the distortion (if you can get enough of it) does not get flabby. It's very articulate.
I'm using a Carvin VE212 open-back cab with Carvin's "British" speakers (Union Jack on the back). I used it with my Fender RocPro1000 head as well, and it's a great cabinet that can definitely get loud (300w rating). The cleans are clean and the distortion (if you can get enough of it) does not get flabby. It's very articulate.
MetalManiac
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More than likely it'll be loaded with g12t-75's. A good speaker when paired with a V30, especially for high gain. I like its touvch sensitivity, but it can be a bit much all on its own, although Bogner has a cabinet loaded with g12t-75's called the "Flamethrower" I think?
I intend to have a 4x12 with a g12T-75, a v30, a G12K 85/100, and some other speaker whih Im not sure yet, and that will be my "Uberkab" for super high gain when I get myself a nice ultra high gain amp.
More than likely it'll be loaded with g12t-75's. A good speaker when paired with a V30, especially for high gain. I like its touvch sensitivity, but it can be a bit much all on its own, although Bogner has a cabinet loaded with g12t-75's called the "Flamethrower" I think?
I intend to have a 4x12 with a g12T-75, a v30, a G12K 85/100, and some other speaker whih Im not sure yet, and that will be my "Uberkab" for super high gain when I get myself a nice ultra high gain amp.
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Yo, thanks for all suggestions.. the head will be here next week. but i am looking for used cabinet now, so i need specifications for Marshall JCM 800 2204 50 W head: i need height, width, and depth.. help, please !
Yo, thanks for all suggestions.. the head will be here next week. but i am looking for used cabinet now, so i need specifications for Marshall JCM 800 2204 50 W head: i need height, width, and depth.. help, please !
Simon_F
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It will be the same size as the reissue 2203: 750 x 310 x 210 (mm)
http://marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=JCM800&pageType=SPECS
It will be the same size as the reissue 2203: 750 x 310 x 210 (mm)
http://marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=JCM800&pageType=SPECS
xxxplorer
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I'm really impressed with both the eminence swamp thangs or the texas heats with my 2204. Like them better than my evm-12Ls when used by them selves over the 12Ls alone, but either of those speakers paired with the 12L is epic as well in my 412
I'm really impressed with both the eminence swamp thangs or the texas heats with my 2204. Like them better than my evm-12Ls when used by them selves over the 12Ls alone, but either of those speakers paired with the 12L is epic as well in my 412
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I am looking for a good cab on a budget.. what about Marshall M412A ? the speakers will be replaced with two Vintage 30's and two G12H 30's. is that a good cabinet or just some chinese crap ?
I am looking for a good cab on a budget.. what about Marshall M412A ? the speakers will be replaced with two Vintage 30's and two G12H 30's. is that a good cabinet or just some chinese crap ?
Simon_F
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Yes. The 100w and 50w heads are the same size so they can be used with the same cabinets.
Regarding good cab on a budget I would look for a used Marshall 1936. They come up on eBay quite a lot. I don't know exactly when they changed from plywood to MDF but if you can find an older plywood one all the better! I got a real bargain JCM800 plywood 1936 a few years ago for just £90 (GBP). If you have new speakers coming you can always sell the stock ones (most likely G12T-75s).
Yes. The 100w and 50w heads are the same size so they can be used with the same cabinets.
Regarding good cab on a budget I would look for a used Marshall 1936. They come up on eBay quite a lot. I don't know exactly when they changed from plywood to MDF but if you can find an older plywood one all the better! I got a real bargain JCM800 plywood 1936 a few years ago for just £90 (GBP). If you have new speakers coming you can always sell the stock ones (most likely G12T-75s).
Re: Marshall JCM 2204 50 W Head, which 2x12 cabinet and which two speakers in it to g
To be honest i am stock right now at those two cabinets:
1.) Orange PPC 2x12 loaded with two Vintage 30's.. the cons is the price and weight.
2.) Marshall 1960 A.. i don't know about that cabinet but it is from ply wood of mdf ?
To be honest i am stock right now at those two cabinets:
1.) Orange PPC 2x12 loaded with two Vintage 30's.. the cons is the price and weight.
2.) Marshall 1960 A.. i don't know about that cabinet but it is from ply wood of mdf ?
Simon_F
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Those Orange 2x12 cabs are awesome. I used to play in a band with a guy who had one and it had a huge sound. They work great with Marshall heads.
Marshall 1960 is a 4x12. I thought you wanted a 2x12? Not sure what the current construction material is.
Those Orange 2x12 cabs are awesome. I used to play in a band with a guy who had one and it had a huge sound. They work great with Marshall heads.
Marshall 1960 is a 4x12. I thought you wanted a 2x12? Not sure what the current construction material is.
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