NCD: Part 1

[Sorenspete]

I sold my oversized recto 4x12 and took a chance on the split-back vertical 2x12, and I wasn't disappointed.

As soon as I plugged it in and used the same preset I used the recto cab for, it sounded great.

Plus, let's be honest it looks cooler too!

About an hour after played through it for the first time, I got back to Better Music in AUS (I'm in New Zealand) and sent payment for a second one.

Boys, we're so back - and in stereo.

One thing I noticed is that it's really not 'unfocused' nor does it lack tightness - it can absolutely do metal but obviously if you're a metal guy you're probably going to use a closed back cab. For me, I play stuff like Dire Straits and Toto a lot, so these cabs I think will work fantastically for it.

 

[Dave Merrill]

That's a BIG 2x12, yes?
Or is my perspective off?

 

[Sorenspete]

That's a BIG 2x12, yes?
Or is my perspective off?

Last 2x12 I had was an EVH 5150 III and it was pretty much the same just horizontal, but yeah I think that's how they look to a lot of people, but I think it's just that it has the same design as a 4x12 that trips people up. I dunno - I haven't owned a lot of 2x12's so maybe the EVH was big too. Maybe if you put the Boogie on its side it would still be taller than the EVH? Could be.

 

[Domct203]

The boogie vertical 2x12 is huge, the widest vertical 2x12 I’ve ever seen. Great cab

 

[Sorenspete]

The boogie vertical 2x12 is huge, the widest vertical 2x12 I’ve ever seen. Great cab

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I'm assuming mine and the ones in the pic are the same dimensions, just with different speakers and a split back.

 

[AtomicJeff]

That is a killer rig.
Edit your sig.

 

[Sorenspete]

That is a killer rig.

I'm so rusty because I took such a big hiatus from guitar (3-4 months) so hopefully this is a case of new gear = enjoying playing! Cheers!

 

[AtomicJeff]

I'm so rusty because I took such a big hiatus from guitar (3-4 months) so hopefully this is a case of new gear = enjoying playing! Cheers!

Which do you like best: the Suhr reactive load or the Two Notes/Torpedo?

 

[BBN]

I used to have a pair of those. They're beastly!

 

[Sorenspete]

Which do you like best: the Suhr reactive load or the Two Notes/Torpedo?

The Two Notes was more appropriate for what I was doing: attenuating an amp before going into a cab. But the Reactive Load IR would be absolutely incredible with a DAW + studio monitors setup. I think I should have bought the Fryette Power Station tbh.

 

[Sorenspete]

I used to have a pair of those. They're beastly!

I think the old ones had the EVM12L's in the bottom, right? The new ones have dual M-C90 Black Shadows. Brand new EV's cost $1,000 dollars so right now that experiment is out of the question.

 

[Dave Merrill]

I think the old ones had the EVM12L's in the bottom, right? The new ones have dual M-C90 Black Shadows. Brand new EV's cost $1,000 dollars so right now that experiment is out of the question.

$279 at SW.

EDIT: Ah. NZ. Understood.

 

[BBN]

I think the old ones had the EVM12L's in the bottom, right? The new ones have dual M-C90 Black Shadows. Brand new EV's cost $1,000 dollars so right now that experiment is out of the question.

Yes, they had the EVs. I swapped speakers a lot and liked them best with V30s.

 

[Sorenspete]

$279 at SW.

EDIT: Ah. NZ. Understood.

If SW can ship to me I'd save a lot. $279 US is only $462 NZD.

 

[Sorenspete]

Yes, they had the EVs. I swapped speakers a lot and liked them best with V30s.

I'd be tempted to leave the Black Shadow up top and put a V30 in the bottom.