NCD: The Brilliant Zilla Cab & Service !

Wazmeister

So, I've never had a cab built before. Yep, I know, but I've always bought 'off-the-shelf-stuff'.

A few months ago I bought a lovely blonde Redplate head, and so started searching for someone to make a Custom matching cab. Had to be matching - OCD and all that...

Anyway, enter Paul at Zilla Cabs. I exchanged a few emails, and the bloke has the patience of a saint ! He offered great advice, and even sent out matching samples to get the colour spot on.

You know, the big shock was how well made it is made. I bet it doesn't even come across in the photos, but the cab is superbly finished, and is absolutely bang on in every way. Very very impressed indeed. 

It even smells gorgeous !!!! 

I went with a FatBaby 1x12, with a convertible back;and it sounded superb straight out the box. It really did. Just wait till that V30 is broken in...

Anyway, cheers Paul and your team. I'll be back again.

I am absolutely delighted and made up, I really am

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not_the_dj

Very classy, and yeah Paul is a top bloke. 

fretmeister

I love mine. Top quality product and service.

garfy

Nice one Waz, looks great! 

Wazmeister

Man, it does sound like a sweet 2x12 too...

garfy

Is thst due to the build, being a Fatbaby? I'm trying to find a Tayden Ace 25......think they may have gone! 

Wazmeister

Yes, Id imagine it is the build, as Paul is trying to replicate a 2x12...

By the way, I loved the Blue and Tayden together

garfy

Great idea the Fatbaby, gives you portability and heft!  

ps PC cable here tmw, I'll be trying the combination. 

dindude

Looks great, love Paul's work.

sherpa_man

These guys are making me a custom 1x12 with a cream back.

looking forward to it.

Wazmeister

sherpa_man said:

These guys are making me a custom 1x12 with a cream back.

looking forward to it.

The packaging is really superb too ! Delighted all around with the whole purchase

djspecialist

Happy NCD.  Zilla are currently making me a vertical 2x12 - I'm feeling pretty excited!

DanR

You can't beat a Zilla.

Congrats on the new purchase.

hoops

If they both sound as good as they look - happy days.

Wazmeister

Well, the sound ?!

I've only had the cab for less than 24 hours, but it sounded pleasing straight away. I thought the FatBaby, mirroring a bigger 2x12, might be TOO bass for my liking.

But no such worries. Even with the convertible closed, the bass is firm, warm and precise. Conversely, the treble and mids do not seem to suffer.

In all, Id say a very sweet sounding cab that can sound 'full', yet still surprisingly sweet and subtle...

ThePrettyDamned

Wazmeister said:

Well, the sound ?!

I've only had the cab for less than 24 hours, but it sounded pleasing straight away. I thought the FatBaby, mirroring a bigger 2x12, might be TOO bass for my liking.

But no such worries. Even with the convertible closed, the bass is firm, warm and precise. Conversely, the treble and mids do not seem to suffer.

In all, Id say a very sweet sounding cab that can sound 'full', yet still surprisingly sweet and subtle...

That's the v30, they have some bass but it's pretty controlled. I was going to ask why you chose that, actually, as I've always had you down for a scooped sound! 

Glad you like it though. I've seen zillas at gigs and they always look top notch. 

Wazmeister

ThePrettyDamned said:

Wazmeister said:

Well, the sound ?!

I've only had the cab for less than 24 hours, but it sounded pleasing straight away. I thought the FatBaby, mirroring a bigger 2x12, might be TOO bass for my liking.

But no such worries. Even with the convertible closed, the bass is firm, warm and precise. Conversely, the treble and mids do not seem to suffer.

In all, Id say a very sweet sounding cab that can sound 'full', yet still surprisingly sweet and subtle...

That's the v30, they have some bass but it's pretty controlled. I was going to ask why you chose that, actually, as I've always had you down for a scooped sound! 

Glad you like it though. I've seen zillas at gigs and they always look top notch. 

Good question !

I took the advice of Keith from Redplate, who says that the RP50R favours the V30... ive also had a couple before and just like em !

Jonathanthomas83

Nice, that's a cab that would make me come out of my little IR bubble, right there!

imalrightjack

Nice. Just got a Fatbaby cab recently but sadly not a convertible back - just closed. Might see if they can make me one. Loaded it with a Creamback Neo and it's light but sounds huge.

DavidRees

big fan boy here, I have two ...

guitarfishbay

Smart looking setup.