*Smallish* 1x12 cab options

Creed_Clicks

Hi guys,

Long time no post. Recently sold a Palmer 1x12 cab and on the lookout for something else, but perhaps a bit smaller in cab size, if it is possible.

The dimensions of the Palmer were (W x H x D): 580 x 450 x 290 mm and it weighed just over 16KG.

I am using a Quilter 101 mini head, and I have a 1x8 Orange cab at home, which, I think, would be way too small to use in a live scenario.

Are there many cabs options out there that would be smaller in size but still able to take a 1x12? I guess something the size of a Blus Junior would be in that ballpark?

My other option is a 1x10, and these seem to be hard to come by too.

simonk

Matrix do a tiny 1x12. As do BluGuitar and probably DV Mark. Alternatively Zilla has his Dinky (I think it’s called).

andy1839

I've got a Zilla Dinky (open back) with a creamback neo in it. I've used it loads, tiny footprint, solid build and very light with the neo. 
Highly recommended. 

kennedydream1980

The victory 1x12 cab is pretty compact, I used one with a Blackstar HT5 head. It was a really nice sounding compact rig.

fandango

Zilla Cabs "Dinky".

Doubt you'll get a smaller 12" speaker cab.

mart

fandango said:

Zilla Cabs "Dinky".

Doubt you'll get a smaller 12" speaker cab.

Unless you make one yourself. I built myself a 1x12” cab:
http://i.imgur.com/VhxgoV4.jpg

It’s about 34cm x 36cm x 20cm, so 10cm smaller than the Dinky in each dimension.

fandango

mart said:

fandango said:

Zilla Cabs "Dinky".

Doubt you'll get a smaller 12" speaker cab.

Unless you make one yourself. I built myself a 1x12” cab:
http://i.imgur.com/VhxgoV4.jpg

It’s about 34cm x 36cm x 20cm, so 10cm smaller than the Dinky in each dimension.

That's to be applauded. And with the small amp, that's about as minimalist as you can get without going to a smaller speaker size.

What does it sound like?

Creed_Clicks

I'd love to be able to build my own cab, but I can barely cook! Thanks for the suggestions folks. In Ireland, I'll be ordering online as there wouldn't be a huge choice with small cabs buying from new.
On another note, how come guitar cabs are so expensive, or seem to be expensive to me anyway. Wood? Speaker?

prowla

I've got a Markbass 121 bass cab, which is small and light; I plan to get another.

prowla

mart said:

fandango said:

Zilla Cabs "Dinky".

Doubt you'll get a smaller 12" speaker cab.

Unless you make one yourself. I built myself a 1x12” cab:
http://i.imgur.com/VhxgoV4.jpg

It’s about 34cm x 36cm x 20cm, so 10cm smaller than the Dinky in each dimension.

I like that - I've been thinking about making a living room friendly cab.

mart

fandango said:

mart said:

fandango said:

Zilla Cabs "Dinky".

Doubt you'll get a smaller 12" speaker cab.

Unless you make one yourself. I built myself a 1x12” cab:
...

It’s about 34cm x 36cm x 20cm, so 10cm smaller than the Dinky in each dimension.

That's to be applauded. And with the small amp, that's about as minimalist as you can get without going to a smaller speaker size.

What does it sound like?

Thanks. It’s pretty good, thanks to the Celestion Blue in there. Like @prowla I wanted a better looking and more compact lounge amp than the things I could see for sale, so I thought I’d give it a go.