Vader cabs

punisher911 · 05-25-2012, 10:38 PM

I don't see much talk about Vader cabs anymore. I liked my 2X12 when I had it. Are they not decent with 8 strings? I also seem to notice that Earcandy seemed to disappear. If these aren't in favor with 8s, what are the good 8 string cabs? Both 2x12 and 4x.

athawulf · 05-26-2012, 02:25 AM

My 2x12 carnage strain sounds great with my 8. I guess there is just nothing new to say about them. I've been trying to source a local 4x12 to replace one of my cabs.

Mazzy · 05-26-2012, 08:31 AM

They are way too bassy for such low tunings, IMO. Anybody who thinks Vader cabinets sound good hasn't recorded with them.

jllozano · 05-26-2012, 10:59 AM

they sound great live, and if you could get past the metal grill im sure they'd record fine also...

Evilfrenchy · 05-26-2012, 12:35 PM

true, very bassy and a pain to record in the studio, you have to play really loud and choose the right mics and positioning, to my ears a marshall 1960 sounds way more alive and crisp...

athawulf · 05-26-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazzy

They are way too bassy for such low tunings, IMO. Anybody who thinks Vader cabinets sound good hasn't recorded with them.

maybe they don't use them for recording.

to the op: if you're interested in them try the carnage strain which is 2 of the vader legends with 2 eminence manowars

jllozano · 05-26-2012, 04:58 PM

Oh and in case you need an earcandy buzzbomb, i have one i could sell

SamSam · 05-26-2012, 06:06 PM

I use a carnage strain 4 x 12 with my 8 string. It's not overtly bassy in my opinion. A Mesa 4 x 12 seems to pack more in the low end.

Collapse · 05-27-2012, 07:46 AM

still using mine, only for live playing as they crush. when it comes to recording I always go back to my old school half back Mesa cabs

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05-25-2012, 10:38 PM	#1
punisher911 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Warren, MI Posts: 1,053 Thanked: 45 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Vader cabs I don't see much talk about Vader cabs anymore. I liked my 2X12 when I had it. Are they not decent with 8 strings? I also seem to notice that Earcandy seemed to disappear. If these aren't in favor with 8s, what are the good 8 string cabs? Both 2x12 and 4x. If it's good enough for Tom Morello, it's good enough for me. Women are like Voltron. The more you hook up, the better it gets...

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Collapse SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NewGlasgow,NS Canada Posts: 267 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	still using mine, only for live playing as they crush. when it comes to recording I always go back to my old school half back Mesa cabs glpg80 likes this. http://www.myspace.com/hatedivision

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05-26-2012, 02:25 AM	#2
athawulf SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,068 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	My 2x12 carnage strain sounds great with my 8. I guess there is just nothing new to say about them. I've been trying to source a local 4x12 to replace one of my cabs.

05-26-2012, 08:31 AM	#3
Mazzy Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jupiter Posts: 171 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are way too bassy for such low tunings, IMO. Anybody who thinks Vader cabinets sound good hasn't recorded with them.

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jllozano SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	they sound great live, and if you could get past the metal grill im sure they'd record fine also...

05-26-2012, 12:35 PM	#5
Evilfrenchy ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 33 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	true, very bassy and a pain to record in the studio, you have to play really loud and choose the right mics and positioning, to my ears a marshall 1960 sounds way more alive and crisp...

05-26-2012, 04:58 PM	#7
jllozano SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Oh and in case you need an earcandy buzzbomb, i have one i could sell

05-26-2012, 06:06 PM	#8
SamSam GAS problems Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 981 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I use a carnage strain 4 x 12 with my 8 string. It's not overtly bassy in my opinion. A Mesa 4 x 12 seems to pack more in the low end.