Carvin Legacy 2x12 cab (others)

dtucker · 9th November 2006

Anyone here have a Legacy 2x12 cab? The price is great, but I'm a little worried by some of the reviews I read on Harmony Central. One guy mentions it's made from 1/2" plywood and eludes to the fact that it's not very sturdy. I won't be gigging with it, but how would this affect the overall tone of the cab?

For that matter...what are your thoughts on these units as well:

Orange 2x12
Bogner 2x12
VHT Fat Bottom 2x12
THD 2x12

I know that they're more expensive than the Legacy, but ultimately I want a great sounding cab.

THANKS!

cdog · 9th November 2006

No question, no hesitaion, buy the VHT for the best tone.

**Blast9** · 9th November 2006

The THD cab sounds very nice --- balanced, full tone. Front ported I believe

Hearsay:

Apparently the Orange cab is really nice too --- Heavy, thick birch ply!

peeps also rave about the Bogner!

Choices, choices!

Sounds Great · 9th November 2006

Background: I used to have a 2X12 Marshall JMP combo that sounded excellent, but I now have a JMP head with a 4X12 cabinet instead. I love this even more, but I still miss the sound of the open back combo for some types of playing.

Not sure if it the same as a Legacy cabinet, but a while back I bought a Carvin 2X12 cabinet to have that as an option to plug my head into. BLECH! I sold that thing faster than you could say thin, honkin' piece of crap.

I think it was this cabinet: http://www.carvin.com/products/singl...er=212E&CID=GA

I was kind of surprised as I used to have a Carvin bass combo that sounded pretty decent.

**James Lugo** · 9th November 2006

I have a Legacy 2X12 for cover band gigging because it's light and small. I also have a Boogie Recto 2X12 and had a Marshall 2X12. The Marshall rattled like hell and drove me nuts, the Carvin's cool but a bit small sounding and sometimes sounds like the cab is being overloaded (not in a good way) but the Boogie sounds killer! Huge and warm.

TheSweetener · 9th November 2006

Perhaps this is off topic, but I really love the Carvin Legacy head,

but only for one thing.

Solos!!!
This amp sounds warm, creamy, breathtaking. But as soon as you play chords, it gets muddy. But even to play solos the treble + presence knob are almost fully clockwise and the bass is almost fully counterclockwise.
Strange amp, but if you have the luxury to own one amp just for warm, smooth solos, buy this thing!
I use it with a Boogie 4x12". The Carvin cab also has vintage 30s, which could be cool, but who knows.

paulbystereo · 9th November 2006

I can't comment on the Legacy, but I have the VHT fatbottom and it absolutely rules!!!! Another cool cab to check out is the Avatar. Great cab with a huge choice of speakers. If you're looking a for clear, tight sounding cab look no further than the VHT. The Avatar suits a more "vintagey" tone. Hope that helps.

LoopQuantum · 9th November 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulbystereo

I can't comment on the Legacy, but I have the VHT fatbottom and it absolutely rules!!!! Another cool cab to check out is the Avatar. Great cab with a huge choice of speakers. If you're looking a for clear, tight sounding cab look no further than the VHT. The Avatar suits a more "vintagey" tone. Hope that helps.

PaulbyStereo.....as in Paul in Death by Stereo?

If so, HELLOOOOO!!!!!!

I like "Wasted Words".

paulbystereo · 10th November 2006

Yep, that's me. Thanks for the props...

9th November 2006	#1
dtucker Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 275 Thread Starter	Carvin Legacy 2x12 cab (others) Anyone here have a Legacy 2x12 cab? The price is great, but I'm a little worried by some of the reviews I read on Harmony Central. One guy mentions it's made from 1/2" plywood and eludes to the fact that it's not very sturdy. I won't be gigging with it, but how would this affect the overall tone of the cab? For that matter...what are your thoughts on these units as well: Orange 2x12 Bogner 2x12 VHT Fat Bottom 2x12 THD 2x12 I know that they're more expensive than the Legacy, but ultimately I want a great sounding cab. THANKS! __________________ BC - "Sweet Jesus, that's smooth! Good work, Ted!"

9th November 2006	#3
Blast9 Moderator Joined: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 4,598	The THD cab sounds very nice --- balanced, full tone. Front ported I believe Hearsay: Apparently the Orange cab is really nice too --- Heavy, thick birch ply! peeps also rave about the Bogner! Choices, choices! __________________ :: New Album "Rooms" out now http://www.andymitchellmusic.com :: twitter > http://twitter.com/mitchellmusic - http://www.twitter.com/theyardbirds

9th November 2006	#4
Sounds Great Gear Guru Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 15,303 1 Review written	Background: I used to have a 2X12 Marshall JMP combo that sounded excellent, but I now have a JMP head with a 4X12 cabinet instead. I love this even more, but I still miss the sound of the open back combo for some types of playing. Not sure if it the same as a Legacy cabinet, but a while back I bought a Carvin 2X12 cabinet to have that as an option to plug my head into. BLECH! I sold that thing faster than you could say thin, honkin' piece of crap. I think it was this cabinet: http://www.carvin.com/products/singl...er=212E&CID=GA I was kind of surprised as I used to have a Carvin bass combo that sounded pretty decent. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/sounds-great-1 -Rob And these children that you spit on As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations They're quite aware of what they're going through

9th November 2006	#5
James Lugo Moderator Joined: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 6,997	I have a Legacy 2X12 for cover band gigging because it's light and small. I also have a Boogie Recto 2X12 and had a Marshall 2X12. The Marshall rattled like hell and drove me nuts, the Carvin's cool but a bit small sounding and sometimes sounds like the cab is being overloaded (not in a good way) but the Boogie sounds killer! Huge and warm. __________________ Vocal Asylum & Hemispheres Recording - http://www.sslmixingonline.com/ http://www.HemispheresRecording.com - http://www.youtube.com/user/jameslugo Now affiliated with Sound Pure Pro Audio & Guitars / Boutique Amps Check out my first video tutorial release on Groove3: http://www.groove3.com/str/vocal-asylum.html

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9th November 2006	#2
cdog Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,559 3 Reviews written	No question, no hesitaion, buy the VHT for the best tone.

9th November 2006	#6
TheSweetener Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Germany / Frankfurt Posts: 1,215	Perhaps this is off topic, but I really love the Carvin Legacy head, but only for one thing. Solos!!! This amp sounds warm, creamy, breathtaking. But as soon as you play chords, it gets muddy. But even to play solos the treble + presence knob are almost fully clockwise and the bass is almost fully counterclockwise. Strange amp, but if you have the luxury to own one amp just for warm, smooth solos, buy this thing! I use it with a Boogie 4x12". The Carvin cab also has vintage 30s, which could be cool, but who knows.

9th November 2006	#7
paulbystereo Gear nut Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 113	I can't comment on the Legacy, but I have the VHT fatbottom and it absolutely rules!!!! Another cool cab to check out is the Avatar. Great cab with a huge choice of speakers. If you're looking a for clear, tight sounding cab look no further than the VHT. The Avatar suits a more "vintagey" tone. Hope that helps.

10th November 2006	#9
paulbystereo Gear nut Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 113	Yep, that's me. Thanks for the props...

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