Carvin Legacy 2x12 cab (others)

dtucker · 9th November 2006, 04:40 PM

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, 05:10 PM

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

Blast9 · 9th November 2006, 05:25 PM

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, 06:18 PM

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 'LA' Lugo** · 9th November 2006, 10:01 PM

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, 10:24 PM

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, 10:28 PM

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, 10:43 PM

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, 01:57 AM

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

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
2X12 guitar cab wiring help!	Jax	Geekslutz forum	6	8th April 2006 11:47 PM
Carvin S/L series	stickstome2	So much gear, so little time!	0	2nd November 2005 02:03 PM
Carvin Amps, anyone use them	Revelation	High end	15	5th July 2005 09:56 PM
Carvin Dynamics?	cram	So much gear, so little time!	5	20th September 2002 04:20 AM

9th November 2006, 04:40 PM	#1
dtucker Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 275	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, 05:25 PM	#3
Blast9 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,804	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! __________________ :: my band is called protoangel My guitars: Atkin OM (sitka spruce top walnut back: sweet mids):: Atkin Small Jumbo (cedar top, rosewood back: big bottom, sparkly top):: Jap Tele with fat frets (rude and fat):: . My amps: 1973 Hiwatt DR504::Framus Dragon ... Latest purchases Kel Audio HM-2d TC Electronic Nova System, Chameleon Labs 7602 Digi 002 + PTLE, Addictive Drums

9th November 2006, 06:18 PM	#4
Sounds Great Gear Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities, USA Posts: 10,789	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. __________________ You awake with a start To just the beating of your heart. Just one man beneath the sky, Just two ears, just two eyes.

9th November 2006, 10:01 PM	#5
James 'LA' Lugo Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 3,110	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, 323.462.4722 6381 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90028 http://www.JamesLugo.com http://www.WritingGiants.com http://www.myspace.com/jameslugo Clients Include: The Smashing Pumpkins, 311, A Fine Frenzy, The Veronica's, American Idol

9th November 2006, 05:10 PM	#2
cdog Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,219	No question, no hesitaion, buy the VHT for the best tone.

9th November 2006, 10:24 PM	#6
TheSweetener Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Germany / Frankfurt Posts: 969	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, 10:28 PM	#7
paulbystereo Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 78	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, 01:57 AM	#9
paulbystereo Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 78	Yep, that's me. Thanks for the props...

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: