Budget 4x10 Help. (Peavey,Fender,GK)

[shawshank72]

My GK MB212-II died.
Had saved for something nice then car broke down and well, there goes the dream.
My one band is coming back from hiatus in 2 weeks and my Traynor SB115 dosent cut it with these guys.
My choice of used 4x10 cheapies are as follows.
Peavey Headliner
Fender Rumble (black version v2?)
GK Backline BLXII
I need volume/push more air and decent tone as well.
Can't try them all out as all are quite the drive to get to.
All experience and comments appreciated.
Amp I'm using is still up in the air but there's plenty of them around.

 

[Brother Goose]

I'd almost always suggest a pair of
210 cabs (vertical) vs. a single 410.

Peavey TX cabs are great (Kevlar impregnated ones from the 90s).

I've also enjoyed ashdown, SWR GII cabs, and avatar products.

Avatar, in particular, is a great solution!

 

[RoadRanger]

Too bad you're so far away - I have a Peavey TVX 4x10 for cheap. Shipping usually kills any good deals on used speaker cabs .

 

[shawshank72]

Too bad you're so far away - I have a Peavey TVX 4x10 for cheap. Shipping usually kills any good deals on used speaker cabs .

That it does.
And thank you.

 

[mmbongo]

Why don't you just fix your GK? It will probably cost you less and will run circles around those cabs.

 

[shawshank72]

Why don't you just fix your GK? It will probably cost you less and will run circles around those cabs.

The entire board was toast, shop said almost as much to fix as buying another.
Sold the speakers out of it and tossed it.
Was going to get the GK MB410 but then life happens.
Too many kids in university to use credit.
Just trying to get through til tax time.

 

[FunkHead]

+1 to fixing the GK or.... 2nd choice is to add a 2nd Traynor SB115.

 

[shawshank72]

+1 to fixing the GK or.... 2nd choice is to add a 2nd Traynor SB115.

I tried this but didn't work out. I rented one but it had some weird phase issues.

 

[deathness]

If those really are your only three choices, stay away from the backline. I think gk in general is quality but that product line is garbage.

 

[shawshank72]

If those really are your only three choices, stay away from the backline. I think gk in general is quality but that product line is garbage.

Thanks for that.
Almost thinking of just going to long&mcquade and renting some Traynor gear.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Look used, if it can be done in time. LOTS of good (but heavy) used 4x10s out there for cheap.

 

[michael_t]

I'd almost always suggest a pair of
210 cabs (vertical) vs. a single 410.

About a year ago, one of the local dealers here in Winnipeg was clearing out their Peavey HL210's, so I ended up buying two of them for $300 CAD as my "budget rig".

I have yet to use both of them together as "4x10", though, as one sits at home while the other one is kept at church, where I use it for my stage monitor with my GK MB200.

 

[Joedog]

Dang......you obviously need a head. Why didn't you just pull the dead head out of the GK? Add an input jack and bingo: instant cab! just add a head (which you need anyway).

 

[shawshank72]

Dang......you obviously need a head. Why didn't you just pull the dead head out of the GK? Add an input jack and bingo: instant cab! just add a head (which you need anyway).

Grrrr
Wasn't thinking.

 

[buldog5151bass]

GC has a Trace Elliot 4x10 cab cheap. Won't be light, but great cabs.

 

[shawshank72]

GC has a Trace Elliot 4x10 cab cheap. Won't be light, but great cabs.

I'm up in Canada.
Hence the hard time finding stuff.
You all have an easier time getting good used stuff in the States.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Anywhere near the border? If you are in Toronto, have them ship it to GC Buffalo - even with the costs bringing it across the border. that TE would move a LOT of air.

 

[shawshank72]

Anywhere near the border? If you are in Toronto, have them ship it to GC Buffalo - even with the costs bringing it across the border. that TE would move a LOT of air.

Tis true. I'm about 3 hours from Buffalo, but a great idea.

 

[BobKos]

I've noticed Eden 4 X 10s show up on Craigslist pretty regularly. They're still a great cab and lately very affordable. The nice thing about them is that they were originally pretty expensive so they were well cared for in the first several years of their lives.

 

[buldog5151bass]

I've noticed Eden 4 X 10s show up on Craigslist pretty regularly. They're still a great cab and lately very affordable. The nice thing about them is that they were originally pretty expensive so they were well cared for in the first several years of their lives.

Another great one to look for. But in my memory, they were about 100lbs. - part of the reason they ended up on the market.