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Gear Discussion Forums => Bass Amps & Effects => Topic started by: Hornisse on December 10, 2010, 02:19:55 PM

Title: Marshall JCM 800 model 1552 Bass Cabinets
Post by: Hornisse on December 10, 2010, 02:19:55 PM

Just wondering if these cabinets are good for bass?  I think they were made in the 1980's and was wondering how they compare to some of the vintage Hi Watt cabs you guys like.  Each cabinet has 2x15 speakers.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Marshall JCM 800 model 1552 Bass Cabinets
Post by: Psycho Bass Guy on December 11, 2010, 01:32:26 AM

I remember them from when they were new. They're pretty much a standard PA- type ported subwoofer style cab.  If you have a cab with smaller speakers for definition to pair with one, they're great. Otherwise, I hope you like a smooth jazz or reggae tone, because that's pretty much all you'll get.

Title: Re: Marshall JCM 800 model 1552 Bass Cabinets
Post by: Hornisse on December 11, 2010, 10:46:31 AM

Thanks for the reply.  That's what I figured as they are very large cabs!  They do look cool though.

Title: Re: Marshall JCM 800 model 1552 Bass Cabinets
Post by: Highlander on December 11, 2010, 10:48:10 AM

Can they tolerate brighter speakers or is it the cab-tuning...?

Title: Re: Marshall JCM 800 model 1552 Bass Cabinets
Post by: godofthunder on December 11, 2010, 01:42:57 PM

 I have one and I like it, sound wise not as boomy as my Hiwatt 2150. The Marshal with a good tube head works fine on it's own but is best paired with another cab. They come with Celestion Sidewinders which I can't stand, I put Eminence Deltas in mine and like it much better that way.