How many 4x10's around here?

Pilgrim · March 09, 2009, 12:41:52 PM

Idle curiosity - how many people on here use a 4x10 as their primary cab, either with or without a 15 or other add-on? I suspect that many of us have gone that route.

I have a new GK Goldline 4x10 that's my gig cab. I can add a Peavey 15" cab (with Eminence speaker) if needed, but frankly we're not that loud a band, so there isn't really a need for it most of the time.

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Chris P. · March 09, 2009, 01:49:27 PM

I use 4x10s only. First a Kustom Tuck 'n Roll reissue, than an Ampeg, than the Orange and now a Hiwatt with Celestions. No room for an extra 1x15...

Saf · March 09, 2009, 03:53:13 PM

do you still get a lot off bottom in your soud with an 4 x 10"? I use 4 x 12" or 4 x 15" cabs and have little experinence with 4 x 10" played a couple of them on shared backline gigs but just have the idea that a cab with bigger speaker has more "power" in the sound.

pbrocker56 · March 09, 2009, 05:51:24 PM

I'm in the market for a 4x10. How is the Goldline Pilgrim? I'm looking at either the GK Goldline or BLK for a 4x10.

I'm currently using a Kustom 2x15, and I think its a little too boomy for me.

hollowbody · March 09, 2009, 05:56:26 PM

It's been quite a few years since I've owned 10" speakers in general. I either use Acoustic 4x15 or 6x12 cabs. Sometimes I think of going back to a 4x10 for the portability but then I sober up.

lowend1 · March 09, 2009, 07:05:45 PM

10s? You want 10s?
The one on the left is a 1970s Ampeg B40 with Peavey Scorpion speakers...

Pilgrim · March 09, 2009, 09:05:59 PM

Quote from: pbrocker56 on March 09, 2009, 05:51:24 PM
I'm in the market for a 4x10. How is the Goldline Pilgrim? I'm looking at either the GK Goldline or BLK for a 4x10.

I'm currently using a Kustom 2x15, and I think its a little too boomy for me.

I have been using a single Peavey 15, but I didn't get the note definition I started to crave. I think my ears are becoming more discerning.

I ran into the Goldline at a GC sale last summer, and I compared it with some other 4x10s there. I think the bottom end is quite strong, and that the overall sound provides low-end guts but preserves note definition. I personally like the sound of the Hartke metal cone speakers I've heard, and there is obviously something in common with the metal cones in the GK speakers, but I thought the GK cab had a warmer sound than the Hartkes. I suggest doing some side-by-side comparisons with other 4x10s, and I believe the Goldline is a GC exclusive, so they should have others handy to compare with....but the sound was a winner for me. The drawback is weight, as the cab is around 90 pounds which is on the heavy side for a 4x10. If I ever need it for a large venue I can pair the GK 4x10 with my Peavey 15" cab..but that's not normally the kind of gig I play.

There aren't many reviews of the Goldline around yet, but since a few of them suggested that longevity of the speakers might be an issue, I bought the GC extended warranty - something I very seldom do. Probably a waste, since I don't really plan to push the cab near its max rating.

If you try out the Goldline, let me know what you think. I like the sound a LOT.

Chris P. · March 10, 2009, 12:01:16 AM

@ Saf: I have no room in my car for anything bigger than a 4x10. I like 4x12s though. But if I want I have thundering lows with the 4x10, but I always prefer a more pushing mid-ish sound.

Saf · March 10, 2009, 12:08:54 AM

I drive an nissan micra and I can get my 4 x 15" cab in the back of it, my amp, two bassguitars and a suitcase with cables etc goes with it as wel. Haven't jet tried to put the bassman 4 x 12" in the car but I think it fits as wel.

Chris P. · March 10, 2009, 12:58:36 AM

I have a Twingo and a guitar playing girlfriend in my band. So:

- 4x10
- Bass head
- Back up bass head
- Fender Deluxe amp
- Guitar in case
- Guitar in gigbag
- Bass in case
- Bass in gigbag
- Effects/cable case Chris
- Effects/cable case Loes
- Loes
- Chris
- And sometimes drum gear or VJ gear:)

TBird1958 · March 10, 2009, 09:37:22 AM

Well, I have two GK SBX 4x10's they're the only cabs I use, I think they're pretty articulate and tight, and not boomy.........Definately easier for me to roadie than a single 8x10 (my sissy girlie arms!) and they fit into the Subaru better too.

Saf · March 10, 2009, 10:57:37 AM

I used to have an twingo, loved the car. It is sadly passed away last year. I used to transport my bassman 4 x 12" cab, the bassman head, Two of my bassguitars, a combo amp for the banjo player, the banjo and some drumkit gear. It always amazed me how mucht you can put into a twingo. Much more than my micra. (it's my wife's car, I normally drive an daithatsu cuore, I can't get a cab into that one.

pbrocker56 · March 10, 2009, 03:53:21 PM

Quote from: Pilgrim on March 09, 2009, 09:05:59 PM
I have been using a single Peavey 15, but I didn't get the note definition I started to crave. I think my ears are becoming more discerning.

I ran into the Goldline at a GC sale last summer, and I compared it with some other 4x10s there. I think the bottom end is quite strong, and that the overall sound provides low-end guts but preserves note definition. I personally like the sound of the Hartke metal cone speakers I've heard, and there is obviously something in common with the metal cones in the GK speakers, but I thought the GK cab had a warmer sound than the Hartkes. I suggest doing some side-by-side comparisons with other 4x10s, and I believe the Goldline is a GC exclusive, so they should have others handy to compare with....but the sound was a winner for me. The drawback is weight, as the cab is around 90 pounds which is on the heavy side for a 4x10. If I ever need it for a large venue I can pair the GK 4x10 with my Peavey 15" cab..but that's not normally the kind of gig I play.

There aren't many reviews of the Goldline around yet, but since a few of them suggested that longevity of the speakers might be an issue, I bought the GC extended warranty - something I very seldom do. Probably a waste, since I don't really plan to push the cab near its max rating.

If you try out the Goldline, let me know what you think. I like the sound a LOT.

Thank you for the info. I went to GC just yesterday, and I tried an Ashdown 4x10, and it seemed too warm for me. It was one of the higher end models. I also tried a Hartke, but I just couldn't dial in the sound i wanted.

They didn't have the Goldline 4x10, but they had the 2x10 and the 8x10, so I played them just to get an idea.

WOW! I found exactly what I was looking for. I played a Mexican P-bass off the wall, and a Gibson SG bass and I got close to perfect on what I wanted out of both the 2x10 and 8x10, tone wise.

I'm still looking at different cabs and makes, but if I can, I'm springing for the Goldline.

Pilgrim · March 11, 2009, 09:13:35 AM

Another 4x10 that has been out for a year or so is the Acoustic. The reviews I've read indicate the Acoustic 200W head is a very strong, loud 200W...but I haven't read much about the speaker cabs yet. Most GC stores carry the Acoustics.

If the Goldlines sound good to you, I'm pleased. They sound good to me.

godofthunder · March 11, 2009, 04:05:31 PM

I have a Marshall 4x10 that needs to be reloaded, I blew all four drivers at a show a few years ago.