1 12" tube amp or 2 12" amp? what are the cold facts about the difference

[madaman1]

1 12" tube amp or 2 12" amp? what are the cold facts about the difference?

[marcwhy]

Reality: a 2x12 is way heavier to lug to gigs!

Seriously, I like having either a 1x12 combo and an extension cab if I need it (another speaker does change the sound!), or a head with two extension cabs (again, if I need both). I like the sound with both speakers, but for smaller gigs it's just not necessary. This is a more versatile rig than a 2x12 combo.

And yes, tubes rule!

Marc

[AlohaJoe]

Originally Posted by marcwhy

I like having either a 1x12 combo and an extension cab if I need it (another speaker does change the sound!), or a head with two extension cabs (again, if I need both). I like the sound with both speakers, but for smaller gigs it's just not necessary. This is a more versatile rig than a 2x12 combo. And yes, tubes rule! Marc

Exactly!! A tube head and a 12" cab is ideal and easy to haul... put an extra cab in the car just in case.

[jorgemg1984]

The advantage of having 2 1x12 is that you can spread them in the room and have a better sound dispersion. Since I have and head (jazzmaster ultralight) I wanted a 2x12 and got one used - with neo speakers it's not that heavy.

I still have to use it at a gig but at home the sound is HUGE, fills the room better than my other 1x12 cab.

[Help!I'maRock!]

the only reason these days to use the larger cab is for better on-stage spread. if you're using your amp as a monitor, or the guitars are coming hot off the stage, then a 2x12 will provide you (and your audience) with a wider distribution of sound, where a 1x12 will be more directional. it doesn't matter if you're micing the amp.

[Drifter]

Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

I still have to use it at a gig but at home the sound is HUGE, fills the room better than my other 1x12 cab.

Interesting topic! Is the 2x12 distinctly louder with the same amp & guitar volume settings or does it just sound, well... fuller, huger, in other words: better?

[jorgemg1984]

In this case it's a little louder because it's running my jazzmaster ultralight at 4 ohms instead of 8 ohms - so more power. But it's essentialy a biigger, fuller sound - and also a little louder. I have to try it at a gig still...

Yes if you are miced ansd have stage monitors you could take a 1 watt amp! But a lot of times I played miced gigs but without monitors so I am hoping the 2x12 will fill the stage better... To the audience will be irrelevant probably.

[cosmic gumbo]

I like a 1x12 combo and the option of using an extension cab if needed. Two speakers def sound fuller.