+funkaholik Hey there funkaholik!!! Can I ask where you purchased your F112??

funkaholik Is there a tonal difference between the F112 and the F115?

Thanks Todd, I think a gentleman of discerning taste such as yourself would REALLY dig this cabinet!

Thanks Laurence, but I have yet to master a two-handed tapping version of the Super Mario theme…. ;)

well, yeah, there is that. . . I didn't want to say. . . :)

Laurence Mollerup It's next on my list! ;)

Thanks man, I appreciate the compliment. When I work with a piece of gear that I love, that I use, and that I believe in... it's easy.

Well, it replaced my Genz Benz Focus 410 on my road gig, and sounded WAY better. I can only compare it to that. It's possible that your Ampeg may be technically louder given the same power... but the way the F112 handles the low end, I think you'd probably hear yourself better.

Kirill bear in mind that that sufrace area of four 10" are the similar to 3 12"s so if you will use 3 F112 you should get similar sound presure only.

Well, I'm not familiar with this brand, and while they may be excellent... I'm not personally interested in looking at more cabs. First and foremost, my demos here are strictly based on my personal interest, and so I'm no longer checking out other cabs for myself... I'm covered. If they want to approach Bass Player Mag for a review, and they assign it to me, I will write a review... Otherwise, I'm sticking with Greenboy as they have consistently proven themselves to be ideal for all my purposes.

I have not seen the AK stuff. It may come up at some point, though I personally am not looking for any more cabs to use.

Not so good... when it's me playing ;)

@@BassWhispererTV Perhaps a different EQ setting would help. Some bass amps are switchable. I am just learning arco, too. BTW: I have played an F115 for a few years now. It's really more than I need. Love your demo of the F112. It's everything you say.

It's just the name...any strings can be used and setup for any action you want - super low, or higher.

The Smith has DR Lowriders, stainless steel, hex core. Great string! They are better suited to a super low setup than a round core string because they "travel" less when you pluck them.

Bass Whisperer TV Ah ha... that's what I figured. Thanks!

longdongbongchong Check out Ed's description. Those strings are specifically meant for low setup. I like the physics behind this concept.

Yeah, it's a midrange switch, but I notice it in the tweeter response… regardless, you heard it in action.

Bass Whisperer TV Yep!

They only build custom order at this time.

Trickyaudio in the UK are official builders

They are all pretty much equally skilled. I'd contact the guy closest to you to save on shipping… You might inquire about turnaround time, one guy may be less backed up.

Sorry, probably not. I did the HH Musicman Sterling a long time ago, most likely they don't want to hire me to do the Ray 4HH. Great bass though! I love my Stingray 4H!

indeed it is! but there are so many reviews out there that are disorienting and subjective, put aside bad technique and sound. I just love your reviews you seem to scrape through any instruments's full capabilities in under 10 minutes. Great player and one of my all time favs!! thanks ed :D

First, rule number 1? Don't be a dick. You've already broken it. Rule number two? Refer to Rule #1. You may not know as much as you think you do, but that doesn't matter. I'm not the person to explain it to you either. I suggest you go to Talkbass and start a rant. It's not going to happen here. And by the way, I've been playing that exact cab for 9 years now, with every kind of bass, pushing it hard. I KNOW this cab can handle a low B with ease, if you can't HEAR that for yourself in the demo, then maybe you need to listen a little more carefully. My best advice to you is TRY one for yourself...and then STFU.

@@BassWhispererTV if I'm dick then you are a pussy with lack of technical knowledge. Bear in mind that brain does reconstruction of the bass even if does not exists. Maybe you heard about harmonic frequencies? Yes yes, this cab works only on 2-nd harmonic of the low B, then you think you hear the root note and oh it is so punchy :) If you want I can send you my measured frequency spectrum of my bass, then 10", 12" cab and 15" cab. Based on your knowledge you will be surprised. So to sum up please read about some physics and stop spreading bullshit.

First of all, fuck your physics. What exactly did I say in this review? I said the cabinet can HANDLE the low B with no problem. That, Mr. Science Guy, is not bullshit. I’m talking real world performance here, not data on a spreadsheet. Tell me, did I say this cabinet can accurately reproduce the full spectrum frequency range all the way down to the fundamental? No! I’m talking about my subjective experience playing through, and sitting next to this box. So do me a favor and learn to interpret speech accurately. Here you are getting all pissed off about something that was never said, and being a real dick about it. Do you wanna argue about numbers? Go ahead. knock yourself out. Go to Talkbass and I’m sure you’ll find a taker. Do you want to try every single 112 cabinet on the market and tell me which one can handle the low B without compromise? Give it a shot and get back to me when you have some USEFUL experience. Nobody who is playing a bass through a great cab gives a flying fuck about physics. If that’s what drives your bus, great. But don’t confuse it with subjective reality. I’ve sat next to that cab for YEARS, pumping the shit out of my low B, and it never fails to reproduce a huge, clear, fat low B. I could give a fuck about your physics bro.

@@BassWhispererTV thank you for showing the world how stupid you are :) It is not my physics. It is also your physics. I got rid of all 10 and 12 speakers and currently using 15 with mid/tweeter 2". It still does not reproduce the fundamental note but it is the closest. One hint, even cheaper 18" subwoofer will not reproduce low B root note but no one cares it still shakes people like crazy. So if you are happy with your cab it is nice I'm happy with mine.

I’m stupid about physics, that’s for sure. But physics doesn’t directly translate into actual gear performance. I know what’s out there, I know what works, I know what sucks. Do I care if “your” physics (they’re yours because you GAF about it, I don’t.) don’t “work”? No. This is the best 112 out there. It handles my low B with clarity and punch, and has never broken up. Listen for yourself… what do you hear? Now, all this mess could have been avoided if your first response didn’t immediately make me think you’re a jerk just trying to score some “I’m right” points. If you approach me like a dick, I’m going to treat you like one.

aka 7 String basses with an F# string below the B string

There's these things...called octaves...