Piro39
36 posts
Jul 04, 2012
3:38 PM
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Does anyone use closed back speaker cabinets for harp? I have a single12" and a 2-10" closed back and really like the sound of both. I haven't run into a discussion about this on any of the harp forums.
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Willspear
179 posts
Jul 04, 2012
7:36 PM
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I in the past with all amplification used closed back cabs for all instruments
I prefer that sound. Much more focused
These days I use all combos for everything since I stopped gigging my 63 bassman. Combos convenience outweighs the sonic difference. My go to harp amp is a fairly closed backed ampeg combo. Sounds tremendous with a tele too and no tube swaps needed ever.
I can't even begin to explain how great it is to be playing through an amp that isn't a compromise when switching instruments.
Last Edited by on Jul 04, 2012 7:38 PM
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mandowhacker
167 posts
Jul 04, 2012
7:47 PM
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I do. But, what does that matter. I like the sound of what I use. I would think your 2-10 would be fantastic....for me.
It matters more whether you like the sound of what you are using more than what anyone else is using.
Closed vs. open back is just a generic battle.
Get real anal and fight about whether regular carbon batteries against alkaline batteries sound better in pedals.
Those battery arguments really do exist. However, I can actually give it more credit from experience than the open/closed back fight. But in the real world, Gracie summed it up----- it doesn't mean sh!t to a tree.
Tune it and play it.
Greg
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Just when I got a paddle, they added more water to the creek.
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HawkeyeKane
1036 posts
Jul 05, 2012
6:59 AM
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I, too, prefer closed backs. To my ears, the sound out of them is crisper, more defined, and as Will has said, more focused. They just put the sound in a way I can hear much better on stage.
I don't use head/cabs at this point though. I want to...just haven't bought any yet. But every combo I've bought has been a closed back, or I've closed the back of it myself as much as I could.
Only open back amp I have is my Vypyr, and I usually have it on a stand. Problem is that with the 12" speaker I put in it, the backwash kills our drummer because it's usually set up in some close proximity to him. Although a couple of times, I've played a joke on him and switched the speaker leads so it phased backwards at him. I need to fabricate a removable back panel for the amp. It hasn't been as bad lately since I started using my Univox 15" cabinet with it, which is close-backed. I'm seriously considering chopping the Vypyr into a head, and making a cab out of the bottom.
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Hawkeye Kane
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orphan
140 posts
Jul 05, 2012
4:55 PM
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@ HawkeyeKane
This is a pic of what I did to a Classic 50. I know a lot of players don't like Peavey for harp. I use this in Praise bands because it is a clean sound. With a modified JT30 it will get somewhat dirty, but nothing like my HG50 4x10. Anyway, I have a 2x12 closed back cab that gives good punch and bottom. I have a 2x12 open cab with two Utahs that break up nicely. Thought the pic might give you some ideas on your Vypr project.
This is my first attempt @ sending a pic. Looks like I need to go back to practicing my forum skills...lol
Well I'll try some other time.
Last Edited by on Jul 05, 2012 8:49 PM
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HawkeyeKane
1039 posts
Jul 06, 2012
10:14 AM
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@orphan
Go ahead and email the pic to me. hawkeyekane at yahoo dot com.
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Hawkeye Kane
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orphan
141 posts
Jul 06, 2012
10:56 AM
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@Piro39
When I played regularly in a Praise band, I used the monitor cab from my PA. This gave me the best sound level to hear myself on stage. I ran the mic into an HCIII, a line out to amp head, and a line out to House PA. With three vocalists in the House monitor, I couldn't always hear myself through that monitor. The sound through my monitor cab is what led me to buy a 2x12 closed back cab. When I play blues, rock, or country, I like to use that cab with a 2x10 that is 2/3 closed back. I run a Bassman 50w head into them. I think the combo of open & closed cabs sounds better than one or the other. Then, on the other hand, I never get tired of the sound coming out of the HG50 4x10 open back! Have fun experimenting!
@HawkeyeKane
I'll get you some pics this week end.
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HawkeyeKane
1059 posts
Jul 10, 2012
2:02 PM
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Touching back on my idea of chopping the Vypyr...I drew up some rough sketches of what I have in mind on my computer the other day...
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Hawkeye Kane
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