anyone tried one of these cabs before whats the verdict im pritty kean on buying one, i believe its 18ply birch plywood shell with celestion v30s
ORANGE PPC212 2 x 12 Cabinet
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Well I know Greyskull will chime in and give some short-and-sweet deadpan affirmation, such as
"mesa boomy, orange amazing"
or "best cab ever"
But in all seriousness, I've heard they're freakin' fantastic - I went for a Bogner 2x12 though because of it's larger size and included casters (and cuz it doesn't look so goddamn 60'suke: )
"mesa boomy, orange amazing"
or "best cab ever"
But in all seriousness, I've heard they're freakin' fantastic - I went for a Bogner 2x12 though because of it's larger size and included casters (and cuz it doesn't look so goddamn 60's
uke: )
yeah the colour is terrible lucky for me i just bought one in black!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=380007625618&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=025
god damn i hope its good i was just waiting on atleast 1 person saying it was good n that was that.
i payed an extra 70 pounds just to get it black haha
it doesnt like like the front grill cloth can be removed am i right in saying this ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=380007625618&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=025
god damn i hope its good i was just waiting on atleast 1 person saying it was good n that was that.
i payed an extra 70 pounds just to get it black haha
it doesnt like like the front grill cloth can be removed am i right in saying this ?
Dunno about the front grille cloth (doesn't look removable, though), but I have no doubt that you'll love the cab! Enjoy dude.
Oh, and thanks for the samples man!
Oh, and thanks for the samples man!
Well, I have the an Orange PPC412 cab (in black) and it does sound very nice in a room but it don't really like the way it tracks.
Has this harsh upper mid peak that is a bitch to EQ out. The cab has a very dominating sound, so the EQ of the amp does not have as much effect as with some other cabs. I have had it for almost a year and for some things it sounds good, but...
A while ago I got myself a brand new Mesa Rectifier cab which sounds awesome when you throw a mic infront of it, and it sounds killer in a room too! To my ears the Mesa just sounds a lot, I mean a lot better. Smoother, chunkier etc.
So even if the internet-guitar virtuoso gurus say that the Orange cabs smoke every other cab out there, it just isn't the case. A case of mass-suggestion... Don't get me wrong, it sounds great in a room, and I got nice results with it, but there really is a reason why the Mesa Rectifier cab has been on countless of albums.
I usually get s**t when I say I don't like the Orange cab, but what the hell, it just ain't for everybody.
Has this harsh upper mid peak that is a bitch to EQ out. The cab has a very dominating sound, so the EQ of the amp does not have as much effect as with some other cabs. I have had it for almost a year and for some things it sounds good, but...
A while ago I got myself a brand new Mesa Rectifier cab which sounds awesome when you throw a mic infront of it, and it sounds killer in a room too! To my ears the Mesa just sounds a lot, I mean a lot better. Smoother, chunkier etc.
So even if the internet-guitar virtuoso gurus say that the Orange cabs smoke every other cab out there, it just isn't the case. A case of mass-suggestion... Don't get me wrong, it sounds great in a room, and I got nice results with it, but there really is a reason why the Mesa Rectifier cab has been on countless of albums.
I usually get s**t when I say I don't like the Orange cab, but what the hell, it just ain't for everybody.
Hmm, interesting to hear you say that TomiR - was this Rectifier cab you got a 2x12 or a 4x12? And if it was a 4x12, was it traditional (standard sized) or standard (oversized)?
guess ill find out but as per usual alot of it has to do with the head and guitar your using, everyone gives praise to the VHT fat bottom 4x12 but i can tell you right now stick a 6505 in front of that and its a fuckin mess!
haha and yes i used a tube screamer infront of that!
anyways im just up for a change if the orange doesn't work out its no big deal ill grab another cab and try that out
oh i did try the engl cab version v with the v30s it sounded shit
so muddy!
guess its a case of going through the lot im extremely picky was actually temped to try the framus cobra line but spotted the sexy black orange cab with v 30s and could not resist
ill post some impulses of this cab!
thanks
not being a cunt but i prefer 2x12 cabs to 4x12 there always more focused
haha and yes i used a tube screamer infront of that!
anyways im just up for a change if the orange doesn't work out its no big deal ill grab another cab and try that out
oh i did try the engl cab version v with the v30s it sounded shit
so muddy!
guess its a case of going through the lot im extremely picky was actually temped to try the framus cobra line but spotted the sexy black orange cab with v 30s and could not resist
ill post some impulses of this cab!
thanks
not being a cunt but i prefer 2x12 cabs to 4x12 there always more focused
greyskull
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Well I know Greyskull will chime in and give some short-and-sweet deadpan affirmation, such as
"mesa boomy, orange amazing"
or "best cab ever"
But in all seriousness, I've heard they're freakin' fantastic - I went for a Bogner 2x12 though because of it's larger size and included casters (and cuz it doesn't look so goddamn 60's
However did you know???
Orange 2x12= mint
orange 4x12=more mint.
In fairness to the mesa cab; i have no idea what speakers were in it. sounded nice in the room but didnt work for me with a mic on it....
I think thats fairly objective?
Both of the cabs are 4X12" and the Mesa cab is the standard oversize one.
But yeah, tone is always a very subjective thing so you might love the Orange cab, but it's not a universally awesome sounding cab like some people say.
So yeah, apples and oranges.
Let it burn...
Orgasm Donor
I have the ppc 412 and I'm happy with it. It's freakin' heavy to carry and I've heard the same thing about the 2x12. It's a great cab if you're in to a heavy rock sound, or an aggressive hardcore sound but it's very mid-heavy, so I won't recommend it for your everyday metal tone.
I used my Triple Recto and 6505 with the cab, with guitars ranging from a Schecter Hellraiser C-7 to a Gibson Les Paul Standard.
I totally agree with Let it burn.. it is very mid heavy, so it's not really suitable for everything, but for somethings, it is great.
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excellent ive got a pritty strict style of playing guitar
i play through my 6505 crunch channel mostly live and only have the gain just past half way
i never palm mute! ever!
none of my bands songs incorporate palm muting its all open playing
so the deal with the mids sounds like it may be in my favour
ive always had an issue playing big open chords and having it sound mushy because of scooped mids
hmm if i could explain my style it would probably be close to a band like borknagar
its fun trying out new gear anyways
any clips anyone ?
i play through my 6505 crunch channel mostly live and only have the gain just past half way
i never palm mute! ever!
none of my bands songs incorporate palm muting its all open playing
so the deal with the mids sounds like it may be in my favour
ive always had an issue playing big open chords and having it sound mushy because of scooped mids
hmm if i could explain my style it would probably be close to a band like borknagar
its fun trying out new gear anyways
any clips anyone ?
Let it burn...
Orgasm Donor
I've posted some orange 4x12 impulses in the equipment forum, check them out.
I recorded the EP of my band through my cab. Amps were my laney vh 100r and a marshall jcm 900. SM57 mic'ed slightly on center
link: http://www.myspace.com/koanmusic
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
I wish that Orange would start installing vaginas in some of thier gear so I can do something more productive with my Orange-induced boners.
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