Cab construction methods

  • Thread starter Thread starter Audiowonderland
  • Start date Start date
A

Audiowonderland

Member
I am wondering about the significnce of finger joints vs rabbet joints in cab construction. I have been doing a lot of research into whats available in 2x12 cabs on the market. I have found a cab that has the various features I like but uses rabbet joints instead of finger joints on the cab itself. Any sonic differences? How much strength is lost? Does it really matter for a cab that won't be on the road?

I have found some really nice cabs that do use finger joint contruction but don't have things like convertable back panels, stereo/mono cabability, no speaker selection and are rather pricey. On one hand you get what you pay for and on the other marketing hype is a powerful tool.

Opinions please.. Not sure where I stand on the matter yet but research continues
 
If you're looking for a budget cab you won't likely find it with finger joints. With that said, while finger joints are superior, many/most vinyl covered cabs use rabbets and they hold up fine.

I haven't been a part of any tests comparing tone between cabs that are identical except for the joints but I would also be skeptical of any claim that a difference could be heard.
 
Bob Savage":2oadd3sc said:
If you're looking for a budget cab you won't likely find it with finger joints. With that said, while finger joints are superior, many/most vinyl covered cabs use rabbets and they hold up fine.

I haven't been a part of any tests comparing tone between cabs that are identical except for the joints but I would also be skeptical of any claim that a difference could be heard.
Click to expand...

While I can't say money is no object, I am not necessarily looking for a budget cab either, just one that fits my needs. 2x12's for example often have the handle on top. I would much prefer to have them on the side as top handles often get in the way when placing a head on top of it. I would also like a mono/stereo jack setup. If I could get one flexible enough to allow both 4 and 16ohm mono with a pair of 8ohm speakers that would be even better. A convertable back panel would be nice as well.
 
If money is an object, and you want the handles on the side, I would have to recommend an Avatar cab. Tough to beat for the money, and a great value on the used market. I just got a 2x12 traditional in decent condition, unloaded for $100.
 
millhouse":31elpgr4 said:
If money is an object, and you want the handles on the side, I would have to recommend an Avatar cab. Tough to beat for the money, and a great value on the used market. I just got a 2x12 traditional in decent condition, unloaded for $100.
Click to expand...

Avatar is one of them I am considering. They are one of the builders using Rabbet joints.

Whats the story with Sour Mash Cabs? I saw a few on ebay but their website is a mess that doesn't really have any information on their products let alone inspire me to hand over money
 
Check out Stone Age cabs. John is out standing, I just picked up a 2X12, it's the best cab I've ever owned hands down :rock: :rock:
 
craftm1":1q253po2 said:
Check out Stone Age cabs. John is out standing, I just picked up a 2X12, it's the best cab I've ever owned hands down :rock: :rock:
Click to expand...

Thanks for the heads up. They look pretty impressive
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top