New cab day - VHT 412 - early 90s 2530 + clip EDITED

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

Has anyone ever played/ owned one of these? For all I know these came stock with v30s + greenbacks hence the model name 2530.

 

[BeZo]

I stuck V30s in an older VHT FB cab and it slayed. It look like I hooked it to my bumper and dragged it to the gig, but it sounded great!

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

I stuck V30s in an older VHT FB cab and it slayed. It look like I hooked it to my bumper and dragged it to the gig, but it sounded great!

Thx man! How does it compare to some of the other cabs that I see you own? I am curious about vs the Mesa !

 

[BeZo]

It was a bit more throaty? I guess being front loaded. I really liked it. The traditional size box with V30s is the way to go IMO. I use the Rivera and the Mesa Traditional cabs live now. Mine was a slant though, and I have a straight cab bias.

 

[Findthetone1]

I've always found that V30s overpower greenbacks when mixed but maybe they found a magic combination. Big fan of VHT cabs though

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

It was a bit more throaty? I guess being front loaded. I really liked it. The traditional size box with V30s is the way to go IMO. I use the Rivera and the Mesa Traditional cabs live now. Mine was a slant though, and I have a straight cab bias.

I love straight cabs! Thx man

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

I've always found that V30s overpower greenbacks when mixed but maybe they found a magic combination. Big fan of VHT cabs though

Yeah, I believe Friedman has been using the same combo for years It's a killer combo. The V30's in the lower half and the Greenies in the upper half of a 4x12 is how they run these. It's a great mix, the greenies are warmer with a woody quality and the V30's bring a great dimension and frequency spread as well as the mids to push through the mix

 

[CrazyNutz]

I've always found that V30s overpower greenbacks when mixed but maybe they found a magic combination. Big fan of VHT cabs though

Really? I've mixed them in three cabs and always hear the GB's just fine.

 

[Findthetone1]

Really? I've mixed them in three cabs and always hear the GB's just fine.

Are they 4x12s? Maybe it’s just because I’ve only done it in a 2x12

 

[CrazyNutz]

Are they 4x12s? Maybe it’s just because I’ve only done it in a 2x12

Yes, 4x12's

Never tried a 2x12

 

[Findthetone1]

Yes, 4x12's

Never tried a 2x12

Probably it then.

 

[bubucci]

I had one of these 2530 VHTs. One of the best cab I ever had and heard. Mine has Marshall V30 on the bottom and UK Greenback on top. What is special about this cab is inner bracing which divide cab in half horizontally, basically two 2x12 mounted together.
Friedman cabs are different or better say classic construction so no ‘suprises’ ?

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

I had one of these 2530 VHTs. One of the best cab I ever had and heard. Mine has Marshall V30 on the bottom and UK Greenback on top. What is special about this cab is inner bracing which divide cab in half horizontally, basically two 2x12 mounted together.
Friedman cabs are different or better say classic construction so no ‘suprises’ ?

Thx man, maybe I should pull the trigger then!

 

[bubucci]

These are pre ‘95 so speakers will be very well broken. I had newer 2525 cab but it wasn’t as good as 2530. But still better for metal than usual ‘trendy’ cabs like Orange or Mesa.

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

These are pre ‘95 so speakers will be very well broken. I had newer 2525 cab but it wasn’t as good as 2530. But still better for metal than usual ‘trendy’ cabs like Orange or Mesa.

Thx man! Gas is a bitch and ur post hit the final nail in the coffin haha I just bought it!

 

[Mr. Willy]

Really? I've mixed them in three cabs and always hear the GB's just fine.

I think if the GB and V30’s are mixed in an X pattern, the DB difference is very noticeable. I ran a Greenback cab and a V30 cab back in the day with the same 100 watt head and the V30 cab was noticeably louder than the Greenback cab. However, I’ve got a mix of GB (top) V30 (bottom) in my Bogner 4x12 that sounds killer. I think the DB difference isn’t as noticeable. I don’t know why, really, but I suspect it’s because the louder speakers are closer to the floor/farther from your ears than the softer GBs which are closer to your ears. That’s my theory anyway.

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

I think if the GB and V30’s are mixed in an X pattern, the DB difference is very noticeable. I ran a Greenback cab and a V30 cab back in the day with the same 100 watt head and the V30 cab was noticeably louder than the Greenback cab. However, I’ve got a mix of GB (top) V30 (bottom) in my Bogner 4x12 that sounds killer. I think the DB difference isn’t as noticeable. I don’t know why, really, but I suspect it’s because the louder speakers are closer to the floor/farther from your ears than the softer GBs which are closer to your ears. That’s my theory anyway.

That makes sense to be honest.

 

[midnightlaundry]

Mixing speakers sucks..
You want different colors top to bottom? Buy a Slant Cab with the same speakers.. ?

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

Mixing speakers sucks..
You want different colors top to bottom? Buy a Slant Cab with the same speakers.. ?

Well, to each their own

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

So here it is! It arrived some days ago. It looks so metal! haha I dig the fact that it is front loaded. It is loaded with UK V30s. I haven't had enough time to play so I will just post a short clip at really low volume. So far my impression is that this is a really well made cab! @bubucci was right, it is divided with inner bracing - actually 2 2x12 cabs mounted ! The cab sounds really tight, not flubby at all - focused, articulate with lots of clarity.
I am not a V30 fanboy but they do the job done. I will probably do the Uber X pattern using my 2 UK 75s and report back!