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nerd
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question about Avatar cabs

Post by nerd » Wed May 27, 2009 4:28 pm

Whats the difference in tone between the traditional, vintage and contemporary cabs?
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musicman_1300
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Post by musicman_1300 » Wed May 27, 2009 4:30 pm

I dont think there is a difference in tone.. just in looks
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Post by chrismathewsjr » Wed May 27, 2009 4:40 pm

There is a noticeable difference in tone. I have a 2x12 traditional and two 4x12 contemporary Avatar cabs. The larger contemporary cabs are very heavy, very focused sounding cabs while the traditional has thinner wood. Makes it sound a little more open, a little more bassy.
'74 Orange OR120 w/Contemporary Avatar 4x12 V30s
'04 Orange AD30 w/Traditional Avatar 2x12 w/G12H30s

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