Which 1x12 cab is the best for vintage Greenback?

[guitarman555]

What cab would you recommend? I wanna buy a vintage greenback G12 H or G12 M, and put it in to one of 1x12 Marshall cabs. Or another cab?
MODEL 1912 - 150W, 1-12 in. extension cab designed for use with the JCM900 1-12 in. combos, mfg. 1989-1998.

MODEL 1931A/1931B - 75W, 1-12 in. G12T75 speaker, angled cabinet, designed for use with the Model 3310, mfg. 1989-1991.

MODEL 1933 - 65W, 1-12 in.G12 65 speakers, extension cabinet designed for use with the JCM-800 Model 4010 and

Model 4210 1-12 in. combos, mfg. 1984-89.

MODEL 2053/2053B - 100W, 1-12 in. speaker, lead/organ application, extension cabinet sized for a 4-12 in. with flared "picture frame" cosmetics, 2053B has caster cups, mfg. 1972-73.

MODEL 2064/2064B - 100W, 1-12 in. Powercel speaker, lead/organ application, straight front, extension cabinet designed for use with full-sized heads, 2064B has castor cups, mfg. 1973-75.

 

[junk notes]

https://www.marshallforum.com/threads/description-and-history-of-marshall-cabinets.116592/

 

[Valvelust]

What cab would you recommend? I wanna buy a vintage greenback G12 H or G12 M, and put it in to one of 1x12 Marshall cabs. Or another cab?
MODEL 1912 - 150W, 1-12 in. extension cab designed for use with the JCM900 1-12 in. combos, mfg. 1989-1998.

MODEL 1931A/1931B - 75W, 1-12 in. G12T75 speaker, angled cabinet, designed for use with the Model 3310, mfg. 1989-1991.

MODEL 1933 - 65W, 1-12 in.G12 65 speakers, extension cabinet designed for use with the JCM-800 Model 4010 and

Model 4210 1-12 in. combos, mfg. 1984-89.

MODEL 2053/2053B - 100W, 1-12 in. speaker, lead/organ application, extension cabinet sized for a 4-12 in. with flared "picture frame" cosmetics, 2053B has caster cups, mfg. 1972-73.

MODEL 2064/2064B - 100W, 1-12 in. Powercel speaker, lead/organ application, straight front, extension cabinet designed for use with full-sized heads, 2064B has castor cups, mfg. 1973-75.

What wattage head are you using? Hopefully not more than 20 watts unless you're wanting a couple cabs as those speaker max is 25-30 watts

 

[Dogs of Doom]

I know this will sound lame, but...

AVT112, while not plywood, it's oversized volume, sounds 100 x's better than the 1912.

it's dimensions are:

23½ x 20¼ x 11 3/8 inches. (w/h/d)

I just put a tape real quick, I can get exact measurements if required, but, just a quick tape on it, that's pretty much what you're looking at.

I'm currently running the greenback H30 (55 hz) 15 ohm & it sounds great. (current model)

Looking around online, they produced different cab's under that name, & most of what I see online do not match, what mine looks like. Make sure the size is close to what I posted.

You could, have a cab made by Sourmash, to similar spec's & will be a killer plywood version. I recommend a cab bigger than the 1912, or the newer MX cab's. The SV/SC 112 cab's, might be a little larger, like this, so that might be an option, although, a more expensive one.

Looking up the SV112, it's smaller:

• Height:18.9"
• Width:19.7"
• Depth:9.7"

4" smaller in width, around same height & 1½" more shallow in depth. The AVT sounds less boxie & more full...

 

[BatmansMarshall]

If this will be a very important cab for you then I would look into custom builds and tell the builder what you are putting inside. A custom 1x12 is a lovely piece of gear for life if done right.

 

[playloud]

I think they're pricey for what they are, but among the newer stuff, the 1974CX stands out. If you find a used one unloaded, you might be able get it for <$400. (I've seen positive comments about the "aged" T1221 though too.)

 

[guitarman555]

Hey guys, I am using 20W old PA head. It is called PA 20. I believe that 1x12 will be enough, I´ve just bought open back 1931 from 1992. It cost around 200 USD, loaded with GT 75, which I will change. I am on a hunt for a greenback from seventies. Hard to find one in good condition that would cost around 250 USD.

 

[stratburst]

Check out StoneAge Custom Cab: https://stoneagecustomcabinets.com/1x12 My 1x12 sounds awesome!

StoneAge Custom Cabinets

• stratburst
• Mar 10, 2021

 

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Forte 1x12 3D

 

[paul-e-mann]

Hey guys, I am using 20W old PA head. It is called PA 20. I believe that 1x12 will be enough, I´ve just bought open back 1931 from 1992. It cost around 200 USD, loaded with GT 75, which I will change. I am on a hunt for a greenback from seventies. Hard to find one in good condition that would cost around 250 USD.

You'd be better with a creamback with the wattage of that amp.

 

[Trapland]

E5868042-479A-4AAC-A341-D573FC0EE317

• Trapland
• Mar 16, 2021

Studio Vintage 1x12

I have a vintage greenback in this. Sounds like a Marshall should.

I use it with a cranked 20 watt studio vintage with no worries.

One last note... I also have a 2061cx loaded with vintage Greenbacks. It sounds small and tinny compared to the 1x12. I never use it with the 20 watt, just my 50 watt bass head.

 

[Adieu]

An old 1x12 monitor wedge with a speaker swap can make a surprisingly good cab

 

[AndyD]

Have just purchased a 1933 cab. Its really good.

 

[SkyMonkey]

A 1912 may be too small.
The PA 20 may overhang precariously (but never seen one).