Best cab/speaker for LSC?

[ASBerklee12]

Hey guess, just had my LSC modded to a head (not quite a piglett, because I'm using a Mesa head shell), and I'm selling the original frame that's been converted to a cab, seen here:
http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=48389
The reason I'm selling it is the same reason I converted to a head: I live in Boston, and going around with two small objects is much easier than one big one. With the head and current "cab," my set-up is one small and one large object, so it kind of defeats the purpose. I need a smaller 1x12 cab.
I've been looking at the LS 1x12 23 cab, Fredas, etc...and I already like the C90, but I feel I could do better. I know there's a lot of info out there, but there's too much, so I thought I'd set up a more concentrated thread for my purposes.
My needs: Open back or ported, though I think I like open back more. I play mainly jazz and rock, and I use a 335 and a Schecter USA custom shop, which is basically a PRS 24 with a stop tail and an ebony fretboard. In terms of tone, I'm going for a Jimmy Herring/Trey Anastasio/Robben Ford/Andy Timmons (of course) sound. Thick, creamy, enough gain for beautiful feedback but not enough to get messy. I use a BB Preamp or TS808 for a little extra grind. Reeder mod #1 is most likely coming soon.
I've used V30s before (in a closed-back only), and I'm usually not a fan, because they're a bit TOO much on that mid-hump. The C90 is nice, but I feel a bit...for lack of a better word, "country" sounding, especially on the cleans.
Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks all.
Smitty

 

[JAZZGEAR]

I just re-purchased a new LSC 2x12 combo and swapped out the stock C90s for a Scumback H75 100 Watter and a Celestion V30. That combo sounds great clean and overdriven. I don't have the muddy/boomy bass most people complain about now in either channels.

 

[plan-x]

I just re-purchased a new LSC 2x12 combo and swapped out the stock C90s for a Scumback H75 100 Watter and a Celestion V30. That combo sounds great clean and overdriven. I don't have the muddy/boomy bass most people complain about now in either channels.

Now that sounds interesting.

 

[JAZZGEAR]

I just re-purchased a new LSC 2x12 combo and swapped out the stock C90s for a Scumback H75 100 Watter and a Celestion V30. That combo sounds great clean and overdriven. I don't have the muddy/boomy bass most people complain about now in either channels.

Now that sounds interesting.

I think I can get it even better by swapping out the v30 for a scumback M75. From what i hear H75/M75 together are like peanut butter n jelly. Plus the M75 will certainly reduce the bass content even further.

 

[ASBerklee12]

What about for a 1x12? I can't do anything bigger because I'm going to have to take my amp on the subway and in taxis and stuff. The head is a bit heavy as it is...

 

[plan-x]

Not sure that this forum has deemed any 1x12 King. Speaker for that matter as well. djw tried the Freda and went back to an oversized LSC cab. The C-90 is tough to beat also. Something like the Wizard, Weber California. Charles Reeder started reconditioning old C 70/80's (?) after trying many speakers. Overall, the cab design will yield the best results. Something like the Freda or a Thiele will make you sound bigger. An open back in a standard 1x12 will sound weak. Closed back will do better, a front ported design will do even better. Combine it with an oversized cab for the best results.

 

[ASBerklee12]

Great, thanks guys!
I think I've come up with a solution to my problem.
Too me, an oversized 1x12 (open or closed) just sounds very flabby and sort of ridiculous. A standard 1x12 is a little wimpy, so I need more.
I think I'm going to go with a Freda 2x10 with a mixture of speakers. 10" seem to have a faster response and a slightly tighter bass, and Freda's are ported, so it's perfect.
Thoughts?

 

[plan-x]

I like it.

 

[jaquetapus]

Dude, for a little cab that sounds huge, nothing beats a Thiele!

-dave

 

[JAZZGEAR]

The problem I've had with Thiele cabs is that if used alone, there's not much of a spread of the sound; move too far to the left or right of the cab and you can;t hear yourself.

 

[djw]

I like my Freda 1x12s. But I did go back to the Mesa 1x12 LS widebody, at least for me the vibe seems more appropriate. I like the openness, and don't really need the crushing low-end density of a closed-back cab. But I hear ya. If you aren't really into the open-back thing, but want a little more dispersal than a straight closed-back, then a Thiele style ported cab is a great option. I really like the looks of those 2x10s that Freda makes, I'd say that's a good choice. Looking forward to your report.

 

[screamingdaisy]

I think I can get it even better by swapping out the v30 for a scumback M75. From what i hear H75/M75 together are like peanut butter n jelly. Plus the M75 will certainly reduce the bass content even further.

Never heard the M75s, but my G12M-25 4x12 has WAY more bottom end than my V30 4x12 (both Orange).