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Cab hook up

  • 15-02-2010 11:14am
    #1
    MarkDPC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭


    Hey All,

    I was wondering if i could hook up a 4x12 cab up to a Marshall mg100? If so, do i need to be wary on which cab type i use with it, or is it utterly hopeless?

    Cheers,
    Mark.


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  • #2
    Grolschevik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭Grolschevik


    I presume you're talking about the 1x12" combo. There should be no issue in connecting a 4x12", but you'll need to disconnect the internal speaker.

    The manual says:
    "MG100FX 1x12" & 2x12" Combos
    The single Loudspeaker socket (22) is used to connect either the internal speaker or an external speaker cabinet to the unit’s power amp. When using external cabinets ensure the total load impedance is equal to, or exceeds, 4 ohms."

    "Always use a non-screened Marshall approved speaker lead when connecting an extension cabinet to these amplifiers."

    If it's like this one (http://www.marshallamps.com/downloads/files/MG4%20hbk%202%20Eng.pdf), you'll just unplug it and connect the cab to it using speaker cable.


  • #3
    MarkDPC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭MarkDPC


    Cheers Dude, Would you be able to recommend a cab or any that exceed 4 omhs?


  • #4
    Grolschevik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭Grolschevik


    Most 4x12 cabs will be more than 4 ohms. Usually 8 or 16 ohms. You could have a look at Marshall's MG range of cabs, or I've heard that the Thomann Harley Benton ones that have Celestions in them are decent enough. Any you look at will have the ohm rating written on them at the back. Any you see online should tell you what the rating is.


  • #5
    Paolo_M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 880 ✭✭✭Paolo_M


    MarkDPC wrote: »
    Hey All,

    I was wondering if i could hook up a 4x12 cab up to a Marshall mg100? If so, do i need to be wary on which cab type i use with it, or is it utterly hopeless?

    Cheers,
    Mark.

    Any cab rated 100 watts or above will do.
    SS amps don't care about the attached load as long as it exceeds 4 ohms.
    In fact they're usually happy with no load, which is effectivley the same as a super high load.
    The only difference is power delivered. SS will deliver more power to a 4 ohm load.


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