Best cab for Fender Bassman 50?

[myrrh]

Just ordered myself a Fender Bassman 50 head, and I'm a bit clueless when it comes to cabs. I have been a combo guy so far..

Any good tips?

[Chankgeez]

I'd go with a 2x15.

Maybe that's just me? That's my stock answer. I'd go with a 2x15 for most amps if I could.

[myrrh]

For guitar? Never tried bigger than 12s.
Also interested in what brands etc.

[Chankgeez]

Yeah, for guitar.

I like the old Kustom tuck 'n' roll cabs. Usually to be found for not a lot of money hopefully.

[Jero]

I'd go with a 2x15.
Maybe that's just me? That's my stock answer. I'd go with a 2x15 for most amps if I could.

Agreed.
I actually use an old bassman 50, 2x15 cab, but with modern neo speakers The bassman head is long gone however.

[myrrh]

Will look into 15s then! Thanks for tips. All other opinions are also welcome.

[myrrh]

What would be the tonal differences between 12s and 15s?
12s are so much easier to find around here..

[skullservant]

15's are a tiny bit warmer and fuller than 12's

[myrrh]

Thanks, have no experience with 15s yet. But will see if I can try some out.

[Chankgeez]

If it's easier, a 4x12 is fine.

[zrobb3]

i use a sunn 2x12 can with my bassman 70 and i love it. i def prefer the sunn over the fender 2x15 that came with the head

[myrrh]

Good to hear as I'm a bit hung up on the looks of a horisontal 2x12...
Dont want a huge rig if possible to avoid.

[cheesecats]

i've used a closed-back,2x12 mid-60s bassman cab for ages with a similar head. perfect. goes plenty low.

[myrrh]

Cool!
Currently looking at these, and the possibility of making it into 4 ohm.
Anyone know about the mesa horizontal 2x12s?

[humandingus]

the dude from science makes really cool cabs. he makes vertical and horizontal 2x12's as well as 4x12's. For $525 you can get an unloaded 2x12 that has a convertable back piece, so you can make it open back, closed back, or half and half. pretty rad.

here is a picture so you know what they kinda look like. you can also choose from any of these options for tolex.