split cabniet for the BIG AMPS, yes or no

GARYPHILLIPS · Post by **GARYPHILLIPS** » 7 Jun 2004 1:28 pm

Hey Guys,I been thinking of building split cabinet,wear you will have a head and cabinet.for the BIG AMPS like
Nashville 400-1000-2000
Session 500
My split cabinet will only come cover in ozite covering just like my cases look.
just like to know if you think it would be a good thing or not.
STEELIN FOR JESUS..........Gary

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 8 Jun 2004 3:48 am

I did it for years, I am still alive to tell the tale.

Larry Behm

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 8 Jun 2004 4:59 am

I have done this for big heavy tube amps like Twin, Vibrasonic and Super Twin, but it is a good idea for the bigger solid state amps too. There are several advantages to heads and separate cabinets. First, the weight is in smaller lighter packages. You can even hold the amp head in one hand and the speaker cabinet in the other, and carry the same weight but in a balanced way. Second, you can put the amp head next to your steel, for easy tweaking, and put the speaker out of reach at the back of the stage with the other guitar and bass amps, where it is easier to match your volume to the group, and easier for others on stage to hear you. Third, you have complete flexibility for trying different speakers with different amps. I think anything that weighs over 50 lbs. should be split into separate units.

Tony Palmer · Post by **Tony Palmer** » 8 Jun 2004 12:22 pm

Gary, I assume the question you're asking is "Should I build a split cabinet for these named amps to sell?"
I answer with a big YES and I'd like to order one for my Nashville 400.

GARYPHILLIPS · Post by **GARYPHILLIPS** » 8 Jun 2004 7:20 pm

Hey Tony.yes you are right.if you like you can give a call 740-743-1608.or send me your Phone # so we can talk.
The older we get the heavyer the amps get
Thanks Gary
STEELIN FOR JESUS.

seldomfed · Post by **seldomfed** » 9 Jun 2004 10:18 am

try this http://www.miracle-audio.com/nashhead.gif

from John Lemay's site.

chris

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David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 9 Jun 2004 11:02 am

With the chassis removed, the old NV400 cabinet makes a decent speaker cabinet. If you keep it open backed, you will need to close up the control panel hole on the front somehow. A modification I prefer is to put a closed back on it, and leave the control panel hole as a Thiele cabinet slot. It will not be precisely tuned, but it will kick all the sound out the front like an Enhancer does. An added touch is to put a shelf below the slot that leaves about a 1 inch gap at the back. This will enhance the lows a little.

J J Harmon · Post by **J J Harmon** » 10 Jun 2004 9:40 am

with 400 is there a problem with the reverb too close to the t'former?

GARYPHILLIPS · Post by **GARYPHILLIPS** » 10 Jun 2004 7:50 pm

Hey, anyone have pic of there amp that been split. love to seen them
I saw on this forum one time wear someone post a pic of a Nashville 400 that has been split, but i can't find it.thanks Gary.

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 11 Jun 2004 3:31 am

Gary
I have made head cabs for Nashville 400's
and Session 500's. I have some pics on
my computer at home. I'll send them to you
over the weekend.

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Rick Johnson

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 11 Jun 2004 7:36 am

Some people worry about putting a reverb unit close to the transformer, but I have seen regular guitar amp heads by Peavey and others with the reverb unit within a couple of inches of the transformer, and apparently there is no problem. I'm not sure why people worry about this. It might come from the fact that Fender tube amp heads like the Dual Showman were very tall. But that was because there were bolts sticking through the bottom of the head cabinet to attach the head to the speaker cabinet. That meant the reverb unit had to be mounted sideways on the inside of the front panel, so they had to leave enough height for that. But then the reverb unit was very close to the transformer and chassis, with no apparent problems. Combos have the reverb unit way down in the bottom, because that is a convenient spot for it, not because it needs to be that far away.

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 11 Jun 2004 9:00 am

Dave
THe main concern with the reverb tank
is keeping it away from the output tranny.
Just a few inches will do it.

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Rick Johnson