Author Topic: Bass Cabinet (Read 672 times)

alemted · « **on:** July 29, 2015, 11:29:14 AM »

I bought this bass cabinet many years ago (15?) and never really used it. I was told it was Alembic, but there are no numbers or markings anywhere. It looks exactly like the stacks the Dead used on their wall of sound. It has a JBL 15 speaker, weighs 80 lbs, and dimensions are 26 wide, 22 deep and 18 high. It sounded great when I used it; filled a big room. It's in beautiful perfect condition (cobwebs in the corners). I want to sell it but don't know what it's worth. What do you guys think? Thanks! I'm having a problem uploading pics, sent a message to moderator.

edwin · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2015, 02:56:31 PM »

We have a couple of resident experts here who should be able to fill you in. (Paging Wolf!) Where are you located? I look forward to pics!

sonicus · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2015, 03:14:31 PM »

Hello Edwin , here I am !
I do in fact have several different incarnations of similar looking cabinets. They range from what Alembic sold at the old 60 Brady St location , actual wall of sound box's ( the biggest in the variations) and also what Bagend sold.

ALL of them make use of the aluminum front load brackets.

Pictures and exact measurements will be needed for identification purpose's
Perhaps I can help .

Wolf

sonicus · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2015, 03:49:26 PM »

Here are my measurements;
Wall Of Sound;
30 wide
25 1/2 deep
20 high

Alembic A-15
25 3/4 wide
21 1/2 deep
20high

Bagend
26 wide
22 deep
18high

Perhaps your cabinet is an early Bagend !

What is the model number of the JBL speaker that is mounted on this critter ?

Wolf

sonicus · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:43:35 PM »

There seem to be many variations.

adriaan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2015, 01:17:42 AM »

[pasewark's FS post moved to a separate thread.]

alemted · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2015, 01:03:56 AM »

Bass Cabinet pics. Just wanna see if pics come through. Oh wow, I think you need a bigger server, it took a long time to upload a small file from iPhone. I have many others, but you can get in touch and I can supply those. I hope this comes through. I other papers and articles that elucidate the progression of the Dead speaker evolution. I think this is a

alemted · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2015, 01:05:00 AM »

Bass Cabinet pics. Just wanna see if pics come through. Oh wow, I think you need a bigger server, it took a long time to upload a small file from iPhone. I have many others, but you can get in touch and I can supply those. I hope this comes through. I other papers and articles that elucidate the progression of the Dead speaker evolution. I think this is a

alemted · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2015, 01:43:25 AM »

I'm glad that came through, as I was saying, that is a 130 JBL and is probably a Bagend cabinet- whatever that is. I looked into Bagend and is probably one. I think it weighs heavier because of the 1/2 marine plywood. I have any pic you want, but I don't want to go through drama of loading those. I'll try another, Ted

keith_h · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2015, 06:03:18 AM »

Bag End is a boutique maker of speaker systems for a wide range of uses. Their INFRA (also known as ELF) subwoofer systems are based on designs from Alembic founder Ron Wickersham (the same person that does all of Alembic's electronics).

Here is a link to their musical instrument speakers page.

Keith

sonicus · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2015, 07:05:23 AM »

Is the JBL a D130?

Wolf

sonicus · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2015, 07:05:46 AM »

(double post correction)

(Message edited by sonicus on July 31, 2015)

edwin · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2015, 11:04:40 AM »

Beautiful cabinet! I think the driver is a D 140, though, because, if my memory serves me zucchini, the D 130 is a smooth cone, not ridged like the D 140. I'd love a cabinet like this, although I don't think I can handle the weight. It would be cool to build one, although not built to withstand being trucked about the country, with techniques similar to the fEARful. I want to make a cabinet with a JBL 15 and 10 like this: fairly big and sealed.

sonicus · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2015, 11:57:12 AM »

Edwin , yes , an original D 130 has a smooth cone. A D140 has a ribbed cone thicker paper and a stronger spider then a D130. It is important to note what the model number is on the frame of the speaker to determine the original aspects of the entire unit.

Wolf

alemted · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2015, 12:31:52 PM »

That's awesome, thanks for your help guys. I have a speaker manual -that I got with the speaker- and it has the K 130, 140,etc., but I can't really tell from the pic. Do I have to take it out to see the numbers? I can't see anything from the front. Any tips on releasing those clamps? Looks straight forward. I guess the big Q is A. what's it worth? and B. Who wants it? BTW I live in SF bay area. Thanks