1960A vs 1960B

[BenjaminW]

I know that these kinds of straight vs slant cab threads have been done to death, so I apologize for making another one of these threads.

Anyways, I'm currently in the process of settling some major GAS of mine because I am going to get a Marshall after God knows how long. I've decided on a JCM 800 2203 and a 1960 cab and the problem I'm having is that since I need a cab to obviously go with the head, do I go for a 1960A or B?

When it comes to tone, I'm just gonna explain what I have on my Fender Champion 100 because I feel like it's a waste of time for me to go through every guitarist's tone that I wanna copy and put their names down. I have my Champion 100 on the 2000s Metal voice with the gain at 4.5 and master volume at 2.5, treble at 7, mids at 5, and bass at 3. I also use the built in delay + reverb at 4 and then a buffer pedal to cancel out the amp buzz.

With that being said, here is a SoundCloud link to what my tone sounds like although the recording quality kinda sucks. Hopefully the link and my amp settings are helpful enough to you guys out there.

https://soundcloud.com/benjaminw-857546758/tone-sample

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Both.

But for real, flip a coin. I have both and they're great.

 

[StevenC]

1960B all the way, because once you realise it's an irredeemablly bad cab you can take the speakers out and turn it into a coffee table.

 

[Spinedriver]

I had a 1960A JCM800 cab loaded with G12T-75 speakers and it made any amp I used with it sound freakin' brutal (in a VERY good way). I still regret selling it but I didn't have much of a choice at the time.

 

[Harry]

The 1960B will sound beefier due to the extra internal volume and arguably better mic'd up due to that.
The 1960A will be a fair bit easier to hear in a rehearsal room for obvious reasons.
Pick whatever is more practical for you and go for it.

 

[BenjaminW]

Both.

But for real, flip a coin. I have both and they're great.

I would love to get both. The issue I have with getting both is that I plan on keeping it in my music room in my house and having two cabs is a little overkill. But hey, I could always make something good out of a full stack.

 

[StevenC]

I would love to get both. The issue I have with getting both is that I plan on keeping it in my music room in my house and having two cabs is a little overkill. But hey, I could always make something good out of a full stack.

I'm going to give you some real advice here. Two cabs is the worst amount, get three instead. But if you really need to have only 2 cabs, make sure they're different cabs and then immediately get a second amp.

 

[BenjaminW]

I'm going to give you some real advice here. Two cabs is the worst amount, get three instead. But if you really need to have only 2 cabs, make sure they're different cabs and then immediately get a second amp.

 

[StevenC]

That's one stack too many and altogether too little wet/dry/wet action going on.

 

[budda]

Aren't the B's flat on top but still angled inside?

anyway get the matching 1960 JCM800 with the G12-65's. I had that setup for a year or so and it was glorious.

Make sure you can turn up that 2203

 

[TheWarAgainstTime]

I prefer straight cabs in general, but my first ever 4x12 cab was a JCM900 angled cab and it was super solid. I'd just go with whichever one you can grab for less money.

 

[BenjaminW]

I prefer straight cabs in general, but my first ever 4x12 cab was a JCM900 angled cab and it was super solid. I'd just go with whichever one you can grab for less money.

Both are $1,099 new on Sweetwater and Guitar Center's website. Meanwhile both are like sub $1,000 on Reverb. Thanks whoever comes up with these prices!

 

[TheWarAgainstTime]

Both are $1,099 new on Sweetwater and Guitar Center's website. Meanwhile both are like sub $1,000 on Reverb. Thanks whoever comes up with these prices!

You can find them dirt cheap used. Check Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, etc. for them. I got mine for $175 and I see them for $350 or less pretty frequently

 

[BenjaminW]

Aren't the B's flat on top but still angled inside?

anyway get the matching 1960 JCM800 with the G12-65's. I had that setup for a year or so and it was glorious.

Make sure you can turn up that 2203

B's are straight. I will also have to consult a doctor for some hearing aids soon.

 

[Cynicanal]

1960bv is obviously the correct answer.

 

[wheelsdeal]

Get the straight one...unless you play really close to the cab.Then maybe the angled might project a little closer to your ears than your balls.

 

[Adieu]

With 1960 cabs, the better answer would be 1960AV/BV (V30s) or early '80s versions with g12-65's

 

[efiltsohg]

If he wants an 80s metal rig, which it sounds like, then T-75s all the way. 1960av/bv is a terrible option

 

[Cynicanal]

If he wants an 80s metal rig, which it sounds like, then T-75s all the way. 1960av/bv is a terrible option

Even if you don't want V30s (which you should, they're also great for thrash), the 1960BX with Greenbacks is still a better choice.

 

[Wizard of Ozz]

I like the B version better. A little thicker and chunkier sounding.

And it is easier/safer to stack multiple amps on top of it down the road. Plan for the future.