I've been trying out the new T8-LW for the last few weeks and I'm blown away. Firstly, I'm amazed at the light weight achieved by using 4 oz. Neodymium magnets and 1/2" plywood vs. 3/4". It's significantly lighter than my NY8 and NY8-ER and much easier to lug long distances. As "T8" implies, it's got two 8" drivers in a ported box, like the earlier T8 and T8-T. The drivers are side-by-side, like the T8.
Some of you may remember me talking about the original T8 and saying it's the RE cab for people that want a dark sounding cab. There's a lot of you out there, probably more than those of us that prefer a leaner sound. Well, this T8-LW is for those that want a lighter, more efficient, S12-like cab. I think the tonal balance is very much akin to the S12, but without quite so much edge when you're close to it. The LW produces a full-bodied sound that projects well, without being too dark or losing definition. Because it's 4 ohms, it really works well with all my solid state amps, including the Fender Ultralight I'm reviewing right now. BTW, it also works very well indeed with the tube- loaded Alessandro Greyhound that I just bought from Jay Carlson, thanks to the available 4-ohm tap. That Greyhound is really very sweet and has become my number-one music room amp.
Don't think of it as an "ER" extended range cab. It's best with archtops and magnetic pickups, but it'll do in a pinch for nylon and flat top play. (You'll want an ER cab if that's your main bag). I like it best with my small bodied Dean Stylist with two routed pickups, using a pick. That rig puts out a big, full tone that's still got plenty of highs.
The LW is slightly bulkier than the original T8, but it's still small enough to sit on the floor behind the driver's seat of my Hyundai Azera as I drive to practice and gigs. (I'm 6" tall, but the Azera IS roomy). With my guitar strapped to my back, this cab in one hand and the little Acoustic Image SL-R on one shoulder, I've got hands left over for a music book, a stand and other stuff. There's no problemo carrying this cab several blocks without a stop and then there's no compromise in sound when you plug it in. I play a trumpet/guitar gig and carry everything in one load. With other cabs, even the small single eights, I would often need to stop and let my arm rest. Not so with this cab.
The price is $530, plus $35 for a cover. If it's not on the RE site yet, it will be very soon.
I recently played a RE S12 driven by a AI head. I thought it had more edge (more acoustic quality) than I wanted (up close). I like playing roundwound strings and think that might have been contributing to the sound. Do you think one of these 8' cabs might fit my setup better?
I am playing a D'Angelico with the mounted single pup.
> I've been trying out the new T8-LW for the last few weeks and I'm > blown away. Firstly, I'm amazed at the light weight achieved by using > 4 oz. Neodymium magnets and 1/2" plywood vs. 3/4". It's significantly > lighter than my NY8 and NY8-ER and much easier to lug long distances. > As "T8" implies, it's got two 8" drivers in a ported box, like the > earlier T8 and T8-T. The drivers are side-by-side, like the T8.
> Some of you may remember me talking about the original T8 and saying > it's the RE cab for people that want a dark sounding cab. There's a > lot of you out there, probably more than those of us that prefer a > leaner sound. Well, this T8-LW is for those that want a lighter, more > efficient, S12-like cab. I think the tonal balance is very much akin > to the S12, but without quite so much edge when you're close to it. > The LW produces a full-bodied sound that projects well, without being > too dark or losing definition. Because it's 4 ohms, it really works > well with all my solid state amps, including the Fender Ultralight I'm > reviewing right now. BTW, it also works very well indeed with the tube- > loaded Alessandro Greyhound that I just bought from Jay Carlson, > thanks to the available 4-ohm tap. That Greyhound is really very sweet > and has become my number-one music room amp.
> Don't think of it as an "ER" extended range cab. It's best with > archtops and magnetic pickups, but it'll do in a pinch for nylon and > flat top play. (You'll want an ER cab if that's your main bag). I like > it best with my small bodied Dean Stylist with two routed pickups, > using a pick. That rig puts out a big, full tone that's still got > plenty of highs.
> The LW is slightly bulkier than the original T8, but it's still small > enough to sit on the floor behind the driver's seat of my Hyundai > Azera as I drive to practice and gigs. (I'm 6" tall, but the Azera IS > roomy). With my guitar strapped to my back, this cab in one hand and > the little Acoustic Image SL-R on one shoulder, I've got hands left > over for a music book, a stand and other stuff. There's no problemo > carrying this cab several blocks without a stop and then there's no > compromise in sound when you plug it in. I play a trumpet/guitar gig > and carry everything in one load. With other cabs, even the small > single eights, I would often need to stop and let my arm rest. Not so > with this cab.
> The price is $530, plus $35 for a cover. If it's not on the RE site > yet, it will be very soon.
> Dave
Mmmm I wonder if they read my post here from last september about wanting to build a neodymium with 1/2 inch plywood.
> I've been trying out the new T8-LW for the last few weeks and I'm > blown away. Firstly, I'm amazed at the light weight achieved by using > 4 oz. Neodymium magnets and 1/2" plywood vs. 3/4". It's significantly > lighter than my NY8 and NY8-ER and much easier to lug long distances. > As "T8" implies, it's got two 8" drivers in a ported box, like the > earlier T8 and T8-T. The drivers are side-by-side, like the T8.
> Some of you may remember me talking about the original T8 and saying > it's the RE cab for people that want a dark sounding cab. There's a > lot of you out there, probably more than those of us that prefer a > leaner sound. Well, this T8-LW is for those that want a lighter, more > efficient, S12-like cab. I think the tonal balance is very much akin > to the S12, but without quite so much edge when you're close to it. > The LW produces a full-bodied sound that projects well, without being > too dark or losing definition. Because it's 4 ohms, it really works > well with all my solid state amps, including the Fender Ultralight I'm > reviewing right now. BTW, it also works very well indeed with the tube- > loaded Alessandro Greyhound that I just bought from Jay Carlson, > thanks to the available 4-ohm tap. That Greyhound is really very sweet > and has become my number-one music room amp.
> Don't think of it as an "ER" extended range cab. It's best with > archtops and magnetic pickups, but it'll do in a pinch for nylon and > flat top play. (You'll want an ER cab if that's your main bag). I like > it best with my small bodied Dean Stylist with two routed pickups, > using a pick. That rig puts out a big, full tone that's still got > plenty of highs.
> The LW is slightly bulkier than the original T8, but it's still small > enough to sit on the floor behind the driver's seat of my Hyundai > Azera as I drive to practice and gigs. (I'm 6" tall, but the Azera IS > roomy). With my guitar strapped to my back, this cab in one hand and > the little Acoustic Image SL-R on one shoulder, I've got hands left > over for a music book, a stand and other stuff. There's no problemo > carrying this cab several blocks without a stop and then there's no > compromise in sound when you plug it in. I play a trumpet/guitar gig > and carry everything in one load. With other cabs, even the small > single eights, I would often need to stop and let my arm rest. Not so > with this cab.
> The price is $530, plus $35 for a cover. If it's not on the RE site > yet, it will be very soon.
Same dimensions as our standard Twin 8 with a 300W, 4 ohm rating. Full spectrum balanced tone. This new light weight cabinet is constructed from 1/2" baltic birch finish grade plywood and uses Eminence Acoustisonic high tech speakers. Fitted with recessed handle which avoids interference with all amplifier heads. Works great with Acoustic Image, Evans and Henriksen amplifiers. Highly recommended for use with Fender Jazz Ultralight head. Measures 19.5" wide, 15" tall, 10" deep and weighs in at 20 lbs! Priced identical to our standard Twin 8 cabinet. Pictures coming soon (looks just like the Standard Twin 8). Click HERE for informal review by Dave Stephens
> Same dimensions as our standard Twin 8 with a 300W, 4 ohm rating. > Full spectrum balanced tone. This new light weight cabinet is > constructed from 1/2" baltic birch finish grade plywood and uses > Eminence Acoustisonic high tech speakers. Fitted with recessed handle > which avoids interference with all amplifier heads. Works great with > Acoustic Image, Evans and Henriksen amplifiers. Highly recommended > for use with Fender Jazz Ultralight head. Measures 19.5" wide, 15" > tall, 10" deep and weighs in at 20 lbs! Priced identical to our > standard Twin 8 cabinet. Pictures coming soon (looks just like the > Standard Twin 8). Click HERE for informal review by Dave Stephens
That's still pretty heavy. Not for a cab, but as a one-handed load. I'd put it on a cart anyway. I thought the One 8 weighed about that?
On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:49:27 -0700, ottg...@hotmail.com wrote:
>> That's still pretty heavy. Not for a cab, but as a one-handed load. >> I'd put it on a cart anyway. I thought the One 8 weighed about that?
>Yup, that's the weight for a One 8! >Almost the same size, looks like, but it will be more powerful because >it's 4 Ohms. >Bg
I have built several of these, including a superlight 10, using 1/2 inch Baltic and neo-dymium mag speakers. I can't get that configuaration to meet my standards yet. The neo speakers are a bit bright/brittle to my ears. I have been talking with the Eminence engineers to try to mellow them out a bit and I may try a few custom attempts at such. But the other problem I have had is getting enough rigidity in the 1/2 inch walls. I can't get the freedom from feedback and overall balance that the 3/4 baltic gives me. It's a nice concept though, and I'll keep working on it, too. Although I am concentrating on a superlite 10 and 12.
Check out the Eminence website spectral graphs on the neo-dymium speakers and you'll see what I mean about "brittle" highs.
> On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:49:27 -0700, ottg...@hotmail.com wrote:
> >> That's still pretty heavy. Not for a cab, but as a one-handed load. > >> I'd put it on a cart anyway. I thought the One 8 weighed about that?
> >Yup, that's the weight for a One 8! > >Almost the same size, looks like, but it will be more powerful because > >it's 4 Ohms. > >Bg
> I have built several of these, including a superlight 10, using 1/2 > inch Baltic and neo-dymium mag speakers. I can't get that > configuaration to meet my standards yet. The neo speakers are a bit > bright/brittle to my ears. I have been talking with the Eminence > engineers to try to mellow them out a bit and I may try a few custom > attempts at such. But the other problem I have had is getting enough > rigidity in the 1/2 inch walls. I can't get the freedom from feedback > and overall balance that the 3/4 baltic gives me. It's a nice concept > though, and I'll keep working on it, too. Although I am concentrating > on a superlite 10 and 12.
> Check out the Eminence website spectral graphs on the neo-dymium > speakers and you'll see what I mean about "brittle" highs.
I was worried about the cab flexing, but I'm not hearing that. Dave, you have the disadvantage of hearing the 3/4" and 1/2" side-by-side. Listen to your 1/2" by itself and you may be more impressed.
With Jeff's latest, I felt that it weighed the same as the One 8, but had the dynamic punch of a S12. If there's flexing, it's not bad. Certainly not like a Polytone or other light weight cabs, that flex and honk. Oh, it uses one of those recessed handles, like on the sides of large PAs. That has proven very comfortable. It clears some amps with short feet, like the Fender Ultralite.
