Originally Posted by
Cranium
What are the diffrences/advanatges of having a closed/open back on cabs or combos.
I don't know if there are any advantages or disadvantages other than the weight. Open backs are alot lighter if you're lugging an amp to gigs.
Closed backs you definitely get more bottom end and punch, whereas the open backs are brighter. My AD100VT is an open back, and there's plenty of punch though through a 212 combo. It also depends too on the speaker configuration. A 212 open back has more bottom end than a 112 of course, and a 412 closed back will really give you some "thump".
To me, it's just a preference and what sounds best to my ears.
Guitars: 2003 and 2004 American series strats, Squier Classic Vibe 50's Strat, Squier Deluxe Strat.
Amps: Line 6 Spider IV 120, Vox AD50VT 212, and Peavey Transtube Bandit 112.
Pedals: Digitech Bad Monkey.