Cabinet for Goodsell Super 17 Head?

[Mick_Braun]

Thinking about the Mesa Boogie widebody 1X12 (w/Celestion 90w). Would it make that much of a difference vs. the regular/compact 1X12? More low-end?

Goodsell users: another cabinet recommendation?

Thanks!

[playthecray]

I am so impressed with the Goodsell Super 17 head. I will be purchasing one after the holidays. I think you may be better off with a lower wattage speaker. I spoke to Richard, and he recommends a Celestion G12H30 speaker. I am considering an Avatar Vintage G112 cab with the G12H30 speaker.

[Mick_Braun]

Thanks. I was aware that RG liked that speaker. I could always put that in the MB cab if I go that direction. Cant' wait to get this rig together ...

[pfrischmann]

The matchless 2x12 sounds amazing with this rig. My matchless has stayed even though my Goodsell left (#23).

[trinian1]

Originally Posted by playthecray

I am so impressed with the Goodsell Super 17 head. I will be purchasing one after the holidays. I think you may be better off with a lower wattage speaker. I spoke to Richard, and he recommends a Celestion G12H30 speaker. I am considering an Avatar Vintage G112 cab with the G12H30 speaker.

I recently converted my Goodsell Super 7 into a head (I've gotta get some pictures!) and am running it through an Avatar 1x12 Vintage with a Hellatone 30 (which is their broken-in G12H30) and it sounds great. The highs are a little smoother than the combo speaker I was using, and there's a bit more midrange as a result. The whole amp just sounds a little bit bigger as a result of the larger cab vs. the small cab and bright speaker of the combo (which already sounded great). The Avatar is the only cab I have, but it doesn't leave me wanting something different, either.

[Dumo]

I've got a Red Fang Eminence in the old larger Mark 2. cab. Sounds huge and very balanced. Warm undertones and high-end sparkle galore.

[playthecray]

That's great. I was considering the Hellatone 30 as well. Did you go with the partial open back with the Avatar Vintage 1x12 cab?

[trinian1]

Originally Posted by playthecray

That's great. I was considering the Hellatone 30 as well. Did you go with the partial open back with the Avatar Vintage 1x12 cab?

Yeah, mine's a partial open back. I don't know how much punchier the closed back might be, but the open back sounds good with the chime of the Goodsell.

[playthecray]

Thanks. Curious, what was the stock speaker that came in the Goodsell Super 7?

[trinian1]

I'm not sure. It's a Goodsell branded speaker, and I think that Richard has them made by Warehouse Speakers? It's a pretty bright speaker--I run the tone knob at less than a quarter of the way up (I play an ASAT, a Strat, and a Reverend through it primarily, so they're all bright guitars to begin with). Oh, here--straight from an e-mail I received from Richard back when I bought the amp--"It is a very light speaker that combines a ceramic magnet with a Jensen-type basket and cone. Think of it as a P12Q with a ceramic magnet instead of AlNiCo."

[Mick_Braun]

Thanks to all -- especially Goodsell user jatmosphere -- for the cabinet advice. Just ordered an Avatar 1X12 with a Hellatone 30 for my Super 17. Can't wait!

[playthecray]

I just purchased a Goodsell Super 17 Head with the 5/17 triode/pentode switch yesterday. I am going to pair the amp with an Avatar G212H Premier Traditional Cab with 1 Celestion V30 and 1 G12H30. I can't wait to receive the amp and speaker cab.

[trinian1]

Originally Posted by playthecray

I just purchased a Goodsell Super 17 Head with the 5/17 triode/pentode switch yesterday. I am going to pair the amp with an Avatar G212H Premier Traditional Cab with 1 Celestion V30 and 1 G12H30. I can't wait to receive the amp and speaker cab.

Congrats! You've been eyeing one for a while now. Enjoy!

[shark_bite]

Originally Posted by playthecray

I just purchased a Goodsell Super 17 Head with the 5/17 triode/pentode switch yesterday. I am going to pair the amp with an Avatar G212H Premier Traditional Cab with 1 Celestion V30 and 1 G12H30. I can't wait to receive the amp and speaker cab.

Took you long enough!

Ha, actually it took over a year from the time I first played one to the purchase of my first amp.

That's gonna be a monster rig right there. Congrats.

[playthecray]

Thanks guys. I needed to wait until after the holidays to execute the purchases. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to play the amp; however, I was extremely diligent with questions, listening to sound clips, and reviewing testimonials. It is a significant purchase for me and my first experience with a boutique amp. TGP is a tremendous resource and certainly helped in my decision. Richard Goodsell has been amazing as well.