Mesa Artist Cody Wright played a little song called “Big ‘E’ on the Bass” as the background to compare the Subway Ultra-Lite 1x12 to the Ultra-Lite Diagonal 2x10.
The 1x12 provides controlled and tight bass punch with classic midrange growl and cut while the high end remains sweet and clear.
The 2x10 offers a rounded, bouncing bass punch that also stays tight, but is slightly fuller and lower due to more speaker area and larger cabinet size resonance. The signature mid-scoop of 2x10 cabinets is clearly heard when compared to a mid-heavy cab like the 1x12 yet, the perceived mid-scoop works wonders for certain styles, players and bassists who set and define their tone by that signature 2x10 sound. Fast attack, tight punch and crisp high end detail are all signatures of the Subway Ultralite 2x10 cabinet.
Recorded with the bridge pickup, then neck pickup of a Zon Sonus Custom TJ with Bartolini Soapbar Pickups. Recorded with the D800+ head into Subway Ultra-Lite 2x10 and 1x12 cabinets via Beyer Dynamic Opus 99 (2x10) and a Beyer Dynamic M99 (1x12). Mixed with 20% stereo room mic for the last playing section.
Subway Ultra-Lite 2x10 Cabinet Page
http://mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/bass-cabinets/subway-series/2x10-diagonal.html
Subway Ultra-Lite 1x12 Cabinet Page
http://mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/bass-cabinets/subway-series/1x12.html
Check out Cody Wright on the web:
www.codywrightmusic.com
www.facebook.com/CodyWrightMusic