Front-Loaded vs. Rear-Loaded Cabs

[OmegaZero]

I'm ordering a new 4x12 v30 cab with my D-Moll (very soon, hopefully), and I got to wondering about front-loaded vs. rear-loaded configurations. I've read that front-loaded setups are more aggressive sounding; was hoping folks here could give a little more substantial explanation of what the real-world difference is. I am curious as to how much difference mounting the speakers on one side of the baffle vs the other could really make...

Thanks in advance!

 

[TheSweep]

Got my first Diezel cab from Brad (FL G12-K100) a few months ago.

This thing is more tight, direct and aggressive sounding than other cabs I've played through.

I love it =)

 

[Bato]

In case of v30's: FL

 

[OmegaZero]

Thanks all for the info! That thread you linked was great, Rezamatix. I'd done lots of searches before but I guess I just didn't have the correct terms. Searching for "FL" and "RL" seemed to do the trick...

 

[MikeToddOnline]

I ordered Rear Loaded with my D-Moll because it appeared to be the only one in the country (new anyway) that I could find! I plan to order a Herbert and a Front Loaded soon, I'll try both heads with both cabinets and give my honest opinion. I cant imagine there being THAT much of a difference but who knows? For the record, the quality, craftsmanship, look, and sound of my Rear Loaded Diezel is infinitely superior to Marshall or Mesa!

 

[Ventura]

I've got both.

If I _had_ to choose? It'd be my Diezel FL 4x12 G12K100 cab for the win. I've got a V30 loaded cab, and I've got varied configurations of FL and RL. Overall, I dig the feel of the FL cabs. V30s start to sound "normal" after years of use and ear fatigue. The G12Ks are - to my ears - more realistic a representation of what's truly happening with the guitar and amp.

Personal preference only though. Nothing more nothing less.

Uncle Mo

 

[OmegaZero]

After talking it over with Brad and a few others, I decided to go with a rear-loaded cab. I must admit I'm surprised, but many of the folks I talked to said it wasn't a subtle difference at all. One of these days I would love to get both in a room and try them side-by-side.

 

[Metaddict]

There is difference and you will notice it.
I had the chance to play through different Cabinets at the Musikmesse this year.
Regarding the V30: The FL is more direct.But personally i prefer the RL V30.Better Cleansound IMO.

It depends what music you play and which tuning.If you play a 7 string or 8 string guitar then go wwith the K100.

 

[MikeToddOnline]

The guys on here who mention specifically, using FRONT LOADED with the GK-100 or whatever are spot on. Check out the Andy Wood Gear Walkthrough where he shows his FL Diezel 4/12 with the GKs, why and how he came to use them, with his Herbert and G-System. Our setups would be identical if I'd bought the Herbie instead of my D-Moll and the FL with GKs if I'd known before shucking out $1650 for the rear-loaded with V30s. I will be honest here, using the same guitar (my Strat), I got a MUCH better sound at low volume with the used Herbert at Guitar Center through a Marshal 4x12 than I do at home with same guitar and my D-Moll and the rear loaded. My guess is the Herbert is the missing link, which is why I'm trading my back to the dealer for full credit for a Herbie. I will always be curious about VH4 and will keep my rear-loaded Diezel so when I get front load I will have a full stack and when I acquire a VH4 after my Herbie I can have two separate rigs, one with G-System and one with Axe-FX II. Good luck but yea the general consensus is when it comes to DIEZEL< esp. if you shred, get the FRONT LOADED WITH THE GK100s particularly!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwQBJ04QAKY

 

[kahawe]

I got a MUCH better sound at low volume with the used Herbert at Guitar Center through a Marshal 4x12 than I do at home with same guitar and my D-Moll and the rear loaded.

Out of personal curiosity: you mean clean or lowgain, higain...or overall? Can you describe how it sounds/feels different for you?