MILLS Acoustics Afterburner 412B 412 Cabinet

8 ohm 280W 4x12 cab with Celestian V30's and a parallel jack. 13Ply void free Baltic Birch which is water proofed even before assembly. Nice steel corners (not leather like some of the 'other' brands). Large. This cab is Large. It is an oversized cab. The outer dimensions are 32"x32"x16". I set this next to another 4x12 cab and I think the MILLS could eat it. No, really. I think that other cab would actually fit INSIDE this cab. I might try it one day and take a picture of my MILLS 'eating' another cab. Very nice steel handles.

Here's the reason we buy this stuff:
There's some kind of voodoo inside with the extra internal volume (by volume, I mean cubic dimension) and their proprietary baffling. Let's not leave out the V30's (spared no expense). All together with the construction of the cab culminating in a tonal quality that frankly, you would expect from a cab this well built and looks this good. But not every cab has it. This one does. And I have two.

I've had my cabs for about four months now. I put a 10 in the category even for this short time just because I know how it's built, what it has inside, and how it 'feels'. I couldn't imagine much really going on with this thing unless you dropped it from a roof. Even then, you'd probably be able to play through them (after you repared the pavement of course).

Here is why I will stay with MILLS:
I'm not sure they can be equaled in this category. I really hope they do not change. I know they've been growing fast, but Dave truly seems to want that small shop feel. He personally answers the phone AND SPENDS TIME WITH YOU! One time, I think we spoke for almost an hour just gabbing about gigs gear and bands. I've never met the man personally, but someday when the band or just I am in town, I will make it a point to shake his hand (and steal a beer from his fridge).

This is a boutique cab in every sense. It just looks and sounds great. I'm sure I missed some stuff above but you should get a good feel for my opinion of these cabs. I've been playing for about 20 years and the only thing that pisses me off is that I didn't have these things 20 years ago.

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I'm a bass play who is fortunate enough to be in a band whos guitarist uses two 4X12 Mills Cabinets. We used to use another brand that's considered high end. And they were good, but nowhere near as nice as the Mills are. I can tell you first hand because I listen to those 4X12's during our practices and live shows. If you want a great live sound or are looking for a good studio cab - get a Mills. You will be happy you did.

Mono cab with four Celestion v30's. All the standard features you'd expect from a high end cabinet.

I was a Mesa user for years, both for live and studio. I swore by the mesa cabs and didn't want to try anything else because to me Mesa cabs were the standard. Well I decided to see what all the hype was about with these new Mills Acoustics cabs and i haven't looked back since. The Mills cabs hands down are far beyond any of their competition. The response is unbelieveable. You can actually feel the difference of your tone. Modulation and time based effects ring much more clearly and much longer. Low end is very tight..no flab or mud with this cab. Great projection also...cab sounds just as good 20ft away as it does with your ear up to it.

I've had mine since last June and it has just been a tank. I've played several shows without a single issue. If u get the optional amp cover with it the cab should stay perfect!!

Dave and Susie are more than helpful with any questions. Response times are always very prompt. Two of the nicest people i've ever met. You aren't just a customer, you are family when it comes to Mills.

I have been playing for 12 years (5 professionally)and this cab is by far the best cab i've ever heard or seen. I'll continue to use Mills Acoustics Afterburner 412b's until Dave can mastermind something better, but i think it will hard for him to improve perfection.

i think its a 2006 and its a monster!
this amp will do anything u think i can!
no more features neccessary just plug in and crank it up!
i have the a and b cabs so for big stages 500plus a full stack and under half is more then enough

since this is not an amp for power its more then u can handle clean or dirty tones cut through big time i am sure you'll never blend in after playing through these bad boys bring your plugs!
i mostly play a strat and i hear all the tones very subtle to the monster tones ya need for shred
noisy! lol only if ya mean balls out! i am playing through a jsx these cabs and have no need to be louder than 2 to 3 on my head to be rocking! you decide where you head needs to be blown out ! these are monsters!!

i am currently putting them on my road tour and so far they built like a tank i think they are very well made and the are pretty heavy!110lbs so bring roadies!

the best service best group of people !
lifetime warrenty that should say it all what else do ya need !

i've been playing 30 years plus, as for amps i have a full carvin xb100stack ive been using the cabs since 87 and never had a problem until i met the mills crew! they shown me the difference in tone and volume! i have way to much gear to mention here so i wont go on!
i lov ethe sheer tone and love the color (red) the are very omminous to look at hell they scare me !! lol hate about em nothing !
i gotta have a anothe set soon! lol i just wanna crank em up and see if ya can hear me in another state!

It's a 4x12 wired for Mono operation with a parallel ext output and has Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. Was made between November and December 2006. Cab measures 32" x 32" x 15" and weights about 115 lbs. Not too much to talk about on features since it is a speaker cabinet, but it is very well built (you can tell that from the first time you can try to pick it up), very heavy and sturdy. Casters are really smooth and realy help to move this monster around. Might I add my cab is kick ass red!! it really looks impressive and sounds even better.

I would rate this a 20 if I could. It can handle anything you and your amp can come up with. Cleans are brighter and have more overall prescence, crunch sounds come out beautiful, and my high gain settings are given new life. Everything you can play will sound better tru a Mills 412. I've tried Marshall 1960s and Mesa cabs, my Afterburner is definitely out of their league. No other cab in the market will handle low end like this, I tune to Drop B and trust me when I say it's hard to find a cab that will withstand open 6th string palm mutings in this tuning... Mills has no problem. You better believe Dave when he says you can cause structural damage with his cabs; after breaking in the speakers I was jaming at oderate volume, and decided to crank it up, when suddenly, I started hearing vibrations from somewhere, so I thought "this cab is farting when I palm mute", well to my surprise, the vibrations were coming from MY WALLS!!! Yet, the clarity you get at any volume is just amazing.

Built like a tank. Reinforced corners on the inside and out, wood is given waterproof treatment prior to assembly, casters are really smooth and virtually noiseless, and are very easy to pop out (won't fall off by themselves like I've seen in low quality cabs). I've just had my cab for a couple of weeks, but I'm not worried because it is built by people who worry about the quality of their product. I wanted to buy a road case so I wouldn't damage the tolex or grill cloth when transporting to gigs, but after picking it up, I think I might consider an alternate solution.

If I could rate Saund Quality at 20, I would rate Dave's customer support at 100. He is a really nice guy to talk to, and guided me through since I first called to ask for details up to the time I got the cab. He will not answer yes or no like most people in the business would, but will explain in detail everything you ask. I just wish more people learn from Dave's wonderful example of what customer service should really be.

I've been playing for 10 years now, and I haven't heard anything that even comes close to the power and clarity of a Mills. Mesas and Marshalls don't even compare to this cab, they might build nice amps, but their cabs sure have a very long way to go before they can even touch a Mills. Now I know that people who say Mesa or Marshall is the best is because they've never heard a Mills...oh but they will (evil laugh). Definitely worth every single penny, and like Dave himself said "when the other guitar player in your band hears your cab, he'll want one for himself right away" and so he did. Having both guitars coming out of these cabs will definitely improve our sound. I surely am proud to be part of the Mills family.

I play an Orange AD30HTC with American HH Telecasters and never liked it's clean sound at all. It was just ok untill I purchaced the Mills cabinet. I don't think I've ever heard a better clean sound out of any amp/cab ever! Not to mention that the dirty channell now tracks as tight as possible with great crunch in the lows and clarity without bite in the highs... It even took my high gain channel, which previously hissed like crazy when I wasn't playing, and diminished the hiss without diminishing th eguts of the sound. It really has to be heard to be believed. Best cabinet ever. I literally kissed my cabinet after the first show with it. I think I'm in love.

I run Two 4x12 afterburners in stereo. Killer tone!!

Best sound I've ever heard out of 4X12's.. I have two other cabs next to the Mills to compare to and it sounds like night and day. Mills blows it away.

They are heavy but that is how you get a great tone. Not concerned about reliability..

Dave is great. That is why I wanted to be involved with Mills. He custom made my cabs with expanded grating that I sent him. Can't ask for a more customer oriented company.

I've been playing for 25 years now. I run two Crate Shockwave heads in stereo through these cabs. No comparision to my Crate cabs. I've also owned Marshall and Mesa.

My Mills Cabinet was handmade in 2006. No matter what amp I use ( I perfer Carvin) the Mills cab brings out my true tone at any volume.

Clean, Distorted or with the volume on ten Mills Cabs excel.

I depend on it everyday and I have never needed a backup of any kind. Mills Acoustic cabs are built road tough from the finest materials available.

Dave & Susan Mills are outstanding friends. When it comes to customer support ... you'll find no better in the world !! These people are only in business because they cared enough in the first place to create a product with the music at the front instead of the money, each cabinet is carefully handcrafted just for you.

I have been playing concerts and clubs for 40 yrs and if anything were to happen to my Mills Cab Dave would have another one to me within a few days. Mills cabs are built like a fine piece of furniture with a rock solid foundation, I've tried all the other cabs on the market and there is simply no comparision.

My Cab was made in 2006, factory direct. It can handle anything I'll throw at it, and make every note sing. From crunchy overdriven distrotion, to soft clean tones, it can handle any style with ease. The more volome, the better it sounds.

Very bright, tight, punchy, and super clean tone. You hear every note, no muffled woofy low end. Like I said above, this cab was made to be CRANKED. The louder I go, the better it sounds, and the more it seems to come to life. Crystal Clear, I don't think I've ever heard such a clear, cuuting sound come from another cab. I had a Marshall, and this totally makes it obsolete!!

Mills Acoustics doesn't mess around, total quality all the way around. Easy to handle, built super sturdy, and doesn't way 5 tons like my old Marshall.

I have never had an email, or call go without an immediate response. Very friendly, and professional. You feel totally appreciated, and are treated like "family"

Hands down the best Cabinet I've ever heard, seen etc. I'm about to record a new CD with this bad boy, and I cuoldn't be more excited to hear the results, as I know they'll be awsome. I'll never play another Cabinet, looking forward to getting another for the full stereo experience!!

My cabinet was made in 2006. This Cabinet is absolutely the best built cabinet I have ever seen. Absolutely easy to handle, though it is alot bigger and built better than all competitors. I have been an avid Mesa cabinet user, and those were good. But, Mills totally annihilates my Mesa, thus replacing it completely. I have a Mesa Dual rectifier Tremo-Verb, which is Hot-Rodded with additional wattage outpu, and I can run it at 70% and the cabinet does not flinch.

I am a post production engineer by trade. This cabinet makes no significant standing waves. Which means there is no audible or felt bass frequency disturbance. For those who do not understand this explaination. Standing waves are commonly heard in peoples trunk when they have a bass box booming, which makes their car sound like it's rattling to pieces. None of that from the Mills, though I run a hot head. Absolutely clear.

Also, I ran some effects moduclations to test the resolution of the cabinet, and since the phase cancelling power on this cabinet is so previlent, I actualy heard additional logorhytms on mdulated effects such as flangers and delays. This is absolutely the best cabinet evcr built.

Let's not even bother. This thing is built like a tank.

Dave Mills runs a tight ship. You will never need to call him for anything concerning problems. Unless you drop it off a roof, this thing needs no babysitting.

This is an excellent product, and when you see my wall of 6 Afterburners, go hide. LOL.

You can find out more about me at www.sergiomichel.com as of Oct. 7th.

For now, you can check me out at www.millsacoustics.com/sergio .

Have a great day!