THD 212 Cabinet

2x12 cabinet with, longhorn and vintage THD handmade speakers

Big and warm sound, clean distortion and everything between. Makes your head more versatile.

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Fairly light weight cabinet. Easy to handle. Partial open back with 2 12 inch speakers made by Eminence for THD.

I bought one new in 2006 to use with my Marshall 50 watt Jubilee head. If you plan on using a Marshall head, keep in mind that the head is about 2 inches wider than the cabinet. Looks a little funny. I had to drive the amp real hard to keep up with the rest of the band. Sounds o.k. as long as your playing by yourself. I think a lot of products are not tested in actual band situations. I did not care for the distorted sound out of this cabinet at all. The cleans were o.k. at low volumes. I tried to return the cabinet, but waited past the 24 hours return policy. Finally sold it for a $100.00 loss. This cabinet does not sound like a 4-12 cabinet at all. No bottom end. The cranked volume sounded like a cheap distortion pedal.

I sure it would hold up fine.

I called the THD company about the speakers once I found out they were made by Eminence. You can pull the rubber cover off the back of the speakers if you want to verify this. They said they were not Eminence speakers, but were made by Eminence for THD, O.K. They call them the Vintage & Longhorn. They told me they were patterned after the Celestion Vintage 30 & the Celestion Classic Lead 80. For a $599.00 price,why not use the real deal & be done with it?

I've been playing for about 30 years. I thought I could get a more portable cabinet & still get the 4-12 sound that I'm used to. I don't think any 2-12 will ever get that sound. But this THD is no where close. It's over priced at $599.00 for a light weight cabinet with 2 Eminence speakers that you can buy for about $40.00 each. I've used Eminence speakers before & they are O.K. depending on the application. I tried an Orange 2-12 closed back with Vintage 30s that sounds much better than the THD for less money. It's a larger, well built cabinet which I'm sure helps the sound. I would not not buy another one of these.

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My Favorites Speaker cabinets. I have had them all. These, I prefer to the vintage Marshall 4X12s. Truly Amazing!!!!

Never a problem

Ed is AWESOME!

I have six of them. Amazing. The best I have ever heard.

I guess I should start off by saying that I work for a store that sells THD products, but I promise that my opinion isn't biased! (We sell plenty of stuff that I'd never bring on stage.) It has 2 16 ohm 80 watt 12" speakers: one THD Longhorn (like Celestion Classic Lead 80) and one THD Vintage (like Celestion G12H30). They're wired in parallel for an 8 ohm load. Parallel inputs and rear bass port. The top recessed handle makes lugging it around a breeze, but makes moving it with your head on top kind of tough, but oh well...It really has everything I need in a cabinet - it's compact and fairly lightweight and sounds great no matter what I run through it.

I currently run a '64 Fender Bassman (AA864) with my THD cab, but I've also used it with a Marshall JCM 2000 TSL 100 head and a Sunn Concert Lead - all sound like they should (newer Marshall = OK, Sunn = pretty damn good for solid state, Bassman = tonal bliss!) I use a Heritage H-150 (Les Paul) and an 80's Japanese Fender Tele. I play in a couple of bands; one is pretty straight ahead rock, the other is psychadelic pop rock. My setup sounds great for both - the Bassman and this cab are a great base for any kind of sound. The frequency response for this cab is great; it's never flabby or mushy, nor is it overly bright or harsh. The port allows for rear projection, therefore a wider sound spread. Because it's a nearly closed back design, it has great bass response.

I just blew the Longhorn last night. I called Ed at THD and he's sending out a new one free of charge. Up until last night it'd been great, so I'll give it an 8 just because I think that the speaker blowing was a fluke (I was only running 50 watts into it!)

Everyone at THD is great. You can call 'em up and you actually get a person (not a machine) that knows what's going on! They answer all your questions and are quite freindly.

I've been playing for 8 years and have owned a few amps (Marshall valvstae head - yuck, Marshall TSL head - a little better, and my Bassman - mmmmmm.....Bassman). I've also owned a few cabs - Mesa 4x12 recto (good cab, but BIG and HEAVY), Bassman 2x12 (sounds good , but not nearly as tight and focussed as the THD, also quite big and heavy). If it were stolen or lost, I'd probably buy another, as this has been great, although I've been looking at getting a 4ohm Avatar cab for my Bassman, as I'm currently running an imedance mismatch.

This has to be one of the best sounding cabs I have ever encountered. So why tolex that tears if you rub it against a feather? Honestly, I have two of these - I like this cab a lot! But after a few months they look like I've had them for decades. If you hand truck your gear at all, these are going to look terrible within a short period of time. And I love the handle on top - until I need to slide the amp and cab over after I've set up. There is NOTHING to grab on to! I would love to see a handle on each end as well as the top.

As I said, the best sounding 2x12 I have ever owned. The bass port on the open back makes this thing sound HUGE. The only thing that sounds bigger that I have encountered is the THD 4x12 that is similarly designed.

Never had a problem.

Never had to call

This cab deserves a 10 without a doubt. But I'm going to have to strip all that cheesy tolex and put something else on there in not too long. This is supposed to be a premium cabinet (and tonewise, it certainly is) but I can get an Avatar cab with similar features that has a much better finish (although it probably wouldn't sound as good). So I have to reduce the score accordingly.

What is there to say? Two speakers, some wood, wire, tolex and grillcloth. The inset handle is a nice feature

Big tone in a little package. Does it nail a 4x12 sound? Not exactly, but it feels a little like playing through a 4x12. All frequencies are present and none of them are harsh. An excellent solution for any musician playing a lot of club gigs.

It's a speaker cab. Short of being set on fire, I don't think it will develop any problems.

This is where THD really shines. Best customer service I have ever seen.

This cab is great for me. I am using it with a Flexi-50 and I get great tone in a small and lightweight rig.

very sturdily built 2x12 cab. mine has two of the thd modded celestion classic lead 80's. my favorite feature is the inset metal handle on top. it makes it very portable.

it sounds great. plenty of low end (not quite as much as a straight front 4x12, but it gets the job done. the speakers are 80 watts each, so they have very little breakup, even when pushed hard. i'm currently using it with a thd flexi 50, which sounds fantastic through it. i've also used a 100 watt hiwatt with it and it sounded great as well.

it is extremely dependable. one of the most well built pieces of gear i've ever seen.

the folks at thd are great. they stand behind their products and are quick to answer any and all questions.

i've been playing for thirteen years. i love it's full sound, but one of it's features is also a drawback-it's so small. i have to put it on a speaker stand so it's not blowing at my calves. i would replace it if it were stolen- in fact, i'm thinking of getting a second one anyway (this time with two of thd's vintage 12 speakers).

Brand new 2x12 cab with one THD Longhorn and one THD Vintage driver. I purchased as a "second" for a few dollars less, so Tolex has a few defects.

I purchased this cab to go with my Flexi-50, but decided that I like it with my JTM-45 much better. I'm amazed out how "stadium-like" it sounds at low volumes and at how tight the low-end is for an open-back cab. I've paired it with a VHT 2x12 for a much more portable 4x12 unit, and a such makes a good match for my Marshall 1960A

The cab is built like a tank and surprisingly heavy! I don't anticipate any problems with it.

THD staff has been very helpful and answered by e-mail and telephone questions for me. Unfortunately, I don't think they have any authorized service centers and would hate to ship this unit back for repairs if needed.

I'd replace this unit if it was stollen.

I didn't rate this because it is just your standard cabinet; not many features on cabinet. I bought it new in 2002. Celestion CL-80 speakers. Wired for 8 ohms and clocks in at 160 watts. Has a parallel jack for daisy-chaining another cab into the signal path. It also has a semi-open "ported" back and a really nice, reset, metal handle in the top.

I use a PRS Custom 22 into a Bogner Uberschall 120 watt head. I play mostly hard rock, metal, progressive rock, some blues, jazz, classic rock, jam band type stuff, punk, etc... (Tool, Deftones, Incubus, Dream Theater, Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Pink Floyd, The Doors, the list goes on and on). This cabinet holds up very well considering the amp I am using. The cab was intended to be used with THD's amps, which are not high gain-high power amps. Mine is very high gain-high power and the cabinet doesn't even flinch. It has nice bass response and the overall sound is smooth and pleasent. I would like to hear how it responds to a closed back or maybe a pair/mix of different speakers. The construction itself is fantastic. There is no distortion or "farting out" of the cabinet at all. It might go well with a Mesa 2x12 as a partner.

Yeah, it is reliable. Nothing wrong so far.

THD has incredible customer support. They are friendly and answer any and all questions.

I have been playing for 8 years. I would buy it again.

October 30, 2003. Brand new 212 cabinet with THD speakers, not the Celestions that THD used previously.
Setup: THD Univalve, Fender US Hardtail Strat, 212 cabinet.
The big surprise? It sounds great at LOW volume! It sounds great loud, of course. But the combination of the Univalve and the new 212 is so warm - you can screech Halen or Hendrix, then tone it down to a mellow Joe Pass.

Fender US Hardtail Strat

Can't say - haven't had it long enough.

Fantastic. You can actually talk to the people that either designed or built your THD toy.

Andy et al at THD produce quality stuff. My first Univalve was broken, probably a cold solder joint. THD sent UPS to my door to recover the bad amp and they delivered a replacement the same day.

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Tried with: Parker Artist, 70s strat, "clapton blackie" strat, les paul 1960 reissue, Ibanez GB-10; Amps: boogie mk iv, THD bivalve, Fender Twin, Clarus 1r.

This cab does it all, and then some. Go buy one now! It sounds every bit as good, and even more spacious, than my high-end dedicated jazz cab; it positively screams and booms like a Marshall and sounds hands-down fuller than a Mesa.

Can't say, because I've had it briefly. It is built like a tank, though. The handle is a great feature. Aesthetically, it's one of the nicest pieces of gear I've had. I just can't imagine it's going south anytime soon.

Best reason to buy THD. Really. Seriously. EVERYONE there is extremely friendly and helpful. They take your calls, chew the fat, give out great, detailed advice and field stupid questions with grace.

If this were lost or stolen, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another -- maybe two more, to have one in reserve. It's that good. It handily replaces a handful of other equipment.

Brand new cab - probably a 2002. Semi-closed back design with two Celestion Longhorn speakers. Wiring for 8 and 16 ohm - nice!

I'm using this cab with a Univalve and a JB Sig Strat. I'm really thrilled with this cabinet! I've had my Univalve for about 9 months and had originally purchased a 2x12 Mesa Recto cab for it. It sounded okay, but I certainly didn't see what all the fuss was about over the Univalve. After reading a variety of reviews of the THD cab paired with the Univalve, I decided to take my guitar down to a local THD dealer and try it (with my own tubes in hand - 12AU7/5751/EL84YJ). It's astonishing how different the amp sounded - all the harsh fuzziness in the Rock channel were gone, and there was significantly more *chime* in the clean channel. Now I see what all the fuss is about...

To soon to tell, but I have a variety of other THD products that perform flawlessly.

Never had to call them, but seem to be quite responsive based on the reviews I've read.

I've been playing for about 24 years and have owned a *lot* of equipment - this is one of the best rigs I've had. Granted - I don't gig anymore, but I do record quite often in my home studio. The best thing about pairing the Univalve with the THD cab is being able to plug a Strat straight in and get a great sound - totally dry. Honestly, if you had told me 20 years ago that I'd find *tone heaven* in a 15watt amp with a 2x12 cab, I'd still be laughing - in front of my 100watt Marshall stack. Anybody want to buy a 2x12 Mesa Recifier cabinet?

This stuff is covered already. It's just a straight 2x12 capable of chaining to another cab.

I like to play all kinds of rock to jazz and blues. Mainly I gig hard rock and blues. It sounds spacious and "nice". If you're looking for great lead tones that are smooth or want to get a wonderful clean tone from a head. This cab is great. If you're looking for chunky, heavy rhythm with big bottom. This ain't it. The reviews can be misleading. It doesn't do the big bottom fat stuff as well as my recto 2x12. That thing is fat. This cab does much better for lead tones ala Eric Johnson and David Gilmour. Smooth, "polite" tones which are awesome. It has a tight bottom end and a smooth top end. Very nice for the right application. I have to give it a lower rating because their ads say it sounds like a 4x12 and it just doesn't. I think they could'a made the cab deeper for more lows or used thicker wood. Then this cab would be shittin' all over everything!

It's too new to tell. It looks built very well.

Very good. they found a dealer with this cab in stock for me- quick.
Very courteous and well informed. Great!

I love my old Marshall 4x12's but nowadays you don't really need that much. Plus it doesn't fit in the jeep. This is a great cab for blues,fusion or rock leads. It is a very musical cab. But, if you want giant low end fatness in a 2x12, the Mesa recto is hard to beat except of course by a good 4x12. If you want sweet, woody rhythms and leads, this is perfect! I've compared many 2x12's. It depends on what you're going for.

This is a new black tolex/tan grill cloth model with chemically aged
Celestion Classic Lead 80 speakers. I give it an 8 because it would be nice if it had a combo jack that allowed both mono and stereo operation. It is relatively lite and easy to handle. 160 watts power handling is more than enough.

I've used it with my Univalve and BiValve. This cab really kicks, with pleanty of bass "knock" quite comparable to a 4X12. Even the Univalve at 15 watts will easily keep up with a drummer. The sound is slightly warmer then my 2x12 with vintage 30's. It still shimmers, but is easier on the ears. I hooked a Custom Audio Amp 3+ SE and a VHT 2/90/2 to this thing and it was HUGE. The cab has alot of resonance. I've never heard this setup sound so good, and from only a 2x12. I think this cab will do ANY amp justice.

As a previous user mentioned, a dust cover would be nice. It is a very solid piece. I'm sure it could take alot of abuse, but it looks so good, I'd like to keep it looking that way. The design of the handle is very nice, makes for a one handed move no problem.

I've e-mailed them many times with questions about many products. Always got a pleasant, informative reply within 24 hours.

This was a worthwhile purchase to me. Not only would I buy another if it were stolen, I am going to buy a second one anyway. If you want a 4x12 wall of sound without the hassle of lugging a monster cab around, this is the one. It's priced like a 4x12, but you are paying for quality workmanship, and pristine audio.

Late 2001 or early 2002 cab. Mine has a very funky paisley pattern covering(maroon,blue,purplish colors)-this is what initally drew me to it-very cool & sorta vintage-like. Large, well placed steel handle on top of cab. Tan, old looking grill cloth, nice. Celestion classic lead 80's inside. I think they're treated-sound very broken in, not like stiff new speakers. Ported back, maybe 2 inches or so. 2 input jacks(wired parallel-I think). Some people may prefer a stereo jack instead. Not neccessary in my current rig. Seems very sturdy and well constructed.

This cab WOOFS!!! It really pushes some serious air and sounds absolutely huge and very 3-dimensional. I use it w/a Univalve head, haven't tried any other amps/heads thru it. I'd suspect it'd perform just as well. Tried out Orange, Marshall 212's this blew both out of the water.

Haven't had it long, don't expect any problems, seems well built.

I e-mailed THD only once about another product and they e-mailed back promptly the next day. Were curtious and helpful in answering my questions.

I've owned a dozen cabs, mostly 4x12s. Wanted to downsize my rig. I would recommend this cab to anyone. It is also pretty lightweight. I don't miss anything about using 4x12s at all(sound,size,weight), this 212 easily get's the job done and sounds absolutely amazing! Try one, buy one-you won't be sorry.

Mine has celestion 70 watt longhorn speakers 2x12. This cabinet sounds moocho groovey with all the heads and guitars I use it with. Nice and light weight, plenty of volume.

Like I said, sounds delicious with anything you plug into it.

This is a great cabinet. I bought the univalve head with it, sold the head within a week, sounded like crap. Buy the cab!

Cabinet was made in 2001. It's a 2x12 cabinet. It has 2 Celestion classic 80 speakers that are modified for THD. It is an 8 OHM cab utilizing a bass-reflex design. The cabinet is covered in black tolex and has a nice vintage looking cream colored grill cloth and a very sturdy metal handle.

Amps that were used through this cabinet are as follows: THD Univalve,Rivera M100, Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb and 66 Bassman, 1960's VOX AC30 and VOX Berkley and Dr.Z 18 watt amp. Every amp sounded great through this cabinet. This cabinet bridges the gap between a 4x12 and an open back. I had previously used a 112 and couldn't get over the difference. The THD cabinet sounds much punchier, more open and creates more volume without being harsh.

The cabinet is very well made and since the rms rating exceeds the wattage of all my amps I don't expect a problem. However, I wish THD provided a slip cover to keep it from being scratched in transit.

Have not had to deal with the company for this product but have dealt with them in the past and they've always been helpful.

I've been playing for close to 30 years and play professionally. I had wanted to use a 4x12 for some time but felt transporting it to be too much trouble. I previously tried another 2x12 cabinet and was disappointed. I'm very pleased with the results of this and would definately replace it if were lost or stolen.