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Description
Unleash the full potential of your bass sound with the SWR Goliath II 4x10" Bass Cabinet, an impressive piece of musical engineering designed for the discerning bassist. This cabinet is revered for its legendary tone clarity, making it a staple among professional musicians seeking robust performance and reliability. Boasting four 10-inch speakers, the Goliath II delivers a powerful and punchy low-end response, which is perfect for both live performances and studio recordings.
The cabinet's design incorporates high-quality materials that ensure durability, while its carefully tuned porting enhances the overall sound projection. The combination of high-performance speakers and a dedicated high-frequency horn allows it to craft a sound that is both articulate and full-bodied. Whether you're slapping, popping, or playing fingerstyle, the Goliath II responds with precision and warmth.
This cabinet is an ideal choice for those who demand versatility and power in their gear. It's compatible with a wide range of bass amplifier heads, providing the flexibility needed for any musical setting. The SWR Goliath II is not just about power; it’s about delivering your sound with unparalleled clarity and richness.
Key Features:
- Four 10-inch speakers for a punchy and clear low-end response
- Dedicated high-frequency horn for enhanced articulation
- High-quality materials and construction for durability
- Optimized porting for improved sound projection
- Compatible with a wide range of bass amplifier heads
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about SWR Goliath II 4x10" Bass Cabinet.
User experience
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Owners find the Goliath II 4x10 to sound excellent when pushed, offering exceptional tonal quality for bedroom use, despite its considerable weight.
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Despite its age and weight, the Goliath II remains highly praised for its durability and long-lasting performance, even after extensive use over decades.
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Comparisons
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The Avatar 12/6/1 is highlighted as a lighter alternative, weighing nearly 100 lbs less than the Goliath Sr, while still delivering the necessary volume for practical use.
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The SWR Goliath II 4x10's weight is a common deterrent, driving some users toward lighter alternatives like smaller combos, despite the Goliath's superior sound.
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Features and functionality
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Goliath II owners praise its ability to deliver "incredible balls" when paired with a GK 700rbii, indicating strong synergy with certain amplifier models.
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Use cases and applications
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The Goliath II is appreciated for its versatility, fitting well within various genres from modern acoustic jazz/fusion to metalcore, providing mid-heavy solo tones and punchy djent sounds.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 4 Ratings
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Chunky, loud, durable
Keeping this one real concise, I think this is a pretty good sounding cabinet, I had to upgrade the tweeter on mine because it sorta... blew within a week of me throwing a loud signal at it haha
Mmm but yeah this 4x10 is a big unit, which is usual with bass cabinets, but I have noticed that this is more... thick? like it's bigger than a Ashdown ABM 410H, so BEWARE of your transportation... it doesn't fit in my trunk (the Ashdown 410H does), it doesn't fit in my back seat (even my 18 inch JBL Passive Subwoofer fits back there), so this fella has to take up the front seat of my sedan. It's safe to say that you need wheels/scooter to move this cabinet around.
I like it use it though because it's loud and durable, you can really beat this guy up.
TL;DR Awesome until you have to move it !
Artist usage
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In this YouTube video Tim Commerford can be seen using the SWR Goliath II 4x10 bass cab. He also confirmed on a Reddit AMA with B-Real that he previously used SWR amps before switching to Ampeg.
Thundercat's gear is listed on http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/thundercat-future-soul/26580
At 0:29 You can see a stack of SWR cabs behind Jeff during this 1992 live performance of the song "Deep" of the Ten album.
Among the mountain of gear that the Brians use, there are two SWR 4x10s on the second tier.
'It depends, if I'm playing with John Paul Jones I've got a bit of a monster set-up, but if I'm playing solo then it's the same monster set-up but without the big speaker systems because I tend to wear headphones on stage then. But with John I've got an SWR Goliath set-up an 18-inch cab and then a 4 x 10 on top, that's just for the bass.
Greg used SWR bass amplifiers in 1992 but he might’ve used them earlier, not really sure but this is the first sighting of seeing his bass amps on stage. At 2:40 you can see one and later on another one on the other side SWR Goliath II 4x10 cab, just right under Louie’s drum-set
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