Do guitar cabinets make a difference?

Yes, guitar cabinets make a difference in sound of the electric guitar but most notably in the volume the guitar amp can be projected at.

What is the benefit of a guitar cabinet?

There are great benefits to a guitar cabinet, especially when needing to play guitar at a louder volume, such as home practice, rehearsals, performing at events and live gigs.

What is the difference between amplifier and cabinet?

There is a difference between an amplifier and cabinet . An amplifier when connected to an electric guitar, takes the electrical signal from the pickup when played. A cabinet is an enclosed loudspeaker which paired up allows the audio signal to be heard at volume.

What makes a good guitar speaker cabinet?

There are a few features which make a guitar speaker cabinet good. This could be the build quality as they are usually paired up with amp heads and used for gigs. A strong construction can help to have a reliable set up.

Is a 412 cab louder than a 212 cab?

No. This is because speaker cabinets do not possess any volume of their own. They are able to handle a certain power level and they put out sound in decibels but it is really the head that determines the level of power going into the cab. A more efficient cabinet will sound louder with the same head and the same settings than a less efficient cabinet. Other factors such as whether the cabinet has an open or closed back also change the actual and perceived volume.

Can I use a speaker cabinet with any guitar amp?

You can use a speaker cabinet with any amp that features a 'speaker out' or 'ext. speaker' output jack. In these cases, you should be able to use any speaker cab that matches the ohmage of the amp. Just match the numbers and you'll be fine.