Forte 3D112

[chptunes]

..just a few months ago, I was browsing Tone Tubby's Dealer list.. noticed a company called Forte Musical, based in Michigan. I called them up.. Dave (founder and sole employee) answered the phone and had a long discussion with me about his designs. I ordered a 3D112.

I absolutely love it! I've been using it with my Esquire and Carmen Ghia with wonderful results. The cabinet has a huge dispersion that just accentuates the H1 Alnico's airy, 3-dimensional qualities. At the same time, this cabinet is very neutral.. it just feels like a vehicle for the Tubby.

This cabinet is my #1.. doing exactly what I hoped it would...

Here's the build process, in pictures:

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[markT]

That is a mighty cool cab there and the concept is amazing.
How much does it weigh?

[chptunes]

38 lbs, loaded with the H1 Alnico.

These grooved 3/4 boards weigh less than comparable 5/8 boards.. and, the grooves help eliminate standing waves.. so the sound projects very cleanly.

I love this cabinet. ;D

[scotty]

Looks like Dave has Tolex and Grill-cloth options that match my Blonde and brown Ghia perfectly. I'm beginning to think this may be an expensive forum.... Anybody wanna buy a Blue and a G12H30?

[Forte]

Thanks, Corey, for the review and kind words. I get a lot of satifaction out of hearing about people's positive experiences with my cabinets.

Dec 1, 2010 12:51:28 GMT -5 scotty said:

Looks like Dave has Tolex and Grill-cloth options that match my Blonde and brown Ghia perfectly.

The tolex and grillcloth options on the website are just some of the more popular choices. My supplier offers a huge variety, I can usually get whatever the customer wants. If my supplier doesn't have it I will find it elsewhere.

[chptunes]

Dec 1, 2010 12:51:28 GMT -5 scotty said:

Looks like Dave has Tolex and Grill-cloth options that match my Blonde and brown Ghia perfectly. I'm beginning to think this may be an expensive forum.... Anybody wanna buy a Blue and a G12H30?

..to be honest, I'm thinking about ordering another Forte cabinet.. a custom "110S".. same as Dave's 112S model, but with a 10" speaker.. already had one conversation with Dave about it.

I am consider a 10" Ceramic San Rafael speaker. It should be a very focused and punchy formula.. and a lot less loud. The SR only tips the efficiency scale at 94db. Which is 3db less than my Alnico 3D112.

Just for reference, Tubby's 12" 40/40 Ceramic weighs in at 102db!

Apparently, the [average] human ear can detect a 3db change.