DB BASS: Elbee 10 Series II, Embee 12, Embee 1210 Series II Cabinets

Why compromise on cabs, say UK-based DB Bass. Mike Brooks gets the lowdown on the low end

With an eye on portability, an ear on sonic performance, and a finger on knuckle damage, DB Bass have looked at the light, portable speakers currently on the market and brought their own improvements to the design. All three configurations here are constructed from high-grade birch plywood, using a self-bracing design that reduces resonance while enhancing tight low-end tones. Each cabinet is covered with hand-applied, tough-textured paint, and has recessed carrying handles. These, we’re told, require less twist and offer player-friendly carrying angles for the wrist, arm, and hand. The design is completed with a rigid steel grille and steel corners for cabinet protection, so they’re certainly built with the aim of lasting a good few years on the road.