Do you need a head for a bass cabinet?

[...Fall_Out_Boy....]

Do you need a head for a bass cabinet?

[Machines]

It doesn't have it's own inbuilt amp like a combo does, so yes you do.

[WhoDidTheElf]

In short yes. A cab is just a box with speakers in it. A head is a power amp and a pre amp in a box. And a combo is all in one. But generally smaller and easier to move around, and less powerful.

[kilian]

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/lesson.php?lessonid=158

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[ebe9]

yes, if you want to actual use it for its intended purpose

no, if you plan on using it for a nice coffee table