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Title: Ampeg?
Post by: robinc on August 17, 2008, 10:48:29 PM

Considering picking up a used rig off of cragslist:
 
ampeg 8x10 classic cabinet. great condition - $700  
ampeg B2R 350 watt head in great condition - $300  
Tech 21 SansAmp RBI Rackmount Bass Tube Amp Emulator - $200  
6 space rack mount case - $60  
 
or the whole shebang for $1000.
 
Any thoughts or experience with this equipment? Thanks!
 
(Message edited by robinc on August 17, 2008)

Title: Ampeg?
Post by: dannobasso on August 18, 2008, 05:26:53 AM

How's your back?

Title: Ampeg?
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on August 18, 2008, 08:51:50 AM

You will love the Tech 21 SansAmp

Title: Ampeg?
Post by: LMiwa on August 18, 2008, 10:07:02 AM

The Ampeg 8x10 cab sounds great for 4-string basses (not so great with a low B), but you don't EVER want to have to move it! If you've got a permanent gig, go for it, but I lugged one around for only a short while when I was in my 20's. I wouldn't even consider it now.

Title: Ampeg?
Post by: glocke on August 18, 2008, 11:17:37 AM

ditto on the cabinet...
 
Ive known people who have the 8x10 and they pretty much stay in one place...its pretty much like hauling a refridgerator around

Title: Ampeg?
Post by: 2400wattman on August 18, 2008, 11:29:01 AM

I use the 8x10 and have loved it but I would'nt take one out if I did'nt have help from my band members. I am thinking about moving to a bi-amp rig for more clarity/separation.

Title: Ampeg?
Post by: crobbins on August 18, 2008, 07:31:10 PM

I love my 1971 SVT...(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/54832.jpg)

Title: Ampeg?
Post by: howierd on August 20, 2008, 07:12:12 PM

I sold my 1973 SVT cab a couple of years ago on ebay for 960.00 to a guy in Ohio. He drove to VA. to pick it up. He has 3 Svt cabs in 3 different locations so he doesn't have to move them.
Howierd

Title: Ampeg?
Post by: 2400wattman on August 20, 2008, 07:35:45 PM

Other than the hernia inducing SVT(amp '69-'70's era) I would really steer clear of their newer stuff. It's not that they sound bad, actually quite the bang for the buck especially the SVT 4 Pro, reliability is the issue and why I no longer use their amps and have sold them off.