Author Topic: Ampeg? (Read 152 times)

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)

dannobasso · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2008, 05:26:53 AM »

How's your back?

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:51:50 AM »

You will love the Tech 21 SansAmp

LMiwa · « **Reply #3 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.

glocke · « **Reply #4 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

2400wattman · « **Reply #5 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.

crobbins · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2008, 07:31:10 PM »

I love my 1971 SVT...

howierd · « **Reply #7 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

2400wattman · « **Reply #8 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.