Amp needed for single 8 Ohm 410XLT Eden

Road Bull · #1 08-02-2011, 12:33 AM

So I am a drummer that has been picking up bass a bit more since I can't play drums very much where I live. I have been having a lot of fun learning the ropes so far.

I just picked up a good deal on a new 8 ohm 410XLT. I will be using this as a single cab set up for the time being. I am trying to find a good head to match. I have been looking at the WT800 series. I dig the sound. (see Mike Watt's Contemplating the Engine Room). There is a good range of sounds of that album. From smooth tones to very aggressive growls.

I am open to all options, but how many watts should I be looking to power this 8 ohm cab? I am mostly just practicing by myself for now, but I would like to be able to hold my own in any situation.

At the moment I have an old Ampeg PR410HLF with a SVT classic head. I don't mind the sound that much, but I was thinking about getting rid of the Ampeg cab due to weight and the sheer size of the thing. It's a 128 lb. amp that I don't see me moving around by myself. And the SVT being a tube head made for 2/4ohm seems like it would not be the best match.

I have mostly been looking for an Eden WT800(c) version, but have also noticed the sleek Genz Benz STL 9.2. I was thinking that the Eden would be nice because I could bridge it for my 8 ohm cab. Just not sure what would work better. I like that they can both sound good clean and a little dirty.

Any advice?

Thanks in advance

Road Bull · #2 08-02-2011, 08:42 AM

OK. the TLDR version:
1. Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2
or
2. Eden WT800

for a single Eden 410XLT 8 ohm?

Munjibunga · #3 08-02-2011, 09:14 AM

I think either of those amps would be a great match for the cab. Personally, I'd go with the Eden, if only for its tone stack. I used the WT-800 with a D-410XLT as my main rig for many years. It was loud and had great tone.

Road Bull · #4 08-02-2011, 05:41 PM

If I were to go WT800, what version should I look for? Is it better to get the latest version that is made in China due to having all the updates? Or is it better to look for specific years they were made? What do you think a ball park price for a used WT800 goes for? I have seen them move on Ebay from Mid $500s to 800s.

garagebassman · #5 08-03-2011, 09:10 AM

I have no experience with the c, but had a b and it was awesome with that cab. If you're only going to use the one cab (more than I ever needed)...i think even the original a version would be reliable , more affordable and sound excellent.

I got the b when first released to be able bridge to 4 ohms (two 8 ohm 410s). I did it a few times, but it was extreme overkill......
That cab has to be the loudest (most efficient ?) 410 I've ever heard

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Munjibunga · #6 08-03-2011, 09:34 AM

I'd get a B or recent C. Some of the early C's had issues, so if you buy used, look for a B. A's are fine, but produce a lot less power and cannot be bridged into 4 ohms, in case you ever want to. Also, A's do not have Speakon^® output jacks.