The Ampeg 810 is my Holy Grail

[hyp.spec]

Just got back from a gig (Emerald Ballroom, Mt Clemens MI) and I rocked a GK 700rb-II with an Ampeg 810.

That #### destroyed the stage.

The sound that came out of that cab was beautiful. Punchy, grunty, full, loud... just pure BLISS!

I've generally struggled with sound on stage in the past, but since I got this 810 I have absolutely ZERO problems hearing myself on stage... and that sound is just PHENOMENAL.

I know theres the Berg 610 that is alot of people's Holy Grail of bass cabs, but dammit, my Ampeg 810 was only $300 and it just destroys.


Hells Yea! \m/ >_< \m/

[paganjack]

Something about a big old sealed cab loaded with a bunch of 10s is just perfect. I'm of the NV610 camp, but the Ampeg 810 is definitely up there too. Those cabs just sound the way a bass should.

[hyp.spec]

Originally Posted by paganjack

Something about a big old sealed cab loaded with a bunch of 10s is just perfect. I'm of the NV610 camp, but the Ampeg 810 is definitely up there too. Those cabs just sound the way a bass should.

Before I got the 810, I thought ported was the way to go... I played 12's before that, but since I got that cab its just 'right'. It sit in the mix where it needs to be and its just got this presence that's seemingly unmatched (granted I haven't had the opportunity to play the berg yet).

I know the thing is heavy, but its got a towel bar and wheels which make it ridiculously easy to transport. Ampeg 810's for life!

[redhed]

Originally Posted by hyp.spec

Before I got the 810, I thought ported was the way to go... I played 12's before that, but since I got that cab its just 'right'. It sit in the mix where it needs to be and its just got this presence that's seemingly unmatched (granted I haven't had the opportunity to play the berg yet).

I know the thing is heavy, but its got a towel bar and wheels which make it ridiculously easy to transport. Ampeg 810's for life!

+1 , the Ampeg 810 is sweet sounding cabinet!!!!

[hoshbrown41]

Originally Posted by hyp.spec

my Ampeg 810 was only $300

um where can i sign up for that deal?

[hyp.spec]

Originally Posted by hoshbrown41

um where can i sign up for that deal?

I saw a CL ad for one for $400 so I sent out a trade feeler... it was a woman who responded by email.

I figured it was some dude's wife who wanted to get rid of it because it was taking up space so I replied saying I'd give $300 for it.

She said "let me talk to my husband". I knew at that point the cab was mine... and I certainly wasn't wrong! $300 is an amazing deal.

And on top of that. Turns out the cab I bought from the husband/wife was my current guitar player's old bassist... and they both life out in BFE compared to where I live.

Crazy isn't it?

[zone1]

Same here bro! We opened for Loudness last night in San Antonio and the supplied backline cab was an Ampeg fridge! I was grinnin from ear to ear!

[Edward G.]

It's hard not to love the sound of them there things. If I had roadies, I'd use the full SVT apparatus.

/sigh

[Thunder Pulse]

I've never played through a sealed bass cab before. Are any of Ampeg's smaller cabs sealed? I just looked though their website quick and they specifically mention that their two 8x10 models are sealed, but don't say for the other models. Anyone know?

[Jimmy Riot]

+1 on the ole' 810 cab, there's nothing quite like 'em, it's true. I got mine for free from the trash at my old rehearsal space, all bad speakers though so $500 in new speakers of my choice & I felt like I had a new old cab

Yes, most other Ampeg cabs are ported (410, 610, V2 etc) but the V4 isn't!

[PolkaHero]

I've got both the Ampeg 810 and Berg NV610. I prefer the Berg because it's lighter, easier to handle (side handles, what a concept Ampeg!), has more low end, and is tighter.

[hyp.spec]

Originally Posted by Thunder Pulse

I've never played through a sealed bass cab before. Are any of Ampeg's smaller cabs sealed? I just looked though their website quick and they specifically mention that their two 8x10 models are sealed, but don't say for the other models. Anyone know?

the 210HE and the 410HE are sealed, the others are ported.

The 810 is basically 4 210HE's stacked on top of each other.

[Oren Hudson]

I just today was moving some stored gear around in my large band trailer and was admiring my holy grail rig that includes not one but two of the square back 8-10s along the matching SVT head. These 3 pieces I purchased from the original owner. This dude had played with Pete Seegar, Orleans and Peter Frampton. This rig dated to 1973 and is just amazingly awesome.

[Jimmy Riot]

Originally Posted by Oren Hudson

I just today was moving some stored gear around in my large band trailer and was admiring my holy grail rig that includes not one but two of the square back 8-10s along the matching SVT head. These 3 pieces I purchased from the original owner. This dude had played with Pete Seegar, Orleans and Peter Frampton. This rig dated to 1973 and is just amazingly awesome.

Wicked sweet for you For your roadie, not so much

[hyp.spec]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Riot

Wicked sweet for you For your roadie, not so much

haha, how true!

I'm stuck with a part time roadie... at least my cab fits int he backseat of my fusion!

[Jimmy Riot]

Make sure your brakes still behave with that added weight!

[Fair Warning]

Exactly my response when I first played through one. Liked it so much I tried 2 cabs side by side, which is a wall of sound!

Enjoy your new thunder!

And yes....$300 810s can be found relatively often....

[GregC]

Originally Posted by Thunder Pulse

I've never played through a sealed bass cab before. Are any of Ampeg's smaller cabs sealed? I just looked though their website quick and they specifically mention that their two 8x10 models are sealed, but don't say for the other models. Anyone know?

The 210AV, as well as the new 2X10 and 1X15 Portaflex cabs, are all sealed as well. I'm running a stack of two 210AVs right now, I'm pretty happy with it so far. They're incredibly light, too. One day, I'll have an NV610.

[Oren Hudson]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Riot

Wicked sweet for you For your roadie, not so much

True. Not too bad except for stages that have no ramp access, then it's definately a "group" effort - but then when funtioning - well, you said it "wicked sweet."