Kansas City bassists - can i ask a favor???

mlwarriner · #1 07-14-2010, 11:24 AM

OK, so once again I'm having cab GAS. But. Before I go off willy-nilly and buy something that won't be what I want it to be, I'd like to test drive some.

Specifically, I'm interested in 6x10 cabs. Ampeg, Berg, Mesa, or whatever.

So, my favor to ask is this: do any of you have a 6x10 that I could test-drive? Either at your location or (preferably, but I understand if you're not willing) in a real-life situation at my band's practice space...

I would be glad to leave my cab (Schroeder 412L) as a "deposit" on the loan, and would really only need it for an evening or two, tops.

I know most of you probably don't know me, as I don't hang out over here much, but my feedback rating here is good, and that should count for something, no?

So yeah. If you're willing to help a brother bassist out, hit me with a PM, or just respond to this thread and I'll catch it.

Thanks
M

msquared · #2 07-14-2010, 11:47 AM

It's too bad you didn't get this jones two years ago. I had an NV610 you could have checked out. It's hands down my favorite cab I've ever heard or played through and ever since picking up the DB750 I've been really really tempted to pick up another one.

mlwarriner · #3 07-14-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by msquared

It's too bad you didn't get this jones two years ago. I had an NV610 you could have checked out. It's hands down my favorite cab I've ever heard or played through and ever since picking up the DB750 I've been really really tempted to pick up another one.

i've had this jones off and on for several years, just never satisfied it yet...

i think i've been through nearly every other possible cab configuration though...

blendermassacre · #4 07-14-2010, 12:50 PM

last time I was there, the Independence GC had an ampeg 6x10.

mlwarriner · #5 07-14-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blendermassacre

last time I was there, the Independence GC had an ampeg 6x10.

i'm guessing they won't let me leave my schro as a deposit and take off with their ampeg

and i don't care how good it sounds in-store, it's not going to sound the same with the band.

Demon_Hunter · #6 07-14-2010, 02:26 PM

I'm from KC...I miss it.

Sorry for the interruption...please continue...

mlwarriner · #7 07-14-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon_Hunter

I'm from KC...I miss it.

Sorry for the interruption...please continue...

you're welcome back anytime

georgestrings · #8 07-14-2010, 03:29 PM

If I were in your area, I'd have no problem loaning you my Mesa PH 610 for a few days...

FWIW, I've played most of the 610s on the market, and if you're looking for great highs and lows - and a modern type sound, the PH 610 is the best, with SWR's Goliath Sr after that... For a more classic Ampeg 810 sound, Berg's NV610 is tops... I had the use of an SVT-610HLF for a month, and IME it didn't compare to any of those...

- georgestrings

Buster Brown · #9 07-14-2010, 03:30 PM

Yeah...sorry I can't help..I have the 6X10, but have moved to the West coast.

I would suggest seeing Keith over at the OP GC...He's a great guy..if they have one in stock, I'm sure he'll let you test drive it.

Sorry, but good luck!!

As a PS....I have to admit that while the 6X10 IS easier to cart around - I still prefer the 8X10...(IMO) and, of course, YMMV

mizzou541 · #10 07-14-2010, 03:30 PM

Colorado Springs and you miss KC? Do you realize the heat index is like 110 today? I'll trade you places

Dub56 · #11 07-14-2010, 03:32 PM

If I had one, I'd help you out.

You could always do the whole "buy and return" routine from GC if you happen to hate the cab

Buster Brown · #12 07-14-2010, 03:33 PM

Yeah...I Liked KC myself...but just having gotten back from the beach (IB)...I have a hard time "remembering" the heat back there..

Demon_Hunter · #13 07-14-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mizzou541

Colorado Springs and you miss KC? Do you realize the heat index is like 110 today? I'll trade you places

Yeah...I defiantly do not miss that humidity.

blendermassacre · #14 07-14-2010, 04:08 PM

Pm chef. He might have one, but he lives in columbia.

Fwiw I didn't like the ampeg 610 at all.

Demon, I'm sitting in my car waiting for my wife to finish shopping. Its brutal outside today. Good news is that I'm about to hit up funky munky music for some g & l playing time.

georgestrings · #15 07-14-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blendermassacre

Fwiw I didn't like the ampeg 610 at all.

Me neither...

- georgestrings

fcajr · #16 07-14-2010, 04:50 PM

I'm in KC but can't help - only have some fEarful 12/6s !

mlwarriner · #17 07-14-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blendermassacre

Pm chef. He might have one, but he lives in columbia.

Fwiw I didn't like the ampeg 610 at all.

Demon, I'm sitting in my car waiting for my wife to finish shopping. Its brutal outside today. Good news is that I'm about to hit up funky munky music for some g & l playing time.

columbia wouldn't be too far a drive to test one out. but... i've tried the ampeg 610 and liked it. in a guy's living room. never tried one in a band setting.

though i used to use a fridge and liked it, minus the hauling. but with the 'burban...

man, i dunno. i like my schro 412, but i feel like it's missing something. but i can't quite finger out what that is.

mike costelow · #18 07-14-2010, 09:56 PM

I don't have an actual 610 but I run 610's. I have a brx 410 with a brx 210 on top powered by bx500. I just ran it last fri.and sat. night at 2 outdoor venues without pa support and it did great! its a great versatile rig, I can run 210,410 or 610 depending on what is needed.

mike costelow · #19 07-14-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon_Hunter

I'm from KC...I miss it.

Sorry for the interruption...please continue...

Hello demon hunter. coming back any time soon?

rbonner · #20 07-14-2010, 10:51 PM

Hey guys, there was this BLUES bar and grill at the KC downtown airport back twenty years ago... Is it still there? They had great music and fantastic ribs and pork tenderloins the size of large pancakes. Any of you guys remember that place?

BOB