Need ur help Im gettin a new rig this weekend. Ampeg PF / Genz Benz212 / Ashdown

[513rocks.com]

Ok heres the deal.... Right now I use a Ashdown ABM500 EVOII head and a Genz Benz 6x10 cab. Im wanting to down size (2 old 2b luggin around a big cab lol) I tried a Ampeg PF500/PF210 @ GC and loved it. I was planning on getting a Genz Benz NEOX 212T this week end (mem. Day weekend sale) and use my Ashdown with it. I dont know if I should go ahead and do that or get the Portaflex rig with the 2x10 and 1x15 cab together. I play alot and need something easy 2 haul, sounds good, and is dependable. Im really diggin the new Ampeg stuff but like what I have now ( - ) lugging the 6x10 around.
What do yall think??

[Slackerprince]

I don't know if you have to pay tax at GC where you live, but I have to pay 7% here in Florida, so I always shop at MF, instead. Pretty sick to get a 10 or 15% holiday discount and then have to pay at least half of it back in tax.
That said, I'm liking the Ampegs. There is a mega-thread about them and some decent YouTube.
Good luck.

S

[513rocks.com]

I meant new rig in my title not rip. Damn cell phones lol

[513rocks.com]

Ill be getting whatever I decide @ MF. Got till sunday 2 decide so I need some advice ;-)

[RickenBoogie]

You can only answer this question AFTER you've tried the new rig out with your band. One thing is for sure, going from a 610 to a 210/15 or 212, you will lose volume. No way around that.

[Edword]

I'd get the Genz Benz NEOX 212T and use it with the Ashdown. I use two of the G-Bs and they sound good, have been working well since '09, and are very easy to haul. They really bring my Traynor YBA-3 to life in the higher frequencies, even with a passive J/flats.

[PhiDeck]

Most misleading thread title award.
I though someone was going to rip the OP a new one.

[513rocks.com]

bump need more input...........

[BassmanPaul]

Honestly, RickenBoogie said all that is needed to be said. If you downsize from a 6x10 you will lose volume and will have to compensate with power. Adding power is not the best way to get more volume - adding speakers is. The only way to find out if the new stuff is sufficient is to try it per Rick's post.

[Stumbo]

Originally Posted by Edword

I'd get the Genz Benz NEOX 212T and use it with the Ashdown. I use two of the G-Bs and they sound good..

+1.

Two vertically stacked, light weight 2x12's are easy to move, flexibility(one for smaller gigs) and give you consistency in tone.

Probably move enough air for you as well.