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12-13-2011, 12:03 PM
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Okay, so these are kind of silly questions, but they need answers. I have an Ampeg 2x15 cab. It's essentially the same construction as an 8x10, for those of you who may not know. I want to lay it down on it's side for a gig. My questions are these-
A) Will this effect the tone or sound dispersion in any substantially adverse way?
B) I'm 5' 11", about 150 lbs. Add about 10 lbs. for the Ric. Can I stand on the cab while it's on it's side?
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12-13-2011, 12:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brookfield, CT | | | Yes, and yes.
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12-13-2011, 12:28 PM
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12-13-2011, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dmusic148 Yes, and yes. | hes saying it will negatively affect your sound dispersion. It will cause the sound to be less focused and some bass imaging will be diminished.
Of course you stand on the cab....you'll likely fall off and ruin your bass and get hurt, but the cab is strong enough to support your weight. |
12-13-2011, 12:34 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | A 2x15 on it's side will not be as loud as it would standing vertical, beaming would be the issue.
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12-13-2011, 12:35 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brookfield, CT | | | Laying the cab on it's side will limit midrange dispersion. The effect will make it seem 'bassier.' But it will work. For best midrange fidelity, it's always better to stack drivers vertically rather than horizontally.
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12-13-2011, 12:37 PM
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12-13-2011, 12:40 PM
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12-13-2011, 12:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn | | | Wow, could you find a smaller amp to attempt a leap off of? |
12-13-2011, 12:45 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brookfield, CT | | | Well, when that's all you've got.....
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12-13-2011, 12:48 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn | | | Which leads me to my next question- what is the best amp for falling off of? |
12-13-2011, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AdamJames306 Which leads me to my next question- what is the best amp for falling off of? | Depends on whether or not you're playing metal. |
12-13-2011, 01:03 PM
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12-13-2011, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AdamJames306 Which leads me to my next question- what is the best amp for falling off of? | If you want to do it in high style, I'd choose this one:  
If you're wondering, it's real, and it works.
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12-13-2011, 01:13 PM
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12-13-2011, 01:15 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn | | | 8x15? |
12-13-2011, 01:18 PM
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12-13-2011, 01:21 PM
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12-13-2011, 01:22 PM
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12-13-2011, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CL400Peavey What the hell is that monster? | From Ampeg site, 'Milestones:' "In April, 1988, Ampeg creates a nine foot tall, 720 pound giant SVT which receives a "World's Largest Working Amplifier" award from the Guiness Book of World Records."
My understanding is it's got two complete power sections, for 600 watts total, and 16 10's.
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