Will an Epifani UL610 work for a modern hard rock sound?

[niro]

I am currently playing an Ampeg SVT-4 Pro through an old Peavey 810tx, and I want to upgrade the cab. It is a solid cab and has got me through a lot of shows, but it sounds dull.

My band plays mostly in the hard rock vein of music, so I need lots of punch and edge. Also, I am up against two guitar players and a drummer, so it has to be able to hang. My selling points are: sound, weight, price. In that order.

The Epifani UL610 is looking to be the winner, but I have no way of playing one before I buy it. Anybody using one of these for a modern sound?

I am open to any and all suggestions, thanks in advance.

[Mo'Phat]

For hard rock...I normally don't think Epifani at first.

Others to consider are Bergantino's NV series, Mesa Boogie's 4x12 or 6x10, or Aguilar...or (gasp) an SVT 8x10.

But, I've never heard the Epifani UL610. It might be a perfect match for you.

[Alexander]

I agree - I don't see the Epi UL series having lots of punch and edge - they are nice, wide, smooth cabs in my experience. I would imagine with the right amp and some EQ, maybe adding some fuzz might get you there, but its not that cab's inherent voice (at least not to me)...

[T. Alan Smith]

Sure, it will work, but whether it's ideal or not depends on what you put in front of it and your playing situation. It might click all special like. But there are safer cabs to run with. Boogie, 'Peg & Berg come to mind.

[Mo'Phat]

I also want to ask if, in fact, the Peavey is the culprit in this scenario. Even something simple as an EQ tweak or horn attenuation can change the entire character of a cabinet.

Or try to find low-cost solutions such as a tone-shaping pedal or compressor...or even something that many consider useless, but I find awesome: a BBE sonic maximizer or Aphex unit.

[Matt Dean]

For modern rock, Mesa Boogie 610s set the bar... high.

[georgestrings]

Originally Posted by Matt Dean

For modern rock, Mesa Boogie 610s set the bar... high.

Agreed - I have one, and it's the best cab I've ever played thru - definitely plenty for any gig I'll ever play, all by it's lonesome...



- georgestrings

[KsPiNeSh]

Gotta throw Genz Benz into the mix - been rocking their cabs for years and have no complaints

[JimiLL]

Originally Posted by KsPiNeSh

Gotta throw Genz Benz into the mix - been rocking their cabs for years and have no complaints

I support this. My GBE 610 puts out a great grind, and lots of low end booty