4x10 & 1x15 or 8x10

[T-Bird]

Hi.

My vote goes for modular 410+115.

That's what I use, don't own an Ampeg, but with another "300W" tube amp.

Just my 0.02€
Sam

 

[Johnny Mack]

History. Archives. Vamoose. Gesphincto. Played a couple rented 410/115 Ampeg cabs. Hated it. The 410 always drowns out the 115, and then there's the phasing issues. Give me an 810 any day. It ain't a perfect cab but it feels so nice to stand in front of

i remember hearing bassists not liking the 410/115 cab. never tried it myself.
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people love the 810 and i can see why, i just cant hear why. of the countless bands weve gigged with and shows ive seen, of all the 810 users, i can only think of a couple that i thought sounded good and fit in the mix well. the best ive heard was a EBMM through an older 810, i think he said it was a late 70s or early 80s model.

even after all that, i agree i would rather play the 810 rather than mixing and matching cabs and speakers. very rarely do i hear good sounds coming from rigs pieced together.

 

[nellie48]

does anyone know if ampeg sells a 4x10AV & 1x15AV. If i get the SVT-VR then i would prefer to keep everything looking alike... im OCD about the looks of things

Do you mean like this?
They dont make these cabs this way.
Order the cloth from fliptops. You will need to remove the black cloth from the frame and then take it to your local upholsterer. They have the ability to stretch and staple it. You wont be able to do it yourself, believe me, I tried. It looks sweet though. By the way, I am playing a 4x10 and 2x10 set up. I really love the sound, but agree that it would be a little more convenient to have just one enclosure. If it is something you have the ability to haul around. Also, many people suggested modulars so that you can just bring one cab to small shows. If you are using a tube amp like mine, then you cannot do that. It must run at 4 ohms, which is why I must bring both cabs where ever I go. Running at 8 ohms on a tube head is not recommended.

 

[rodl2005]

OHHHHH NIIIICE Rig & Bass, Nellie 48- !!!!!!!!!

 

[jaywa]

I am coveting that J-Bass as well.

 

[gregwatts2008]

I own a 4x10, a 6x10, and an 8x10. My favorite is actually the SWR 6x10. Weight is a consideration, because you have to be able to load and unload whatever you buy. 18s are obsolete. Your upper end cab makers make some awesome equipment. My SWR 4x10 is awesome also. The 8x10 is great, but you need roadies. I vote for the 6x10.

 

[CjCorey]

The Fridge is a pain in the ass to lug around. If you REALLY need 810's, go with 2 410's. I toured with a Trace-Elliot 810, which was actually larger and heavier than an Ampeg 810, and it sounded great, but going up narrow stairs in crappy clubs with a near 200 Pound cab gets old after a few months of doing it every single night. Just my opinion. (I also am scrawny and lanky, so everything is extremely heavy to me)

 

[jaywa]

The Fridge is a pain in the ass to lug around. If you REALLY need 810's, go with 2 410's. I toured with a Trace-Elliot 810, which was actually larger and heavier than an Ampeg 810, and it sounded great, but going up narrow stairs in crappy clubs with a near 200 Pound cab gets old after a few months of doing it every single night. Just my opinion. (I also am scrawny and lanky, so everything is extremely heavy to me)

And the older you get, the heavier that gear gets. I swear when I bought my Hartke 410XL back in the mid-90s it only weighed about 50 lbs... now seems to have gained about 70.

 

[aluminumbassguy]

I would have to say modular also. BUT, there are some great new cabs in the 6x10 and 2x15 that will come "close" to the 8x10, without the 165lb weight. Also, let's not forget the new 4x12 configuration. There are more options now than ever,and at decent prices. The neo thing has really helped with the weight factor on the multiple driver cabs.