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MD923

Dec 7, 2022
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Greetings. I am a guitar player that is starting to dive into the bass world. I've been playing bass for over 10 years, but really started focusing on it within the last year or so. I currently have a bassman 800 head through an ampeg svt 410 and 115. I want to get a 610 but am having a hard time choosing which one to get, obviously the fender 610 neo is the way to go with the bassman head. But are there any other 610s out there that sound similar to the 610 neo? Unfortunately there aren't any 610s at any local guitar store near me that I can plug into and try. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Tonewise, I'm looking for a punk rock type tone, not too heavy on the lows, but enough where the top end pushes out, but is still supported by a strong low and mid. Also cost isn't an issue, I'm open to suggestions both on the budget end and on the high end.

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Fender p bass
Mike dirnt signature fender p bass
Music man stingray H
 
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gtirard said:
I would buy a Barefaced Six10 if I where you, or a Four10 and a Two10 to make a modular rig. Killer!
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Modular rig means 410 4 ohm and 210 8 ohm cabs to get even power distribution to each 210 pairs and head needs to be capable of 2,7ohm load. Not all can and Bassman 800 cannot.

Edit: Barefaced seems to be 8 ohm and 4/12 ohm switchable so it shoud work reasonably well being 4,8 ohm average.
 
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#6
Have only heard good things about the Bassman 610.

Bergantino NV610 is a beauty.

So is two Bassman Pro Neo 115s

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For 6x10s I absolutely loved my Epifani UL610 series 2, that was an absolutely amazing cabinet!
I currently have a Bergantino NV610 that is equally great, heavier, but slimmer front to back so I can lay it down in my small pickup truck and put the back cover over the bed, which is sadly why I had to let go of the Epifani
It doesn’t say where you’re located if you were interested in those Bassman neo 115s I have them, along with my Super Bassman (the whole rig pictured actually) in the classifieds!
 
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MD923 said:
Greetings. I am a guitar player that is starting to dive into the bass world. I've been playing bass for over 10 years, but really started focusing on it within the last year or so. I currently have a bassman 800 head through an ampeg svt 410 and 115. I want to get a 610 but am having a hard time choosing which one to get, obviously the fender 610 neo is the way to go with the bassman head. But are there any other 610s out there that sound similar to the 610 neo? Unfortunately there aren't any 610s at any local guitar store near me that I can plug into and try. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Tonewise, I'm looking for a punk rock type tone, not too heavy on the lows, but enough where the top end pushes out, but is still supported by a strong low and mid. Also cost isn't an issue, I'm open to suggestions both on the budget end and on the high end.

Current rig
Fender p bass
Mike dirnt signature fender p bass
Music man stingray H
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Eden made a really good (but really heavy) sounding durable 610, but the are not in business any more.

If you are open to something else other than a 610 can, DNA makes a 210 cabs and 2 of those will give you pretty much the same output as some 610 cabs.

Here is the specs for one DNA 210 cab:


Specifications

Power Handling: 700 W RMS - 1400 W Peak

Impedance: 4 or 8 Ω

Sensitivity: 103dB @2.83V/1M

SPL: 134 dB SPL max

Frequency Response: 34Hz to 14KHz

Size: 21" x 23.75" x 16"

Weight: 52lb

Coverage Pattern: 60 degree

Tuning: Flaired Shelf port 49Hz


Ampeg SVT-610HLF Features:
  • Tilt-back handle bar
  • 1/4" and Neutrik speakON jacks
  • Variable HF L-Pad
  • Baltic birch plywood
  • 3" dolly-style casters
  • Skid rails
  • Each magnet weighs 30 oz
  • 600 watts RMS power handling
  • 53Hz-18kHz frequency response
  • 98dB sensitivity
  • 125dB maximum SPL
 
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Sounds like an Ampeg 610 would be a good fit, though they are so so soooo heavy.

I would normally vote for the Barefaced 610, but unless you get the newer version with the tweeter, the non-tweeter version might not get you the highs that you need to cut through. Don't get me wrong, the BF 610 is an amazing cab (I used to own one), but the Ampeg 610HLF is a good option.
 
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MD923 said:
Greetings. I am a guitar player that is starting to dive into the bass world. I've been playing bass for over 10 years, but really started focusing on it within the last year or so. I currently have a bassman 800 head through an ampeg svt 410 and 115. I want to get a 610 but am having a hard time choosing which one to get, obviously the fender 610 neo is the way to go with the bassman head. But are there any other 610s out there that sound similar to the 610 neo? Unfortunately there aren't any 610s at any local guitar store near me that I can plug into and try. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Tonewise, I'm looking for a punk rock type tone, not too heavy on the lows, but enough where the top end pushes out, but is still supported by a strong low and mid. Also cost isn't an issue, I'm open to suggestions both on the budget end and on the high end.

Current rig
Fender p bass
Mike dirnt signature fender p bass
Music man stingray H
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If cost is not an issue, this is the lightest 610 in the world, and I think also the most efficient:

AT 610 – GRBass

Power: 1200W RMS (AES Standard)
Weight: 17,5 Kg - 38,5 lbs
Frequency response: 35Hz to 22 kHz
Sensitivity: 106 dB SPL
Impedance: 4 or 8 ohm (order separately)
Tweeter: 3 positions switch
 
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I'd like to know why you think a 6x10 is what you want/need.

Personally, I would either just get a second 4x10 cab to match the one you have (to create a modular 8x10), or a second 1x15 cab to match the one you have -- the former if you need more volume and the latter if that would be adequate.

I'll just add that IMO if the latter wouldn't be adequate your band is too loud. ;)
 
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Lots of warnings about weight... I have a hard time imagining that somebody who's schlepped a 410 around, and is asking about 6x10s hasn't considered that a they are big and heavy. Some people just like big cabs - myself included.
My Bassman 610 has been great. A little scooped compared to my 2x15, but that's what lots of speakers will often get you.
 

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