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Ampeg Micro-VR Stack $200
- Thread starter samc2527
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I got the same email.... I have been lurking this thread all day... haha. I am kind of leary about ordering though. I am afraid I am just going to get the head.
Waaaaiiit....
You guys are getting the full 2x10 AND the head for 300? Someone please let me know how you're doing this, you can PM me if ya wanna keep it hush hush
Music123 is listing the stack for 599.99.
You guys are getting the full 2x10 AND the head for 300? Someone please let me know how you're doing this, you can PM me if ya wanna keep it hush hush
Music123 is listing the stack for 599.99.
I think you missed your chance.
Earlier, an online retailer had the stack (mistakenly) listed at $299.99. We sent in requests for a price match. Since then, the other retailer has corrected their website. Even after the fact, M123 sent some of us offers for the stack for $299.99.
Earlier, an online retailer had the stack (mistakenly) listed at $299.99. We sent in requests for a price match. Since then, the other retailer has corrected their website. Even after the fact, M123 sent some of us offers for the stack for $299.99.
I also got the same 299 quote, but it said the item is on "special order". If you read the fine print of the rebate you can't apply it until you actually get the item, so hopefully its received before the deadline. Still, 299 plus shipping isn't terrible.
The deadline is January 15, 2011..... I think that is do-able.
Now do I want this damb thing or not. Guess I got to go to GC tonite and try one.
Now do I want this damb thing or not. Guess I got to go to GC tonite and try one.
Man, stopped at GC on the way home to try one of these...
I'd seen them there before, and actually tried the Acoustic version of this combo (1x10). I wasn't too thrilled about the Acoustic mini stack, and bypassed trying the Ampeg micro stack because of the price tag.
All I can say is "Wow" it sounds REALLY good. It does a really good job of sounding really close (although more "open") to a SVT Classic/810 rig (there was one right next to it that I played for a comparison). Obviously, it wasn't as loud, nor as bassy, but I'm not really looking for loud. (Don't get me wrong, it has plenty of volume - I'm sure everyone in the GC could hear me when I cranked it up).
If I was paying full price, I'd go with a GK-MB210 combo (tried that out as well - what an unbelievably light combo!), but because of this deal, I'm going to be picking up two of these micro combos. I think it'll sound really even better with two of the 210 cabs. If I sell the extra head, and combine that with the rebate, I can probably walk away with just spending $150 + shipping on what would normally cost just under $1K (I'd never pay that much on this little thing though - maybe if the head had a bit more power it'd be worth it).
It may not be gig worthy, but it'll sure be fun to practice with it. I think the 210 will go well with my Ampeg 4x8 cab and my GK 800RB head that I use for gigging. I may even have to see how that micro head sounds through those two cabs (I have a feeling it'll sound awesome). Either way, it's exactly what I need for noodling around the house, and for rehearsal. Best of all I'll save my back from hauling around my other gear.
I'd seen them there before, and actually tried the Acoustic version of this combo (1x10). I wasn't too thrilled about the Acoustic mini stack, and bypassed trying the Ampeg micro stack because of the price tag.
All I can say is "Wow" it sounds REALLY good. It does a really good job of sounding really close (although more "open") to a SVT Classic/810 rig (there was one right next to it that I played for a comparison). Obviously, it wasn't as loud, nor as bassy, but I'm not really looking for loud. (Don't get me wrong, it has plenty of volume - I'm sure everyone in the GC could hear me when I cranked it up).
If I was paying full price, I'd go with a GK-MB210 combo (tried that out as well - what an unbelievably light combo!), but because of this deal, I'm going to be picking up two of these micro combos. I think it'll sound really even better with two of the 210 cabs. If I sell the extra head, and combine that with the rebate, I can probably walk away with just spending $150 + shipping on what would normally cost just under $1K (I'd never pay that much on this little thing though - maybe if the head had a bit more power it'd be worth it).
It may not be gig worthy, but it'll sure be fun to practice with it. I think the 210 will go well with my Ampeg 4x8 cab and my GK 800RB head that I use for gigging. I may even have to see how that micro head sounds through those two cabs (I have a feeling it'll sound awesome). Either way, it's exactly what I need for noodling around the house, and for rehearsal. Best of all I'll save my back from hauling around my other gear.
I forgot to mention...
I called Hollywood to see why I hadn't received a confirmation number on my order after my card had been charged.
I talked to a guy there, and he said that my paperwork was on his desk and he had meant to call. He asked how I found the web page. I told him I wasn't exactly sure how I found it, but I was searching for that stack on Google...
He said that page had been up for over two months as it was originally ($299.99 for the stack, not just the head). He said that last night, 12 people had placed orders! I bet he was fishing to find out what site was sending all the traffic! (Although, I'm sure any savvy web admin could easily find that information as I'm sure many linked to their site from here).
I called Hollywood to see why I hadn't received a confirmation number on my order after my card had been charged.
I talked to a guy there, and he said that my paperwork was on his desk and he had meant to call. He asked how I found the web page. I told him I wasn't exactly sure how I found it, but I was searching for that stack on Google...
He said that page had been up for over two months as it was originally ($299.99 for the stack, not just the head). He said that last night, 12 people had placed orders! I bet he was fishing to find out what site was sending all the traffic! (Although, I'm sure any savvy web admin could easily find that information as I'm sure many linked to their site from here).
+1
I might be tempted to cancel it if they don't provide an estimated delivery around the new year.
I'm more excited about the cab quite frankly.
Message from Andrew Pa:
Dear Musician,
Thank you for your recent inquiry.
Unfortunately we are unable to match the price that you had requested.
The price on the link you had provided is listed for the head only, not the head
and cabinet combo.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns, or if you are not completely satisfied with the service you have received from us today. We appreciate your feedback.
Dear Musician,
Thank you for your recent inquiry.
Unfortunately we are unable to match the price that you had requested.
The price on the link you had provided is listed for the head only, not the head
and cabinet combo.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns, or if you are not completely satisfied with the service you have received from us today. We appreciate your feedback.
its crazy to think a thread i posted in passing resulted in that site getting 12 orders....maybe i should get some comish? haha
