Best Head (under $400 used) for Ampeg 810

[AdamR]

800rb

 

[A-Step-Towards]

I love all the GK 800RB love-its been my main head almost 2 years all over the place-I think i paid 265$ exactly for it shipped off ebay

It has a sticker on it from like sacramento city hall , i guess the goverment owned it.

Anyways i used it to push 2 GK 410 cabs, sounded great

 

[I<34080]

I'd suggest a LH series Hartke if mine hadn't died on me twice since buying it new.

Peavey Alphabass!

 

[bassfart]

Gallien Krueger 700RB Mark II hands down.

 

[omnimutant]

I vote GK 800rb

Without Question. My current rig and it's wonderful. I picked up the 800rb used on these forums for under $300.

 

[bassguppy]

Can the Ampeg PF-500 really push an Ampeg 810? I'm only throwing this out there as I have the pf500 and used it with a Berg NV610 for 2 gigs and while it sounded good IMO it need more oomph.

 

[carl h.]

Yes it can, do not be afraid to turn it up, it comes alive when it is turned up.

 

[JimmyM]

Can the Ampeg PF-500 really push an Ampeg 810? I'm only throwing this out there as I have the pf500 and used it with a Berg NV610 for 2 gigs and while it sounded good IMO it need more oomph.

An SVT is 300w. PF500 has 500w. It will be fine. I have put 25w from my B-15 into my 810 before, and it pushed it fine. The wattage does not have to match up to the power handling. In most circumstances, you won't be able to turn up that loud anyway. If you needed 800w to push an 810, amps wouldn't have volume knobs.

 

[dougjwray]

And ANOTHER vote for the 800RB!

 

[B0SSB3AT5]

I just made a purchase of an Ampeg 810 and an LH1000 from Hartke. I hopefully will get it this Th/Fri. I can come back here and let you know what it feels like when I get it!!

 

[JimmyM]

That's cool, bro. I think you'll dig both. Have fun waiting for it!

 

[mellowinman]

I don't think any thread has ever disappointed me as much as this one, as far as not living up to it's title.

 

[PunkRocker33133]

I'd try to find a deal on a V4 or a Bassman 100 or the 200w Traynor mentioned earlier. Other than that, 800RB or bust.

 

[garmenteros]

I vote GK 800rb

This. One of the best sounds I've heard live was Propagandhi's Todd Kowalski using that same setup with a stingray.

 

[Bromosapian]

yba200 or gk800rb.

 

[autodidact]

If you do decide to look at Hartke's then go for the HA5500. Great quality, dirt cheap used, loud as all hell, and many more tone shaping capabilities than the LH1000.

I play an HA3500 now that I sold my LH1000 to fund as well as get some extra cash. The LH is a decent head but the EQ is pretty limited IME and the HUGE power ratings only kick in when it's in "bridge" mode. In stereo the LH's power ratings are rated LOWER (wattage-wise) than my HA.

 

[loend68]

I actually ran one with an Ampeg B2R and I was very impressed. I don't remember the wattage on them though...

 

[StuartV]

I can't believe nobody has suggested a vintage Ampeg V4 or V4B!

That is the only answer to the OP's question, in my book.

 

[StuartV]

Or a Traynor YBA-3, if you can find one in your price range. I just got one for well under your stated budget, but they ARE hard to find for $400 or less.

 

[randysmojo]

I vote for the 800rb. First thing that popped into my head that can be had for that price range.