cant believe this happened

[Jim Carr]

Wasn't that bad to get upstairs so I can test it, won't be gigging out anytime soon so it will be upstairs at least for two weeks before I play again

I used to bring a 125 lb. Acoustic 301 118 up to the 3rd floor. Using the towel bar/hand holds with the cabinet in front of you, go up slowly, one step at a time. As you go, you can lift/roll it up one step and set it right back down. Reverse to get down. Not all that bad—in fact way easier and safer than humping an 85 lb up 410 a flight at time.

 

[Roxbororob]

Is this a private garage

Yes

GO FOR IT

 

[Roxbororob]

I used to bring a 125 lb. Acoustic 301 118 up to the 3rd floor. Using the towel bar/hand holds with the cabinet in front of you, go up slowly, one step at a time. As you go, you can lift/roll it up one step and set it right back down. Reverse to get down. Not all that bad—in fact way easier and safer than humping an 85 lb up 410 a flight at time.

Fact. +1
Edit : texts removed for clarity...

 

[Jim Carr]

Fact. While it aint "easy" its is easier than a 410...besides...YOU HAVE A PRIVATE GARAGE...!

I have a garage, true, though I don't store any gear there. When I was in my 20's I lived in Providence, RI and Boston, MA in any number of 2nd and 3rd floor walk-ups. Now, 40 years later when I need to climb stairs with a ~60 lb. 15/6/1 (fEARful) cab, I either carry it myself, or use a hand truck.

 

[reggie hall]

Well, my rig is about the same weight and I live in the basement! I would take it. That ampegs is probably better than my rumble anyways! How many ways is it?

600w at 4ohms 1200w program ,not sure what program means

 

[reggie hall]

LOL....the one shown is the cheapest one they make (300-lb max. load) and it's on sale for only $3,319.00. I think the OP's idea of keeping his 610 in the garage downstairs is the way to go. This tool is ingenious but you could buy extra 610 cabs and just keep them in different places for that price.

My exact thoughts

 

[reggie hall]

This has been a fascinating thread about stairs.

OP: several folks have mentioned without distinction an Ampeg 410. There are two (three if you count the ancient B40) and they are very different from one another. Also, the 610 is not a low-end monster. It has about the same bottom as an 810 despite being ported and carrying the HLF designation. If you want the massive lows, the SVT-410HLF is the cab to get.

I didn't know that ,i thought the 610 was the same with the low end

 

[Cole Louis Allar]

600w at 4ohms 1200w program ,not sure what program means

Oh. Well then if you're going to be living with other people, I would say don't go for it. My bass amp is a 75 W, and even that only half the volume, I still have a habit of pissing off the neighbors when I play for an hour a day!

 

[Roxbororob]

I have a garage, true, though I don't store any gear there. When I was in my 20's I lived in Providence, RI and Boston, MA in any number of 2nd and 3rd floor walk-ups. Now, 40 years later when I need to climb stairs with a ~60 lb. 15/6/1 (fEARful) cab, I either carry it myself, or use a hand truck.

Sorry, didnt mean you (and I guess I should not have typed in capitals but I got so excited...!)
I did mean to agree with you on how it is actually easier to move a properly built big cab with tilt wheels and bar than a 410.

OP my screaming remark was for you. Get the dang thing..you have a garage...!

 

[Milo Spleen]

110 lbs, third floor (assuming no elevator)...

I'd skip the deal.

Take the deal and move.

 

[reggie hall]

Oh. Well then if you're going to be living with other people, I would say don't go for it. My bass amp is a 75 W, and even that only half the volume, I still have a habit of pissing off the neighbors when I play for an hour a day!

I already have it

 

[reggie hall]

Take the deal and move.

Getting a house built as we speak

 

[Milo Spleen]

Getting a house built as we speak

Wheels, baby!

 

[Downunderwonder]

So no one but me knows it has a built in handtruck? so that will make it a lot easier to move it for the gigs as you mention just leave it downstairs if you have a place for it.

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well and good but dragging it up and over stair treads causes mysterious grooves in the treads over time. The wheels are for crossing the stage and the rails are for tipping into the van. Going down stairs is even more vicious.

 

[spaz21387]

Nice i love ampeg stuff. I just recently picked up a used svt av for 700. I thought that was a great deal. And id say the 8x10 will sound better than the ported 6x10hlf. I dont like ported cabs. Every one i tried seemed to be lacking that growl that comes from sealed cabs

 

[39-Bassist]

TAKE THE DEAL!
You can always figure a way to get it upstairs.
Plus it comes down too how much do play out?
Have fun and remember: "It goes to 11"

 

[stuonbass]

Leave it down stairs! You will love the cab. I have used my 610 since 2008, its a great cab.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

third floor / no elevator = NO FRIDGE. Heck, I dumped my 4x10 because I live on a 2nd floor.

 

[BadExample]

The guy is 51 years old and he dont play as much these days anymore and he needed something lighter (obviously)

Hey Mr., I'm a year older than the seller! You don't have to say it's ruddy obvious! I can still lift 100#, just hurts like hell for a few days... or weeks, depending what pops joking bro.

 

[Mvilmany]

Personally, I'm looking to go lighter. I keep my gear on the second floor of my house.