• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

How popular are 8 x 10 cabinets?

#101
jeffbonny said:
You see what you see doing whatever it is you do and I see what I see loading bands in and out of larger venues for a living. Like I said though the beak point on who still uses fridges these days seems to be whether or not they have to move the damn things themselves.
Click to expand...

Yeah, I could see that angle - although I can move my PH810 by myself without difficulty, I won't lie - it was nice having it hauled in a band truck with the rest of the backline for the last 2.5 years... My new band uses a trailer for sound, lights, and backline - so, I'll leave a cab in there... Since the volume and tone requirements are different than my last gig, I'll probably use a RR115 for indoor shows, a PH215 for outdoor shows - we'll see... I'll probably keep the PH810, because I still like it, and am an incurable gear whore - but I don't see it getting much use in my current situation...


- georgestrings
 
#102
Also when we toured in Japan more than half the clubs we played liked to provide a backline to reduce set up time.

Not just a few, but all of the venues we played, provided a Marshall half stack for guitar a Ampeg 8x10 for bass and either a pearl or tama drum kit.

It was like the same salesman or company provided the backline for all the clubs. Most the clubs were rather small but very long and deep, always packed with people, And none of the soundmen ever complained about to much stage volume, because of the large 8x10 on stage. Why?because that is what the dam club provided and wanted there. The soundmen were use to the 810 being there night after night, and one night I thought a soundman was yelling at me for being to loud. Turns out after he was encouraging me to turn up! this was in the smallest club we played, and had one of the best on stage moniter mixes I ever got in a while.

My main point is the 810 very much considered the generic backline for bass, just like the Marshall stack is considered generic for guitar.

I admit my particle board 810 is heavy as ####, but I can still load it by myself, and help guitars drummer and vocals with there equipment. just like they are are willing to help me. We are all getting old... to old to carry this stuff. But we still do it.
Nor would I be willing to work with imature lazy or selfish people who are not willing to help. Likewise in also enjoy dating women half my age or at least 10 years younger.

Best way to keep up with young girls and stay healthy= good food and exercise and loud music.

Best way to get exercise, go buy a freakin 810 and lug it around without whining. Best way to be in a good loud band, practice your bass and turn it up through a ampeg 810
 
#103
BogeyBass said:
I admit my 810 is heavy as ####, but I can still load it by myself, and help guitars drummer and vocals with there equipment. just like they are are willing to help me. We are all getting old... to old to carry this stuff. But we still do it.
Nor would I be willing to work with imature lazy or selfish people who are not willing to help. Likewise in also enjoy dating women half my age or at least 10 years younger.

Best way to keep up with young girls and stay healthy= good food and exercise and loud music.

Best way to get exercise, go buy a freakin 810 and lug it around without whining. Best way to be in a good loud band, practice your bass and turn it up through a Mesa 810
Click to expand...

I made a couple of minor substitutions so it would apply to me - but otherwise, agreed with all of the above...


- georgestrings
 
#104
LOL cool George glad you agree.

we have all seen many picture and posts of your 810.
and I know some have seem to gotten upset or sick of seeing them.

In my case I simply understand that once someone becomes so loyal and rather proud of something.

There is a good reason for it, and after awhile maybe some will eventually realize it. We are not here to make you mad or kill you with redundant information.

Its simple we are older experienced players and all had our fair share of garbage equipment and bad mishaps.

So when a experienced player really starts to stand behind something its for a dam good reason.

likewise no matter what the pain or sacrifices needed.
we are willing to go through it for our art. The art of sound in this case.
 
#105
I used an ampeg 810 for over a decade after a while we started gigging less and less because it sucked too move an 810 and a couple 412 guitar rigs when you break into your 30s. I downsized to a 410 and my singer who plays guitar on some songs and my lead guitar player both downsized to 212 rigs. Really I think for bass players its more about being able to hear yourself over the guitar rigs. Now that companies are releasing smaller all tube guitar rigs for example the orange dual terror that sound really good for rock and metal at a reasonable volume its kinda silly to lug around an 810 and still be told by every soundguy under the sun to turn down. I actually prefer having my ampeg 410 cranked then having my ampeg 810 turned down.
 
#106
I recently purchased an Ampeg 810 - because- IMHO - there is just something special in the sound that you get through a sealed cabinet. There is no right or wrong when choosing a cabinet - but here is HEAVY! :rolleyes:

I will still keep my 4x10 cabinet for certain circumstances.
 
#107
I have used a 4x10 SWR, a 18 & 2x10's Peavy cab, a Trace Elliot 15 (not all at the same time mind) and I have currently got an Ampeg 8x10.
Nothing I have owned or played through compairs to it. I play everything from Metal to R&B to pop etc and it sounds great whatever. Nothing fills the space like that big sound, others can be loud, but not as big, IMO
If it's not for you or too heavy for ya, more power to ya, personal choice.

I will never swap it for something smaller, sure it is heavy, but I look at it as a work out. I can still move it on my own, and for stairs etc, that is what vocalists are for, carrying just their mic, ha ha.

Plus, I just love unloading it and seeing other peoples faces, and it looks awesome on stage. Makes the guitarists amp look like a practice amp

Oh yeah, I used to always have to raise my 4x10 so I could hear it better, not an issue with a 8x10. Love standing in front of that wall of sound, eys closed, hearing bass awesomeness (not meaning my playing) aaaaaaaah, good times....:D
 
#110
Tagruvto said:
I recently purchased an Ampeg 810 - because- IMHO - there is just something special in the sound that you get through a sealed cabinet. There is no right or wrong when choosing a cabinet - but here is HEAVY! :rolleyes:

I will still keep my 4x10 cabinet for certain circumstances.
Click to expand...

I think it was BFM who said you could use an 810 sized cab with only 4 10' drivers and still get the same response with half the weight.
 
#111
jnewmark said:
I think it was BFM who said you could use an 810 sized cab with only 4 10' drivers and still get the same response with half the weight.
Click to expand...

If Bill said it, I'll believe it. He's a fountain of cab info w/little to no BS.

Of course you can also use a cab 2/3-3/4 the size of an 810 w/two 15s & get better response w/less than half the weight.
 
#115
I rock (2) 410 cabs. I can fit (2) 410s in my car but i cant fit the fridge in my car. I have played through a few 610s before and would really like a couple, but thats on my gas list so maybe someday. for now i have what i need \m/
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back