The new fender super bassman 810s are neo and really light for an 810. I had the 610 and was amazed at how easy ti to move, but rock solid, it was!
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Is there such a thing as a light weight 8x10?
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Was going to mention the Fender. I did some backline delivery/install work for a huge music festival last summer and spent a few days hauling around among other things, 8x10s from Fender (bassman neo), Ampeg and Orange. Orange was by far the heaviest, really just ridiculously heavy, followed by Ampeg (CL and VR) with the Fender Bassman Neo being noticeably lighter and easier to move than the other two.
The Fender Bassman Pro Neo cabs are a GREAT series too. I've heard nothing but good things re all of em. ... 810 included.
Of the ones mentioned in this thread:
Fender Bassman Neo 810 = 120lb
Genz Benz Uber 810 = 120lb
Markbass Standard 810 = 89lb
Barefaced 810 = 79lb
Looks like we have a winner. As I said before, I can't really see how it could get any lighter without more technological breakthroughs/game changers.
Orange, Ampeg, Trace all weigh a ton. Especially Orange.
Fender Bassman Neo 810 = 120lb
Genz Benz Uber 810 = 120lb
Markbass Standard 810 = 89lb
Barefaced 810 = 79lb
Looks like we have a winner. As I said before, I can't really see how it could get any lighter without more technological breakthroughs/game changers.
Orange, Ampeg, Trace all weigh a ton. Especially Orange.
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I had an Bergantino NV610 that was smaller, thinner, and lighter than any 8X10 I every played through, and put out more volume and punch than any 8X10 I ever played through. Still weighed a bit though, in the 90s I believe. Easy to transport though because of the handle and tiltability. Could walk a mile with that thing (if I had to) with one hand and without slowing down.
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The Barefaced Eight10 which is mentioned in this thread is overkill for most 810 users as it has similar max output to two typical 810s in unison - the more sensible choice is our Six10 and that only weighs 65lbs!
This makes intuitive sense to me, since my pair of your One 10s gets almost as loud as a "310" to my ear. I wish I needed more volume (just 'cause I love the esthetic of a bigger cab) , but the 2 One 10s are all I need.
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Id imagine there's a point of diminishing tonal returns -- the thinner the cabinet wood, the more resonant case vibrations, the unhappier the player. It's why God invented bracing on the insides and back.
I own the Fender Neo 610 and I agree. 800 watts, 77lbs, super loud, sounds great and fits in the back seat of my 2013 Honda Fit.
I have a Laney Nexus 810 too, sounds great. GASing hard for a Barefaced though I have to say!
AFAIK RevSound makes the only vertical 4x10 available. With modern drivers it's as loud as a typical 8x10, the same height so you can hear yourself just as good, has better horizontal dispersion, and is stoopid light
. I'll be rockin' my two 25 lb RS115's tomorrow night 
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Seen these in mag advertisements only. ..along with the 400w all tube Nexus amp.
Interested to hear how the 810 stacks up.
Any more info on it?
AFAIK RevSound makes the only vertical 4x10 available. With modern drivers it's as loud as a typical 8x10, the same height so you can hear yourself just as good, has better horizontal dispersion, and is stoopid light
I have personally not been impressed with celestion's bass speakers.
I've got the Nexus tube head as well as the 810. Just as a disclosure I am endorsed by Laney.
I've had the rig since 2009 and gigged it fairly regularly including tours. When I've AB'd the cab with others I'd say it has a quite distinct sound, very vintage, which was initially surprising given its modern look. It has a nice break up in the midrange and isn't very hi-fi sounding, so if you are looking for glassy highs and a really low tuned cab, best to look for something ported with a tweeter.
I have found since being in a new band that tunes to drop A, the low end can get a little flappy, although this may be down to the fact I'm drop tuning a 4 string Jazz nowadays. When I AB'd it with a Hartke Hydrive 810, I found it didn't sound as massive or clear as the Hartke, however I instantly missed the vintage midrange of the Laney and that allows it to cut through a mix nicely. I found live when I used the Hartke that although it sounded 'bigger' because of the comparatively fuller range, it was lost in the mix and dialling in extra midrange on the amp didn't have the same effect. It was too smooth sounding for me. That's not to bash the Hartke though, great cab and amazing for that Megadeth style pick tone.
Since playing in a really low tuning, I have been looking at my options cab wise to find something that has the vintage midrange I love, but better able to handle the low tuning. When I play in standard, the low end of the Laney cab is really tight. Also worth mentioning that it is really lightweight and also physically smaller than an Ampeg 810. Makes manoeuvring it around a lot easier, and also talking reluctant band members into helping you with it up flights of stairs!
I have been looking into the Barefaced 810 or 610, as they seem to fit the bill for my current needs and tastes. Need to try one out though.
Hope that helps
Real lightweight ones are the fake ones they use for stage decoration while the real bass goes FOH
