If you can "bear hug " a 4x10 up and down the stairs, you should have no problem sliding/pushing the 610 up and down the stairs. The cab should have plastic rails and handles on it just for this. If fact it's way easier than moving a 410 anywhere.
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Moving a 610 cab up & downstairs without help?
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If you can "bear hug " a 4x10 up and down the stairs, you should have no problem sliding/pushing the 610 up and down the stairs. The cab should have plastic rails and handles on it just for this. If fact it's way easier than moving a 410 anywhere.
Can it be kept on the first landing? Or better, in your car? I have lived on the "3RD" floor for 25 years and ended up with multiple rigs. Several stay upstairs, 1 stays in the car, 1 stays at practice house. You stated that you have a 410. Maybe you can keep that upstairs, and deal with the 610 at ground level (however that looks).
I have plastic mesh inside my abdomen as a result of this. Hernia surgery = not fun!
The last thing I want is a sweet rig that doesn't leave my apartment & can't be used to it's full potential. Thank you
Get an appliance cart and you can step it n and it’s made for moving stuff up and down steps.
Well , now you have all your questions answered. No one (well, maybe someone) is going to stay and argue with you. Don't like it, tough.
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Yeah, I can easily see this thread going on for 8 or 9 more pages.. from here.
(The comment below may contain spoilers, those who don't want to know about the end of thread please skip the following comment.)
I'd wager that half of the people who post, do not read all of the responses, therefore do not know that the OP decided to pass on it.
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On a serious note - if you haven’t bought that 610HLF, listen to it first. I absolutely hated it
I did something similar to this for years with an Ampeg Heritage SVT, a matching 8x10 and a third-floor walkup as well as my Aguilar DB659/728 and GS410.
The trick that worked for me was to get on the bottom side of the cab or amp (going down the stairs ahead of it) and bear hugging it, then slowly and gently moving it down one step at a time, disengaging entirely between steps. If I felt at all unsteady or like I was slipping I only had to get it to the next step rather than down to the landing itself.
I should note that I’m a fairly big and built guy, and didn’t have the capability of using a dolly because my stairs at that time were the kind that only had the horizontal flat section you’d step on and no vertical “step backing” at all, so wheels would get stuck underneath every step.
If you’re set on this particular 6x10 then just go slow and methodical when moving it and you’ll likely be fine. But if you’re at all open to the idea I’d suggest getting a newer “neo” 6x10 or combination of lightweight cabs instead.
The trick that worked for me was to get on the bottom side of the cab or amp (going down the stairs ahead of it) and bear hugging it, then slowly and gently moving it down one step at a time, disengaging entirely between steps. If I felt at all unsteady or like I was slipping I only had to get it to the next step rather than down to the landing itself.
I should note that I’m a fairly big and built guy, and didn’t have the capability of using a dolly because my stairs at that time were the kind that only had the horizontal flat section you’d step on and no vertical “step backing” at all, so wheels would get stuck underneath every step.
If you’re set on this particular 6x10 then just go slow and methodical when moving it and you’ll likely be fine. But if you’re at all open to the idea I’d suggest getting a newer “neo” 6x10 or combination of lightweight cabs instead.
I used to have that very cabinet when I was able to play gigs. It was great sounding cab and kinda portable due to the wheels and handle. I sold it when I retired. If I ever needed anything that loud again I would look at multiple smaller cabinets, easier to transport and customize to the different rooms that you will be playing.
So Anyway, I use to own an Acoustic 6x12 back in the 70's....and I'm nowhere near 300+ pounds. It was a pain, but a young man's pain is different. I used it for 8 or 9 years before I went to smaller cabs.
With todays technology, I can't see a reason for big cabinets.
What I'd really be concerned about is maneuvering that cabinet up stairs... too many chances for a slip/accident. I think you'll get tired of that load pretty quick.
Good Luck on your decision.
With todays technology, I can't see a reason for big cabinets.
What I'd really be concerned about is maneuvering that cabinet up stairs... too many chances for a slip/accident. I think you'll get tired of that load pretty quick.
Good Luck on your decision.
Thank god it’s only the second floor. I can only relate my experience with my Acoustic 360. I too lived in second floor flat. I was about 20 and weighed a whopping 125, but I was able bodied. It too had big wheels and nice wide handle. I was able to walk it up one step at a time. It took about 5-10 minutes though. So my answer to you would be yes. But, I eventually just left it at my practice place just to avoid the whole situation.
If you plan on hauling it into the house after every gig at 2am to avoid theft, will you wake up the other three tenants with the noise and racket and start a rift with your neighbors? Regarding the weight thing, I wouldn't do it but if the rig sounds that good (or if it's a deal too good to pass up) and I did buy it, the haul for me would get really old, really fast.
I haven't read all of the replies and am unsure of your budget but do you want a 6x10 or do you need it? My Subway 115 and 210 rig will shake the fillings out of your teeth. Each cab weighs around 39 lbs. The 15 alone is usually enough to fill an entire space with gobs of low end. There are other cabs out there that would do the same. Barefaced, Berg...
I haven't read all of the replies and am unsure of your budget but do you want a 6x10 or do you need it? My Subway 115 and 210 rig will shake the fillings out of your teeth. Each cab weighs around 39 lbs. The 15 alone is usually enough to fill an entire space with gobs of low end. There are other cabs out there that would do the same. Barefaced, Berg...
