Double Bass "Standard" EA VL-208 vs. "Combo" EA-208.

[Blue]

I'm having a hard time selling a rare Euphonic Audio VL-208 Combo (empty-headed) - and thinking instead about selling one (or two) of my "standard" EA-208's. They're really the same, but one has a 2U air-head, so arguably it's an easier / quicker set-up (and you don't need to worry about leaving the amp home!) .. the other provides more versatility.

Any advice on which DB'ers would prefer and why?

 

[robgrow]

A few years ago, VL-208's commanded premium prices and didn't stay on the market for very long when they came up for sale. More recently the demand for these cabs has decreased substantially I think. if you are really motivated to sell, you may have to find what is the current price the market will bear in order to make a sale.

Also with so many lighter-weight cabs available today, the VL-208 being relatively heavy is not in its favor. I used to own a VL-208, and I don't miss carrying it around.

Good luck.

 

[Ric Vice]

A few years ago, VL-208's commanded premium prices and didn't stay on the market for very long when they came up for sale. More recently the demand for these cabs has decreased substantially I think. if you are really motivated to sell, you may have to find what is the current price the market will bear in order to make a sale.

Also with so many lighter-weight cabs available today, the VL-208 being relatively heavy is not in its favor. I used to own a VL-208, and I don't miss carrying it around.

Good luck.

+1
While there are many things that make it a standout, it's weight it 48 lbs. E.A. offered to re issue a limited run of the cabinet, and I think at the time there were only 4 takers. Bob Gollihur recently sold a pair of VL 208's in the DB classifieds, so for the moment there may not be any takers, because of there recent avaliablilty.


Ric

 

[pmad_bass]

Sad to hear. I have a VL208 and a VL110. Due to some of the recent innovations and G.A.S., I have been contemplating on selling mine. Perhaps I'll just resign myself to keep 'em or do what I always do when I really want to sell something: Price 'em to move and forget about what I think they are worth/what I should be able to get for 'em. Personally I liked the Air Heads. Had an Eden 2x10 AH and sometimes really regret letting go of it.

 

[Blue]

Might Be Right - hadn't thought of that:

Bob Gollihur recently sold a pair of VL 208's in the DB classifieds, so for the moment there may not be any takers, because of there recent availability.
Ric