To fridge or not to fridge?

[jon thomas]

A local dude is selling his Ampeg SVT810 for $350.


Looks to be in great condition, do I just toss caution to the wind and go big even though I do not "need" anything this monstrous? Of course I "want" this and could probably flip it if I get sick of moving it around.

(I have a smaller 2x10 cab that is just meh and a Veyron bv1000m to power it right now).

 

[StayLow]

Fridge.

 

[Wasnex]

If you like and want a fridge, it appears to be a decent deal. Confirm it's fully functional first.

Not everyone likes the way a fridge sounds. If you don't know for sure, do a demo to find out.

 

[FatBoutedGirls]

Fridge

 

[klokker]

If the guywho is selling it paid me $350 I'd haul it away for him.

 

[jon thomas]

Fridge

I am checking it out friday to see which version it is.

I have a vehicle this will fit in but not going to "gig" with it.
More of a right of passage and tool to annoy the neighbors who really have it coming.

 

[Wisebass]

To fridge or not to fridge?

for $350.

Does it come with or without the beer?

I say fridge!


Wise(b)ass

 

[Marko 1]

Of course I "want" this and could probably flip it if I get sick of moving it around...

May as well fridge.

 

[MattZilla]

Fridge, but…

do you already own a long bed truck or van? Do you already own a big wheel hand cart/dolly?

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[beans-on-toast]

Fridge but do a sniff test first to make sure that it doesn’t smell. Test that each speaker is working.

 

[Stylee Mousse]

I’ve played through them in backlines and really liked them OR hated them.

probably more swing for me any other cab configuration.

still, fridge. It’s a vibe. Kinda like a big ole sloppy v-8 lead sled. Worth experiencing

 

[Callused Finger]

Fridge.

I recently got mine back from the west coast after it sat in a practice space for 20 years.
Have no idea what I'm going to do with it. Need a stage... and a band to use it with.

 

[five7]

Offer him 300 after you confirm all speakers work.

 

[j0616bass]

Definitely fridge. Mine does not move out of my practice space much, but it's a blast to play through. Plus, when a guitar player comes over for the first time, I enjoy their initial look of anxiety and intimidation.

 

[Marko 1]

(I have a smaller 2x10 cab that is just meh and a Veyron bv1000m to power it right now)

Just be prepared... you'll want to throw rocks at your little 2x10 and have to upgrade to bigger.

 

[Vincent Van Low]

I am checking it out friday to see which version it is.

I have a vehicle this will fit in but not going to "gig" with it.
More of a right of passage and tool to annoy the neighbors who really have it coming.

If NOT going to gig, I would say NO to this fridge. I have a Heritage fridge that I gig with, AND it sounds awesome at lower levels at home...HOWEVER I bought and sold 2 fridges that were not Heritage, cause they did not sound great at lower level....one was a 2005 SLM "dark" days, and it was an actual bad sounding cab at any level, like many people and threads have documented here on TB. Just my experience and opinion, hope you have fun either way and rock the low end!

 

[Bass4ThePublic]

2 frij

 

[Wyrdlow]

Fridge. 100% fridge.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

A local dude is selling his Ampeg SVT810 for $350.


Looks to be in great condition, do I just toss caution to the wind and go big even though I do not "need" anything this monstrous? Of course I "want" this and could probably flip it if I get sick of moving it around.

(I have a smaller 2x10 cab that is just meh and a Veyron bv1000m to power it right now).View attachment 5282588

Why not? Great price. Verify all speakers are OEM matched and working.

 

[cymbop]

Fridge.

You will not regret it.