Whats a good head for the ampeg 810 the only ones I can think of purchasing are the b4r and the svt3pro both used for around 500$ are there any other good heads or better heads for around that price?
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What head should I get for Ampeg 810
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LMII for tube like tone - going rate $400ish
SWR SM400 for cleaner tone with a lot of snap - $300ish
GK would be a good choice as well
SWR SM400 for cleaner tone with a lot of snap - $300ish
GK would be a good choice as well
I'm in the middle of returning an Svt2-Pro brand new turned it on, no volume at all(without maxing out the gain, master) I don't recomend it at all. . I have the svt4Pro which goes through my 810E. This is my main set-up. The 810E deserves a good head. After I get my money back for the svt2pro , count me in for a new Svt Vr, which is what I should have bought in the first place......good luck . . . .
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im just looking to be loud and play alot of lows i wont be doing much highs im in a screamo hardcore band.
Any more suggestions and please make it around 500$ can be new or used.
Any more suggestions and please make it around 500$ can be new or used.
what do you mean by snap?
and also i just started playing bass but am getting the ampeg 8x10 for sure. I have no idea what a tube sound is vs. solid state. Can someone explain please :/ I thought it would just be better for me to have more watts but alot of people are aiming towards tubed amps.
IMO a tube amp tends to be smoother sounding and not harsh; the amp speaks more slowly and often times wil have a more even dynamic response
The SWR heads OTOH, speak very quickly with a very wide dynamic range and tend to be a bit scooped sounding in the mid range with very broad low end and high end capabilities
In many ways, the GK heads fall in the middle
But don't take my word for it, try some amps for yourself; I was merely suggesting my favorites for use with an 8x10 cabinet that fit in your budget contraints
The SWR heads OTOH, speak very quickly with a very wide dynamic range and tend to be a bit scooped sounding in the mid range with very broad low end and high end capabilities
In many ways, the GK heads fall in the middle
But don't take my word for it, try some amps for yourself; I was merely suggesting my favorites for use with an 8x10 cabinet that fit in your budget contraints
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just throwing it out there, but i think a GK 1001RBII (or the 700RBII) are great with an 810 and can be found within your price range, new or used.
Definately, I bought my 1001RB for only 375 used. And with my six ten it crushes, an eight ten would only be better.
If you can come up with $100 more, there's a Traynor YBA-200 in classifieds for $600 shipped. I'd imagine that would sound monstrous through your fridge!
Rick Auricchio
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It sounds to me you'll be back in a few months asking "How come I blew my speakers?" Most speakers will fart out if you crank the bottom end. Continue when they're farting and you'll simply tear up the cones.
Yeah, I've done alot of shows with my 700rb-II while paired up with an SVT-810e, and they worked quite well together...
- georgestrings
Ah why did you have to bring that to my attention!?! I want that Traynor so bad now... I've been spending so much money lately, but I want that! I might be going broke again...
