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robinc
Member
Username: robinc

Post Number: 70
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 10:48 pm:   Edit Post

Considering picking up a used rig off of cragslist:

ampeg 8x10 classic cabinet. great condition - $700
ampeg B2R 350 watt head in great condition - $300
Tech 21 SansAmp RBI Rackmount Bass Tube Amp Emulator - $200
6 space rack mount case - $60

or the whole shebang for $1000.

Any thoughts or experience with this equipment? Thanks!

(Message edited by robinc on August 17, 2008)
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 819
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 5:26 am:   Edit Post

How's your back?
funkyjazzjunky
Intermediate Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 148
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 8:51 am:   Edit Post

You will love the Tech 21 SansAmp
lmiwa
Junior
Username: lmiwa

Post Number: 33
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 10:07 am:   Edit Post

The Ampeg 8x10 cab sounds great for 4-string basses (not so great with a low B), but you don't EVER want to have to move it! If you've got a permanent gig, go for it, but I lugged one around for only a short while when I was in my 20's. I wouldn't even consider it now.
glocke
Senior Member
Username: glocke

Post Number: 418
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post

ditto on the cabinet...

Ive known people who have the 8x10 and they pretty much stay in one place...its pretty much like hauling a refridgerator around
2400wattman
Senior Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 577
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post

I use the 8x10 and have loved it but I would'nt take one out if I did'nt have help from my band members. I am thinking about moving to a bi-amp rig for more clarity/separation.
crobbins
Intermediate Member
Username: crobbins

Post Number: 170
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 7:31 pm:   Edit Post

I love my 1971 SVT...SVT
howierd
Member
Username: howierd

Post Number: 78
Registered: 8-2004
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 7:12 pm:   Edit Post

I sold my 1973 SVT cab a couple of years ago on ebay for 960.00 to a guy in Ohio. He drove to VA. to pick it up. He has 3 Svt cabs in 3 different locations so he doesn't have to move them.
Howierd
2400wattman
Senior Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 580
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 7:35 pm:   Edit Post

Other than the hernia inducing SVT(amp '69-'70's era) I would really steer clear of their newer stuff. It's not that they sound bad, actually quite the "bang for the buck" especially the SVT 4 Pro, reliability is the issue and why I no longer use their amps and have sold them off.

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