danbanbass Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hi guys, I've got my new head sorted. Now I'm in a dilemma with cabs, I'm going to be playing in a foo fighters tribute band. Head wise I'll be using an Aguilar th500 which will be out of sight. I tried it through a svt410he cab, however second hand these can go for £300. I saw on gak they are doing abm 410h cabs for £341 each if you buy 2 or more. I planned on getting two anyway. Since then a thought has crossed my mine to possibly either get 2 1x15 cabs instead or possibly a Ashdown rm 6x10. Because of what the foo fighters bassist has used in the past I want to be faithful to it within reason. Any comments or advice? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy-stu Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I've had a 410he and think it's really nothing special with laughable power rating... Why not getting something you like at the sound of, and get an Ashdown logo to put on it (possibly temporarily) instead.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I know I liked the svt 410he cabs, I've had the 610hlf which I liked and the 410hlf which I found too boomy but only experienced mag cans which I wasn't blown away by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I've had an Ashdown ABM 410 before and it didn't last long as I thought it sounded really dull and the tolex was terribly soft so damaged really easily. I also had an ampeg 410hlf which again I really didn't like. Does it have to be one of the old school 410 style cabs? There are so many great 212's now that have much better dispersion of sound and bigger displacement. If you went with something like just a single BF Super 12 you would have a great rig which would slay 2 x ABM410s. I'm guessing it's as much to do with aesthetics if its a tribute act? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 It is pretty much however I am intrigued by the svt av 2x12 cabs. I've had 12's before in a Marshall via 412 which I loaved. I just love 10s and 8x10 cabs but that's not an option lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave74200 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Buy an Ashdown ABM 810. They normally go for really good prices, 200-300 and are awesome cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I know you've said you want to be as faithful as possible but I'll make the point; 99.9% of the audience probably won't know what cabs the Foos use & even out of those that do I doubt many will care that you're using the same. It's great that you're taking such care with the details but really from a punters perspective a stack's a stack. It obviously depends on how much money you've got but if it were me I'd be focusing on buying equipment that sounds as good as you can afford then sort out the playing rather than going for a specific brand of something that he may or may not have used. Good luck with it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Ashdown might even have a ex Foo fighters one going for a good price . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 I did ask but they got sold 2 weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 only good things to say about my ashdown mag 810t cost me about 450 quid new and its a beast! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdown Engineering Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 [quote name='danbanbass' timestamp='1454353225' post='2968920'] Because of what the foo fighters bassist has used in the past I want to be faithful to it within reason. [/quote] Should really read 'Because of what the foo fighters bassist has used EXCLUSIVELY FOR OVER 15 years I want to be faithful to it within reason' ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave74200 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Ashdown Engineering' timestamp='1454686356' post='2972086'] Should really read 'Because of what the foo fighters bassist has used EXCLUSIVELY FOR OVER 15 years I want to be faithful to it within reason' ;-) [/quote] Along with Biffy Clyro, The Stranglers, Blockheads, SOAD, Suede, The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys, Pino, Pink Floyd........ I could go on! Edited February 5, 2016 by dave74200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Excuse my terrible grammer, I think I shall be opting for the rm610 evo thanks to Lee being really helpful and patient with my questions plus being 37kg in weight it'll be alot easier to cart around than 2 ashdown ABM 410 cabs which both weigh the same each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 [quote name='danbanbass' timestamp='1454692273' post='2972187'] Excuse my terrible grammer, I think I shall be opting for the rm610 evo thanks to Lee being really helpful and patient with my questions plus being 37kg in weight it'll be alot easier to cart around than 2 ashdown ABM 410 cabs which both weigh the same each. [/quote] Looks like a nice cab, and weight wise, and portability, due to the integral castors, looks easy enough to shift about. Looks a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Cheers Lozz it ticks most of the boxes, we'll just have to see how it sounds with a tone hammer through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 [quote name='dave74200' timestamp='1454657719' post='2971664'] Buy an Ashdown ABM 810. They normally go for really good prices, 200-300 and are awesome cabs. [/quote] This, if you've got the means to transport it. I've seen some unreal bargains on used Ashdown 8x10 cabs in the last couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 [attachment=212167:12743550_10153381679867864_7162113999723277117_n.jpg] Thanks for everything guys, I've got all my gear sorted and its mega! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Nice one, all looks great. Get Fooing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Looks ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 [quote name='danbanbass' timestamp='1455222385' post='2977272'] [attachment=212167:12743550_10153381679867864_7162113999723277117_n.jpg] Thanks for everything guys, I've got all my gear sorted and its mega! [/quote] What a cracking looking rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Cheers Lewis, even better that the cab only weighs 37kg! Sounds huge and thunderous :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 [quote name='danbanbass' timestamp='1455300633' post='2978037'] Cheers Lewis, even better that the cab only weighs 37kg! Sounds huge and thunderous :-) [/quote] Wow thats light for a 610, only 7.5kg heavier than the Barefaced Six10 - thats impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Nate would be proud bud - looks good :-) time to get your Foo-face on. Edited February 12, 2016 by planer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 [quote name='grenadilla' timestamp='1454701471' post='2972299'] I hope Ashdown will continue to make the ABM 610 (it is not listed for a current product). It gets the 810 vibe at 3/4 scale and penny-pinching bass players of moderate strength can buy one and shift it easier. [/quote] Used one this evening, a very nice cab indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swijn Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thats a great rig you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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