warwickhunt Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Not sure how much cheaper these 8x10 cabs can get! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marshall-MBC-Series-810-1200W-Bass-extension-cabinet-Collection-Only-/270909604469?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item3f13788275#ht_3044wt_1185"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marshall-MBC-Series-810-1200W-Bass-extension-cabinet-Collection-Only-/270909604469?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item3f13788275#ht_3044wt_1185[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I reckon if you haggled you could get one for £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I'm supposing these could be rewired to be 8[size=4][font=arial, sans-serif]Ω[/font] [font=arial, sans-serif]Am I right?[/font][/size] Edited February 7, 2012 by bigjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 16 I would have thought, could be wrong. Mine is a beast heavier than an Ampeg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hmmm. Was thinking it looks a bit unwieldy! Would be something great to leave at a studio though. Or use as a sideboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 [quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1328656069' post='1530902'] Hmmm. Was thinking it looks a bit unwieldy! Would be something great to leave at a studio though. Or use as a sideboard. [/quote] They are seriously good but yes moving it is an issue, mine lives downstairs with these 2, the missus is not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Nice! What's it like size-wize with an Ampeg? My big rig is in the kitchen at the moment. My missus has taken to putting the post on top of it. No complaints this time though. She probably thinks it'll disappear after a gig on Saturday... but I'm getting used to it. Cup of tea and quick blast at rattling the double glazing whilst the kettle boils. I'm pretty sure I could bring the cupboards down off the walls if I tried hard enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Just at a guess I'd say wider and deeper by a couple of inches but about the same height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'd say if you have the room in your house and you want serious low end go for it, if you want something to gig, f*** that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Tipping Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 My last covers band had a roadie, this would have been in the back of his van if I was still in that band! May need to convince my new band we need a roadie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Yeah. Can't see it getting in the boot of a Polo like my Big One does... Might we worth it to stash at the studio though if it could be converted to 8 or even 16[color=#282828][font=arial, sans-serif]Ω[/font][/color]. Save me lugging the Big One there and back. I always end up getting lazy and leaving it there, which is inconvenient when I want to make plates smash in the cupboards or when I have to retrieve the beast for gigs. I'll have words... there's a big old 2x15 up there that hogs loads of room, but is 4[color=#282828][font=arial, sans-serif]Ω and[/font][/color]120W and I'm scared of it Edited February 7, 2012 by bigjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 [quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1328658199' post='1530931'] Yeah. Can't see it getting in the boot of a Polo like my Big One does... Might we worth it to stash at the studio though if it could be converted to 8 or even 16[color=#282828][font=arial, sans-serif]Ω[/font][/color]. Save me lugging the Big One there and back. I always end up getting lazy and leaving it there, which is inconvenient when I want to make plates smash in the cupboards or when I have to retrieve the beast for gigs. I'll have words... there's a big old 2x15 up there that hogs loads of room, but is 4[color=#282828][font=arial, sans-serif]Ω and[/font][/color]120W and I'm scared of it [/quote] I got mine in my Corsa but it wasn't comfortable, I think it's perfect for your plan plus it'll re-enforce your decision to go lightweight. One really good and underated feature on these is a handle on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Also let me know if you ever want to sell you B50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Even at £175 its had to be relisted. The bass cabinet world has moved on and left things like this behind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1328714255' post='1531552'] Even at £175 its had to be relisted. People have become fat and lazy [/quote] Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 MB1. Apparently Dr Who has reserved one! just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1328729010' post='1531850'] Fixed. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1328648804' post='1530748'] I'm supposing these could be rewired to be 8[size=4][font=arial, sans-serif]Ω[/font] [font=arial, sans-serif]Am I right?[/font][/size] [/quote] Ye canna change the laws of physics. An 8x10 at 4 ohms will be 8 8 ohm speakers wired up so that there are in effect two sets of four speakers. Each set will be four speakers in parallel and the two sets will be in series (or the equivalent). It would be possible to wire them so you could get one ohm, 4 ohms, or 16 ohms, with each speaker equally loaded. You could wire it up to give you about 9.5 ohms (two sets of three in parallel, one set of two in parallel, all in series) but you'd be loading the speakers a bit unevenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) [size=4][quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1328783920' post='1532503'] Ye canna change the laws of physics. An 8x10 at 4 ohms will be 8 8 ohm speakers wired up so that there are in effect two sets of four speakers. Each set will be four speakers in parallel and the two sets will be in series (or the equivalent). It would be possible to wire them so you could get one ohm, 4 ohms, or 16 ohms, with each speaker equally loaded. You could wire it up to give you about 9.5 ohms (two sets of three in parallel, one set of two in parallel, all in series) but you'd be loading the speakers a bit unevenly. [/quote] Cool. I had no idea they'd be 8 8 Ohms having not ever thought about it before. But it makes sense. I think 16 Ohm would be quite nice. Easy on my amp. Still ponderin'... a ruminatin', comtemplatin' and generally ditherin' and hestitatin' on taking the idea to it's logical conclusionin'[/size] [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1328658834' post='1530943'] Also let me know if you ever want to sell you B50 [/quote] Will do mate. Not sure I ever will though. It's the only amp I've been allowed to keep in the living room Edited February 9, 2012 by bigjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1328811289' post='1533108'] Will do mate. Not sure I ever will though. It's the only amp I've been allowed to keep in the living room [/quote] Move it out move the 8X10 in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 [quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1328811289' post='1533108'] [size=4]I think 16 Ohm would be quite nice. Easy on my amp. Still ponderin'... a ruminatin', comtemplatin' and generally ditherin' and hestitatin' on taking the idea to it's logical conclusionin'[/size] [/quote] Get one of the Ashdown digital amps with a dual power amp (eg. the LG1000) and connect the speakers up as two 4x10 8ohm speakers, with separate speaker jacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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