Bob Lord Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) Been after an 8x10 for a while to complete the SVT rig. Went today to pick up one I got on eBay. Sounds good, except I can't really crank it at home right now to gig volume to really hear what it sounds like in anger. Pretty angry, I'd imagine. After hearing horror stories about carting them about, I have to say it's actually easier (provided you've got wide enough doors etc) to move than a couple of 4x10s, just because you wheel it about like a trolley. The head is more of a pain in the backside tbh Anyway, i'm delighted & wanted to share in the delight with you Edited December 8, 2018 by Bob Lord 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 What a great rig. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) - Edited March 2, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Makes my SVT 2, 115 and 210 look like a medium sized combo!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Impressive. They do look the biz, those classic Ampeg rigs. Has anyone ever tried putting lightweight neo drivers in an Ampeg 8x10? Would be an expensive experiment, but I'd love to hear if it would work. Have fun with the new toy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lord Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Impressive. They do look the biz, those classic Ampeg rigs. Has anyone ever tried putting lightweight neo drivers in an Ampeg 8x10? Would be an expensive experiment, but I'd love to hear if it would work. Have fun with the new toy. I imagine it'd sound almost the same, but take the weight down to a more managable 65-70 kg or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I think I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never own this classic rig. I am jealous beyond belief! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 The coffin. Awsom cab nice one 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Just out of interest what do you use to transport it about in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I almost have that except the 410, would love to hear it, well done fella! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lord Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 5 hours ago, danny-79 said: Just out of interest what do you use to transport it about in ? a suzuki grand vitara. it only just fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 It's the ultimate rig, isn't it? Ampeg do a video on how to transport it, but much like the Daleks, in the video Ampeg don't appear to do stairs! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Bob Lord said: a suzuki grand vitara. it only just fits I’ve got a medium 5 door hatchback doubt it would fit, only thing that’s ever put me off getting one, 410&115 plus bass and boxes it’s like Tetris but just about fits. Its an awsom cab though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) Nice!the classic for a reason.I really miss my Cl rig ( nowt like it) I used to boost the mid and high (selector in the middle) drop the low to a quarter with ultras engaged and it was tone heaven! hope it serves you well dude..I dont miss the weight though 😉 Edited December 12, 2018 by danbowskill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lord Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) oops Edited December 28, 2018 by Bob Lord wrong post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 On 08/12/2018 at 18:21, Bob Lord said: After hearing horror stories about carting them about, I have to say it's actually easier (provided you've got wide enough doors etc) to move than a couple of 4x10s, just because you wheel it about like a trolley. How many flights of stairs have you carried it up so far? I wish I still had my SVT rig. Transport issues forced to go get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lord Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, joeystrange said: How many flights of stairs have you carried it up so far? I wish I still had my SVT rig. Transport issues forced to go get rid of it. none so far I had my first gig with it last night, at a place I know well, so I knew what the load in would be. 2 steps into the pub, 2 steps up onto the little stage. At an unknown venue (or one with a flight of stairs) I'll take my Ashdown stuff (4x10, 1x15). Life's too short for a hernia Edited January 1, 2019 by Bob Lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Maybe we should campaign for venues to be fridge friendly and have ramps and lifts installed. About 20 years ago I bought an empty battered svt cab as a project and only having a saloon car I cut it in half so had the choice of 4x10 or 8x10 but it was still a heavy lift. After a few years I looked at cutting them down further but it was not practical and I made some 2x10 B&Q cabs of the same volume, but all the extra tops and bottoms made it look huge and I only ever used it as a 6x10 setup. Now using an SVT610Hlf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lord Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 5 hours ago, goingdownslow said: Maybe we should campaign for venues to be fridge friendly and have ramps and lifts installed. About 20 years ago I bought an empty battered svt cab as a project and only having a saloon car I cut it in half so had the choice of 4x10 or 8x10 but it was still a heavy lift. After a few years I looked at cutting them down further but it was not practical and I made some 2x10 B&Q cabs of the same volume, but all the extra tops and bottoms made it look huge and I only ever used it as a 6x10 setup. Now using an SVT610Hlf. that is great! I'm slightly disappointed you didn't end up with eight 1x10's tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lord Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) [delete this!] Edited January 4, 2019 by Bob Lord oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedVee Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 In my opinion that Ampeg is the best rig going........! A Fender P Bass with Flatwounds makes it perfection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) There is something so simple and yet brilliant about the SVT and 8x10 Here is my cat, Andrew, checking the standby on mine Nothing simple about transporting either of the heavy sods, but then, where would be the fun in that? I have found the 6x10 to be a little bit more forgiving in terms of transport. But both do fit comfortably on the deck of most pickup trucks. I use a Holden (Vauxhall I guess) Colorado I have managed to get the 610 into my Golf before. Edited January 7, 2019 by basshead56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) Excuse the crap head, but the cab has headlined Glastonbury ! Fabulous cabs, they certainly shift some air. It’s a recovered Ampeg 8x10 Sadly I will never own one Edited January 11, 2019 by drlargepants 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lord Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 2 hours ago, drlargepants said: Excuse the crap head, but the cab has headlined Glastonbury ! Funnily enough, mine's played Glastonbury too! I got it off the bloke who used to play bass in The Enemy, and he used it when they played in 2007. Not particularly a fan of them, but it's a kinda cool bit of rock triv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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