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)
How's your back?
You will love the Tech 21 SansAmp
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.
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
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.
I love my 1971 SVT...(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/449/54832.jpg)
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
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.