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I've had a similar problem, in as much as I have two EBS 210's (Proline, not Neo) that I really like, and are fairly portable, but are 4 ohms each, and my GK MB800 Fusion amp only goes down to 4 ohms minimum load, preventing me from using both cabs with a standard parallel connection. So I rigged up a series cable that made the load of the two cabs 8 ohms, which the amp copes with quite well. You could do the same with your two cabs, but the resulting load would be 12 ohms, and I'm not sure how that would work with your Ampeg. The minimum load is 4 ohms, but is there a maximum load? 16 ohms perhaps? If that was the case (check it out on Ampeg's site first please!) you may not get so much power, but as it's an 800 watt head, it may well still produce ample volume to do the job. Worth thinking about! If it helps, I just up graded my GK head to an Eich T1000 which goes down to 2 ohms, so I have a serial cable going spare if you want it...

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1505588376' post='3373064'] "Is this the future of music?" Yes it is. Rock music is a minority interest. Jazz fans can be counted in thousands globally. A bass guitar is about as sexy as a tuba to the average 16 year old. No youngsters are getting any traction: the phenomenal Hadrien Feraud and Mohini Dey are astounding players but get no significant exposure for music (as opposed to gear endorsements). Old world heroes are gone and forgotten: Jaco, Jack Bruce, Chris Squire, Greg Lake, John Wetton, John Entwistle... It's all gone. Electric bass guitar will be functionally gone in the next generation (7 years) except for retro appeal in a break in a EDM DJ set. We are the last generation. [/quote] Sorry, I really can't agree with you on that. Firstly, the track in question is music in part, but it's essentially video entertainment, and contains little of what countless millions of people around the world (including me) surely still yearn for - some lyrical concept they can identify and connect with, and a theme or a melody that touches the soul in some way. The piece we've been discussing doesn't depict the future of music as a whole, although it may be a small part of it. Music will continue to be made in countless ways as it has since a caveman first hit a log with a rock. Electric bass will remain as long as you or I keep playing it, which I certainly will until I'm no longer physically able to do so. I'm hoping that will be more than 7 years, of course!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1505567840' post='3372903'] Ooh, I haven't tried those but they do look impressive in every way, I have to say. [/quote] I'll see if I can rustle up a review of sorts once I've given it a few outings...

Personally, I prefer Herbie Hancock's 'Rockit' - a mere 35 years ago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHhD4PD75zY It'll be on a TV ad soon enough. It has got us talking, though.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1505501766' post='3372481'] well, you could do worse than having a try yourself... the Mesa D800 (or better the D800+!) is a great amp, and very versatile. Try one if you can, I think you might change your mind about the 'too rock' vibe! I prefer the D800+ because the built-in adjustable HPF is a great addition and worth the extra cost alone. I play mostly ska and funk and it works very well for both styles. [/quote] Thanks for the recommendation, but too late I'm afraid - I bought an Eich T1000. It's very nice!

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1504810350' post='3367548'] The Eden WT550 is a classic. However don't underestimate Carvin gear, the BX1500 I owned sometime back was a monster....that said I did sell it [/quote] Sadly I had a WT550... it blew up! :-(

[quote name='vsmith1' timestamp='1504772250' post='3367142'] The Carvin BX700 amp I have goes down to drive a 2 Ohm load. This is selected with a switch on the back of the amp from 4 Ohm loads. It is lightweight with 2 EQ sections (switchable) and a valve (switchable) in the pre-amp stage. I have mine for sale here on Basschat: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/310949-carvin-bx700-amp/"]Carvin BX700 Amp[/url] [/quote] Thanks, I'd already seen that listing, and although it would probably do the job, I'm looking for something a little more high-end. I'm either just very picky, or a terrible amp snob - you can decide! The truth is I know nothing about Carvin gear.

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1504729727' post='3366989'] Perhaps consider Carvin? Pretty sure they do two ohms, very clean sounding too. [/quote] Yup, there's even on for sale here on BC. Call me a snob, but I'm looking for something a bit more substantial...

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1504772080' post='3367138'] Darkglass M900 will run at 2ohms [/quote] I looked at the Darkglass, but I was slightly put off by the emphasis on distortion settings. Not to say it wouldn't do crystal clear, so it certainly warrants more research.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1504808756' post='3367528'] No problem! I've reviewed the B|Amp, but I haven't had my hands on the Forté yet which promises to be very good too. Here's some bloke who seems to like it a lot: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHoNNtuOpsc[/media] [/quote] Yeah, watched it this morning - very interesting!

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1504771359' post='3367128'] A 1U power amp with 2 x 4Ohm channels and a pre-amp? [/quote] Makes a lot of sense, but too much of a faff for my purpses I fear, if I could ever decide which power amp and which pre to go for, of course!

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1504771924' post='3367132'] Mesa Boogie D-800? [/quote] Thanks for the suggestion, but I've never got on with Boogies for some reason, too 'rock' tone-wise in my (admittedly limited) experience.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1504726501' post='3366956'] I'm not sure what your budget is, but the Bergantino B|Amp is stunning. It's stable down to 2 Ohms and just sounds superb! There's also a cheaper option, the Bergantino Forte that I haven't had the chance to try but it's essentially a cut down version of the B|Amp but the signal path components are all the same. [/quote] Looks very nice Dood, thanks for the recommendation! I was wondering if I could somehow find the readies for a Thunderfunk TFB800-B2, but with duty and tax, it's about 2 grand! The B|Amp looks great though. I will investigate further.

[quote name='Dazlexic101' timestamp='1504726420' post='3366954'] I'd be interested in finding out more about this cable. I have and EBS 110 250watts at 8ohms and a 115 300watt at 4ohms with an Ampeg PF800 head 400watts at 8ohms or 800watts at 4ohms minimim load. [/quote] Here you go... http://speakerimpedance.co.uk/?page=calculator

[quote name='Treb' timestamp='1504726077' post='3366945'] The GK RB2001 can do 2 ohms but at three rackspaces high it's far from compact, not to mention it's weight of 42.5 lbs... [/quote] Yup, if I could, I probably would, but I'm getting old... !

Over the last few years I've slowly slimmed what was once a vast rig down to two EBS 210's (4 ohms each) coupled with a GK MB800 Fusion head, which I like a lot. The only downside is I've had to build a series speakon adapter to bring the impedance of the two cabs up to 8 ohms, as the GK won't run into 2 ohms. I'm looking into what the options are for a lightweight, preferably rack-mountable head of 500 watts + capable of 2 ohms (or two x 4 ohms) to take its place. So far I've found Genz Benz, TecAmp, and Thunderfunk. I haven't tried any of them yet, but what other choices are there out there? Thanks in advance for any and all input!

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1503505920' post='3358803'] Also, given these circumstances are set in the era of Life On Mars? and well prior to the digital music revolution, £50 for a pub gig must have been a fairly good earner, even if it was in London. There are bands knocking about now who don't get themselves much more than that! [/quote] It was in the late 80's as I understand it, so not great money...