igloobuilding Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Im wanting to get a new bass cab, preferably a 4x10 for rehearsals and gigs, I have an ampeg B410HLF at the moment which has a horn problem (see my post in repairs forum). Im not sure which cab to go for from the list below: Ampeg SVT 410HE Ampeg SVT 410HLF Ashdown ABM 410T Gallien-Krueger 410SBX Has anyone had experience with these cabs and if so could you please give me an idea of what they are like, volume, sound, build I have a hartke 3500 head thanks Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hi Ian, Any reason why a Hartke cab is not on the list? I had a 3500 and a 410XL and 210XL cabinets that was just fantastic. I would rate the hartke cabs over anything you have listed there from personal experience. The Ampegs I always found quite power hungry and indistinct, the Ashdown a bit midrangy and the GK a little bloated/boxy sounding (all IMHO of course!) ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hi In my opinion the GK is the best on your list. The RBH range is much better though. I do agree about the Hartke. I had a Hartke 7000 head running a 215XL and 4.5XL cabs. The 4.5XL cab is fantastic, and is actually quite cheap now. Only downside is the weight. That is one rig I would loved to have kept, but weight just became a problem. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 The ABM410 is a decent cab, plenty of volume. Heavy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I'd have to agree with Ped, Hartke do great cabs. I couldn't get along with Ampeg or Ashdown...mind you I was a tad gutted when I realised Ampeg wasn't for me...but that's another story If you get a chance give some a go, they're rather good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) ive had the ampeg and the ashdown all i can tell you is the abm was louder than the ampeg by a mile!best to try them all if you can though.the ampeg cab i had was the he model. Edited August 30, 2008 by bassmansky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbass Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 For an 'all in one' cab solution my 410HLF was great. I believe it goes lower and handles more juice than the others you mention. That said, it is a beast to get around, even with the tiltback castors. If shifting it isn't a problem then I'd heartily recommend it, but if moving it is a concern then you might be better off with some of the smaller cabs currently available like the Schroeder/Aguilars. They don't have quite the same stage presence but they are easy to move and match a 410 for sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanto Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 [quote name='igloobuilding' post='273163' date='Aug 30 2008, 02:50 PM']Im wanting to get a new bass cab, preferably a 4x10 for rehearsals and gigs, I have an ampeg B410HLF at the moment which has a horn problem (see my post in repairs forum). Im not sure which cab to go for from the list below: Ampeg SVT 410HE Ampeg SVT 410HLF Ashdown ABM 410T Gallien-Krueger 410SBX Has anyone had experience with these cabs and if so could you please give me an idea of what they are like, volume, sound, build I have a hartke 3500 head thanks Ian[/quote] I got a Eden Nemesis 410 cab an year ago and it's been excellent-very sensitive(103 I think) so easy to drive and very light Nearly new £250 on the bay-bargain Cheers Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I have a long running love affair with the Hartke 4.5XL as many a BCer will know! Absolutely brilliant!! - I also agree with Ped's first comments about your list of cabs. Tell us what sort of music you are playing /styles etc as it may give us an indication as to what may be best for you. Do you like a dirty distorted sound? or a clear HiFi sound, for example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igloobuilding Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 [quote name='dood' post='273284' date='Aug 30 2008, 06:42 PM']I have a long running love affair with the Hartke 4.5XL as many a BCer will know! Absolutely brilliant!! - I also agree with Ped's first comments about your list of cabs. Tell us what sort of music you are playing /styles etc as it may give us an indication as to what may be best for you. Do you like a dirty distorted sound? or a clear HiFi sound, for example?[/quote] First off I have 2 musicman stingrays, I sometimes play through a samsamp bass driver and I have a hartke 3500 head. My main band is sort of punk rock so I want that gritty sound mostly associated with ampeg cabs, but my other band is kind of inbetween gritty and clean, its a bit like Led Zepplin meets the chili peppers and mars volta. If anyone is interest here are both my bands myspace addresses, this might give you an idea of the type of music I play [url="http://www.myspace.com/milloy"]http://www.myspace.com/milloy[/url] [url="http://www.myspace.com/messinaband"]http://www.myspace.com/messinaband[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Cool! Had a quick listen to get some ideas.. I'm leaning towards the 'in built ' tone of the Ampeg to go with your Sansamp for a bit of bite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igloobuilding Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 [quote name='dood' post='273290' date='Aug 30 2008, 06:56 PM']Cool! Had a quick listen to get some ideas.. I'm leaning towards the 'in built ' tone of the Ampeg to go with your Sansamp for a bit of bite![/quote] Just not sure whether to go for a SVT 410E or 410HLF I currently have a B410HLF which messed up after playing 1 gig and 3 practices!! Horn has gone strange, so im not sure whether to get the more expensive version of my current amp. Bit put off by ampeg at the mo but I just cant stop loving that sound. Have you had any experience with the new Hartke Hydrive amps? Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 If you're anywhere near Blackpool i've got a 4x10XL (USA) and a 1x15XL for sale with covers and leads, £300 the pair? Mint too Attempted sell over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Several people have mentioned the Hartke (nothing to do with me, just saw it)... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-4-5-XL-bass-cabinet-400-Watts_W0QQitemZ180283625917QQihZ008QQcategoryZ23794QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-4-5-XL-bass-c...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='273488' date='Aug 31 2008, 08:29 AM']Several people have mentioned the Hartke (nothing to do with me, just saw it)... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-4-5-XL-bass-cabinet-400-Watts_W0QQitemZ180283625917QQihZ008QQcategoryZ23794QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-4-5-XL-bass-c...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] In a supermarket somewhere there is a shopping trolley on bricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'm selling a Gallien Krueger RBH410 on the bay at the moment - it ends today. She's an absolute beaut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='273488' date='Aug 31 2008, 08:29 AM']Several people have mentioned the Hartke (nothing to do with me, just saw it)... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-4-5-XL-bass-cabinet-400-Watts_W0QQitemZ180283625917QQihZ008QQcategoryZ23794QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-4-5-XL-bass-c...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] That looks heavy - It makes my back hurting just looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) MB1. I am a U.K Ashdown Type of Guy! I have also had a U.S Ampeg SVT 410 HLF which also sounded Trouser flappingly Awesome!(with an all valve SVT) Benwhiteuk is Selling a U.S.A SVT 410 HLF at the moment on this very forum! SHAKE YER PANTS!.... Edited August 31, 2008 by MB1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igloobuilding Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='MB1' post='273675' date='Aug 31 2008, 01:30 PM']MB1. I am a U.K Ashdown Type of Guy! I have also had a U.S Ampeg SVT 410 HLF which also sounded Trouser flappingly Awesome!(with an all valve SVT) Benwhiteuk is Selling a U.S.A SVT 410 HLF at the moment on this very forum! SHAKE YER PANTS!....[/quote] could you post the link for the page if possible? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='igloobuilding' post='273846' date='Aug 31 2008, 05:17 PM']could you post the link for the page if possible? Cheers[/quote] MB1. Send Benwhiteuk a P.M,i couldnt find it either,he might have sold it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 take a look at bfm's also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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