Jamesemt Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 In my constant down sizing/weight reduction I bought a Genz Shuttle 3 10 combo. Quite loud but not quite loud enough (and really toppy). Decided to buy a small 2x10 cab to release the full 300 watts. The Ampeg is the smallest, lightest, cheapest, quality cab I could find, and so far it's great. 26lb (two finger lift )and adds loads of punch to the Shuttle with a really distinctive scooped low end. I've never played through a proper fridge, but I'm presuming this hints at what they sound like. Can't go wrong for £250 and it looks great!! It's here if anyone is interested: [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ampeg-SVT210AV~id~8876.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...0AV~id~8876.asp[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 They have finally reached their right price. Nearly bought that cab and the head that goes with it last year, before the price drop. I ended up getting something of similar size and use in the TecAmp bonanza of last autumn... I'll be curious to know what they sound like at full blast, especially in the lower range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Two of these plus an Orange Bass Terror? How immense would that be! EDIT: Spelling Edited February 10, 2010 by allighatt0r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I played one last year and was amazed at how good it sounded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='Jamesemt' post='740751' date='Feb 10 2010, 10:51 AM']In my constant down sizing/weight reduction I bought a Genz Shuttle 3 10 combo. Quite loud but not quite loud enough (and really toppy). Decided to buy a small 2x10 cab to release the full 300 watts. The Ampeg is the smallest, lightest, cheapest, quality cab I could find, and so far it's great. 26lb (two finger lift )and adds loads of punch to the Shuttle with a really distinctive scooped low end. I've never played through a proper fridge, but I'm presuming this hints at what they sound like. Can't go wrong for £250 and it looks great!! It's here if anyone is interested: [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ampeg-SVT210AV~id~8876.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...0AV~id~8876.asp[/url][/quote] Good to hear you're liking it, I've been looking at one to go with my Little Bastard (if they ever make 'em, another story!) Don't suppose you've tried it against a decent 1x12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Ermmm it sounds how I thought a decent 15'' cab would sound?? If that makes sense?? Haven't tried it against a 12 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cLepto-bass Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='Jamesemt' post='740751' date='Feb 10 2010, 10:51 AM']SNIP....... Decided to buy a small 2x10 cab to release the full 300 watts.[/quote] On the link you put up, it says the power hadling is 200w. Would that be a problem if you are trying to 'release 300 watts'? If it is ok to do this, I might follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='uzzell' post='741295' date='Feb 10 2010, 06:41 PM']On the link you put up, it says the power hadling is 200w. Would that be a problem if you are trying to 'release 300 watts'? If it is ok to do this, I might follow suit.[/quote] The impression i have had from topics on here before is that it's ok to have a head with more wattage than your cabs, as long as you're sensible and make sure any distortion is from the amp/pedals and not the speakers themselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='uzzell' post='741295' date='Feb 10 2010, 06:41 PM']On the link you put up, it says the power hadling is 200w. Would that be a problem if you are trying to 'release 300 watts'? If it is ok to do this, I might follow suit.[/quote] I'm running 300 watts with BOTH cabs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cLepto-bass Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='Jamesemt' post='741310' date='Feb 10 2010, 06:54 PM']I'm running 300 watts with BOTH cabs...[/quote] Oh, now I see. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='Jamesemt' post='741310' date='Feb 10 2010, 06:54 PM']I'm running 300 watts with BOTH cabs...[/quote] But if the cabs are running in parallel, does that not mean that they are both receiving 300 watts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Hiya James Glad you're liking the cab. I've got the matching head and have to say that, despite some pretty negative things I'd read about it, I love the little thing. Nice tone, small, light, and actually pretty decent to look at also. I was tempted to get the matching cab as they make a great pair to look at (as a pair they remind me of the valve radiogram my gran gave me in about 1970), and I'd really like to have a decent sounding and looking rig I can leave in the living room at home. There's a rather negative review somewhere - probably Harmony Central - where the guy complains of poor quality sound at high dbs and then a blown speaker. No doubt this was an isolated incident but it would be useful to hear how yours handles a decent level of volume? Cheers mate Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='741338' date='Feb 10 2010, 07:20 PM']But if the cabs are running in parallel, does that not mean that they are both receiving 300 watts?[/quote] Pass, haven't got a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='742109' date='Feb 11 2010, 02:10 PM']Hiya James Glad you're liking the cab. I've got the matching head and have to say that, despite some pretty negative things I'd read about it, I love the little thing. Nice tone, small, light, and actually pretty decent to look at also. I was tempted to get the matching cab as they make a great pair to look at (as a pair they remind me of the valve radiogram my gran gave me in about 1970), and I'd really like to have a decent sounding and looking rig I can leave in the living room at home. There's a rather negative review somewhere - probably Harmony Central - where the guy complains of poor quality sound at high dbs and then a blown speaker. No doubt this was an isolated incident but it would be useful to hear how yours handles a decent level of volume? Cheers mate Chris[/quote] I'll let you know after tomorrow night as Ive got a pub gig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='Jamesemt' post='742214' date='Feb 11 2010, 03:53 PM']I'll let you know after tomorrow night as Ive got a pub gig...[/quote] How did it get on James? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='741338' date='Feb 10 2010, 07:20 PM']But if the cabs are running in parallel, does that not mean that they are both receiving 300 watts?[/quote] No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='743788' date='Feb 13 2010, 10:39 AM']How did it get on James?[/quote] Fantastic - majorly meaty. Had the shuttle gain and volume on half and played the full gig without PA support (even though I was plugged in it wasn't needed ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanP2008 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='741338' date='Feb 10 2010, 07:20 PM']But if the cabs are running in parallel, does that not mean that they are both receiving 300 watts?[/quote] No. If the amp is delivering a total of 300W, and there are two cabs of equal impedance, then they will share the total output power... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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