Members jackcheez Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 The only Ampeg cab that can handle over 500 is an 8x10. They're so massive I don't want one. I guess a Mesa 4x10 (600 watts) for taking places and one of these for home? Overkill? Lots of money.The Ampeg 6 X 10 is rated at 600 watts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boogiebassbill Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 to many 10's.........gotta throw an 18 or a couple of 15s......works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 Is the MTI stuff any good? Yes, in fact AC/DC prefers the MTI-era SVT. The amps were made in Japan, the cabs somewhere in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 7, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 to many 10's.........gotta throw an 18 or a couple of 15s......works for me do you play reggae or somethin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 7, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 Now that I think about it, since the rear tag has so little information, I now believe that's an MTI-era (1980-1985) cabinet. All of the MTI stuff, the SVT, V7, V5 and V3, had minimal labeling. This is the upper half of a sawed-in-half early cabinet. Looks like we have a winnar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 Looks like we have a winnar! The silkscreen on those plates is different. And I just noticed the Tolex is the nubby style that MTI started using. Ampeg until MTI used a Levant type similar to that found on Marshalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 7, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 dear god, I might just buy it to find out what the sodding thing is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 What does MTI mean ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoundandBlocked Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 The only Ampeg cab that can handle over 500 is an 8x10. The PR-410HLF & SVT-610HLF both handle 600W RMS. Not to mention many 410s and their 18 that handle right at 500W RMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 What does MTI mean ? Music Technology Inc. They bought Ampeg from Selmer/Magnavox in 1980. In 1985, MTI sold Ampeg to SLM, St. Louis Music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 Music Technology Inc. They bought Ampeg from Selmer/Magnavox in 1980. In 1985, MTI sold Ampeg to SLM, St. Louis Music.Thanks. I have an older head like from around '79 or '80, when they used the straight sided cabinet. I'm curious about exactly when it was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thanks. I have an older head like from around '79 or '80, when they used the straight sided cabinet. I'm curious about exactly when it was made. Remove one of the drivers and post/PM the numbers on the magnet assembly. If it's a straight-back it's late '60s to early '70s but the numbers will get it closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members toolmybass Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 I shared a cabinet at a gig once and it was an old AMPEG SVT-9 (yep 9 Ten inch speakers)....I was holy shit i had never seen one before....man did it ever sound nice with my head on it....I have yet to see one for sale?...has anyone else seen one of these?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RevMachineBass Posted November 7, 2007 Members Share Posted November 7, 2007 I've used several Ampeg 810 cabs over the years and there are several different models produced since they were first introduced in 1969. A friend of mine let me borrow his '72 straight back. They originally had square magnet CTS drivers in them (CTS became Eminance). The cab had 3 strap handles on one side and had an optional screw on caster dolly. The tag on the back of the cabinet said "SVT", but was also stamped "Linden, Nj". This cabinet is also made of plywood, not OSB like the newer cabs. I bought my first 810E in 1990. It was a SLM (St. Louis Music) cabinet. It had 2 1/4" jacks on the back and ran all 8 speakers in mono. Lost the cab in a rehearsal room fire. Luckily my Ampeg SVT-II (non-pro) was at home and survived. I got my newest 810E last year. Also a SLM cabinet. This one has 2 1/4" jacks & 2 Neutrik Speakons on the crossover plate. This cabinet can be ran in several configurations. You can run the top 4 speakers as a 410, or you can run the cabinet stereo (410 top & 410 bottom), and finally you can run the cab mono (all 810's at once). I think all 3 cabs sound good, but the '72 had a lot warmer tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160176988160&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006 He/she has added a bunch of new pics, do they shed anymore light? Looks like one of the speakers has been replaced as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Anyone know what model this is: (just found on CL) Ampeg 8x10 cab - $450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160176988160&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006 He/she has added a bunch of new pics, do they shed anymore light? Looks like one of the speakers has been replaced as well... one of the new pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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