Members cerrem Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Hi....I am seeking info about the SVT 8x10 cabinets...since i am in the market to get one.I am familair with the 8x10 cabs from the 70's with that blue/green grill cloth.... I had many bass players who played those original 8x10 cabs ....Those were warm, fat and punchy..Now ampeg still sells the 8x10 cab with the black grill cloth...can get one new or used...The question is if there is a difference.....????Does the older cabinet sound better????I am sure the cabinet is the same wood construction, but the speakers may not be the same 10"....Has anyone tried or compared the older and newer cabs??? I know with guitar that a cab is not just a cab..I have old Marshall cabs from the late 60's with original green-back speakers..and none of the newer Marshall cabs can come close to the warmth and sound of the older cabs.... ThanksChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Banta Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 I had four of the '70s cabs and now have two of the '90s versions. There is no difference, except the grille cloth is black now instead of blue-gray sparkle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Caroway Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 You can still get the gray cloth, its the AV series. Like $50 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 I rewired and resurfaced an Ampeg 8x10 from the early 70's for a buddy of mine, and it was {censored}ing heavy. From what I understand the newer ones are a touch lighter...C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Banta Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by Crescent Seven I rewired and resurfaced an Ampeg 8x10 from the early 70's for a buddy of mine, and it was {censored}ing heavy. From what I understand the newer ones are a touch lighter...C7 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macahan Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 the new ones are easier to move nevertheless due to the smart design.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted October 31, 2005 CMS Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 165lb for the new ones. Someone can maybe weigh an old one and let us know. Ampeg has used Eminence as their OEM driver supplier from Day 1. It's likely the speakers are the same or very similar spec. Keep in mind that speakers don't improve with age, so a 'bargain' used cab can sometimes turn into an expensive recone project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Banta Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 They've always weighed the same, give or take a few pounds simply because of the nature of wood, but the design is unchanged. The old ones had a tilt-back design & grab bar just like the newer era ones, so they've never been too hard to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 SWR Henry the 8x8. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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