Members james on bass Posted July 5, 2005 Members Share Posted July 5, 2005 Went to hang out at some shops today since I;m on holidays. Test drove this... Yorkville XS800 amp into their 8x8 cabinet. 800w @ 4ohms for $850. I was very impressed with the sound for the short amount of time I played it. You can blend in some tube warmth, on-board compression, nice eq - all the bells and whistles. Used a low-end, but active Ibanez bass. The amp sounded awesome! Didn't crank it though, so I'm not sure how good the cabinet is for lows. This amp, with 2x12 & 410 cabinets I think would be my ultimate set-up. Took a G&L L2500 Tribute 5 string out for a spin as well at a different shop. First time I'd ever played a G&L. Played into a {censored}ty Peavey combo and my girls were ready to go home, so it was a short spin. For about $800 that bass is built super solid! String-through-body bridge, active/passive electronics. Not sure how all the toggles worked though. Would have loved to crank it through the Yorky set-up at the other store. I was quite impressed though. I can see why you guys recommend them to people looking to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1tallbassguy Posted July 5, 2005 Members Share Posted July 5, 2005 I have no problem getting a great low-end from my XC808. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted July 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 Originally posted by 1tallbassguy I have no problem getting a great low-end from my XC808. I've heard some good things about the cab, I just couldn't crank the snot out of it in the store to know for sure. I'm sure it honks pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 You try that rig at Bellone's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted July 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 Originally posted by Reverend179 You try that rig at Bellone's? yessir. The G&L over at Walter's in Masonville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 Originally posted by james on bass yessir. The G&L over at Walter's in Masonville. That 8x8 is mine! Keep your mitts off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted July 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 Originally posted by Reverend179 That 8x8 is mine! Keep your mitts off! I treated it with utmost respect! I forgot to look... what are those things going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MageZ Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 Looks like workhorse nice rig. I wouldn't mind it. If I had damn car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 That rig is cool as hell. Glad to see a good report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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