Important advice needed on SVT 8x10 (for my Ric!)

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:55 pm

Damn! If you were a little closer I'd drive right over and take her off your hands.

stts64 · Post by **stts64** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:05 pm

Hang on to it. It is a classic. I have one and it just sits in my den as it is too much for the house and for the venues I play. I use Fender BXR 100 for the church and Fender Rumble 60 for the house. My SVT II Pro and 8x10 just sits there to look at. Who knows, maybe I will use it one day, but it is an investment that will only gain in value.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:37 pm

you'll impress the gals!

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:21 am

Good point Jared, I find when considering a girlfriend from the vast assortment available to me, I look for one who can handle an 810 cab.

However, you usually have to pay them more.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:49 am

no, no, no...

You don't hafta to pay!

mikeyesfan · Post by **mikeyesfan** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:50 am

I'm tryin to learn about these 70 Ampeg amps.
Anybody have advice on this one???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110087793990&fromMakeTrack=true

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:14 am

Jared, one day I'll post a photo of my boyish good looks. It will become clear why Hugh Grant and I must pay.

Mike, I own a Classic SVT (2005) and love it. I'm told the older SVT's are the preferred weapon of choice by the Ampeg faithful. This appears to be of the appropriate era from which the "real SVT's" were built. They command good money but it seems you must have the ability to distinguish the real from the moded or butchered old stuff. The jury rigged speaker cord is a red flag to me. Who would operate this way?

Does appear in great shape for its age as most were beat to death.

Not sure on its value, but at a good price, and if I lived close enough to buy and pick up, might be worth a swing.

brycycle · Post by **brycycle** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:44 am

Mike, i don't think 55watts is going to be loud enough.

some even question the v4 @ 100 watts. though, of course this is dependent on who you are playing with, size of venue, PA or not.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:37 am

I ordered new vinyl and glue today for the cab. The only thing I can't quite grasp, I don't see any seams!

soundmasterg · Post by **soundmasterg** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:33 am

Those Ampeg B25's from the 70's are good sounding and well-built amps. Whether it meets your power needs or not I can't answer that.

I hope you got the right covering for the cabinet Charley. Also, putting new tolex on isn't all that easy if you haven't done it before. There is a way to do it to where you end up with the seams the same way they did it, but it isn't easy. You will also have to use contact cement instead of the hide glue they probably used to keep it on. Regular glues or spray glues aren't strong enough. Contact cement dries moderately slow compared to hide glues, and really stinks, so use it in a well-ventilated area. You can get some good contact cement for speaker cabinets from Antique Electronics Supply in Arizona. www.tubesandmore.com.

mikeyesfan · Post by **mikeyesfan** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:56 am

Thanks ..
It's for my Bassment..lol
The drummer is LOUD though.
I'm just tryin to get Educated.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:03 pm

I'll second Greg's views on the B-25, I've owned a 1969 for many years and it performs very well. Twin channel (great for Ric-O-Sound) and about 60 watts, so not a huge output but it serves me for most of the work I do. If I need more volume I mike it up.

Here's a link for some great information on Ampeg amps at BlueMuse

Powered by 7027 tubes it's design will also let it run on a range of other tube types, eg 6L6, KT88's with a little work you can also use EL34's . Here's a great article on the flexibility of the Ampeg design at Uncle Ned's

Be very cautious with how you use the information at Uncle Ned's, as always remember that the voltages in a tube amp can be dangerous, if you're not sure, leave well alone.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:39 pm

The spray on glue came recommended from the same restoration place as I got the vinyl.

brycycle · Post by **brycycle** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:54 pm

Charly -

from the looks of the pics, the paint is already 'giving' and flaking off. seems to indicate it didn't bond very well to the tolex and could be removed with a stiff bristled brush and some elbow grease. possibly with the help of a paint removal solution cut w/ water, though i don't know enough about such chemicals to recommend one.

personally, i wouldn't re-tolex if you haven't had any prior experience; especially on such a big cab.

justtrying to save you a potential headache.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 2:37 pm

I may have it done then as there are a few tears(pronounced tares).