Ampeg THE FRIDGE shootout 810 comparison

The comparison covers 4 pieces of Ampeg's classic - 810 cabinet also known as "The Fridge".

You can find out how the vintage one from 1974 sounds, as well as more recent builds dated 2004, 2007 and 2008. A popular Eminence Legend B810 swap is also documented.

Every sample was recorded with an Ampeg V-4B amplifier with controls set exactly the same. The amp reacts differently for each cab which can be observed in drive levels.

Feel free to comment and share your thoughts. Cheers!

[mattrodela]

Oh Man, The '74 SVT cab does it for me. What a beautiful sounding cabinet. Thank you for posting this great demonstration video.

[woot]

I was hooked on the 07 Vietnam during practically all the music accompaniment clips, but when he solo'd the Ric on the USA 74, my pupils dilated... That thing sounds amazing...

[handgunner]

thanks for doing a real comparison.i cant count how many times I go to hear a demo and they don't even play they talk, great job brother!!!! plus using different basses and styles of music, very nice!!!

[andreas-franke]

For me, none of the cabs sound bad, but different. Nice comparsion. Thanx!

[FrostByte_AC]

See his t-shirt? We know where his heart really is.

[cmagnuss]

The 74 sounds amazing! Great mid clarity, and less low end:) the cts drivers were basically guitar speakers very low Xmax low wattage that's what all these new cabs are missing! I buy a cab I expect to be able to blow the speakers if I happen to drive them to much;)

[Rainy-Bass]

Finally. A video without constant slapping. Keep up the good work mate.

[leftmyhands]

They all sound wicked! The USA 1974 had a bit of extra bite to it that made it a winner for me

[greagandev]

The 74 is just a standout for me. I would have never expected the difference.

[ericpieper]

Had an old 2 x15 ampeg slim back from the 70’s that sounded amazing.

[raygrowl]

Amazing! Just the last 4 samples worth the hole video.

[TannerTbonePape]

Sounds amazing, definitely will get one shortly I would love an 8x10 for my kemper!

[kobifarhiMusic]

Every milimeter you move the mic could affect the sound enormously, so thanks for lots of recording time and examples, nice demo!

[TheRealSlickRick]

I had one and swiftly traded it off. I'm running an Ampeg SVT Classic through an SWR Megoliath 8x10 now. That rig slays all.

[bratekr]

6:33 - so groovy, so happy, so flatwound ;). Your face is priceless :P.

[pirhala]

gotta love those CTS speakers!!! great demo!

[kstjvsk]

I love how for once the cab is miked with a proper dynamic mic with a reasonably flat mid EQ instead of a scooped kick drum mic you usually see. I like the mids in my bass tone and I like being able to get them through to the audience! :) I'd take a friggin' SM58 over any kick mic any time and get the low end from a DI.

[JimMartiataka]

waited 8:53 for the Ric!!!!
amazing shootout thanks man!

[jaywright]

the 2007 and 2004 are the best sounding to me. I would take either one.

[incubism]

I thought the '74 was the stand out as it had great definition and was very versatile.
I suspect this would have a lot to do with the well worn speakers though.