The 8X10

Cates · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

Ok, so I've heard a lot of good things about the 8X10 stack. It looks pretty cheap(for the product you're getting) and I wouldn't mind buying one. Problem is...those dang Carvin stores are only in California. Ok...wtf? And it doesn't seem like anybody carries their products.

Is that true? Do some stores carry them? Cause some people may find this stack incredible but there's a chance I just "won't like it" for whatever reason and it's hard to rationalize spending 1,200 on an amp I've never played before and then finding out that I'm in for a disappointment. (I live in northeast Indiana).

The only other option I have is to get one of those 810 Acoustic stacks GC has...yeah I know, but money IS an object in this case. I suppose I could just start with a half stack or something, but my rationale is that it'll just be cheaper in the long run if I just shell out the money for 810 and not have to spend more money later to upgrade while getting little of what I paid back for selling said half stack.

1Gearmadman

The main reason Carvin sells their products at such good prices is they eliminate the 'middle man' and sell direct from their factory.

If this means anything to you at all I've played through Fender, Marshall, Traynor, Ampeg, Crate, etc .. over my 34 yrs being a musician.

I currently own a Carvin self powered p.a , 2 Carvin basses, 4 Carvin guitars , a Carvin bass rig that consists of their BX1200 head and Neo 10.2 and 10.4 cabs , 2 Carvin Legacy combos with matching extension cabs .

I'm not listing this gear as a way of bragging but to make the point that in my years of playing you simply cant find products that deliver the goods , both in sound quality and build quality that Carvin produces.

Where I live I pay 3 times the shipping costs that someone like yourself in the U.S would pay but not once has this thwarted me on any given Carvin purchase. I haven't been let down yet and their customer service is probably the best in the business.

Carvin gets good reviews in magazines and a lot more players are using their gear which is a great testament to their reputation for putting out a great product.

I'm not alone in what I've stated here but the decision is ultimately yours and I understand your reservations in making a decision based solely on your not being able to try a cab at a local store .
But sometimes you have to take a risk and the only thing you would lose in your case is the return shipping cost .. but I highly doubt you'd send it back after trying it Very Happy

Bass FreeLee · Gold Member Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Posts: 123

i was in the same boat..and have tried the acoustic 8x10 ( too boomy for me) but Carvin does make good stuff... and there 8x10 is probly definately worth the money... i am going to buy one after i get my dream cab (GK 4x12) but can not tell you from personal experience how they sound..sorry
but again if i were you.. i would not sweat buying one .. let us know what you think if you do

Wannabe1

Its a nice cab, I played one when I visited San Diego last year. Very punchy and tight sounding, much better than an Ampeg, IMO. Doesn't go super low, but neither do most 8x10 cabs...

Cates · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 2