marshall 8x10 cabinet

[Mbird6854]

hey all i've been researching on marshall 8x10's. i'm gonna go pick a model 1990 up on saturday from a guy a couple hours from where i live. It's all original from 1971. Was wondering if anyone can shed any light on how many ohms it should be wired to and the tone. I hear a lot of mixed reviews. Some people compare it to ampeg 8x10's with the low end, other's say that the mids are completely scooped. I'm looking for a full and round cabinet and have always loved the look of the 8x10's. I would just love to hear your opinions on the matter of tone.

 

[GIBSON67]

I've never tried one, but I find it hard to believe that the mids are scooped and it has more low end than an Ampeg bass cab...

I would think just the opposite, plenty of mids and highs, and needing a little help in the lows.

I use to run my 1987 with a heavy duty 4x10, and those tens seem to tighten up the bass a little.

 

[Mbird6854]

great, i'm gonna get it tomorrow and i am stoked! I love mids and beautiful highs

 

[SG~GUY]

i had one,...loved it!...still regret selling it!...im in the middle of building one!...i built the 8x12 on my avatar,....

 

[Mbird6854]

On the way to pick it up RIGHT NOW, guy is asking 500 for it! Stoked

 

[AlvisX]

Mine was originally 8 ohms
I love my 8x10 cab,although, I found the 7442 speakers in mine to be quite bright / tinny . In the end I robbed a couple of 1965 cabs of G 10L 35s,much improved on the mid / bottom end and not brittle on top ,been rockin those about 10 years
Sounds great with the 2203 ...or anything you put into it
Can be heard for a half a mile ...

 

[sweaty v]

I've just restored one.I love it. Its very full sounding with a nice bass response. My Hiwatt really works the 10's in the box. I thought it would be thin sounding but am pleasantly surprised with its full tonal range.

 

[Mbird6854]

Just picked it up and started messing with it! It sounds HUGE and LOUD. My only problem with it is it feels a bit muddy, the high end isn't as chimey and it's a duller sound. Any tips to help achieve a chimier sound? I have an orange pp112 that will do an amazing "pure" sounding clean, and I'm trying to figure a way to make my 8x10 do the same

 

[GIBSON67]

We can't answer any questions until we have some pics!

 

[Mbird6854]

of course of course, will get better pictures this weekend. on top if my doug hoffman built jmp 50, it sounds divine!!!

 

[SG~GUY]

well it's obvious this calls for an 10/12x8 KINGDOM~

-if ya wanna party with the big dawgs,....ya cant be pee~ing with the pups!-

 

[sinner 13]

Damn it at to hell....Now I want one.....

does anyone build repros of these?

because there is no way I am paying more for my cab than I did my head.

 

[TheJesterman]

hey all i've been researching on marshall 8x10's. i'm gonna go pick a model 1990 up on saturday from a guy a couple hours from where i live. It's all original from 1971. Was wondering if anyone can shed any light on how many ohms it should be wired to and the tone. I hear a lot of mixed reviews. Some people compare it to ampeg 8x10's with the low end, other's say that the mids are completely scooped. I'm looking for a full and round cabinet and have always loved the look of the 8x10's. I would just love to hear your opinions on the matter of tone.

Proud owner of a 8x10, from 1966 though, but still the same HUGE sound, bitty but just so crisp and has the right mids to cut in the mix and with a band.

Looks great man! All i need is a jmp 50 or JTM 45 for my head though

 

[Beccaio]

There is one for sale in the classifieds...
http://www.marshallforum.com/member-classifieds/67592-marshall-1990-lead-cab.html

 

[CaptainZero]

of course of course, will get better pictures this weekend. on top if my doug hoffman built jmp 50, it sounds divine!!!

Sweet! Just glad I don't have to lug it around.

 

[VanR]

Mine was originally 8 ohms
I love my 8x10 cab,although, I found the 7442 speakers in mine to be quite bright / tinny . In the end I robbed a couple of 1965 cabs of G 10L 35s,much improved on the mid / bottom end and not brittle on top ,been rockin those about 10 years
Sounds great with the 2203 ...or anything you put into it
Can be heard for a half a mile ...

That looks like it might be the Overton Park Shell. Played there a few times. Grew up in Memphis.

 

[Blacque Jacque]

i had one,...loved it!...still regret selling it!.

Likewise.

Not knowing what I had, I traded it against some other piece of gear which is SO memorable I have no clue what it was

 

[AlvisX]

That looks like it might be the Overton Park Shell. Played there a few times. Grew up in Memphis.

Lotta Marshall Legends played in there (James Gang,Allmans,Deep Purp) ....I HAVE to use that cab everytime ...to pay homage

My buddy said he could hear me at his crib by University Circle

 

[SG~GUY]

i've just restored one.i love it. Its very full sounding with a nice bass response. My hiwatt really works the 10's in the box. I thought it would be thin sounding but am pleasantly surprised with its full tonal range.

dude!! Ya got almost every speaker ever!!!

Curious why ya didnt go with a couple greenbacks

 

[sweaty v]

I know it looks like many different speakers but really only just 2 types. The WGS are the same, just have 2 different stickers on them. All specs are the same for the WGSers. Its an awesome cabinet, i'll post some more pics when I can.
Cheers