Hi,
Has anyone had any experience with these Ampeg Port-Bass cabinets yet? I need something lightweight due to a bad back and while the Epifani Ultralight series would probably be awesome, they're nearly twice the price.

I'd probably be looking at the 2-12 cabinet as that should be big enough to do any gigs but I think one store said they weren't very impressed with this and as a result weren't carrying it.

Any experience you have with these would be appreciated.

Thanks

I have to jump in this on too, not has someone whos knows anything about them, though, sorry. . Ive been looking at these too. havent played on one yet. But, they look good. I was reading about them on Ampegs site, They had the 2x12 and 2x10, both 4ohms, I forget the watt handleing, but, I remeber it was plently for me, I have a Ampeg svt, 2 channels @200 watts at 4ohms each. So, the portacab (if they sound good) would be perfect.
I know I hate luggin around a very heavy and awkward to carry 4x10 cab, and , Im guessing the other band members dont like it either.

On this note, do you think that 200watt is enough for any gig? Im trying to understand the need for wattage from a bass amp, Ive so far heard that you need to double the watt the guitarrist use (50&50 to 200W, 100&100 to 400W aso.) Im a beginner at bass and will soon start playing with bands to improve my playing skills and so im now thinking of buying a 500w amp head so that I dont have to get a new amp again in a couple of weeks with more wattage, does this amount of wattage make sense?

well, about watts. From what I understand about them and ohms (which isnt a whole lot) 500 watts should be plenty. Mine, like I mentioned is 200 watts @4ohms, my cab is 8ohms, so, I think (please correct me if Im worng, anyone) my cab is getting about half the power from the head. If I were to add another 8ohm cab, that would equal 4 ohms and get full power. And right now, I dont play really big venues, my rig is loud enough.
so, the Portacab being 4 ohms should get full power and its lighter with wheels.