Ampeg PN 410 HLF

musicpbass · #1 11-19-2010, 07:07 AM

Hey everyone.

Has anyone had the chance to play thru the PN410HLF? How would you compare it to the SVT410HLF???

I am a former SVT 410HLF owner and absolutely LOVED the cab.... My back didn't so much. I sold all my Ampeg stuff and made the switch to MarkBass. I thoroughly enjoy the MB sound (CMD102 &151p), its seriously light too, which was a big reason for the switch.....

I have since purchased an SVT 7 pro as a back up head and started getting an itch to get another 4x10 and set up the Ampeg as a regular gigging rig.

I'm curious to hear if anyone owns and/or uses the cab and how they would compare it to other quality cabs, such as the SVT. Does it produce the same LOW/warm punch of the SVT?? Its certainly not cheap ($1,099) and is an 8ohm cab.. plus its about 60/lbs, a lot less than the SVT.

Thanks!!

tombowlus · #2 11-19-2010, 09:04 AM

Yes, I have been playing and testing one for some time now, and it is one heck of a nice cab! Compared to the SVT-410HLF, the Pro Neo is more refined, has more clarity/separation down low, more high end content. The SVT-410HLF is more big, warm and round, and less articulate.

Hope this helps.

musicpbass · #3 11-19-2010, 09:06 AM

Awesome... So I guess its attack is much better.... crisper mids and sharp high's.... Can it get low like the SVT??

tombowlus · #4 11-19-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by musicpbass

Awesome... So I guess its attack is much better.... crisper mids and sharp high's.... Can it get low like the SVT??

Yes
Yes
Well, kinda. The Pro Neo goes plenty deep and handles the low notes quite well. But that SVT-410HLF is just huge down low, and the Pro Neo is not as big and burly. In no way would I call the Pro Neo "lacking" in the low end department, though.

musicpbass · #5 11-22-2010, 08:56 AM

Thanks

I think I'm gonna take the plunge!! lol

Wes Whitmore · #6 11-22-2010, 09:06 AM

It looks much smaller than the old SVT-410HLF...

tombowlus · #7 11-22-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whitmore

It looks much smaller than the old SVT-410HLF...

It is a good bit smaller, and much easier to move!

musicpbass · #8 12-14-2010, 11:14 AM

So I received my new PN410 from GC and it looks to have been dropped, because there is a 2' x 1" piece of wood hanging out of the cabinet.... haha ***?

Anyway, it worked, but, I didn't get a chance to take it through a real test w/ my SVT 7.

I really love my Markbass set up, but, am looking forward to have an Ampeg rig in my corner again

kosmicwizard · #9 12-14-2010, 12:50 PM

Is GC going to get you a new one?

musicpbass · #10 12-14-2010, 02:40 PM

Yes, but its a PIA.... They will resend a new one when I return the damaged.... I've got to bring this bear to a UPS store to do so.....

kosmicwizard · #11 12-14-2010, 02:46 PM

I hope they cover your shipping expense as well. Cheers.

musicpbass · #12 12-31-2010, 11:16 AM

After almost 4 weeks, I received my replacement PN 410HLF.... I'm psyched to play my SVT7 thru it tonight..... I loaded it with ease into my car this morning... can't wait to rock some Ampeg tone tonight!!! Still love you Markbass, but, sometimes you just cant replace that classic American sound!!

Happy New Year!!

JimmyM · #13 12-31-2010, 12:06 PM

coolsville! enjoy your gig!

musicpbass · #14 12-31-2010, 12:10 PM

Thanks Jimmy!!