amps

kooler22 · #1 01-10-2012, 03:07 PM

I'm new to the bass trip. I'm looking for advise on a bass sytem. Available to me with
1. Acoustic B600 head with 1 B115 Neo cab and one B210 Neo cab. Or, an Amgeg SVT-CL Head (300watt) with a SVT 410 LF CAB.
The Ampeg rig is about $600 more. I play classic rock covers. Does any one have any advise? Thanks

LowEndMan2112 · #2 01-10-2012, 03:10 PM

Can never go wrong with an SVT! I'd personally go with Ampeg, and I'd consider the PF series heads (maybe a PF500) if weight is an issue for you, as they're nice and light. Check out the SVT-7 Pro, not quite as light or small as the PF series heads but have more power and really capture that SVT tone in a smaller package.

I'll give you the mandatory you shouldn't mix speaker sizes on the B115/B210 pairing, as the 115 will handle less power as its single driver will be receiving the same power as the 210 will distribute the power over its 2 drivers. As you can imagine this puts stress on the 210!

JimmyM · #3 01-10-2012, 03:29 PM

Ampeg is a lot more because it's a lot better.

ksandvik · #4 01-10-2012, 03:31 PM

Ampeg. I don't like those Acoustic amps, to soft and not punchy (just my own opinion.)

CL400Peavey · #5 01-10-2012, 03:32 PM

Ampeg isnt my sound, but given those two as options I would never pick the acoustic over the Ampeg. Its just plain better. Better head, better cab, better tone.

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

Ampeg is a lot more because it's a lot better.

dog1 · #6 01-10-2012, 03:34 PM

Yeah. Don't mix driver sizes. The 410HLF kicks butt. Great rig.

LowEndMan2112 · #7 01-10-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

Ampeg is a lot more because it's a lot better.

+1

Acoustic is GC's in house brand, and unless we're talking the USA Acoustic shop, there's no way GC's Acoustic will beat out Ampeg.

kooler22 · #8 02-13-2012, 04:19 PM

I can buy an Ampeg SVT Classic bass amp & 8 10inch cabinet 1990's for $2300. Any comments?

Lopez73 · #9 02-13-2012, 04:26 PM

Ampeg all the way.

Joe Louvar · #10 02-13-2012, 04:34 PM

Welcome back to TB kooler22 - the Ampeg SVT Classic and 810 are awesome - buy it already.

Joe Louvar · #11 02-13-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kooler22

I'm new to the bass trip. I'm looking for advise on a bass sytem. Available to me with
1. Acoustic B600 head with 1 B115 Neo cab and one B210 Neo cab. Or, an Amgeg SVT-CL Head (300watt) with a SVT 410 LF CAB.
The Ampeg rig is about $600 more. I play classic rock covers. Does any one have any advise? Thanks

Kooler22, what do you mean by

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Available to me with

and why only these two amps? Where do you live - somewhere without music stores?

Ampeg

kooler22 · #12 02-14-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Louvar

Kooler22, what do you mean by and why only these two amps? Where do you live - somewhere without music stores?

Ampeg

Correct. No Music strores within 2 hours also the ones that are around have limited selection. Mostly shopping online for used gear

Buzter · #13 04-26-2012, 12:11 AM

Personally I think the acoustic Heads sound good. THe cabs..meh. I have a b600h and have no complaints. Through an ampeg cab it has a lot of punch. My b200h is much more so than my pf350 too. Just saying A-B'ed them for hours to see the differences. Not 100% in love with my svt450h head. It;s ok just not up to the tube stuff.