Please help, Vets of TB!

Kerusso · #1 03-25-2011, 02:07 AM

I have a dilemma.

I'm looking to sell my Ampeg SVT-CL and SVT 8x10 in lieu of something a bit more lightweight and portable. Lugging the rig around by myself for gigs has been giving my back hell and I can't take it anymore.

Which is a HUGE bummer because this is THE bass tone I've always wanted.

I'm selling with hopes also to keep a bit of the extra cash after I do buy a new rig.

Is there anything I can do to keep the integrity of this amazing bass tone without breaking my back just to go make a few gigbucks?

Please help me Talkbass!

spaz21387 · #2 03-25-2011, 02:08 AM

get a berg nv6x10 from what i have heard it sounds like an 8x10 but is only a 6x10

Kerusso · #3 03-25-2011, 02:13 AM

Thanks. That's helpful for the cab part.

But what about the head?

Kerusso · #4 03-25-2011, 02:30 AM

Is there a replacement for the Classic?

JimmyM · #5 03-25-2011, 03:02 AM

not really. there's stuff that sounds like it sort of, but no real replacement.

Arjank · #6 03-25-2011, 03:16 AM

Quote:

not really. there's stuff that sounds like it sort of, but no real replacement.

True, the svt 810 has a voice of it's own.
I think the only way to match the sound and get more portabilty is to chop the cab into two 410's or four 210's and stack 'm.

GrowlerBox · #7 03-25-2011, 04:26 AM

It appears that you might need to look on this as an opportunity to find a new tone.

Or to buy a truss.

Jim C · #8 03-25-2011, 05:01 AM

I have spent years trying to find the SVT amp tone in a smaller package.
This quest has included many lighter Ampeg heads and pre amps along with numerous other brands. I have not spent loads of time with pedals although many here say the VT pedal works well.
I can say that the Mesa Walkabout is as close as I can find.
Using an Ampeg A/B selector switch (like they used to have in music stores), I can qucikly switch from amp to amp; the Mesa is the clear winner (for me).