Boy does that bring back memories of my non-tiltback SVT... Humping that monster up my basement stairs alone, and it fit into the trunk of this tank - and closed!
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Boy does that bring back memories of my non-tiltback SVT... Humping that monster up my basement stairs alone, and it fit into the trunk of this tank - and closed!
Now that's a trunk. Put a mailbox on that thing and give it its own address.
Years ago a drummer I used to play with had a 72 Cadillac Sedan Deville and he used to take his cymbals off his drums and throw the kick drum with everything attached into the trunk, his whole set fit into it. SVT cab in a trunk though
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If you say so but I've used a couple MTI's and a Skunkworks on fly gigs, and they sounded like SVT's to me.
Yep, and I consider getting one occasionally, but then I figure if I'm going to lug a 40 lb amp, it might as well be a V4B
No, they sounded good, just a little more sedate than most SVT's (at least to me). That being said I wish I still had it.
The OP could always buy something with a bit of power behind it not just a low power tube amp!! 
I only liked your post because you're a very old friend for a couple decades nowThe OP could always buy something with a bit of power behind it not just a low power tube amp!!
Okay, I read through the thread and re-read the OP. Here are my thoughts:
Your wife is pretty cool. Let her know that this fact isn't lost on you.
Spend some time playing as much as you can of the gear you're interested in. It doesn't sound like there's an urgent need to get it done now, so take your time and make a few trips, spread apart, if necessary. Bring along your current rig so you can play them side by side (your 121H combo atop a 12" extension cab next to one of the Ampeg heads atop a 410/212/610/810 should make for some interesting comparisons). Play at different volume levels (soft, loud, pushing it).
If your wife would be into it, take her along and make a day of it -- get a nice dinner some place, see some sights. She might enjoy being part of the process. (If not, spare her.)
Make sure that you can fit the rig in your car (you mention a small wagon) and get it into your home (if that's where you'll be keeping it).
If you've never played a tube amp or a rig much bigger than your current combo, it's worth taking some time to get to know what's out there. Even if you end up getting the same rig you'd planned on at the outset, you'll make that decision more confidently and feel better about it.
Good luck. Have fun!
She is totaly in, because she is singer. We share same stages
so there is us(black sabbath too late recorded with go pro 
) :You are right, I will compare SVT with my current curent rig with extension
PS: we are weekend warriors.
I have steve harris P and american deluxe PJ with flats. I really rock with Ps
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I only liked your post because you're a very old friend for a couple decades now
The trouble with very old friends is they always know when one is joking and therefore don’t rise the the bait!!
Probably I am going with mesa boogie prodigy head 
It is only 30lbs and 250w. What do you think? If someone still reads this thread...
It is only 30lbs and 250w. What do you think? If someone still reads this thread...
Whatever - the only thing that would scare me about an amp is gigging without a backup of some sort. But then again I'm not stoopid . If I'm not sure that the PA could handle going direct I'd much rather have two $200 heads than one $400 head - same with cabs and basses...
. If I'm not sure that the PA could handle going direct I'd much rather have two $200 heads than one $400 head - same with cabs and basses...
Whatever - the only thing that would scare me about an amp is gigging without a backup of some sort. But then again I'm not stoopid
You are right. rarely something is goin bad at stage but when its happen and player is not prepared to this, too bad for player's ( also band)reputation. This is why I will try keep my markbass combo. Maybe I will trade it with good ss head.
A) If you're playing with loud players, two guitars EQ'd low can make it hard to cut thru, and you may need more low end girth than a V4 can pump out.
SVT wins here for me (I own both a V4 & SVT2), as I'm thinking about rehearsals too, not just working on stage with a PA and foldbacks.
B) Either is good. Some people say the CL sounds a little compressed, but it depends on what sound you're after and what pedals you feed them. Either are a great great amp.
C) I have never heard a small combo play in a loud metal band without PA support. Because I can't even hear them!!! SVT & large cab for me. I personally use my SVT II with a Berg NV412 (which is a very good cab for low end weight)
D) Always an option. Tubes are heavy and expensive to maintain, but micro-heads lose half their value the second you buy them, and u won't be able to sell it in 5 years time. I prefer tube amps, when played loud they have a certain natural compression and saturation that solid-state amps don't quite do justice to. That said, the micro-heads are getting very good at pretending in that way these days....
I would suggest you go out and play as many as you can, AT BAND VOLUMES. If you're able to borrow a head, or rent one, so you can play it with the band that would be my aim.
I still say buy the SVT, choice B, you'll never regret it and when your buddies get too loud so can you! I'm 64 and still lug an SVT and an 8 x10 cab to most gigs.
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In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
Hey why the sad face? The Prodigy is a beautiful amp! 250 tube watts , 30 lb , voice control, a 2 ohm option , biasing . It's one of my favorite amps I've ever played through , and extremely well designed. If I was going to go all tube I wouldn't even hesitate to buy a Prodigy. Tone for days.Probably I am going with mesa boogie prodigy head
...no weeks! Buy that and be happy my friend!
Sad face because I went to road for SVT that is my dream. On the other hand, I tested prodigy and I was impressed. It is small and light(I have inguinal hernia that developed after start this thread) as you say. I will go dealer for adding prodigy to my arsenal tomorrow.
Ps: sorry for my english, It is not my native lang.
Good luck with taking care of the hernia. Whatever you decide to do, I hope that you're able to enjoy it. Do you know what you plan to do for a cab (or cabs)? Cab pairing can make a big difference -- some cabs pair with some heads better than others. With tube heads and their generally lower damping factors you might notice some cabs behaving differently than you might expect with a solid-state head.
