Ampeg SVT 610 HLF made in USA for a SVT 410 HLF made in Vietnam, is it worth it?

A lot of the USA-built Ampegs were made of OSB and are a lot heavier than the LOUD-era plywood overseas cabs. I specifically sought out a used plywood 410HE when I was looking around because the OSB US made cabs are nearly 20 pounds heavier.

 

The cabinets are tuned differently, but I don’t feel there is a quality difference between the two. I have a US 810E from ‘96 and an Vietnam 410HE from ‘08 and I don’t see any real quality difference, just the OSB vs plywood difference.

 

If it was made in 2014, it was made in China. Ampeg only built stuff in Vietnam in 2007 and 2008.

 

Keep the 610. They have similar tone/power handling and the 610 is easier to move around than the shorter, boxier 410.

 

The 410HLF is no fun to move around. I had a Heritage edition, and it was easier to pick up and carry than to roll by the towel bar. My 100lb Peavey 215D maneuvers better, simply because of it's height.

 

FWIW, it seems as if I like the sound of the 610 more than a 410HLF. And my 410 was tough to move as it is an odd height....

 

I can't speak on any tone differences.

But would you rather tilt and roll (on flat ground and up stairs) a taller 6x10 or a shorter 4x10? If you have the ability to transport either, I'd pick the 610 every time despite the extra 25lb cab weight.

 

i preferred the sound of a 610 over the 410 but both of mine were plywood cabs. and i agree the previous comments that the 610 was a lot easier to move around.