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Ampeg SVT610HLF

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JimmyM said:
Funny, but I have a BA108 and a BA112 v2 with the same tolex, and both have had their share of bangs and bruises, and none of them are torn. But if it's tearing, maybe you might want to consider a cover?
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I think the 610 just takes more punishment from being bulkier and heavier. I could lift my 410 and place it gently in the back of my car. I have to tilt and slide the 610. The rails are nice but don't completely protect it
 
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JimmyM said:
Funny, but I have a BA108 and a BA112 v2 with the same tolex, and both have had their share of bangs and bruises, and none of them are torn. But if it's tearing, maybe you might want to consider a cover?
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Nah, they should use something that is tougher. For instance, the PortaFlex line, my PF-410HLF looks as new as ever and I love the covering from not only a visual perspective but actual material/toughness.

Moving blanket? Absolutely, use one every single time.

I'm not a small person and have even single handily picked the SVT-610 up and placed it into the back of a trunk to avoid these issues.

Notice, I didn't say I do that every time. lol
 
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Bassmann79 said:
My only complaint with the SVT-610HLF or even the 810's is the tolex..cheap crap that will rip and come off like its nothing. I had my 610HLF and had a tear in it within the time it took to load it brand new out of the box at the store to transporting it home. And before you ask, I am not rough on my gear but any slight bump will cause tears. I also need to glue it back on in some spots as it seems to simply strip off

Does that effect the sound? Why hell no but still would like to see them use a tougher cover. Would like to try the Berg 610
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I have seen this complaint a few times.

I used to do a lot of work tolexing and or re-tolexing cabinets. IME, the black knubby tolex that Ampeg used was no more likely to tear on its own then the other common brands - but Ampeg's material was commonly applied to larger and heavier items.

If you are the type (like me) who likes to keep your gear nice - then get covers. They are commonly available. I also recommend getting a case or a padded bag for your instrument - rather then just sliding in into the back of a pickup truck - if you like keeping it nice;)
 
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Bassmann79 said:
Nah, they should use something that is tougher. For instance, the PortaFlex line, my PF-410HLF looks as new as ever and I love the covering from not only a visual perspective but actual material/toughness.
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This is the very first time I've ever heard that about the black diamond vs the nubby black! I used to have two PF115he's and still have 3 B-15 cabs done up in newish blue diamond that scratch if you look at it wrong! Not that I'm complaining...totally worth it for the look :D
 
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JimmyM said:
This is the very first time I've ever heard that about the black diamond vs the nubby black! I used to have two PF115he's and still have 3 B-15 cabs done up in newish blue diamond that scratch if you look at it wrong! Not that I'm complaining...totally worth it for the look :D
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I was thinking the same thing. But if you look at my B15R - you would think it was nearly new - after 16 years of gigging with it - because Tuki covers :)
 
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Bassmann79 said:
My only complaint with the SVT-610HLF or even the 810's is the tolex..cheap crap that will rip and come off like its nothing. I had my 610HLF and had a tear in it within the time it took to load it brand new out of the box at the store to transporting it home. And before you ask, I am not rough on my gear but any slight bump will cause tears. I also need to glue it back on in some spots as it seems to simply strip off

Does that effect the sound? Why hell no but still would like to see them use a tougher cover. Would like to try the Berg 610
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I think any cab would sound good with one of those spectors plugged in. Are they both the same? You would think that due to the popularity of the 810, Ampeg would have just taken 2 10's off and kept the same sealed design. Having tolex issues would just give you an excuse to do this:
 

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Bigbri said:
I think any cab would sound good with one of those spectors plugged in. Are they both the same? You would think that due to the popularity of the 810, Ampeg would have just taken 2 10's off and kept the same sealed design. Having tolex issues would just give you an excuse to do this:
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They used to have that when SLM owned them...the SVT 210he, and some of us have mentioned to them that we'd like new ones. But I made the mistake of adding, "Probably wouldn't get them since the 210av's are so darn light and do a fine job, but it would be nice." Not the best sales job in history, I will admit :D
 
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Just to make this clear to everyone:
In spite of the name, the SVT-210HE is not related to neither the SVT-810E, SVT-410HE nor the current SVT210AV.
The STVT-210HE is basically half (or slightly less, actually) of the SVT-410HLF. It is vented and uses the exact same drivers as the HLF. Less enclosure volume per drover and slightly higher tuning makes the lows less "blooming" but instead adds thickness a bit higher up in frequencies.
Still, one or two of these cabs, loaded with the new, brighter Heritage drivers along with a powerful mini amp will make a great compact rig. It will still be heavy, for its size.
 
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