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[Spectrum]

I have a pf500 that I would be comfortable with in all those situations. Would want a bigger speaker cab for the larger venues probably, but the head itself is super portable, has enough power and sounds good. I hear the pf800 is even nicer. It has a DI out which comes in handy.

 

[dan1952]

For the coffee shop/nursing home size gigs, Ampeg B50R or B100R. For either of the bigger gigs (I never have a fly gig), Ampeg SVT PRO 3 with Peavey 210 TX cab, loaded with 2 Eminence Delta 10's, each rated 350 watts rms.

 

[JimmyM]

I can run my PF-50T + 1 or two little cabs like a PF112hlf or 210av for pretty much everything I do. Except of course for fly gigs, and then I want an SVT of some sort and an 810e But as much as I absolutely love my own SVT/810 rigs, now that I have the little stuff, I'm a lot less inspired to bring the big guns out at age 57.

 

[klejst]

I can run my PF-50T + 1 or two little cabs like a PF112hlf or 210av for pretty much everything I do. Except of course for fly gigs, and then I want an SVT of some sort and an 810e But as much as I absolutely love my own SVT/810 rigs, now that I have the little stuff, I'm a lot less inspired to bring the big guns out at age 57.

Ah man...I was just about to post my usual "paging JimmyM" post on yet another Ampeg referenced thread.

 

[Coolhandjjl]

SVT + fridge for the coffee shop. Heck with those latte lovers.

 

[Lovep]

I would say a V4B and 112AV would work great for most of the small stuff. I think the V4B is easier to carry than the PF50T (no handles). Plus, the extra 50w will come in handy with the larger gigs.

 

[JimmyM]

I would say a V4B and 112AV would work great for most of the small stuff. I think the V4B is easier to carry than the PF50T (no handles). Plus, the extra 50w will come in handy with the larger gigs.

I use a little $20 bongo bag for my 50T, so it's pretty darn easy to carry for me.

 

[Lovep]

I use a little $20 bongo bag for my 50T, so it's pretty darn easy to carry for me.

Nice! I still say it would be nice for Ampeg or a 3rd party to create a sturdy case to carry the 50T.

 

[Border]

I would bring my B15 for the coffee house, and add the extra cab (and DI or Mic) for all others. Love my B15's sound.

 

[Madhouse27]

SVT-CL through 610HLF. All styles. All genres.

I'm with Kriegs. Recently switched over to the 610HLF and the sound is just religious. Currently liquidating possessions to get the SVT-CL.

 

[bobyoung53]

For most gigs I use an SVT head with a variety of cabs, for small gigs either 1 or 2 15" B-15T cabs, Ampeg 4x10 or Ampeg 8x10(s)

 

[_Some Dude]

I can run my PF-50T + 1 or two little cabs like a PF112hlf or 210av for pretty much everything I do. Except of course for fly gigs, and then I want an SVT of some sort and an 810e But as much as I absolutely love my own SVT/810 rigs, now that I have the little stuff, I'm a lot less inspired to bring the big guns out at age 57.

Tonally, what’s the difference between the 50T, V4B and SVT?

I’ve played an SVT, I haven’t played the other two.

 

[_Some Dude]

I would bring my B15 for the coffee house, and add the extra cab (and DI or Mic) for all others. Love my B15's sound.

How is a B15 for rock?

When I read about it its mostly mentioned for Motown.

 

[JimmyM]

Tonally, what’s the difference between the 50T, V4B and SVT?

I’ve played an SVT, I haven’t played the other two.

With knobs at noon, SVT's have a bit of a hump at 100 hz and the frequency response gradually tapers off as you go up the spectrum. 50T and V4B sound pretty much identical with flat response when knobs are set at noon. That said, I can get the same sounds I like out of any of them.

How is a B15 for rock?

When I read about it its mostly mentioned for Motown.

It's freaking great for rock. For example, all of Aerosmith's earliest 5 albums were cut using a B-15 DI'd at speaker level and mic'ed. Bill Wyman and John Paul Jones used one in the studio quite often. Ronnie Lane often used one with Rod Stewart and the Faces. And lots of rock musicians to this day still use one in the studio. Speaking of The Faces...

 

[_Some Dude]

I can run my PF-50T + 1 or two little cabs like a PF112hlf or 210av for pretty much everything I do. Except of course for fly gigs, and then I want an SVT of some sort and an 810e But as much as I absolutely love my own SVT/810 rigs, now that I have the little stuff, I'm a lot less inspired to bring the big guns out at age 57.

How loud are you playing these days?

In a lot of places I play I wind up having to carry the room. When I picked up the Mesa Strategy I currently use the 100/250/465w power selector was a big selling point. Well, fast forward a couple years and it’s pretty much permanently on 250w mode through a 410 cab. I keep trying 100w, and its cool, but it just feels like I’m running out of gas.

Ignoring coffee shops, the one time 100w has worked for me was when there was an 810e on the back line. I remember feeling it hit its ceiling a couple times during the gig, but it felt musical instead of underpowered (it probably helps that it was a couple times and not constant).

I keep looking at the V4 and 50T, but I’m worried that the V4 will tie me to an 810 and the 50T just won’t cut it.

I’m still a strapping young lad, so weight isn’t an issue, and I’m not necessarily opposed to carrying an 810 everywhere.

 

[BtaylorTheRogue]

Bar, 500-1500 people.

Fender 810, GK 1001rb-II

For everything smaller, my rumble 500. It’s just not worth the hassle.

For a fly gig? Hell, I’ll take the GK and a monitor/single cheap pa speaker/pair of headphones. I’m not hauling amps. Backlined gear is even better.

 

[packhowitzer]

 

[Border]

I think Jimmy said it best. I play in a classic rock cover band, with a little bit of blues and R&B mixed in. The B15 sounds absolutely fantastic, especially up loud. We do not play at huge volumes, and I often have PA support, but frequently gets lots of good compliments on my tone.

 

[basscapes]

SVT-CL through 610HLF. All styles. All genres.

I'll see your 610HLF and raise you one SVT810E (or Heritage).

Great thing about he 810 is that you can split the cab- run only half for the smaller gigs if things get too congested, or turn it loose for those stages on which you need to "bring the thunder"!

Now, having said that, the 610HLF is pretty darn good too!

 

[Kriegs]

I'll see your 610HLF and raise you one SVT810E (or Heritage).

Great thing about he 810 is that you can split the cab- run only half for the smaller gigs if things get too congested, or turn it loose for those stages on which you need to "bring the thunder"!

Now, having said that, the 610HLF is pretty darn good too!

That's why I stick with the 610, it's always just what I need