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Head to drive my Ampeg Heritage 8x10

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by oaklandthumb, Dec 11, 2014.

  1. Dec 11, 2014 #1
    oaklandthumb

    oaklandthumb Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2014
    Dupont WA
    looking for a good head under $1000 to drive my 8x10 fridge cab. GK fusion 800, Mesa carbine m6 etc. There are some many amps out there, need something versatile that can drive a huge cab, or work well with my smaller Hi-Fi Epifani cabs. I've done a ton of research, wouldn't mind some TB IMHO's though! Would something like the GK fusion be enough to make me poo myself in front of an 8x10?
     
  2. Dec 11, 2014 #2
    CL400Peavey

    CL400Peavey

    Nov 7, 2011
    Grand Rapids Michigan
    Any amp will work. Find one that you like the sound of.
     
  3. Dec 11, 2014 #3
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    Any amp WILL work, but I find Ampegs work best with the H810e ;) I'd suggest any of their amps except maybe the B2RE.
     
  4. Dec 11, 2014 #4
    Alexander

    Alexander

    Aug 13, 2001
    Seattle, WA
    If it were me, I'd put an Ampeg SVT CL/VR, Fender Super Bassman or Ampeg V4B on top of that cab - should be able to get close to that price target if you go used.

    If you want to go "non-tube", I'd go with a Mesa Walkabout or Ampeg SVT 7Pro

    I really didn't like the Fusion 550 - that amp is super-freaking-loud for its power rating and yes, through that cab should make you poo yourself. The tube front end can get nice, grindy OD. I just didn't find it to be particularly warm and round for whatever reason (which is what, to my ears, sounds best with the 810)
     
  5. Dec 11, 2014 #5
    oaklandthumb

    oaklandthumb Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2014
    Dupont WA
    I've heard the svt cl isn't as good as the heritage model? I know what i am getting into with the heritage cabinet...I've also read into the svt problems although they seem to be fixed in more recent years.
     
  6. Dec 11, 2014 #6
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    I've not had a chance to play them side by side, but while I bought the Heritage, I'm happy with either. I just thought the Heritage looked better and it's the last SVT I'll be getting, so I thought I better go out on a high note ;)

    RE: problems, you might occasionally run into problems with tubes just because they're tubes, but generally new SVT's perform as well as older ones.
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2014 #7
    Dr3thepooner

    Dr3thepooner

    Nov 5, 2009
    Glorious Canada
    Since you had mentioned MB 800 Fusion, I have one paired with Traynor TC412 Cab... and with 1 obnoxiously loud guitar (Orange TH30 / 212 Cab) and a crazy loud drummer I don't ever turn it past 10 o'clock.
    Definitely a beast in the tiny box.
     
  8. Dec 11, 2014 #8
    oaklandthumb

    oaklandthumb Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2014
    Dupont WA
    I'd assume any head that's "too clean" or transparent would be warmed up by the tweeter less cabinet. I have a 4x10 hlf amped classic cab and it is warmer than my epifani with the same head. A hifi head through a lo fi cab?
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2014 #9
    oaklandthumb

    oaklandthumb Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2014
    Dupont WA
    I'm 90 percent sold on a terror bass 1000! I tried the 500 some months ago, could be a gnarly match.
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2014 #10
    Jheake

    Jheake

    Jan 21, 2010
    Gilbert az
    I just picked up a brand new SVT CL for 900 from guitar center.

    I'm guessing it would be easy to find a similar deal in your area. Mentioning this due to your price range.
     
  11. Dec 14, 2014 #11
    Mastermold

    Mastermold

    May 5, 2008
    Orange County, California
    I have two SVT-CLs, a Heritage and a "regular" and both sound great. If there is a tone difference it's subtle and likely just the tubes. If money is no object I'd recommend the Heritage but both will get you there.
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2014 #12
    ljazz

    ljazz

    Dec 10, 2002
    Cookeville, TN
    A th500 sits on top of my H810e..... wickedly good sounding match up.
     
  13. Dec 14, 2014 #13
    meatwad

    meatwad Supporting Member

    Apr 9, 2008
    Smallville, USA
    My vote goes for an all-tube Ampeg SVT head (CL, II, II-PRO) for obvious reasons, unless weight is an issue.

    Then, I'd go for the Aguilar TH500. It doesn't 100% replace a real SVT, but it is so close that you likely won't miss the additional 90lbs in a band setting. It's an amazing little amp.
     
  14. Dec 15, 2014 #14
    oaklandthumb

    oaklandthumb Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2014
    Dupont WA
    I pulled the trigger on a new gk 700rb after extensive ocd research... And now we wait.
     
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