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Looking for lightweight gig amp....
- Thread starter TriCitySam52
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For starters you could try the pf500 or pf800. I think there's also a new svtpro model, maybe the 7pro, that has the same power section as the pf800 and a different preamp - you might like that into your 410hlf. I wouldn't recommend the pf410hlf of you really dig the tone of your classic. Completely different beasts tonally, and it seems like you need a good bit of low end on tap. I hope the head recommendation is good though.
If your tired of heavy equipment and want to give yourself a break take a look at the Carvin Microbass series.
The mb15 with the 15" extension makes a great rig that you should have no problems using in a small to medium club. I think I payed right around 600.00 for it. Loud, dependable and best of all light at about 30 lbs for the amp and same for the ext cab. Fender rumble 500 gets a lot of love on these forums. From what i've read it sounds like a killer setup! You can also by the head seperate as you can the Carvin, and use whatever cabs you want.
The mb15 with the 15" extension makes a great rig that you should have no problems using in a small to medium club. I think I payed right around 600.00 for it. Loud, dependable and best of all light at about 30 lbs for the amp and same for the ext cab. Fender rumble 500 gets a lot of love on these forums. From what i've read it sounds like a killer setup! You can also by the head seperate as you can the Carvin, and use whatever cabs you want.
Definitely check out the Portaflex cabs. Maybe not the PF210he so much, but the other 3 Portaflex cabs have a big low end that's pretty similar to the 410hlf's low end, especially the PF115lf and PF410hlf, and they're a lot lighter. The USA SVT 410hlf's go extremely low and the PF cabs are a little less intense, but IMHO very much the same kind of vibe. And with all due respect to pie man's opinion, the specs on the PF410hlf and SVT 410hlf are indeed a little different but not too far off from each other. You'll trade a little bit of low end response by going PF, but they're as close as you'll get with any of Ampeg's smaller stuff.
That wasn't the question.
O.K., get a Hathor 1855 & don't look back.
You might want to check out an SVT 212AV cab if you want to stay with Ampeg . 66 pounds for a 212 cab that would kick with most bands might be a good way to go too . A little pricey but would work with your SVT3 or a PF800 .
I've been wrong before, they just seemed to sound quite differently to me. Both good cabs, I just wanted something else than the pf410hlf when I was checking it out I guess.
Oh I'm sure they do sound different
No doubt about it. But we're talking about compromises for schlep here, and IMHO you have to be willing to accept a bit of difference for the lightened load.
Oh I'm sure they do sound different
Absolutely. That classic 410hlf imo is an awesome cab, my only gripe is the tilt back feature. Mobility is not its strong suit. The pf410 is certainly more easily movable, so it's definitely worth a look.
Also, the fearful stuff is pretty well acclaimed by a good group, maybe a good used boutique 212 could be a great solution. My epifani 212 puts my old 410 to shame in low end.
Well, for me, that doesn't really solve the weight issue when you have to move in and out of a pickup bed and up and down stairs....it's still heavy and awkward.
As others have already stated, audition some Fender Rumbles. You simply can't go wrong with the world leader in bass amplification, the Fender Rumble 500.
