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NCD: Ampeg Heritage 810

Mastermold

Mastermold

May 5, 2008
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Orange County, California
#1
Finally decided to try my first Ampeg 810, got a great price on a Heritage 810 from a local music store-- #008 from 2010. Pretty cool finding a first year cab especially with such a low number. It had been on the floor and had a few cosmetic scuffs, etc., so they gave me a real good price, not quite as good as that Amazon blow out sale, but still good and I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger. These 810s really bring out the full potential of the SVT. Here's a quick pic with my SVT-CL:

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#6
rodl2005 said:
Me too! Tho I'll settle for any SVT810 & please let it be 'magic'.
I want it to weigh <100lbs & when I have to move it, to shrink to at least the size of a Berg NV cab :)
But, then grow again to its correct height when I play!
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You'd be surprised, it's actually pretty easy to move because you don't lift it, you kick it back like a handtruck and roll it. When you get it to your truck just lean it back on its skid rails and lift/tilt it up and slide it back into the truck bed. (Or in my case the back of my Tahoe--it doesn't quite fit, which is why I passed on the Amazon sale a few weeks ago but I just tie the hatch shut.)
 
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Mastermold said:
You'd be surprised, it's actually pretty easy to move because you don't lift it, you kick it back like a handtruck and roll it. When you get it to your truck just lean it back on its skid rails and lift/tilt it up and slide it back into the truck bed. (Or in my case the back of my Tahoe--it doesn't quite fit, which is why I passed on the Amazon sale a few weeks ago but I just tie the hatch shut.)
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you cant put the back seat down?
 
#12
edgaroviz said:
Congrats!
What's the difference between the Classic and the Heritage?
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I can't remember what speakers are in the Classic, but the Heritage is loaded with Heritage-stamped Eminence 10's. The speakers are secured to the cab with machine screws and T-nuts instead of the wood screws on the classic. The tolex is a different kind of softer texture, and the grill cloth is sparkly. The biggest difference is that the Heritage line is built in the U.S. by pretty much one guy, who runs them through a barrage of tests before they go out the door to ensure high quality.
 
#13
hodgy said:
I can't remember what speakers are in the Classic, but the Heritage is loaded with Heritage-stamped Eminence 10's. The speakers are secured to the cab with machine screws and T-nuts instead of the wood screws on the classic. The tolex is a different kind of softer texture, and the grill cloth is sparkly. The biggest difference is that the Heritage line is built in the U.S. by pretty much one guy, who runs them through a barrage of tests before they go out the door to ensure high quality.
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Damn you!!!
More GAS.
 
#14
hodgy said:
I can't remember what speakers are in the Classic, but the Heritage is loaded with Heritage-stamped Eminence 10's. The speakers are secured to the cab with machine screws and T-nuts instead of the wood screws on the classic. The tolex is a different kind of softer texture, and the grill cloth is sparkly. The biggest difference is that the Heritage line is built in the U.S. by pretty much one guy, who runs them through a barrage of tests before they go out the door to ensure high quality.
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And the Heritage cab is much lighter than the non-heritage versions, about 30 lbs lighter IIRC. And it is quite noticeable, at least to me.

--jack
 
#15
I did my first gig with the Heritage 810 this past Saturday.The huge tone of the traditional 810 with a little more upper mid presence. Even my guitar player was impressed.Used my Thunderfunk with the Tobias 6 and it just sounded incredible.I'll be giving it a go with the Bongo 5 HHp's this Saturday. My only complaint is the wheels. Mine has hard plastic wheels instead of the usual material. Probably going to swap those out soon.
 

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