Need Swap Advice

[MrBassman17]

OK, here's my GAS dilemma! I currently have an Ampeg SVT 7 Pro, and a Gallien Kruger MB 200 head's. Also I have a Ampeg SVT 410 HLF Classic cab and a Ampeg PF 115 HE cab. What I want to do is trade the SVT 410 Hlf for either the Ampeg PF 210 or another PF 115 cab. So I guess I have two questions - 1) - Will I be missing anything by not having the SVT 410, compared to the PF series cabs? and 2) - Would it be better to have two PF 115's or the PF 115 & a PF 210?

I mainly play 50's - 80's pop/rock/country and Blues covers, and mainly in smaller venues, but occasionally in outdoor or larger rooms.

The two PF cab's will be lighter and easier for me to carry around, and I can run either the pair with the SVT 7 Pro or the MB200, depending on my needs. My major concern is what the difference in sound will be.

Thanks in advance for all your (collective) TB wisdom!

 

[BassmanPaul]

I'll call the Ampeg Oracle: @JimmyM

 

[JimmyM]

Oracle? Not so much. More like someone with way too much time on his hands most of the time

The 410hlf goes a little deeper, but I think if you got two PF115he's it's probably close enough, since the PF cabs also go pretty deep. I would stick with the PF115he if you double up, though. I think that's the closest to your 410hlf you can get.

 

[MrBassman17]

Oracle? Not so much. More like someone with way too much time on his hands most of the time

The 410hlf goes a little deeper, but I think if you got two PF115he's it's probably close enough, since the PF cabs also go pretty deep. I would stick with the PF115he if you double up, though. I think that's the closest to your 410hlf you can get.

Ah, decisions; decisions! I'll keep you all posted....

 

[popgadget]

I'd agree with Jimmy, the 410HLF goes lower than any other current Ampeg cab that I'm aware of. Not all that well defined, but low.
That's what you'd be giving up with the other cabs.

 

[basscooker]

I'd agree two 1x15 is a good choice. You'll notice a drop in perceived loudness as compared to using the 4x10+115, but having cabs that are making exactly the same tones at the same volume as each other will make your tone happier.