SVT 3 Pro vs. SVT CL tone comparison please.

[ultra60]

OK... forget the test... I figured it was a bunch of fluff.

The 410HLF, is 4 ohms. So I should be able to run that, with (2) 8 ohm 15" cabs for a total of 2 ohms.... I think.

That will be purely for fun with the SVT-CL.

 

[f.c.geil]

Yup, that would work.

 

[ThePoloHobo]

I was considering selling my svt and moving into a svt3 pro... until i took my jazz up to GC and tried it out. After an hour and a half, I couldn't find a sound I was thrilled with... went home and played the CL again. No comparison CL wins hands down, even at low volumes through a 610hlf. It sounds even better at practice/gig level though, so will continue to haul the tone beast with a smile.

How did the 2x15/410 combo work out??

 

[eyoyo]

What about me?
Should I sell my light and efficient Aguilar TH500 + Ampeg SVP-CL to get a V4B?
Will it really improve my tone ?

 

[JimmyM]

Only you can answer that question. The pre is quite happening, but so is the V4B in a different way.

 

[eyoyo]

In term of power , would a 100 tube be equal to my 500W Aguilar class D?

 

[f.c.geil]

No. It seems to be about three to one, so it will be close, but not close enough.

 

[SirMjac28]

Anyone know if the V4B will sit on top of a Ampeg Heritage SVT-410HLF 2011 Bass Cabinet I see it has those little cups on top to hold an amp is it just for the SVT?

 

[coreyfyfe]

Anyone know if the V4B will sit on top of a Ampeg Heritage SVT-410HLF 2011 Bass Cabinet I see it has those little cups on top to hold an amp is it just for the SVT?

Should fit just fine. Most of the ampeg stuff lines up with the same foot cup spacing, vintage amps included.

 

[AdamR]

I think the news will but the older ones are to wide.

 

[JOE EDO]

I just picked up a used "made in the USA" 3 Pro last week super cheap. Ran through the Mosfet bias procedure as explained here on TB and popped in some NOS tubes. I am impressed with the hard hitting bottom and shear volume of this head. I did purchase it very cheap with the intent of fixing it up and selling it at a profit, but find myself looking for a rack bag now to carry this as my primary....it's that nice.
I currently own an SVT VR, PF800, and have owned a 7 Pro, Heritage SVTCL, 1973 SVT, and 1990's SVTCL. The 3 Pro is a diamond in the rough...it needs to be properly biased, good NOS tubes in place, and playing through a Berg CN212 don't hurt either.

 

[Jim C]

In term of power , would a 100 tube be equal to my 500W Aguilar class D?

I've had both at the same time and the answer (assuming a speaker cabinet that can handle some power) is the TH500 is MUCH louder.
With a big Berg cabinet it was clearly louder than an SVT assuming a clean setting on the King.

 

[eyoyo]

Thanks Jim C
I will keep my Aggie + SVP-VL config