rh450 or ampeg .

[bad back]

I've just sold my vba400 and now want to get something a bit lighter.I've whitled it down to the rh450 and the svt 3.i like them both but still not sure what to go for'
I'm playing mostly rock etc (or heavier) at the moment so any advice on this wouldbe great.thanks.

Edited March 12, 2011 by bad back

[Muzz]

Hi Bad Back, if you've really got a bad back, I'd say the RH450 for no other reason

Seriously, I think the RH450 can get very very very close to the Ampeg sound (I've had both, admittely a couple of decdes apart), tho only your ears will tell you for sure. It's also got stuff like a great compressor, onboard tuner, mp3 in, headphone out, 3 presets, etc, so if these things are useful to you, then it's something to consider. I'd still try and hear both, and through whichever cabs you're considering, too. It's fun finding out.

[munkonthehill]

[quote name='bad back' post='1159380' date='Mar 12 2011, 03:06 PM']I've just sold my vba400 and now want to get something a bit lighter.I've whitled it down to the rh450 and the svt 3.i like them both but still not sure what to go for'
I'm playing mostly rock etc (or heavier) at the moment so any advice on this wouldbe great.thanks.[/quote]

if you have tried them both and like them,,,then im not sure what your asking for.

Out of the 2 just chose the one you prefer, if its the sound, simplicity or just as silly as it looks.

You know how you play, you know what you play......best chose the one you prefer.

[bad back]

[quote name='Muzz' post='1159388' date='Mar 12 2011, 03:13 PM']Hi Bad Back, if you've really got a bad back, I'd say the RH450 for no other reason

Seriously, I think the RH450 can get very very very close to the Ampeg sound (I've had both, admittely a couple of decdes apart), tho only your ears will tell you for sure. It's also got stuff like a great compressor, onboard tuner, mp3 in, headphone out, 3 presets, etc, so if these things are useful to you, then it's something to consider. I'd still try and hear both, and through whichever cabs you're considering, too. It's fun finding out.[/quote]
Thanks.
They both got things i like about them and i've heard them both but the only thing i'm not sure about is the power side of things.i read a few things about the ampeg being underpowered and just trying to find if theres anybody on here who plays similer types as me and have used these amps.i have the svt610 so would like to keep that and see what goes best.

[Musicman20]

Ive gigged both, and the RH450 totally hammers volume wise.

I can understand people liking the Pro-3, but for me, the RH450 really does sit it another higher league.

[chris_b]

I've owned an SVT3 PRO and own a TC now and I'd happily use either, but if you've heard them and like both then get the TC, cos it's lighter or get the Ampeg cos it's cheaper.

[Lozz196]

Having had an SVT 3, and currently having a TC Classic 450 (same size & weight as RH450), at band volume, both amps were on 4 on volume, however I don`t now how much more headroom each had.

The Ampeg is great, amazing tone, very versatile due to the 9 band graphic and 5-way mid selector, but its still quite heavy.

My Classic however, is incredibly easy to carry about, sounds great, and has its own versatility due to the great Spectracomp & Tubetone.

I`m an Ampeg lover, think they sound great (Fender & Ampeg = The Mutts), but when my band broke up, and I decided to sell some gear, I kept the TC because of how much easier it makes things. In terms of the Ampeg sound, in my opinion its 85/90% there, which is near enough, considering the easyness factor.