petetexas Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Hi , Just bought an Ampeg SVT 115E Classic Cab, because of its sound and lightness. Went on to Ampeg web site, states the weight as 72lbs ! Actual weight of cab ( the one I bought ) 48lb ! Rang Loud Tech - they say the cab weight is 72lb - taken from Ampeg web site! Have I got one with something missing I will find out soon, as I have ordered another ! Anyone else found these "light" cabs ? Pete PS Was informed this afternoon, by the shop, that my second cab will be with me in 10 days ( its in Holland at the moment ) I`ll weigh that, and if its the same, let Ampeg (US ) know. Pete PS Opened the cab up last night............... Speaker is an Aluminium cast frame Eminence - made in China - found 1inch thick wadding all surfaces inside cab, does look like chipboard built cab ! Still, I love the sound, quite a growl, cant wait for the second one ! Look out Mr Drummer, get some earplugs ! Pete Edited May 17, 2011 by petetexas Quote
icastle Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='petetexas' post='1229866' date='May 13 2011, 12:50 PM']Hi , Just bought an Ampeg SVT 115E Classic Cab, because of its sound and lightness. Went on to Ampeg web site, states the weight as 72lbs ! Actual weight of cab ( the one I bought ) 48lb ! Rang Loud Tech - they say the cab weight is 72lb - taken from Ampeg web site! Have I got one with something missing I will find out soon, as I have ordered another ! Anyone else found these "light" cabs ? Pete[/quote] Well, provided there's actually a speaker in the cab, it sounds like Ampeg have got a typo on their website - it's too big a difference to be a spec change. If you're feeling shortchanged you could always put a paving slab in the bottom of the cab... Quote
RockfordStone Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 ive found the classic series to be incredibly light. i have the 4x10 and not only is it light it has handles for easy lifting and a hand/wheel combo to roll it! tidy Quote
Lozz196 Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 The Classic SVT410HE that I had, which was stated to be about 89lbs, was very manageable, as the handles were very well placed, and the weight distribution was very even. Unfortunately, my back couldn`t deal with it, but for someone without a recurring back injusry, it wouldn`t be any bother. That does seem to be a huge typo though, I wonder how they made such an error. Even if someone had changed the speaker cone, it wouldn`t reduce the weight by 24lbs. Quote
petetexas Posted May 21, 2011 Author Posted May 21, 2011 [quote name='Lozz196' post='1230251' date='May 13 2011, 06:25 PM']The Classic SVT410HE that I had, which was stated to be about 89lbs, was very manageable, as the handles were very well placed, and the weight distribution was very even. Unfortunately, my back couldn`t deal with it, but for someone without a recurring back injusry, it wouldn`t be any bother. That does seem to be a huge typo though, I wonder how they made such an error. Even if someone had changed the speaker cone, it wouldn`t reduce the weight by 24lbs.[/quote] Hi, just taken delivery of my second SVT15E...............................weight 48lb ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Same cast frame Eminence speaker as the first, same weight ! I`m now one VERY happy bass player.........................who`s back has been saved ! Can`t seem to get a direct e-mail addres for Ampeg in the states, so I have informed Loud Tech ( UK distributor ) Pete Quote
doctorbass Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 I regret selling my 15E and always thought about using two together. What amp are you using and what sound are you going for Pete? Quote
petetexas Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) [quote name='doctorbass' post='1240314' date='May 22 2011, 01:35 PM']I regret selling my 15E and always thought about using two together. What amp are you using and what sound are you going for Pete?[/quote] Hi , I`m using an Ampeg SVT450H head with the two SVT15E, perfect sound for the Rock covers ( 70`s through to modern day ) stuff we are doing. I used to run the SVT head into an Ashdown 4x10 deep cab, with a 115 deep cab ( the 4x10 weighed almost 90lb, and the 115 almost 65lb ! ) so its GREAT having two 115 cabs weighing 48lb each, with removable castors. The sound from these cabs is superb ( in my opinion ) each note is so well defined, unless you want to drive the input hard, in which case you get a "growl". I run my American Standard Jazz, through one channel in a Tech 21 VT Bass delux, using a second channel going through a MXR Phase 100 - for the Lizzy numbers. The only control I alter gig to gig is the Middle on the head.....................simple. I do believe that now I have my perfect set up - Sound, Lightness and Looks.................................unless.................................... Pete Edited May 22, 2011 by petetexas Quote
rmshaw37 Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Awesome cabs mate, I love mine to bits and really want a pair too! Quote
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