MikeyCunningham Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hi, I'm new around here and have recently bought an Ampeg 8x10 from one of this forum's many awesome members. Now i'm faced with the difficult decision of picking a good head! The band I play is here : http://www.facebook.com/thecatharsishc?sk=app_178091127385 I think i've narrowed it down to one of the Ampeg SVTs (pro or the 450H, but more likely the latter) or the Peavey Tour 700 but I am more than open to suggestions. I dont mind tubes/solid state or rack mounted heads so I really am open to you guys opinions. I have up to around £450 to spend, but could perhaps push to £500 if an absolute screamer came around. Cheers guys, looking forward to your thoughts! PS. I use a mexican fender P bass and sansamp bass driver DI, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 For that money I'd be looking at an SVT4 Pro but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyCunningham Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 I know very little about the SVT 4 Pro, but doesn't it retail at £1k+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Second hand you'll get one for under £500, I had an SVT 5 Pro they go for about the same that is also a great amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Other amps I'd consider would be: Hartke LH1000 Orange TB500 Ashdown ABM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I would second the LH1000 suggestion. Brilliant amps with great tone, and will drive that 8x10 very nicely. (Also, I am selling one in the for sale section haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyCunningham Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 How very convenient, Jackers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 haha isn't it just. But in all seriousness, the LH1000 is a monster of a bass head, and if I could justify keeping it, then I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Both Peavey and Hartke give you a lot of 'bang per buck'. I've been using a Peavey Tour 700 for the last 12 months and am very happy with it, prior to that I was a Hartke user. Only reason I moved over to Peavey was that it was time for an amp change and Hartke didn't have a product that matched my requirements at the time. Edited December 16, 2011 by icastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Peavey tour 700 through Barefaced Big One. Plus - great tone, great flexibility, sane carry weight of head. Negative - I feel the need for even more Watts, this is in a band with 20W guitar combos (loud drummer though), big venue and no pa support. I preferred tone and low end tightness and control of Peavey over Marshall VBA I had. The more Watts needed may be due to cab choice. Try before you buy as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 If you like the Ampeg sound, the PF500 is a nice little amp. And putting it through and Ampeg SVT 810 - well I think that would be a great pairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixdegrees Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 How about the Ampeg SVT 7 Pro? Brand new for under 600 (I've just ordered mine) Or, jumping on the promotions wagon, I have an Ashdown ABM Evo II 900 head for sale for much less than your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyCunningham Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 I decided on a Peavey Tour 700 after some suggestions and some testing in my local store. I managed to find a used one for £200 near to me. Thanks for the help, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Bargain at £200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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