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Downgrading from an SVTCL/SVT410HLF. Opinions?


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[color=#222222]Due to all aspirations of becoming a rock star, being quashed by the realism that is the inevitability of working in the office for the foreseeable future, I've decided to sell my pride and joy. My SVT CL and SVT 410HLF. I live in a semi detached house, the thing just isn't being used to it's full potential, the volume knob rarely seeing 2.[/color]

[color=#222222]So, I need to replace her with something that may help cushion the blow a little. I'll still be jamming with a couple of mates on guitars once in a while and I'll still be playing along to my favourite tunes, all at home.[/color]

[color=#222222]I'd like to open the floor to opinions on what people would perceive to be a suitable downgrade. I love the tube sound the breaks up nice and early, and sounds growly. I play a 2005 US P bass with quarter pounders fitted. [/color]

[color=#222222]My first thoughts are a good quality practice amp, around 50W utilising a Sansamp BDDI maybe?[/color]

[color=#222222]What are people’s thoughts?[/color]

[color=#222222]Cheers in advance![/color]

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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1368187561' post='2074205']
I`d chweck out the Fender Rumble amps. They have a great warm rich sound, and have a nice gain control on them. Sound great with a Precision.
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I used to have a 60W rumble combo a while back and it, in no way, was comparable in quality with something like an Ashdown Little Bastard and a decent small cab. The rumble was good for the price, but that's all.
For, the OP, if you are planning to use the amp/cab/combo at all for any band events/rehearsals, then I would really be looking at getting a 200W minimum system with 2x10 speaker capability. I'd say that would be minimum for coping with a moderate volume guitar and drums band.
If you want it to sound great at low volume too, I'd seriously look at something like a GK MB200, or Ampeg PF350 , with a smallish 2x10 or 2x12 cab and then get your grind and drive from pedals. Gives you options for LOUD when you need it, but should sound excellent at low volume too. Even for low volume, though, a larger cab will give you a fuller, "bigger" sound.
How portable do you need/want your new rig to be ? I'd be tempted to keep your current cab if size and weight is not an issue (as used heavy cabs do not hold their value well), then change the big old Ampeg amp for something more moderate. It's another option anyway.

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MarkBass Combo, maybe with a pedal for a bit of grit?

I don't personally see the point of getting a 50w amp (unless it's a tube amp), you'll kick yourself the first time a jam/gig/rehearsal opportunity comes up in the future cos it won't be loud enough to play with a drummer.

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[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1368199756' post='2074416']
Ampeg PF500 and whichever matching cab takes your fancy (1x15 or 2x10). I use the 1x15 version of this for rehearsals etc and it's a perfectly good substitute for the Boogie rig I use live - even used the Ampeg for a couple of smaller gigs.
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+1
The PF500 and 1x15 cab is a great light weight combo that will cope with rehearsals and small gigs.

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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1368196879' post='2074375']
I'd suggest an Aguilar TH350 and a 112, then if a gig comes in you can just add another 112 or 210 and you're ready to go.
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I have to agree with this. It's a great sounding small rig that works well at low volumes. The Aggie head is ultra reliable as well and I'd happily trust it for gigging.

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