Old Horse Murphy Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Well, after recording and gigging through Ampeg gear several occasions over th least month or so, I decided to throw a bit of caution to the wind and embrace the heavy! After trying out and pricing up an Ampeg SVT CL Heritage and 810e can in a guitar shop in Bristol, I was sure it was the right amp for me. However, Price-wise there was absolutely no way I could justify spending over £3k! This weekend I found a U.S made SVT CL and matching US made SVT810E and decided to chance my arm. Well, it's as heavy as I feared it would be but fits in the car perfectly. Once it's unloaded though, it's actually very easy to manoeuvre and while I'm young and strong enough, I'm happy to endure the additional pain and weight for the sound it gives me. And what a sound it is! I all honesty, I'm probably going to move the 810 on and either go for a 410 or maybe the Ampeg 212. Both still beasts, but a little smaller. Happy for now at least, but the the wife hasn't seen it yet Edited October 11, 2015 by Old Horse Murphy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Blimey Nick, if that lot falls on you there will be no escape. Ditto when your wife sees it... In the meantime, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Can't argue with this really... If you do some good gigs and justify a couple of rigs, then you have to have the full beans rig as an option, nothing else will do. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 something about an 810! love mine would need a special cab to make me move mine on. andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 You absolutely cannot beat an SVT CL and 810. Sounds like nothing else and is the ultimate live rig IMHO. Standing in front of this set up on stage is such a blast - it's almost worth the bulk, mass and inconvenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Congrats Nick, am in a similar position, just played at a festival through an Ampeg, but more importantly heard loads of bands playing through the same, and just knew I had to get one. Admittedly the SVT3-PRO is nowhere near as tempting but it still has the Ampeg sound, but in an amp that I can carry. Ampeg-goodness, can`t beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorbass Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I should be able to hear you from my house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 lush :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1440350722' post='2850012'] Congrats Nick, am in a similar position, just played at a festival through an Ampeg, but more importantly heard loads of bands playing through the same, and just knew I had to get one. Admittedly the SVT3-PRO is nowhere near as tempting but it still has the Ampeg sound, but in an amp that I can carry. Ampeg-goodness, can`t beat it. [/quote] Lozz, the SVT 3 is not the Ampeg Valve amps. It is like the TH500 and the DB750...close and all that, but ultimately, nah...!!! I was going to add, IMO... but it is not that close... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1440443354' post='2850809'] Lozz, the SVT 3 is not the Ampeg Valve amps. It is like the TH500 and the DB750...close and all that, but ultimately, nah...!!! I was going to add, IMO... but it is not that close... [/quote] Yes I know it`s not the same but I can`t get anywhere near lifting one of the real valve Ampegs JT. I just love the Ampeg sound so the 3-PRO fits the bill, Ampeg sound, in a box that I can carry. It has a fair few valves in it to warm it up a tad. Not used it in a rehearsal setting yet, but at home use the difference in sheer "bigness" of sound is evident in comparison to my TH500. Much fuller presence and less "spiky" sounding. Really looking forward to tomorrows rehearsal with it. The annoying thing will be if in the band setting that I prefer the TH500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Congrats on a great rig. If your 810 fits in the car then keep it. The sealed fridge is way better than the 410 or the 610 what with them being ported. The standing room they all take up is just the same and when you move them on the wheels they are all much of a much-ness. I passed on an 810 for a smaller 610 and it was just not the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I see you're prepared with the crutches just inside the garage door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Oddly.... I prefer the 6x10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yes mate!!! If you want power, there is NO alternative. Keep it heavy and keep a cracking tone. Light amps suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) one rig to bind them..... Edited September 17, 2015 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I'm pretty sure one of the Ampeg 4x10s is sealed. Think it's the larger one, the HLF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Fab rig, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 [quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1442343559' post='2866278'] I'm pretty sure one of the Ampeg 4x10s is sealed. Think it's the larger one, the HLF. [/quote] The smaller 8ohm HE is sealed,the larger 4ohm HLF is front ported. There aren't too many players that wouldn't list this as their dream rig if money were no object and they had a roadie. Hell if I could afford it I'd have one like a shot - roadie or not! Congrats BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nice rig that will move some air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wish I could fit that 810 in my locker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 [quote name='Jimelliottbassist' timestamp='1443896237' post='2878609'] Wish I could fit that 810 in my locker!! [/quote] That would result in a trip to A&E, I fear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Erm, time to 'fess up I think....just a wee bit too heavy to be practical but I've certainly got the valve/large cab bug I fear [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image_14.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image_14.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Oof, that's nice. Certainly more practical than the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1444585583' post='2884306'] Erm, time to 'fess up I think....just a wee bit too heavy to be practical but I've certainly got the valve/large cab bug I fear [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image_14.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image_14.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Good golly that is magnificent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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