AMPEG SVT-4 PRO TOO MUCH FOR 1 CAB?

[fatwull]

Just a quick question i have before i consider an Ampeg SVT 4 pro.
Would it be too much of an amp for only 1 cab? thinking a Bergantino CN 212.
Or would the Markbass little mark 800 be better?
I just jam and play at home so maybe a bit much for that...


Thanks,

Wull.

Edited February 1, 2016 by fatwull

[lowhand_mike]

as long as you dont crank the volume too high it should be fine, use your ears to judge it

[fatwull]

Just been watching the youtube demos and looks a bit too much for what i will use it for as i don't gig, just jam, and it seems a bit complicated at the back of it for just using 1 cab.

[longtimefred]

depends on if you want one or not mate. if you want one, then get it! there is no wrong answer if you want it haha, it will work perfectly well with one cab. Plus if you do get to go gigging with it, then you can tear peoples faces off with the power of it .

[lowhand_mike]

yeah its certainly not for jaming, its a pro level amp really. but the berg would have handled it at reasonable volumes

[Lw.]

It'll work perfectly well with one cab, as others have said - use your ears. But I would certainly feel for your neighbors if you're pushing a Berg 212 to destruction in the house!

It's a lot of amp for a bit of home noodling but a good amp nonetheless, you can always just play it at low volumes.

[fatwull]

In that case, which ampeg would be better for this scenario? or £600 amp alternative?
I am in the country with old neighbours far enough away......

Edited February 1, 2016 by fatwull

[Lozz196]

Can`t see a Berg 212 not being able to handle it - your ears are bound to give up before the cab if only being used at home.

[longtimefred]

Maybe the svt 3 pro would be a bit more suitable if you thinking it's too much. They are both solid state amps so can be used at quieter volumes.

Ampeg do a range of lightweight smaller cheaper amps called the portaflex but if it's a proper ampeg you are after, get an svt. You will have lots of fun!