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Offline dhagler

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Ampeg Micro VR/SVT 210-AV or something else?
« on: November 18, 2010, 05:53:59 PM »
I've been looking for a lightweight rig for practice and smaller gigs to replace my Fender Bassman 100 (the older model with the 15, not the newer tiltback model with the 12). My first choice has been the Ampeg Micro VR (200 watts into 4 ohms, 150 watts into 8 ohms) paired with the SVT 210-AV cabinet (which weighs in at 27 pounds). The pair can be had for $600 new, Ampeg is offering a $100 rebate, I've played through it and I like the sound. I even sold the Bassman and my MIM Fender Jazz, so the money is there for a purchase.

So what's the problem?  ?/?

The problems are two fold: (1) every review I have read about the cabinet is that the Tolex will eventually begin to peel on the back; (2) my other head is a GK Backline 600 (300 watts into 4 ohms, 180 watts into 8 ohms) and why not just buy a 210 cabinet and use that?

On the other hand, I have been G.A.S.sing for that Ampeg mini-stack since I first saw it.  ::)

Thoughts? Suggestions? Recommendations?
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Offline DocRoy

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Re: Ampeg Micro VR/SVT 210-AV or something else?
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 07:31:10 PM »
Man I just love the Ampeg Bass Amps.  I looked at the Ampreg Micro VR/SVT 210 but my money was a little funny. So I went with the Ampeg BA115HP 220 watts Combo.  It was a little bit less expensive but still the same great sound.  But this is just one man's opinion, I say get the VR/SVT pair.
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Re: Ampeg Micro VR/SVT 210-AV or something else?
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2010, 08:38:45 AM »
Ampeg             GK
10lbs               13 lbs
200 W @ 4       300 W @ 4
150 @ 8          180 W @ 8


I never heard them beside each other. Does the Ampeg color your sound differently?

If not seems to me like there isn't much of an advantage of switching to the Ampeg, because even though the GK weighs more its only 3lbs. You could always pair the GK with
the SVT 210 AV cab right?



[disclaimer: I really don't know much about what I'm talking about]
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Re: Ampeg Micro VR/SVT 210-AV or something else?
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2010, 07:44:40 PM »
Guitar center search..... Gallien-Krueger MB112.
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Re: Ampeg Micro VR/SVT 210-AV or something else?
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2010, 10:44:57 PM »
Quote from: MikeGee on November 21, 2010, 07:44:40 PM
Guitar center search..... Gallien-Krueger MB112.

Thanks, MikeGee! I just ordered one. Unfortunately, I won't get it until after the first of the year.  :(
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Re: Ampeg Micro VR/SVT 210-AV or something else?
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2010, 06:08:33 PM »
that sucks. i hope you like it. keep me please. i want one but have to wait til this house buy goes through first.

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Re: Ampeg Micro VR/SVT 210-AV or something else?
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2010, 04:41:20 AM »
Quote from: MikeGee on November 22, 2010, 06:08:33 PM
that sucks. i hope you like it. keep me please. i want one but have to wait til this house buy goes through first.



Will do. And good luck on the house.  :)
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