Cracked ampeg svt 450

And if we didnt tell you, youd swear the svt 450h was a tube amplifier. If youre set on an svt, which are perfect for live, but yes, a little loud, most people seem to like the early 70s black line svt. Youve played countless instruments in search of the ultimate soul mate. Ampeg is a manufacturer best known for its bass amplifiers. I think its an adequate amp, but i certainly wouldnt get one on purpose unless it was extremely cheap. Theres a reason this amp is a best sellerit delivers the goods. The svt saw widespread use by rock acts in the 1970s and is still considered by many to be the world standard reference bass amp. In the world of high performance bass amps, ampegs svt amplifiers stand alone. Tube preamp section recreates great bass tone of the original svt. Get the guaranteed best price on bass amplifier stacks like the ampeg svt bass. An introduction to your new ampeg svppro bass preamp. Ampeg pf210he portaflex 2x10 bass speaker cabinet and ampeg pf350 portaflex 350w bass amp head ampeg pf210he portaflex 2x10 bass speaker cabinet.

With a power output of 450 watt and 4 ohms impedance, it strengthens the signal coming out of the attached bass guitar to reproduce accurately and even to enhance its sound, while increasing the volume. Originally established in 1946 in linden, new jersey by everitt hull and stanley michaels as michaelshull electronic labs, today ampeg is part of the yamaha guitar group. The svt 3pros frequency control allows you to select the center frequency for the midrange control, giving you a choice of five distinct voices for the midrange. This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 450 watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding features. Pros classic alltube tone with volume, punch, and authority.

The svt 3pro offers svt tone and performance with a few modern enhancements in a convenient rackmount design. Ampeg heritage svt410hlf 4x10 500watt bass cabinet with horn. I beleive it was a 1968 svt, whose face looked a lot like the new ampeg svt vr model. Used item 1 ampeg svt cl bass amp head 300w all tube very good condition to unit but requires some work to head by yamaha canada new owner of ampeg. View all results for ampeg svt 450 at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. The pushpull output stage of this ampeg svtvr bass amp wouldnt balance at any setting of the balance trimpot the two bias trimmers could be adjusted to light the green leds but when the amp was driven to an output of 25vac at 40hz the balance trimmer wouldnt light the yellow led. The chassis was cleaned inside, all controls checked, a couple of the eq faders were broken so all were replaced, the power transformer was upgraded with the factory upgrade part. The svt 350h450h is probably the most hated ampeg amp on talkbass, probably a good 80% dis rating. Jul 16, 2010 note that im using the svt 7 through an ampeg svt810e cab initially, managed to get a real deep sound which is great but took a bit of tweaking to pick out the definition of the higher strings and frequencies. This ampeg svtcl kept shutting itself off soon after being powered on. Used ampeg svt 350 bass head in good condition cosmetically and perfect condition electronically. This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 450 watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding. Thank you for making one of the best choices you will ever make for your musical career choosing one of the finest bass amps available, the ampeg svt450h.

This powerful, expressive head features multiple preamp tubes 3 x 12ax7, a 450watt mosfet power amp, and ampegs sweet 5position mid frequency selection for the killer bass sound that youve always wanted. I came across this american head for 450, i cracked. Gearwise, 1969 was the birth of ampegs svt amplifierthe backline choice not just for bassist bill wyman, but also for mick and keith richards during the bands 1969 u. Ampeg svt3pro pro series tubesolidstate hybrid bass. Ampeg svt3 pro 450watt rackmount bass amp head reverb. And if we didnt tell you, youd swear the svt450h was a tube amplifier. Used ampeg svt350 bass head in good condition cosmetically and perfect condition electronically. Nevertheless, for dating purposes, the serial number provides adequate information during this period. Only a few nicks in the tolex covering on the case keeps. Bass combo delivers classic ampeg tone and performancedriven features in a powerful 450w. About the power was 450w and 275w into 4ohms 8ohms in. Find great deals on ebay for ampeg svt and ampeg svt vintage.

Ampeg svt3 pro 450watt rackmount bass amp head 2002 black. If it were me, and it had to be ampeg, id go for the the svt pro 7. I have an ampeg svt 350h bass head ive been working on. Preamp is up front with three 12ax7s and the output section and power supply are towards the rear. Ampeg svt 3 pro 450 watt rackmount bass amp head 2002 black. Ampeg svt 3 pro 450 watt bass guitar amp head for sale. Ampegs bill hughes and roger cox designed the super vacuum tube amps with help from bob rufkahr and dan armstrong. Ampeg ba 210, 450 watt combo, 2 x 10 ampegs ba210 2x10. I have never heard an svt 7 but in 10 years of playing an svt 3pro i never found it lacking in tone or power in 8 or 4 ohm mode. The ampeg svt450h 450w classic series head has authentic vintage ampeg tube sound and the classic series look. The bad resistor kept one of the output tubes from conducting current, causing its normally low cathode voltage to rise. Ampeg svt 8 pro 2500w bass head mint condition, complete with original manual, rubber feet, and accessories. Any of the original svt s sound fantastic and even the current svt cl isnt that far off.

View full product details ampeg heritage svt810e cabinet. After playing a few vintage svt s i noticed one that was missing its face plate and upon trying it was blown away. From electrician to head chef, care assistant to courier, youll find thousands of new opportunities on jobs from gumtree. Ampeg svt450h 450w classic series head musicians friend. Optocoupler limiter circuit maximizes clean acoustic output and crunches a little when defeated. The ampeg svt is a bass guitar amplifier designed by bill hughes and roger cox for ampeg and introduced in 1969. Only a few nicks in the tolex covering on the case keeps me from labelling it mint condition. With up to 450 watts and the sweet sound of tubes, the svt 3pro is the top choice of rockers and funkmeisters around the globe. You are now the proud owner of an ampeg svtvr bass guitar amplifier. Dating ampeg amplifiers ampeg all ampeg all the time. I will record my thoughts elsewhere, but my top advice would be to bbuy usedb.

Ampeg svt610hlf 6x10 classic cab with extended low end model. Dozens of the worldclass artists depend on the svt3pro to get the job done, day in and day out. In the world of high performance bass amps, the ampeg svt 450h gives you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amp in its class. Ad posted 40 days ago save this ad ready for a new challenge. May 10, 2018 john 5 plays 7 unbelievably iconic guitars from hard rocks vault. If you want to compare another product, please remove one of your earlier choices. I beleive it was a 1968 svt, whose face looked a lot like the new ampeg svtvr model. Output transistors are mounted to the heatsink and are in the old school to3 package. Running an ampeg svtcl through its paces with a 1978 fender p.

At 85 lb 39 kg, the ampeg svt provided 300 watts of rms power, considerably more than most other bass amplifiers of the era. Never understood the logic of suspending valves, with heat rising through the chassis. Now you need an amp that will speak your sound to the audience. After testing many new heads ashdown mag, trace elliot, bugera, ect. Ive been thinking lately upgrading my tone as im not very happy with it. Ampeg ba210 450 watt 2x10 bass combo amp with scrambler model.

New listing ampeg svt7 pro w bass head watt guitar amp used parts only. Moderate size, significant power and genuine ampeg round sound everything a serious bassist needs. Purchased new by our store, used as a rental sparingly for a few years, this head brings the power and thunder that an svt delivers when teamed with a. Ampeg svt3 pro 450 watt rack mount bass head 2000s black.

Power, performance, and flexibility in the world of high performance bass amps, the ampeg svt 450h gives you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amp in its class. Buy ampeg svt3pro pro series tubesolidstate hybrid bass amplifier head, 450 watt. Ampeg may very well have used 100 or 101 as the starting point during slow production periods. Ampeg svt 3pro pro series tubesolidstate hybrid bass amplifier head. With up to 450 watts and the sweet sound of tubes, the sv. Ampeg svt 3 pro 450 watt tube preamp bass amp amplifier rack head. This ampeg svt cl kept shutting itself off soon after being powered on. New listing ampeg svt 7 pro w bass head watt guitar amp used parts only.

Get the guaranteed best price on tube bass amplifier heads like the ampeg svt cl classic bass head at musicians friend. I also had the mis chance to test a new generation 3pro, i was very disappointed, lack of potato, definition, totally the opposite of mine and a svt 410hlf and more, it sounds better now even on my hartke 4x10. After playing a few vintage svts i noticed one that was missing its face plate and upon trying it was blown away. Aug 14, 2014 running an ampeg svt cl through its paces with a 1978 fender p. The svt350h450h is probably the most hated ampeg amp on talkbass, probably a good 80% dis rating.

The svt3pro offers svt tone and performance with a few modern enhancements in a convenient rackmount design. John 5 plays 7 unbelievably iconic guitars from hard rocks vault. I currently play through a peavey protour series 450. The high power rating made the svt a candidate for use in larger venues. Any of the original svts sound fantastic and even the current svt cl isnt that far off. In the world of high performance bass amps, the ampeg svt450h gives you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amp in its class. Although specializing in the production of bass amplifiers, ampeg has previously manufactured guitar amplifiers and pickups and instruments. The svt is a standalone amplifier or head as opposed to a combo unit comprising amp and speakers in one cabinet, and was capable of 300 watts output at a time when most amplifiers could not exceed 100 watts output, making the svt an important amp for bands playing music. Ive just 2 days ago got a used svt 3 pro to use with a bf compact or compactmidget setup. No havent needed any service, nor had any problems. An introduction to your new ampeg svt450h bass amplifier thank you for making one of the best choices you will ever make for your musical career choosing one of the finest bass amps available, the ampeg svt450h. The svt is a standalone amplifier or head as opposed to a combo unit comprising amp and speakers in one cabinet, and was capable of 300 watts output at a time when most amplifiers could not exceed 100 watts output, making the svt an important amp. For example, a duette with serial number 710201 was made in 1957 7, during october 10, and was possibly the 201st amp made that month.

May 11, 20 gearwise, 1969 was the birth of ampegs svt amplifierthe backline choice not just for bassist bill wyman, but also for mick and keith richards during the bands 1969 u. The 450 is outdated and underpowered, ive used it for touring. The ampeg svt7pro bass amp head is a great head for a great price. Just off tour it was completly torn apart and every solder joint inspected. In my limited bass experience, ive just used a 35 watt ampeg and been very happy with it. This powerful, expressive head features multiple preamp tubes 3 x 12ax7, a 450 watt mosfet power amp, and ampeg s sweet 5position mid frequency selection for the killer bass sound that youve always wanted. Ampeg svt 3pro, is it true that you sacrifice volume for.