The svt 212av features 2x12 custom eminence lf drivers and a 1 compression driver with 3way level control in a rugged cab with vintage ampeg. In addition to heads and cabinets, the ampeg svt line also includes half stacks. Ampeg svt curved line 300watt bass amp head 1975 1979. The ampeg classic series svt vr is a 300watt tube bass amplifier head, a reissue of the classic blue line svt amplifier from 1969. We look at how to set up a 1974 ampeg svt and have a listen to the settings. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting. Ampeg blue line svt 300 watt guitar amp for sale online ebay. Fender designs had topped out with the 100watt dual. Best all tube bass amp for live performance recording. Get the guaranteed best price on bass amplifier stacks like the ampeg v4b 100w alltube head and svt 212av 2x12 bass stack at musicians friend. The bottom line started by althekiller, jan 20, 2016. The bigger difference is that most blue lines came stock with 6146b power tubes, while the black lines all had 6550s. This latest version adds on to the original svx software with the addition of the svt vr a vintage reissue of an early 70s blue line svt.
This helps to replicate that tone and vibe that you expect from the ampeg name, but in a software format. For live performance onstage arguably its ampeg svt but for recording i prefer ampeg b15. Ampeg amps, emg pickups the big cosmetic difference is, of course, the writing on the blue line is in blue, and the writing on the black line is in black. The preamp stage, power section, and even rocker switches emulate the exact signal path, tone, and vibe of the original.
The svt has gone through a number of design changes over the years, but remains an unmistakable part of touring rigs and backlines for generations of musicians though the first model ceased production in 1985. Ampeg svt 410hlf classic series 4x10 bass amp cabinet. In my limited bass experience, ive just used a 35 watt ampeg and been very happy with it. Ampeg was the last american hero of amp companies and it made many of us sick to see their production outsourced to asia. Ampeg svt212av 600w 2x12 bass speaker cabinet black. The ampeg svt is a bass guitar amplifier designed by bill hughes and roger cox for ampeg and introduced in 1969. A modern, hybrid version of the popular svt, the half stack in this catalog boasts the svt 30pro series amp head and the svt. The svt, which stands for super vacuum tube, was designed by bill hughes and introduced in. The ampeg svt 212av bass enclosure delivers pure ampeg tone in a ported cabinet design that bridges the gap between the fast transient response you want and the rich low end you deserve. Bassicsgear 19701971 ampeg blueline svt ampeg 1x15 mod 4 ohm 1971 fender precision zaolla silverline cable alessandro high.
The only newer svt thats any good at all is the last usa built vr and those are tough to locate. Ampeg svt blueline profile sonic uderground productions. This amplifier strengthens the signal coming out of the attached bass guitar to reproduce accurately and even to enhance its sound. Im starting to look at better ampegs and was a bit confused by the tierspricing structure. I have three vintage ampeg svt 300w tubetype bass rigs for sale. With the new svt vr, the ampeg engineering and product development teams had one primary goalget as close to the coveted tone of the classic svt. The 225 is also about 25 pound lighter than my svt and the 4xkt88s save you money over time on retubing. The ampeg svt 810e bass enclosure has 8 10 speakers that produce an incredible wall of sound. The bigger difference is that most blue lines came stock with 6146b power tubes, while the black lines. The original blue lines sound great and are regarded as the most powerful, but the originals also used 6146 power tubes that are getting tough to find. Most of the 69 models were recalled due to mismatched transformers.
Ampeg brings it home with new heritage series gearslutz. Ampeg svt blackline 1975 black amp for sale yeahmans guitars. The svt vr sports two channels across four inputs two normal, two. Ampeg blue line svt is a guitar amp head with a power output of 300 watt and 2 ohms4 ohms impedance. This clip features a vintage magnavox era early 70s blackline ampeg svt amp head, recently retubed with. The main technical difference is their power sectiontubes. Ampeg svt blue line 300watt bass amp head 1969 reverb.
Introduced in 1969, the ampeg svt was an absolutely revolutionary amplifier, pushing an unprecedented 300 watts through an 8 by 10 cabinet. Buying guide for the ampeg svt bass amplifier reverb. The svt has been through many design changes over the years but is still in pr. Developed by brainworx, the ampeg svt vr bass amplifier plugin offers an exacting emulation of the classic 300watt alltube behemoth and its equally legendary 8x10 cabinet for uad hardware and ua audio interfaces. The 400 is probably equally spectacular, but few have sold simply because youre back into svt. Hes also looked into acoustic amps and orange amps. The big cosmetic difference is, of course, the writing on the blue line is in blue, and the writing on the black line is in black. Very rarely use amp for record bass tho avalon vt737sp tube precompeq to the daw is my. The 68 svt would have been an early blue line and used 6146 power tubes which sound great but are difficult to find. A 2year, nontransferable warranty on electronics and a 2year, nontransferable warranty on speakers apply to all b series, all diamond blue. Running an ampeg svt cl through its paces with a 1978 fender p. The svt is a standalone amplifier or head as opposed to a combo unit comprising amp and speaker 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 festivals and other large venues. 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. This listing is for one head and one cabinet as shown on the left.
Ampeg svt black line 300watt bass amp head 1972 1975. Save money on used ampeg bass amplifiers at guitar center. The svt is a standalone amplifier or head as opposed to a combo unit comprising amp. It did however lose some diode in the circuit twice as it was getting older, most likely due to line. A vintage reissue of the highly soughtafter 1970s blue line svt head. Fidelity is enhanced because each pair of speakers is in a separate internal cabinet, which prevents. I recommended an ampeg svt just because thats all i really know. If they built truly original spec blue line or early black line svt s. The blue lines unless they were modded use 6146 power tubes, where as the black lines use 6550s. A 5year, nontransferable warranty on electronics and a 2year, nontransferable warranty on speakers apply to all svt classic and pro series, mi amps and cabinets. Any of the original svt s sound fantastic and even the current svt. Bass players, along with the ampeg b15 portaflex, this is the only bass amp in the. Ampeg v4b 100w alltube head and svt212av 2x12 bass stack. Line 6 is a music instruments manufacturing company that specializes in guitar amp and effects modeling, and makes guitars, amps, effects pedals, multi effects processors, guitar wireless, vocal wireless, music software.