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300 Watts of Bass Amp Glory
1969 was a year giants rocked the earth, and they wanted big amps. By that point in history, rock music was the baddest man in the whole damn town. Stadiums and outdoor festivals was where the action was—Madison Square Garden for chrissakes. Fifty watts just wasn't enough to move that chick in the 61st row in her hand-embroidered bellbottoms. It wasn't as if nobody was filling the void—witness the stacks of Marshalls, mountains of Hiwatts, and truckloads of Dual Showmans doing more to promote tinnitus in a single generation since WWII.
Only In America
Ampeg needed to compete. The team of amp designer Bill Hughes and Roger Cox—with input from Bob Rufkahr and Dan Armstrong—set about to create what Cox referred to as "the biggest, nastiest bass amplifier the world had ever seen." Using the same sort of madness that drove Dr. Frankenstein, the team came up with a 300-watt all-tube phantasmagoria they called the Super Vacuum Tube—or SVT, to save on vowels. To fully grasp the monstrosity of their creation, the SVT's 300-watt output stomped the deafening 200-watt Marshall Major by a full 100-watts!
Unveiled at the 1969 NAMM show in Chicago, the SVT head alone weighed 95 lbs and contained fourteen tubes, six of which were massive 6146 power tubes. To heat all those tubes, massive transformers with magnetic fields powerful enough to cause genetic mutations were necessary. And what kind of speakers were able to handle all that power? Nothing less than two cabinets sporting eight ten-inch speakers and weighing 105 lbs. each.
1969 was a year giants rocked the earth, and they wanted big amps. By that point in history, rock music was the baddest man in the whole damn town. Stadiums and outdoor festivals was where the action was—Madison Square Garden for chrissakes. Fifty watts just wasn't enough to move that chick in the 61st row in her hand-embroidered bellbottoms. It wasn't as if nobody was filling the void—witness the stacks of Marshalls, mountains of Hiwatts, and truckloads of Dual Showmans doing more to promote tinnitus in a single generation since WWII.
Only In America
Ampeg needed to compete. The team of amp designer Bill Hughes and Roger Cox—with input from Bob Rufkahr and Dan Armstrong—set about to create what Cox referred to as "the biggest, nastiest bass amplifier the world had ever seen." Using the same sort of madness that drove Dr. Frankenstein, the team came up with a 300-watt all-tube phantasmagoria they called the Super Vacuum Tube—or SVT, to save on vowels. To fully grasp the monstrosity of their creation, the SVT's 300-watt output stomped the deafening 200-watt Marshall Major by a full 100-watts!
Unveiled at the 1969 NAMM show in Chicago, the SVT head alone weighed 95 lbs and contained fourteen tubes, six of which were massive 6146 power tubes. To heat all those tubes, massive transformers with magnetic fields powerful enough to cause genetic mutations were necessary. And what kind of speakers were able to handle all that power? Nothing less than two cabinets sporting eight ten-inch speakers and weighing 105 lbs. each.
After surveying his creation, Cox was actually concerned about potential liability—when your engineers warn of the possible harm their designs could cause, you'd better listen. Ampeg's management did and devised a warning label which read:
"THIS AMP IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS THAT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE."
Her Satanic Majesty's Shakedown Cruise
Some say we make our own luck, but they're usually the people with all the luck. Luck came to Ampeg, not from their own doing, but by the lack of knowledge concerning international voltages on the part of the Rolling Stones. It seems the Stones shipped their Fender amps over to the States to rehearse for their soon-to-be-legendary '69 world tour, plugged them in, switched them on, and the resulting smoke and burn first made the roadies think Keith had nodded out again, until they remembered that the amps were set up for UK voltage.
The Stones may have been "The Greatest Rock n' Roll Band In The World," but like all bands, they liked to get free gear. In a panic, now deceased Stones keyboard player and road manager Ian Stewart contacted Rich Mandella, Ampeg's Hollywood liaison, desperately begging for amps for the tour that was now only weeks away.
Mandella, knowing a good thing when he saw it, loaded up all the SVT prototypes and some old 4x12 cabs into his pickup and headed down to the Warner Brothers lot where the Stones were rehearsing in an unused soundstage. Keith, Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman plugged in to the SVT prototypes and proceeded to turn them up to a level that reduced the un-hip to flaming piles of goo. The Stones may have had sympathy for the devil, but they gave no such kindness to the SVT prototypes. Mandella began to notice that the prototypes were getting close to meltdown under Keith's relentless bashing. According to Mandella, "Everything he was doing in rehearsal just kept getting louder and bigger and crazier, with two or three heads per person. I'd watch the amps, and when I could see one was about to explode, I'd just switch heads."
Since those prototype SVT heads were the only ones in existence—production was still a ways away—it was decided in a very smokey room that Mandella would accompany the Stones on the tour as their personal Ampeg technician. While the Stones rocked, and the audience grooved, and the Hell's Angels kicked the living crap out of everybody within a pool cue's length, Rich Mandella was behind the backline making sure everything was sorted. If you want a sample of the mayhem, check out Gimme Shelter, the Stones' own documentary of the 1969 world tour. But if you wanna hear those early SVTs blasting for all they're worth, rush right down and pick up Get Yer Ya Ya's Out, the best live album ever made.
In The World Of 300-Watt Amps, Perspective Is Hard To Come By
Since then, the SVT has become the bass amp that all rock bassists dream of, whether they're famous or completely unknown. Ampeg has modified the SVT concept for a wider variety of sounds, but fortunately, they still make the SVT-VR, which are virtually identical to the ones the Stones used to put their Jack Daniels bottles on top of. (The SVT-Classic is also available, and is very similar to the original.)
Former Bass Player editor Scott Malandrone put the SVT in perspective this way: "The SVT has done for the sound of electric bass what the Marshall Super Lead had done for the electric guitar—it would give the instrument an identity." We couldn't say it better ourselves.
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- 300 watts RMS @ 2 or 4 ohms
- Premium, matched tubes
- Preamp - JJ ( 2 x 12AX7)
- Driver - JJ ( 1 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7)
- Power amp – “Winged C” ( 6 x 6550)
- Mid-tone control: 5-position midrange selector
- Speaker connections: Neutrik Speakon© and 1/4″
- Transformer balanced line out
- Weight: 85 lbs
- Premium Heritage black sparkle grille cloth, soft Tolex and trim
- Heritage black-line face plate
- Perfect match for Heritage SVT-810E
Retail $3359 Sale Price $2399 
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- 8 x 10″ custom U.S. made Eminence LF driversRMS power handling:
- 800 watts @ 4 ohms
- Dual 400 watts @ 8 ohms stereo
- Frequency response: 40Hz – 5kHz
- Max SPL: 130dB
- Sensitvity: 100dB
- Weight: 137 lbs
- Rugged 15mm Birch enclosure
- Premium Heritage black sparkle grille cloth, soft Tolex and trim
- Perfect match for Heritage SVT-CL
Retail $1819 Sale Price $1299
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- 4 x 10″ custom U.S. made Eminence LF drivers
- 500 watts RMS power handling @ 4 ohm
- 1″ Eminence APT:50 HF driver w/ L-Pad level control
- Frequency response: 28Hz – 18kHz
- Max SPL: 125dB
- Sensitivity: 98dB
- Weight: 76 lbs
- Rugged 15mm Birch enclosure
- Premium Heritage black sparkle grille cloth, soft Tolex and trim
Retail $1259 Sale Price $899
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Tubes, tubes, and more tubes! The new Ampeg SVT-VR is a vintage reissue of an early 1970s "Blue-Line" SVT head. The preamp stage, power section, and even rocker switches emulate the exact signal path, tone, and vibe of the original rock 'n' roll workhorse. Authentic from its input jack all the way to its six 6550 output tubes, the SVT-VR is a must-have for rockers seeking that in-your-face Ampeg bass tone.
Tube Preamp and Power Amp
300-Watts RMS @ 2 or 4 Ohms
Two Discrete Channels
Neutrik SpeakonR and 1/4" Output
Preamp: Tube (2 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7)
Driver Tubes: (1 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7)
Power Amp: Tube (6 x 6550)
RMS Power Output: 300-Watts @ 2 ohms
RMS Power Output: 300-Watts @ 4 ohms
Tone Controls: Bass, Mid, Treble
Mid Tone Control: 3-Position Rocker Switch Ultra Low/High Boosts: Yes Speaker Connections: Neutrik SpeakonR and 1/4"
Balanced Line Out: Yes (Transformer)
Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 11.5 x 12.75
Weight: 85 pounds
Retail $2799 Sale Price $1999
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The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the Ampeg SVT are redefined in the SVT Classic. This dynamically powerful all-tube bass amp delivers a thunderous 300-Watts of unsurpassed quality, reliability and tonal flexibility. Although other companies have tried to capture the classic all-tube sound of ’60s and ’70s Ampeg bass heads, no one can touch the SVT.
Classic Series Heads are designed for players who are looking for the authentic, vintage Ampeg tube sound that has earned the respect of the industry. With a huge and diverse group of artists endorsements, including George Clinton (P-Funk), Gene Simmons (KISS), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (Linkin Park), and far too many others to list here, the SVT-CL is a clear favorite. In the world of high performance bass amps it stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Preamp: Tube (2 x 12AX7)
Driver Tube(s): 1 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7
Power Amp: Tube (6 x 6550)
RMS Power Output (2 Ohms): 300-Watts
RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 300-Watts
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: 5-Position Selector
Ultra High/Low: Yes
Balanced Line Out: Yes
Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes
Slave Output: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 11.5 x 13
Weight: 80 Pounds
Retail $2379 Sale Price $1699
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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. And if we didn't tell you, you'd swear the SVT-450H was a tube amplifier. Producing warm, tube-like performance at stunning volume levels (it's rated at 450-Watts RMS at 4 Ohms), the SVT-450H uses MOSFET technology and offers a full complement of professional features, such as: Optocoupler Limiters, which prevent unwanted power amp distortion, no matter how loudly you play; and an onboard 9-Band Graphic EQ that allows you to sculpt a tone that is second to none. In spite of all these amazing features, the SVT-450H is still our most affordable bass head.
Effects Loop
-15dB Input Pad
Defeatable Limiter
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Outputs
RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 450-Watts
RMS Power Output (8 Ohms): 275-Watts
Preamp: Solid-State
Power Amp: Solid-State
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid
Graphic EQ: Yes, 9-Band
Balanced Line Out: Yes, Pre/Post w/Pad
Effects Loop: Yes
Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 11.5 x 13
Weight: 44 Pounds
Retail $1049 Sale Price $749
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Don't be fooled by its diminutive, dare we say "cute", appearance. The Ampeg SVT Micro Classic Head is a compact powerhouse fully capable of pumping its 150 watts of genuine Round Sound ™ into myriad live and recording situations. This portable, powerful solid-state head in traditional Ampeg drag is a pleasant surprise from the second you lay eyes on it to the moment its indisputable Ampeg tone hits your ears.
SVT MICRO HEAD
Preamp: Solid State
Power Amp: MOSFET
RMS Power Output: 150 Watts @ 4 ohms
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid
Balanced Line Out: with Pre/Post and Pad
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 12 x 5.5 x 10
Retail $419 Sale $299
The Ampeg SVT210AV is the portable alternative to a full sized SVT cab. Ideal for bleed-sensitive recording situations where the SVT810-AV can be too loud and live situations where it can be too large, the SVT210AV is designed using Ampeg's legendary Infinite Baffle ™ system for maximum speaker efficiency and true Ampeg tone.
SVT210AV CABINET
LF Driver: 2 x 10" Eminence Speakers
RMS Power Handling: 200 Watts @ 8ohms
Frequency Response (-3dB): 58Hz-5kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 40Hz
Nominal Impedance: 1 x 8 ohms (Mono)
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 13 x 24 x 11
Retail $419 Sale Price $299
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It's all about tone. And this is the speaker enclosure they're talking about when they say "SVT cabinet."
Why do we use eight 10" speakers? Because we learned early on that 10"
speakers work much more efficiently than fifteens or eighteens-and if you put eight 10" speakers together, you can move a much larger column of air.
In fact, you'd need five 18" or six 15" speakers to move as much air as the SVT-810AV! And they simply wouldn't be able to respond to transient peaks as quickly as our tens.
The SVT-810AV is still manufactured using the same design dating all the way back to 1969. The Infinite Baffle design of these sealed enclosures produces vast amounts of tightly focused bass. That's why you'll find the SVT-810AV on stage with such artists as Stefan Lessard (Dave Matthews Band), Gail Ann Dorsey (David Bowie, Gwen Stefani Band), Garry Beers (INXS), and far too many others to list here. In the world of high performance bass cabs, the Ampeg SVT-810AV stands tall and proud.
Tilt Back Handle Bar
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Jacks
Baltic Birch Plywood
Heavy-Duty Recessed Wheels
Skid rails
SVT-AV Head Color-Scheme
LF Drivers: 8 x 10"
Voice Coil: 2"
Magnet Weight (each): 30 oz
RMS Power Handling: 2 x 400-Watts (Stereo) RMS Power Handling: 800-Watts (Mono) Frequency Response (-3dB): 58Hz-5kHz Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 40Hz Nominal Impedance: 2 x 8-Ohms (Stereo) Nominal Impedance: 4-Ohms (Mono)
Sensitivity: 100dB
Maximum SPL: 130dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 26 x 48 x 16
Weight: 165 Pounds
Retail $1539 Sale Price $1099
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This is the speaker enclosure people mean when they say SVT speaker cabinet.
It's all about tone. Other than the color scheme, it is identical to the original SVT-810.
Why eight 10" speakers? We learned early on that 10" speakers work much more efficiently than fifteens or eighteens-and if you put eight 10" speakers together, you can move a huge column of air. You'd need five 18" or six 15"
speakers to move as much air as the SVT-810E! And they simply wouldn't be able to respond to transient peaks as quickly as our tens.
The SVT-810E is still manufactured using the same design dating all the way back to 1969. The Infinite Baffle design of these sealed enclosures produces vast amounts of tightly focused bass. That's why you'll find the SVT-810E on stage with such artists as Chris Squire (Yes), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), John McVie (Fleetwood Mac), and far too many others to list here.
In the world of high performance bass cabs, the Ampeg SVT-810E stands tall and proud.
Tilt Back Handle Bar
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Jacks
Baltic Birch Plywood
Heavy-Duty Recessed Wheels
Skid rails
SVT-CL Head Color-Scheme
LF Drivers: 8 x 10"
Voice Coil: 2"
Magnet Weight (each): 30 oz
RMS Power Handling: 2 x 400-Watts (Stereo) RMS Power Handling: 800-Watts (Mono) Frequency Response (-3dB): 58Hz-5kHz Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 40Hz Nominal Impedance: 2 x 8-Ohms (Stereo) Nominal Impedance: 4-Ohms (Mono)
Sensitivity: 100dB
Maximum SPL: 130dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 26 x 48 x 16
Weight: 165 Pounds
Retail $1399 Sale Price $999
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This is the speaker cabinet for the bass player who demands the best of both worlds-deep, tight bass, with a generous helping of definition and top-end clarity. The SVT-610HLF delivers massive bass, thanks to six 10" speakers that work together to move a tremendous amount of air. You'd need three 18"
or four 15" speakers to move as much air as the SVT-610HLF! And they simply wouldn't be able to respond to transient peaks as quickly as our tens.
The SVT-610HLF also delivers superb top end, thanks to its 1" horn driver, strategically crossed over at 5kHz. The Ampeg SVT-610HLF is the ideal speaker enclosure for the modern multi-string bass player seeking superior power handling capability and true high-fidelity performance.
Tilt Back Handle Bar
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Jacks
Variable HF "L-Pad"
Baltic Birch Plywood
3" Dolly-Style Casters
Skid rails
LF Drivers: 6 x 10"
Voice Coil: 2"
Magnet Weight (each): 30 oz
HF Drivers: Horn/Driver
Voice Coil: 1"
Magnet Weight (each): 8 oz
RMS Power Handling: 600-Watts
Frequency Response (-3dB): 53Hz-18kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 42Hz
Nominal Impedance: 4-Ohms
Sensitivity: 98dB
Maximum SPL: 125dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 40 x 16
Weight: 115 Pounds
Retail $1399 Sale Price $999 |
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This is the speaker cabinet for the bass player who demands the ultimate in a single, compact cabinet setup. The SVT-410HLF delivers devastating low-end bass, all the way down to 28Hz, thanks to four 10" speakers working together to move a tremendous amount of air. The SVT-410HLF actually moves 10% more air than two 18-inch speakers, and 25% more than three 15-inch speakers! And those leviathans simply can't respond to transient peaks as quickly as four tens can.
The SVT-410HLF also delivers superb top-end, thanks to its 1" horn driver, strategically crossed over at 4kHz. This is a favorite enclosure for such artists as Meshell Ndegeocello, John McVie of Fleetwood Mac, and Ricky Skaggs' bass player, Mark Fain.
The Ampeg SVT-410HLF is the supreme speaker enclosure for the multi-string bass player seeking both superior power handling and true high-fidelity performance.
Tilt Back Handle Bar
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Jacks
Variable HF "L-Pad"
Baltic Birch Plywood
3" Dolly-Style Casters
Skid rails
LF Drivers: 4 x 10"
Voice Coil: 2"
Magnet Weight (each): 30 oz
HF Drivers: Horn/Driver
Voice Coil: 1"
Magnet Weight (each): 8 oz
RMS Power Handling: 500-Watts
Frequency Response (-3dB): 48Hz-18kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 28Hz
Nominal Impedance: 4-Ohms
Sensitivity: 98dB
Maximum SPL: 125dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 30 x 19
Weight: 110 Pounds
Retail $1049 Sale Price $749 |
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Looking for a speaker cabinet to brighten up your bottom-heavy bass rig? Or, maybe you’ve recently downsized your transportation to save a few bucks on fuel, and no longer have room to haul your beloved SVT-810E to the gig. The SVT-410HE delivers superb full-range performance, all the way up to 18kHz—and it’ll fit in your new ride.
The Ampeg SVT-410HE is also the ideal enclosure for the player who wants to add extended upper register clarity to a system that already features ample low frequency performance. Just ask George Clinton—he uses an SVT-410E to round out the top-end of his killer, all-SVT stage setup.
¼” and Neutrik Speakon® Jacks
Variable HF “L-Pad”
2” Swivel Casters
Baltic Birch Plywood
LF Drivers: 4 x 10”
Voice Coil: 2”
Magnet Weight (each): 30 oz
HF Drivers: Horn/Driver
Voice Coil: 1”
Magnet Weight (each): 8 oz
RMS Power Handling: 500-Watts
Frequency Response (-3dB): 60Hz-18kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 43Hz
Nominal Impedance: 8-Ohms
Sensitivity: 98dB
Maximum SPL: 122dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 25 x 16
Weight: 91 Pounds
Retail $909 Sale Price $649 |
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When only the fat, warm sound of a 15” speaker will get the job done, we highly recommend the SVT-15E. Armed with a massive five-pound magnet, the SVT-15E’s custom-designed 15” speaker generates chest-thumping low end like nobody’s business—all the way down to 33Hz. Team it up with the SVT-CL head and maybe an SVT-12HE, for top-end, and you’re guaranteed to get the dance floor moving.
¼” and Neutrik Speakon® Jacks
Baltic Birch Plywood
2” Swivel Casters
LF Drivers: 2 x 15” Cast
Voice Coil: 2.5”
Magnet Weight (each): 80 oz
RMS Power Handling: 200-Watts
Frequency Response (-3dB): 50Hz-3kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 33Hz
Nominal Impedance: 8-Ohms
Sensitivity: 98dB
Maximum SPL: 123dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 22 x 16
Weight: 72 Pounds
Retail $699 Sale Price $499 |
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The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the Ampeg SVT are redefined in the SVT-2PRO. This powerful all-tube bass amplifier delivers 300 watts RMS of unsurpassed quality, reliability and tonal flexibility, and features a vast array of contemporary enhancements. Although other companies have tried to capture the classic all-tube sound of '60s and '70s Ampeg bass heads, no one can touch the SVT.
The SVT-2PRO is all about tone. Sure, you've got control over the bottom and top end of your sound, but the SVT-2PRO takes it a step further. The Frequency control allows you to select the center frequency for the Midrange control, giving you a choice of five distinct "voices" for the midrange. The center frequencies are 220Hz, 450Hz, 800Hz, 1.6kHz and 3kHz. And if that's not enough, you can use the 9-Band Graphic EQ to custom tailor your sound even more. Or use the EQ to set up a footswitchable "second channel" for your show-stopping bass solo. The SVT-2PRO-unlimited tone, right there at your fingertips.
Designed for the player who wants SVT tone and performance (with a few modern enhancements) in a convenient rackmount design, the SVT-2PRO has a huge and diverse group of artist endorsements. With Chris Squire (Yes), Jason Newsted (Supernova), George Porter Jr. (The Meters), and far too many others to list here on board, the SVT-2PRO is a clear favorite. In the world of high performance bass amps, the Ampeg SVT stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Tube Drive Control
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Outputs
Input Peak LED
Complete Tube Protection
User Bias Adjustment
RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 300-Watts
RMS Power Output (2 Ohms): 300-Watts
Preamp: Tubes (4 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7)
Driver Tubes: 1 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7
Power Amp: Tubes (6 x 6550)
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: 5-Position
Graphic EQ: Yes, 9-Band
Ultra Low/High Boosts: Yes
Balanced Line Out: Yes, Pre/Post (transformer) Effects Loop: Yes Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes Slave Out: Yes Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 19 x 7.5 x 15.75
Weight: 70 Pounds
Retail $2659 Sale Price $1899 |
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In the world of high-performance bass amps, Ampeg's SVT amplifiers are in a class by themselves. In true Ampeg tradition, the SVT-4 PRO offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amplifier in its class.
SVT-4PRO offers an expansive palette of tonal options. The Frequency control allows you to select the center frequency for the Midrange control, giving you five distinct voicing options for the Midrange. And if that's not enough, you can use the 9-Band Graphic EQ to fine-tune your sound-or use it to set up a footswitchable "second channel" with a volume boost for your bass solo.
SVT-4PRO is designed for the player who wants SVT tone and performance (with a few modern enhancements) in a convenient, high-powered, rackmount design.
With a huge and diverse group of artist endorsements, including Michael Anthony (Van Halen), Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel/King Crimson), Steve Bailey (Bass Extremes), and far too many others to list here, the SVT-4PRO is a clear favorite among professionals. In the world of high performance bass amps, the Ampeg SVT-4PRO has what it takes to really define your sound.
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Outputs
Input Peak LED
Defeatable Optocoupler Limiters
Variable Internal 24 dB/Octave Crossover Variable 0 - 7:1 Compressor RMS Power Output: 300-Watts x 2/900 (mono-bridged @ 8 Ohms) RMS Power Output: 490-Watts x 2/1200 (mono-bridged @ 4 Ohms) RMS Power Output (2 Ohms): 600-Watts x 2
Preamp: Tubes (3 x 12AX7)
Power Amp: Solid State
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: 5-Position
Graphic EQ: Yes, 9-Band
Ultra Low/High Boosts: Yes
Balanced Line Out: Yes x 2 Pre/Post with Level Effects Loop: Yes x 2 Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes x 2 Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 19 x 5.6 x 15.5
Weight: 39.5 Pounds
Retail $1959 Sale Price $1399
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Ampeg's SVT-6PRO combines all the beautiful tone of tubes with the solid-state reliability of a MOSFET output stage, to provide massive output and a virtually unlimited tone palette. An onboard 4-Band Semi-Parametric EQ section gives you +/-18dB of adjustment per band, so you can dial in even the most subtle tonal nuances. And the power amp section delivers a whopping 1100 watts RMS at 4 ohms! SVT-6PRO also features built-in Compression at the input stage, and a Tube Voltage control for adjusting the response of the power amp driver tubes.
The SVT-6PRO is designed for the serious player who demands the ultimate tone-shaping machine, in a convenient, high-powered, rackmount package. Just ask Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith), Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck/Ima Robot), or Garry Beers of INXS, and they'll tell you why the Ampeg SVT-6PRO is the top choice of professional bass players the world over.
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Outputs
Input Peak LED
Tube Voltage Control
4:1 Input Compression
Effects Loop
RMS Power Output (8 Ohms): 750-Watts
RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 1100-Watts
Preamp: Tubes (2 x 12AX7)
Driver Tubes: 2 x 12AU7, 2 x 12AX7
Power Amp: Solid State
Tone Controls: Bass and Treble
Mid Tone Control: 4-Band Semi-Parametric Ultra Low/High Boosts: Yes Balanced Line Out: Yes, Pre/Post with Level and Ground Lift Effects Loop: Yes Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 19 x 3.5 x 15
Weight: 41 Pounds
Retail $1819 Sale Price $1299 |
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The sound is in your head. You've played countless instruments in search of the ultimate soul mate. Now you need an amp that will speak your sound to the audience. That's where the SVT-3PRO comes in. There's a reason this amp is a best seller-it delivers the goods! 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.
It's all about tone. The SVT-3PRO's Frequency control allows you to select the center frequency for the Midrange control, giving you a choice of five distinct "voices" for the Midrange. The center frequencies are 220Hz, 450Hz, 800Hz, 1.6kHz and 3kHz. And if that's not enough, you can use the 9-Band Graphic EQ to custom tailor your sound even more. Or use the EQ to set up a footswitchable "second channel" for your show-stopping bass solo.
The SVT-3PRO is designed for the player who wants SVT tone and performance (with a few modern enhancements) in a convenient rackmount design. Robert Trujillo (Metallica) and Les Claypool (Primus) are just a couple of the world-class artists that depend on the SVT-3PRO to get the job done, day in and day out.
Tube Drive Control
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Outputs
Input Peak LED
Input Pad and Bright Switch
Mute Switch and Tuner Out
RMS Power Output (8 Ohms): 275-Watts
RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 450-Watts
Preamp: Tubes (3 x 12AX7)
Driver Tubes: 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7
Power Amp: Solid-State
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: 5-Position
Graphic EQ: Yes, 9-Band
Ultra Low/High Boosts: Yes
Balanced Line Out: Yes, Pre/Post with Ground Lift and Level Effects Loop: Yes Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 19 x 3.5 x 15.5
Weight: 26 Pounds
Retail $1399 Sale Price $999 |
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The SVT-7PRO pumps out a ferocious kilowatt of pure Ampeg tone in a compact design that weighs in at just 15lbs. The SVT-7PRO features the same professional features as the other PRO Series heads including a flexible 5-position mid tone control, remote switching FX loop and a sleek onboard variable compressor. The tube preamp boasts a premium JJ 12AX7 that feeds the weight-defying Class-D power section. Sure it’s portable and yes, it’s small…but it can power everything from a small single PN-115HLF up to a monster Heritage SVT-810E. And at 80 cents a watt, the value is undeniable.
RMS power output:
• 1000 watts @ 4 ohms
• 600 watts @ 8 ohms
• Preamp: Tube ( 1 × JJ 12AX7)
• Power amp: Class D
• Tone controls: Bass, mid, treble
• Mid-tone control: 5-position
• Ultra low/high boosts
• Onboard variable compressor
• Transformer balanced line out
• Includes removable rack ears
• Power supply: Switching
• Weight: 15.5 lbs / 7 kg
Retail $1119 Sale Price $799 |
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When only the best will do, turn to the SVT-8PRO for ultimate power and massive Ampeg tone. The SVT-8PRO combines our vintage SVP-CL preamp with a 2500-Watt Solid-State power amp for Earth-shaking bass that just won’t quit. Loaded with professional features throughout, the SVT-8PRO was designed for the most demanding player and the most demanding of gigs. An outstanding feature, unique to the SVT-8PRO, is its speaker emulation circuitry, which allows players to dial in classic SVT overdriven tones at any volume level. This means you can get all the crunch and grind of an SVT pushed to the limit, but at a volume level that won’t set off local seismic detectors Our 5-position Ultra Low selector gives you low frequency tone-sculpting capability like never before. From the fattest low-end to tight, highly articulated punch, the choice is yours. And the built-in DI can patch you right into the front of house, although you probably won’t need it! Bottom line: SVT tone at concert volume levels, in a lightweight 23-pound package.
- Tube Preamp, Solid-State Power Amp
- 2500-Watts RMS @ 2 ohms, 1300-Watts RMS @ 4 ohms
- Power Amp Emulation Circuit
- Effects loop
Retail $3359 Sale Price $2399 |
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The new Ampeg B2-RE replaces our ever-popular B-2R, delivering up to 450-watts @ 4 Ohms-and the high-current Neutrik SpeakonR jack means that every single drop of that power will make it to your speakers. Since volume and tone should go hand-in-hand, we equipped the B2-RE with our superb tone-sculpting Ultra Mid control, which provides a new level of tonal fine-tuning that should satisfy even the most demanding player.
Want even more control? Use the 9-Band Graphic EQ to custom tailor your sound to the room, or use it as a "second channel" to boost your level for that show-stopping bass solo. Four hundred and fifty watts of pure bass energy, total tone control and rugged construction make the B2-RE a true performer's bass amp.
Input Pad Switch
Peak LED Input Indicator
Defeatable Limiter
Variable Speed Fan
1/4" and Neutrik SpeakonR Outputs
RMS Power Output (4 ohms): 450-Watts
RMS Power Output (8 ohms): 250-Watts
Preamp: Solid State
Power Amp: MOSFET
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid
Graphic EQ: Yes, 9-Band
Balanced Line Out: Yes, with Pre/Post and Pad Effects Loop: Yes Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 19 x 3.5 x15
Weight: 26 Pounds
Retail $839 Sale Price $599 |
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With its four specially designed 10" speakers, 1" horn, and dual front ports for extended low end, the Ampeg B-410HLF was born to rock hard and low.
Suitable for most sizes of venues, the 4-Ohm enclosure handles twice the power of the B-410HE and features heavy-duty recessed handles and detachable casters. The extended range of the B-410HLF makes it ideal for 5- or 6-string bass players seeking solid low frequency performance (all the way down to 40Hz), with shimmering top-end up to 18kHz.
The rear jackplate features two 1/4" jacks wired in parallel, allowing for easy daisy-chaining from one speaker to another. Either jack can be used as an input or a through connection. The 3-position HF Horn switch allows for full high frequency output (0 setting), -6dB reduction of the highs (-6 setting), and Horn shutoff (off setting).
Full-Range, Two-Way Enclosure
Baltic Birch Plywood
2" Swivel Casters
3-Position HF Switch
LF Drivers: 4 x 10" Special Design Speakers Voice Coil: 3"
Magnet Weight: 30 oz
HF Driver: Horn/Driver
Voice Coil: 1"
Magnet Weight: 8 oz
RMS Power Handling: 400-Watts
Frequency Response (-3dB): 50Hz-18kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 40Hz
Crossover Frequency: 4kHz
Nominal Impedance: 4-Ohms
Sensitivity: 99dB
Maximum SPL: 125dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 22.75 x 25.75 x 17.5
Weight: 88 Pounds
Retail $839 Sale Price $599 |
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With its four 10" speakers and 1" horn, the Ampeg B-410HE can really rock the house. Suitable for most sizes of venues, the 8-Ohm enclosure features heavy-duty recessed handles and detachable casters, making it supremely portable. The extended range of the B-410HE makes it ideal for 5- or 6-string bass players seeking solid low frequency performance (all the way down to 40Hz), and shimmering top-end up to 18kHz.
The rear jackplate features two 1/4" jacks wired in parallel, allowing for easy daisy-chaining from one speaker to another. Either jack can be used as an input or a through connection. The 3-position HF Horn switch allows for full high frequency output (0 setting), -6dB reduction of the highs (-6 setting), and Horn shutoff (off setting).
Full-Range, Two-Way Enclosure
Baltic Birch Plywood
2" Swivel Casters
3-Position HF Switch
LF Drivers: 4 x 10" Custom Designed Speakers Voice Coil: 3"
Magnet Weight: 22 oz
HF Driver: Horn/Driver
Voice Coil: 1"
Magnet Weight: 8 oz
RMS Power Handling: 200-Watts
Frequency Response (-3dB): 55Hz-18kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 40Hz
Crossover Frequency: 4kHz
Nominal Impedance: 8-Ohms
Sensitivity: 95dB
Maximum SPL: 118dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 22.75 x 22.75 x 17.5
Weight: 72 Pounds
Retail $699 Sale Price $499 |
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Sometimes only the deep, rich sound of 15" speakers will do-that's why we offer the B-115E. Featuring a custom-designed 15" speaker, with a massive six-pound magnet structure, the B-115E plumbs the subsonic depths, producing chest-thumping low end like nobody's business. And we're talking serious low frequency reproduction-all the way down to 35Hz. We suggest you pair it with an amp that can drive it to its potential, like the B2-RE.
All about Ampeg tone and value, the B-115E is one of our best-selling and most affordable speaker enclosures.
Baltic Birch Plywood
2" Swivel Casters
LF Driver: 1 x 15"
Voice Coil: 3"
Magnet Weight: 95 oz
RMS Power Handling: 200-Watts
Frequency Response (-3dB): 50Hz-3kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 35Hz
Nominal Impedance: 8-Ohms
Sensitivity: 97dB
Maximum SPL: 123dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 22.75 x 22.75 x 17.5
Weight: 72 Pounds
Retail $531 Sale Price $379 |
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Ampeg’s PN-115HLF is a modern, lightweight bass enclosure built to handle the power of high-output Ampeg bass heads. Designed and assembled in the U.S.A. out of the highest quality components, including a single custom-designed 15-inch neodymium Eminence® woofer, the PN-115HLF delivers high-quality, high-output bass in a modern design that looks mean and plays meaner.
- 575 watts power handling
- 15˝ custom U.S. made Eminence neodymium LF driver
- 1˝ Eminence APT:50 HF driver with level control
- Extremely rugged and durable enclosure
- 15″ custom US-made Eminence LF driver
- 575 watts RMS power handling @ 8 ohms
- 1″ Eminence APT:50 HF driver w/L-Pad level control
- Frequency response: 35Hz – 18kHz
- Max SPL: 128dB
- Sensitivity: 98dB
- Weight: 59 lbs
Retail $1119 Sale Price $799 |
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Ampeg’s PN-410HLF is a modern, lightweight bass enclosure built to handle the power of high-output Ampeg bass heads. Designed and assembled in the U.S.A. out of the highest quality components, including four custom-designed 10-inch neodymium Eminence® woofers, the PN-410HLF delivers high-quality, high-output bass in a modern design that looks mean and plays meaner.
- 850 watts power handling
- 4 x 10˝ custom U.S. made Eminence neodymium LF drivers
- 1˝ Eminence APT:50 HF driver with level control
- Extremely rugged and durable enclosure
- 4 x 10″ custom US-made Eminence LF drivers
- 850 watts RMS power handling @ 8 ohms
- 1″ Eminence APT:50 HF driver w/L-Pad level control
- Frequency response: 45Hz – 18kHz
- Max SPL: 127dB
- Sensitivity: 98dB
- Weight: 64 lbs
Retail $1539 Sale Price $1099 |
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Ampeg’s PN-210HLF is a modern, lightweight bass enclosure built to handle the power of high-output Ampeg bass heads. Designed and assembled in the U.S.A. out of the highest quality components, including two custom-designed 10-inch neodymium Eminence® woofers, the PN-210HLF delivers high-quality, high-output bass in a modern design that looks mean and plays meaner.
- 550 watts power handling
- 2 x 10˝ custom U.S. made Eminence neodymium LF drivers
- 1˝ Eminence APT:50 HF driver with level control
- Extremely rugged and durable enclosure
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- 2 x 10″ custom US-made Eminence LF drivers
- 550 watts RMS power handling @ 8 ohms
- 1″ Eminence APT:50 HF driver w/L-Pad level control
- Frequency response: 45Hz – 18kHz
- Max SPL: 125dB
- Sensitivity: 98dB
- Weight: 44 lbs
Retail $1119 Sale Price $799 |
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When you need a portable rig with legendary Ampeg tone, look no further than the BA115. This powerful combo features a 100-Watt power section and a single 15" Ampeg speaker that can rock a small- to medium-sized venue. Just plug in and you're ready to rock!
No matter what sound you're after, the Style Control puts absolute tone at your fingertips. With five presets to choose from, and the tone-sculpting capabilities of an onboard 3-band EQ, you'll be dialed in before the drummer can finish setting up his high-hat.
The BA115's monitor-style, tilt-back design allows you to put the sound where you want it, which is especially handy when you're using the built-in DI for recording or front of house applications. Rock-solid construction and Ampeg thump to go, the BA115.
RMS Power Output: 100-Watts
LF Driver: 1 x 15" Custom Ampeg Speaker HF Driver: Piezo Tweeter
Preamp: Solid-State
Power Amp: Solid-State
Tone Controls: 3-Band EQ
Mid Tone Control: Style
Balanced Line Out: Yes
CD/MP3 Input: Yes
Headphone Output: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 21 x 21 x 16
Weight: 62 Pounds
Retail $531 Sale Price $379 |
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When the bass simply has to be heard and felt, the BA115HP is the high-powered combo solution. Featuring a 220-Watt power section and a custom 15" Ampeg speaker, the BA115HP can fill a medium-sized venue with headroom to spare.
Designed to meet the needs of today's multi-string bass player, the BA115HP's HF level control lets you dial in the perfect amount of top-end, so all those harmonics and chordal subtleties you've worked so hard to develop get heard by the entire audience.
If you're the kind of player who changes basses often during a performance, the BA115HP's mute switch will come in handy-and it allows you to use the built-in digital chromatic tuner in total silence. The XLR balanced line output is perfect for patching into front of house or recording consoles.
Solid Ampeg tone, with conventional functionality, the BA115HP.
RMS Power Output: 220-Watts
LF Driver: 1 x 15" Custom Ampeg Speaker HF Driver: 1" Compression Driver with Level
Preamp: Solid-State
Power Amp: Solid-State
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: Style
Balanced Line Out: Yes
Built-in Tuner: Yes
Mute Switch: Yes
CD Input: Yes
Headphone Output: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 21 x 21 x 15.5
Weight: 80 Pounds
Retail $909 Sale Price $649 |
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At 40 lbs., the Ampeg BA300/115 combo redefines the term, "portability."
Although it packs a 15" LF driver, an HF horn (with Level control), and 300 watts of pure Ampeg output into just over four cubic feet, the BA300/115 is ultra-transportable. And you get all the Ampeg tone-shaping you’ve grown accustomed to, thanks to its 12AX7 tube preamp, Style control, 3-Band EQ, and Ultra-High/Low switches. The BA300 isunmatched for tonal versatility.
The Ampeg BA300/115 is ideal for the semi-pro to professional player seeking superb tone-sculpting options, extreme portability, and SVT-level output.
RMS Power Output: 300-Watts Class-D
LF Driver: 1 x 15" ceramic, cast frame speaker HF Driver: 1 x HF horn w/ Level control
Preamp: Tube (1 x 12AX7)
Power Amp: Solid-State
Tone Controls: 3-Band EQ
Mid Tone Control: Style
Ultra High / Ultra Low switches: Yes
Variable Compressor: Yes
Line Out: Yes, tube-driven balanced XLR and unbalanced ¼" TS w/ Level control, Pre/Post EQ switch and ground lift Effects loop: Yes Power amp emulation circuit: Yes Output jacks: Speakon® and ¼" TS Removable casters: Yes Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 25 x 17
Weight: 40 Pounds
Retail $979 Sale Price $699 |
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The Ampeg BA600/115 bass combo is the very essence of portability. Although it packs a 15" LF driver, an HF horn (with Level control), and 600 watts of pure Ampeg power into just over four cubic feet, the BA600/115 is supremely transportable. You get Ampeg's legendary tone-shaping thanks to the multi-stage 12AX7 tube preamp, Style control, 3-Band EQ, and Ultra-High/Low switches, all of which make the BA600 the ultimate in versatility. And because you can choose between two channels, the vintage B-15 channel and a more modern tone, you get access to both with the simple click of switch.
By integrating a Class-D switching power supply, we were able to keep the BA600's weight factor low, without sacrificing power output—or our legendary sound quality. The Ampeg BA600 also features a variable compressor, a selectable pre/post XLR tube DI with Level control (the same as our stunning SVT-DI), and an effects loop.
The BA600/115 is ideal for any semi-pro to professional player seeking high-powered Ampeg tone in an extremely versatile and portable package.
RMS Power Output: 600 Watts Class-D
LF Driver: 1 x 15" ceramic, cast frame speakers HF Driver: 1 x HF horn w/ Level control
Preamp: Tube (3 x 12AX7)
Channel Switching:
Vintage B15 channel
Modern channel tones
Power Amp: Solid-State
Tone Controls: 3-Band EQ
Mid Tone Control: Style
Ultra High / Low switches: Yes
Compressor: Yes, variable
Line Out: Yes, balanced, tube-driven XLR and unbalanced ¼" direct out w/ Level control, Pre/Post EQ switch, and ground lift Effects Loop: Yes Power amp emulation circuit: Yes
Footswitch: Yes, CH select and MUTE
Output: Speakon® and ¼" output jacks
Removable casters: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 26 x 27 x 17
Weight: 50 Pounds
Retail $1399 Sale Price $999 |
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The B-200R builds on the technology used in our popular B-100R, offering 220-Watts RMS and a custom designed 15" Eminence driver. The retro "blue check" covering and companion silver and blue grill-cloth generate a cool '70s vibe; the B-200R is "old school" on steroids. Coming in at just under 70 pounds, the B-200R can rock an average- to medium-sized venue, and rock it hard!
Tube Preamp, Solid-State Power Amp
220-Watts RMS
Custom Designed 15" Eminence Speaker
Headphone Output
Preamp: Tube (1 x 12AU7)
Power Amp: Solid-State
RMS Power Output: 220-Watts
Component 1: Custom Designed 15" Eminence Speaker Tone Controls: 4-Band EQ Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid Balanced Line Out: Yes with Level Control Headphone Output: Yes Dimensions (H x W x D inches): 22.25 x 22.25 x 14.25
Weight: 69 pounds
Retail $909 Sale Price $649 |
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Ampeg SVT-15EN Used in Good Condition, Made in USA (SLM), 250/500w @ 8ohms, (x2) 1/4" jacks, (x2) Speakon jacks, no casters. New Retail $699, New Sale $499. Used Sale $325.
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