Cheap Power Amplifiers: Ampeg SVTVR Classic Series Tube Bass Amplifier Head, 300 Watt

Monday, October 24, 2011

Ampeg SVTVR Classic Series Tube Bass Amplifier Head, 300 Watt

Ampeg SVTVR Classic Series Tube Bass Amplifier Head, 300 Watt Review

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Ampeg SVTVR Classic Series Tube Bass Amplifier Head, 300 Watt Feature

2 x 12AX7 & 1 x 12AU7 Preamp Tubes
6 x 6550 Power Amp Tubes
3 Position Mid Tone Rocker Switch
Transformer Balanced Line Out
Speakon & 1/4" Speaker Connectors

The Classic Series is all about the Ampeg SVT. We pioneered Super-Valve Technology in the 1960s and continue to offer the ultimate, top-performance gear to the world’s most demanding bassists.

The Original Ampeg SVT. 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.

Specifications

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 Speakon® 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

Ampeg, (a division of Loud Technologies) is recognized world-wide as the premier name in bass and guitar amplification since the 1960's, when the SVT (Super Valve Tone) bass amplifier took the rock world by storm with its 300 watts, 8 x10" speaker cabinet and a tone that would go on to set the standard for rock and roll bass. Today, Ampeg continues on as the leader in professional bass gear and a cherished manufacturer of classic guitar amplifier designs with a continuing tradition of advancing bass tone through quality & innovation. In 2006, Ampeg reentered the electric guitar market by re-issuing its cult classic Dan Armstrong lucite body guitar, bringing back one of the most innovative design concepts in modern guitar History.