Ampeg SVT450H Bass Amplifier Head (450 Watts)

450 watts. 9 band graphic EQ.

Item: AMPSVT450H

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6 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

3 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

"Its OK"

Feature:
I am really glad it has the EQ because it sounds bad in my opinion if the amp is only used with the knobs. I like the limiter also, because my amp is always near full output.

Quality:
Ampeg...

Value:
This is not worth it. If you own an Ampeg 8x10, get something with more power.

Desirability:
I like how it looks on top of the speaker cabinet. Everything matches.

Sound:
Its not my favorite. The tone is very very very "round" which is not what Im looking for. I am able to get a decent "grind" sound by turning the mid knob all the way down and also have the mid frequencies on the EQ all the way down. Also, It isn't as loud as I thought it would be. Its only 70db at max output at 4 ohms. The bass only goes down to 40 hz. I was quite dissapointed.

Ease of Use:
I took me less than 5 minutes to figure out my tone

Support:
They were nice

Overall:
You also have to break it it to get that famous Ampeg "grind" tone, so be patient if you are buying a new one.

Submitted: 10/14/2007

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Soild State SVT Bass Head Exceeds Expectations"

Feature:
Its simple to use. The basic, meat-n-potatoes sound and EQ features are all I need. I wish it has a Mute button for instrument changes, but I accomplish this by using a tuner pedal. The Direct Out works great - I've played a few large-venue gigs and the sound company chose to use this amps DI rather than my Tech 21 SansAmp. It would be nice if Ampeg would offer a factory cover. I had to order one from a custom manufacturer - it works great and gives basic protection, but one with the Ampeg logo would be nicer.

Quality:
I've never had a problem with this amp. While some reviews note quality control and/or reliability issues, I've never experienced any. For a while the cooling fan was loud, but a call to Ampeg assured my it was nothing to worry about. About a week later the sound went away and hasn't returned in over a year.

Value:
This wasn't the cheapest amp head out there. But for what I use it for, I made a good purchase, and I would buy another one just like it, it this one were damaged beyond repair or stolen. I think that says enough about the project.

Desirability:
To most of the audience, I think its just an amp the bass player is using. But to other musicians -- especially bass players, it says, "this cat is serious about his equipment, and he wants to play the best."

Sound:
Hands down the best sounding rock-n-roll amp I've ever owned. While I own the 350 watt version of this amp, its essentially the same as the beefed-up 450 watt version. This doesn't have the same "grind" that the all-tube version of the SVT has, but it has a great, definately "round" Ampeg sound. I don't even use the EQ - I just dial in the basic rock setting they have in the manual (low and high tone knob at 1:00 o'clock and midrange at 11'oclock) and my tone setting is done).

Ease of Use:
Using this amp is a no-brainer. But I might give it a 9 if I used to EQ. I can get my ideal sound via bypassing the EQ and using the 3-tone control knobs.

Support:
I had to call them once ... they answered my questions. I wouldn't say it was eitehr good or bad experience.

Overall:
Like I said, I would replace this amp with one just like it if I had to. I love the sound; it has been 100% reliable (despite a few worries about a noisy cooling fan); and I have played dozen of gigs with it - moving it with only a soft cover for protection and experienceing no damage, scuffs, etc. This is a well-build, reasonably priced amp head.

Submitted: 7/1/2007

Style of Music: Classic Rock

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In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the SVT450H offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amplifier in its class. This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 450 watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding features.

Special Features:
9-BAND GRAPHIC EQ: Switchable at the front panel, you can use this as a 'second channel' for bass solos, or to shape your sound to your own exacting standards

HEAVY-DUTY SPEAKER JACKS: Speakon jacks for more reliable connections at higher output

BALANCED LINE OUTPUT: XLR with independent level switch (20dB pad). Patch into house consoles, mixing boards, or external power amplifiers

EFFECTS LOOP: For increased intensity and quieter operation of external effects

POWER AMP IN and PREAMP OUT: Allows direct access into the power amp and a signal tap from the preamp section for even greater versatility

Technical Info

Dimensions: 24 in. W x 11.5 in. H x 13 in. D

Weight: 47 Pounds

Balanced Line Out: Yes

Effects Loop: Yes

Graphic EQ: 9 band

Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid

Power Amp (Tube or MOSFET): MF

Preamp (Tube or Solid State): SS

RMS Power Output (4 ohms): 450
RMS Power Output (8 ohms): 250
Classic SVT sound and style in a solid-state design! Three-band tone controls and trademark SVT Ultra Mid control. Nine-band graphic EQ with front-panel bypass switch. FX loop; XLR DI out with pad switch. MosFet power section puts out 450 watts at 4 ohms.
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