Ampeg SVT-CL Classic Bass Amplifier Head (300 Watts)

Get the legendary classic Ampeg sound with the SVT-CL. Chock-full of tubes for the bass sound found throughout rock history, the Ampeg SVT-CL rocks. 67 People rated this product:

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Manufacturer's Description for Ampeg SVT-CL Classic Bass Amplifier Head (300 Watts)

Other companies keep trying to recreate the classic all-tube sound of the 60's and 70's Ampeg heads, but it's just not the same as the real deal - Ampeg. And they're the only bass amp company that can make that claim. When you specify a Classic Series head from them, it's not like an Ampeg it is an Ampeg.

The 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. For the ultimate experience, it's the SVT-CL - the Classic, as it's known in the business. There is no equivalent to its 300-watt output courtesy of six 6550 power tubes.

Ampeg SVT-CL Features

Normal and Padded Input

Tube Protection Circuitry

Auto-fault Mode

Fan Cooled

Slave Output Jack

4/2 Ohm Impedance Selection

User Biasing Controls

3 Position AC Polarity Switch zZounds is an authorized dealer of Ampeg products.

Dimensions: 24 x 11.5 x 13 in.

Weight: 80 lbs.

Balanced Line Out: Yes

Driver Tubes: 2 x 12AU7, 12AX7

Effects Loop: No

Graphic EQ: N/A

Mid Tone Control: 5 pos

Power Amp (Tube or MOSFET): T (6 x 6550)

Preamp (Tube or Solid State): T (2 x 12AX7)

RMS Power Output (2 ohms): 300

RMS Power Output (4 ohms): 300

RMS Power Output (8 ohms): N/A

Tone Controls: 3-band

Ultra Low/High Boosts: Yes

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging: Shipping Weight: 86 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 29 x 18 x 16 in

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Sound: If you want classic Ampeg tone, you found it. I received mine on Friday, and did an outdoor gig on Sat. The sound and tone was awesome. I previously played through a Markbass 2x10 combo, with a hartke 115 on bottom. It sounded great, but I wanted to get that classic tone. After searching every stomp box I could find, I realized you can't imitate true tube tone, without tubes. I paired the SVT Classic head with the SVT 410HLF cab. I play country and rock, and needed both bottom end and punchy tone. The sound is so even, you really dont need a comp. I did run a BBE sonic stomp on Saturday, although you prob. don't even need it. My Tech 21 VT Bass Deluxe sounds great with it too. Adds just enough grit for the rock tone I like. Feature: Not a lot of extra's, but I don't really think you'll miss them. It sounds that good. There is a couple of pretty good videos on youtube that will give you some important info before you get yours, and will give you some pretty good sound clips. Search for SVT Heritage. It is the same head, just looks different. Ease of Use: The Frequency knob confuses people. With Mid range set at 5 (or the 12 o'clock) position, you are neither boosting nor cutting the mids, so the Freq. selector knob doesn't do anything. You must boost or cut mids in order to hear what the Freqs. sound like. You will find YOUR sound. This thing is heavy. You will have to decide if heavy is worth your tone. For me, it was. It is also expensive, but again, sounds awesome ! Quality: Only had a couple of days, but it seems to be built well. Value: zZounds sells it for the same price as everyone else, except zZounds offers the payment plan. Manufacturer Support: Hope I don't need them. The Wow Factor: Classic look...Nice. Looks nice sitting on stage ! Overall: As long as it is reliable, it will be my amp of choice for a long time.

Style of Music: Country and Rock

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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "Classic Tone In A Classic Package"

Sound: The SVT has something that a SS bass amp will never have. The true sound of big tube power. That means great warm fat tone, rich with even order harmonics. When pushed the all tube front end will give you the sound that you have heard over and over again on recordings and live performances. A big sound with bite thats never sounds harsh and gets just the right amount of grit when you dig in with the pick or your fingers and the guitar volume full on. Back off your attack or roll back the volume and it cleans right up. Feature: You don't get a lot of fancy stuff like compressors or limiters. What you do get is the famous Ampeg bass tone stack that other makers have tried to copy. Two inputs (one padded) bass, mids (selectable freq), treble with ultra high and low boost switches. An effects loop would be nice but I think once you play through one of these SVT heads you won't want or need effects. The sound is just that good. Ease of Use: The SVT will fight you every step of the way at first while you fuss with the gain and master volume. Forget the useless (for me) ultra low and hi switches. I set it pretty much flat and get the gain where where I like it, tweak the tone settings and fiddle with the gain again and then I set it where it breaks up a little and roll up the master. It will take some time to dial it in.... but when you do, it's a great sound that never overpowers and sits in the mix just right. You get the sense that its there and you don't have to worry about it. You just have fun and play. Quality: It's an Ampeg! This ones still made in the USA. Built like a tank and weighs almost as much (85 lbs). Every part of the amp looks like it's made from the best that could be had for what it needs to do. The STV over the years has a proven track record on the road and on stages all over the world. Provided parts are available, the thing could be used forever. No backup amp need although keep a backup set of tubes. Just in case. Value: The SVT is at the top end of the price scale for a 300 watt amp. However we are talking about a tube amp here. Manufacturer Support: Unsure never had to call. Ampeg is now owned by Loud Tech. so support still remains to be seen as far as Loud goes. The Wow Factor: Excuse Me! This is an SVT! Who doesn't want one. Overall: I will keep it forever. Its "the" bass sound. Great classic tone for rock or blues.

Style of Music: rock blues

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