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Ampeg SVT-VR

Item ID: SVTVR
Based on 1 review

300-watt Vintage Reissue All-tube Bass Amp Head

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From Our Research Team:

Classic Ampeg Tube Tone!

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.

Ampeg SVT-VR Features:
  • Tube Preamp and Power Amp
  • 300-Watts RMS @ 2 or 4 Ohms
  • Two Discrete Channels
  • Neutrik Speakon 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 Speakon and 1/4"
  • Balanced Line Out:Yes (Transformer)
  • Preamp Out/Power Amp In:Yes
  • Weight:85 pounds

Ampeg SVT-VR - The head by which all others are judged!
Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 300W
Effects No Effects
Compression No Compression
EQ Ch 1: Treble, Midrange, Bass; Ch 2: Treble, Bass
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 14
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7
Power Tubes 6 x 6550)
Inputs 4 x Instrument, 1 x Power Amp
Outputs 1 x Speakon, 2 x Spekaer (1/4"), 1 x XLR, 1 x Preamp, 1 x Slave
Footswitch I/O No Footswitch I/O
Effects Loop No
Height 11.5"
Width 24"
Depth 12.75"
Weight 85 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number SVTVR

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Reviews

based on 1 review

Worth Every Penny

by James Peterson from Salt Lake City, UT
 March 8, 2012
 Music Background:
Apparently Ampeg has finally worked out the kinks that allegedly plagued the first few years of production with this amp, because mine is every bit the F1 car of bass heads I anticipated it to be. Pu... read more [+]rpose built for the unmistakable roar of nearly every classic rock backline, I have been surprised at how versatile this unit actually is. Working with the different inputs and channels (including bridging them) gives a huge array of tonal options, even with my trusty-if-not-boring P-bass. Not as loud as the SVT Classic in terms of pure decibel output, but the SVT-VR certainly has a more organic feel and way, way more overdrive. And it's certainly more than loud enough.

Yes, it weighs a ton. Yes, it's expensive. And yes, it's going to cost half a paycheck to re-tube it. But plug into one of these through an 8x10 cab and watch your SVT4 start gathering dust. Big thanks to my sales engineer Mike Bonaldino for the advice and help on this purchase! close [-]
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