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Bass Guitar Amp Head from Ampeg belonging to the SVT Pro series

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  • MmzMmz

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 01/04/09 at 06:32
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Very powerful compared to the data sheet ..
    Quite SETTINGS

    USE

    Config a bit complicated
    I'm still looking sound AMPEG ????? this head (or the big shit, we can tell)

    SONORITS

    If you make music that makes noise, forget everything on this amp.
    Even with hours of settings You never get the sound AMPEG with this low of greasy spectrum.
    AMPEG has released a series to make bizzz..et c is as full of other brands.

    NOTICE GLOBAL

    Report qulité very expensive price !!
    And above all not find the sound at all AMPEG.
    for a bit more as I prefer Aguillar ..
  • oliviorcoliviorc

    Quality U.S.

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 10/17/12 at 04:39
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    I'm talking about a pro-Ampeg SVT3 U.S. from the late 90s, the one with the red and blue logo.
    About the power was 450W and 275W into 4ohms 8ohms in.

    3 lamps in preamp, 2 drive.
    The head weighs his weight sign of strength and quality. Do not hesitate to put it in a fly.

    After a few months of use, I just give you my opinion.

    Level settings you can choose:
    Bright
    -15db
    Mute
    Basic EQ (Low + Medium + acute) with choice of the correct frequency band
    9-band EQ plus with independent volume for dosing correction, it's just happiness.
    Gain a Master and a Tube Drive, versatility e tle precise metering are waiting for you. Only small Flat, Tube Drive, it is not good "biased (I…
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    I'm talking about a pro-Ampeg SVT3 U.S. from the late 90s, the one with the red and blue logo.
    About the power was 450W and 275W into 4ohms 8ohms in.

    3 lamps in preamp, 2 drive.
    The head weighs his weight sign of strength and quality. Do not hesitate to put it in a fly.

    After a few months of use, I just give you my opinion.

    Level settings you can choose:
    Bright
    -15db
    Mute
    Basic EQ (Low + Medium + acute) with choice of the correct frequency band
    9-band EQ plus with independent volume for dosing correction, it's just happiness.
    Gain a Master and a Tube Drive, versatility e tle precise metering are waiting for you. Only small Flat, Tube Drive, it is not good "biased (I do not know if we say that ^ ^) will not feel much. However well settled: grrroowl!

    Rear: DI output, 2 speaker outputs (jack), effects loop, footswitch input, tuner output ...

    You will understand the key word here is versatility!

    UTILIZATION

    Must spend some time on it, but what? We are passionate about or you do not. And time is not lost because the appointment: The sound!

    The manual is no problem on the net. It is very clear for English speakers.

    I put "10" for the price / quality ratio is, in my view, incontestable.

    SOUNDS

    I play rock Noisy / pop (Pixies, Sonic Youth, 7 6.by etc ...).
    I played before on a Markbass Little III. I was happy but not quite. , I am fully satisfied!

    I have all the palettes of sounds I want with real change and well settled according to the settings I made.

    FYI: I play on a U.S. Jazzbass Deluxe and head Markbass 104HF Cab on in 8hms.

    I love all of this sound head and I do not get bored.

    If I had one day change is that the head would have Petee in the hands ... Then it would be to enter runs great with Ampeg models for example 2000 €.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been 5 months now that I have the pleasure of playing on this head. I bought it used here.
    Before have I played on Fender Markabass and EBS. The EBS was a big model, high quality but too modern for my taste.

    If you manage to find one of these head (I'm talking about the U.S. version!) At a good price, you take it!

    I'm in love with my SVT3-PRO U.S. >>> I think that says it all. :)
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  • MGR/David OlivasMGR/David Olivas

    Ampeg SVT 3 Pro

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 01/31/02 at 15:00
    I purchased this amp at the Guitar Center in Covina, California and paid about $750 for it. I needed to replace my out-dated Peavy amp that I sold at a yard sale.

    This amp is great for live and studio purposes. It has plenty of power and I have yet to find any poor sounds from the amp. It has plently of features, such direct-out (balance and unbalance) with a level control, a direct tuner out, and two types of speaker conections (1/4 inch and speakton). I like the mute function and the Graphic EQ, which provides a lot of sound versatility.

    For it's small size (two rack-mount spaces), it weighs a ton! I wish it had two instrument inputs, rather than one.

    It is well made and ready f…
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    I purchased this amp at the Guitar Center in Covina, California and paid about $750 for it. I needed to replace my out-dated Peavy amp that I sold at a yard sale.

    This amp is great for live and studio purposes. It has plenty of power and I have yet to find any poor sounds from the amp. It has plently of features, such direct-out (balance and unbalance) with a level control, a direct tuner out, and two types of speaker conections (1/4 inch and speakton). I like the mute function and the Graphic EQ, which provides a lot of sound versatility.

    For it's small size (two rack-mount spaces), it weighs a ton! I wish it had two instrument inputs, rather than one.

    It is well made and ready for the road, but I suggest buying an SBK Rack-Mount case with at least two or four spaces.

    If you have the money, I would buy this amp over the competitor's. I tried them all and the Ampeg SVT 3 Pro performed the best.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • steeven vénèresteeven vénère

    The sound I needed!

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 02/11/12 at 16:33
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    For me, this is a US 3PRO in 1996 (with the red logo and blue), at the time this model was still produced in korea.

    Power level, 450 € in 4ohms, 275 in 8.
    Three preamp lamps, 2 in drive, the mosfet, pref, good cam, heavy (especially with the fly that goes with it), imposing, you feel the gear to last.

    Level settings, there is plenty to do, a-15db attenuator for active basses, which adds a bright clarity of the signal, which gives a high treble and deep bass to gain respect for the switch. A small 3-band EQ (low, medium, sharp) with a medium frequency selector, the foot. And in addition to the 9-band EQ with switchable volume independent for metering correction data to the 3-band EQ.…
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    For me, this is a US 3PRO in 1996 (with the red logo and blue), at the time this model was still produced in korea.

    Power level, 450 € in 4ohms, 275 in 8.
    Three preamp lamps, 2 in drive, the mosfet, pref, good cam, heavy (especially with the fly that goes with it), imposing, you feel the gear to last.

    Level settings, there is plenty to do, a-15db attenuator for active basses, which adds a bright clarity of the signal, which gives a high treble and deep bass to gain respect for the switch. A small 3-band EQ (low, medium, sharp) with a medium frequency selector, the foot. And in addition to the 9-band EQ with switchable volume independent for metering correction data to the 3-band EQ. Gain and master volume, tube gain to vary the voltage grids at lights, in short, the front arch is complete, there will almost enough to get lost.

    Equally comprehensive in the back, DI output with its output volume, 2 jack for HP (as the old banana plugs for mine), effects loop, tuner output (handy), footswitch jack, what connect a preamp in addition, you quickly get lost when you start with this machine.

    UTILIZATION

    The use could be disconcerting at first glance, rather complicated to set, must know what you want, you really dig.
    Mode at the job, I busted one that is downloaded from the forum on the head in question, not necessarily useful, but always interesting.

    SOUNDS

    In sound, I find that I needed, after trying many brands (ashdown, trace elliot, bugera, Genz Benz, ect ...).
    I play in a punk rock metal tends nag, level adjustment, bass and treble at noon, almost thoroughly with medium frequency selector to 3, Graphic EQ slightly boosted in the lower midrange and treble, bright switch enclanché, a big muff in dry (almost minimal saturation on the case, otherwise it really spits too), and my Fender Precision 50's, all in a cabinet Hartke 410VX (not enough money for an ampeg 8x10), just with it already , it pierces nickel in the mix, as I like surly, big presence, good potato. Lack probably slightly low in my sound, but marries beautifully with the sound of my guitar (and yeah, it was his rule as a group).
    Occasionally, I troll for beufs evenings, and there I found a beautiful polyvalance, exit the big muff and hello deep switch for metal, removing the bright and rising slightly low, it happening on the reaggae and dub.
    The three switches are really great and well transfoment sound (I do not get hardly any of my EQ), and I only get's her three small buttons to play everything myself just to play Take affected.
    The only gripe I have with him will be a lack of definition when the bass is too strong in the EQ, but I think a new cabinet to be remedied best quality.

    An extremely versatile head, but always with his ampeg typed (this is like marshall, we love it or hate it, but there is never indifferent).

    I shall give a post soon after testing with other basses, I never play with my Fender.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Bought used in August 2010, the previous owner had left limit switch (not enough volume, failures, etc), a small tower for repair, welds redone newer lamps (electro harmonix), j ' I finally head ringing.
    Of repeated almost weekly, more than twenty concerts and just as enjoyable to use, it even manages to impress with bassists playing on svt-vr (Korean). ^
    After testing many new heads (ashdown mag, trace elliot, bugera, ect ...), I came across this American head for 450 €, I cracked.
    I also had the (mis) chance to test a new generation 3PRO, I was very disappointed, lack of potato, definition, totally the opposite of mine (and a SVT 410HLF and more, it sounds better now even on my Hartke 4x10).

    Frankly I understand the negative judgments on the head for those who have Korean versions. If you want a good 3PRO, search for a Cygnus, it usually runs for around € 700 I think.
    Right after it is typed, but hey it takes for everyone, but for me it is perfect (I will test just a small mesa boogie and an orange to refine the comparison).
    Anyway, no regrets for having done 200km for this wonder.
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  • gardenasgardenas

    Very bad ... but if current

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 01/22/12 at 05:25
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Be called Hybrid lamp (if it really exists) without any effect.

    UTILIZATION

    Simple

    SOUNDS

    Its far from what made the reputation of Ampeg. Can not be plugged into the bottom one 4x10, and too when adding a 15 'where they seek to recover the hours lost mediums. Bad caricature of SVT-amps.
    Drive button is a horror, still not understood why they have one.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I meet this amp regularly on the stages of France. It looks like they have it in theaters or clubs backline.
    This brand has become a horror, bad head, bad speaker, but retains a monopoly with an old reputation.
    Materials very expensive compared to the sound quality. It is better to turn to…
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    Be called Hybrid lamp (if it really exists) without any effect.

    UTILIZATION

    Simple

    SOUNDS

    Its far from what made the reputation of Ampeg. Can not be plugged into the bottom one 4x10, and too when adding a 15 'where they seek to recover the hours lost mediums. Bad caricature of SVT-amps.
    Drive button is a horror, still not understood why they have one.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I meet this amp regularly on the stages of France. It looks like they have it in theaters or clubs backline.
    This brand has become a horror, bad head, bad speaker, but retains a monopoly with an old reputation.
    Materials very expensive compared to the sound quality. It is better to turn to Eden, Ashdown or Markbass (very expensive though, even a brand image concept) for the quality.
    I just hope the stewards room or home newloc & co are finally realizing it, NO, AMPEG IS NOT GOOD MARK AMP!!
    Sorry for the rant but I'm sick of all these technician "proud" of their brand new ampeg!
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  • benzbenz

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 10/05/03 at 10:02
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    A transistor amplifier with 3 lamps pramplis what makes her hot trs
    450w into 4 ohm c is still pretty much enough to repeat them '
    the EQ graph is for once very effectively the key for brightness efficiency slapeurs crazy

    UTILIZATION

    Little pots of adjustable May we come very easy to find a sound that allows the head to play bass in all styles is enormous and simple c

    SOUNDS

    I play metal and funk with the svt 3 pro and it rings in all styles
    J have a yamaha trb5 May I have the essay with a jazz bass deluxe c is really huge !!!!!!
    Digging for the easily slap one obtains a very round or very cold in his own way

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had one month I'm re…
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    A transistor amplifier with 3 lamps pramplis what makes her hot trs
    450w into 4 ohm c is still pretty much enough to repeat them '
    the EQ graph is for once very effectively the key for brightness efficiency slapeurs crazy

    UTILIZATION

    Little pots of adjustable May we come very easy to find a sound that allows the head to play bass in all styles is enormous and simple c

    SOUNDS

    I play metal and funk with the svt 3 pro and it rings in all styles
    J have a yamaha trb5 May I have the essay with a jazz bass deluxe c is really huge !!!!!!
    Digging for the easily slap one obtains a very round or very cold in his own way

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had one month I'm really not c it is a crazy amp ampeg c is a what!
    forget trying to have a Hartke 5000 with ampeg ha you're in another world has nothing to do ca
    one would think that it is a bit expensive but well worth its 1800 euros
    the only amp that I love having a place of svt 3 c is the recess svt classic all-tube
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  • Jackbass6Jackbass6

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 03/10/04 at 07:23
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Ampeg amp with a preamp is all tube, and the mosfet amp.
    Power issues: 450Watts into 4 ohm, 8 ohm and 275 sub.
    connector jack input, and output to the speakers, as well as a connector and a speakon output XLR line out.
    Settings:
    bass, mid, frequency (which promotes a range of mediums in particular), trebble, HI, LO, Bright, -15 dB, graphic equalizer, mute, volume, tube gain, gain, in short everything that it should be.
    For d effects, but the sound can be distorting.

    UTILIZATION

    Configuration simple enough that little is known in sy SETTINGS and frequency.
    This amp head is very typical of energetic music style rock, funk, jazz, metal ...
    the manual is very clear and …
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    Ampeg amp with a preamp is all tube, and the mosfet amp.
    Power issues: 450Watts into 4 ohm, 8 ohm and 275 sub.
    connector jack input, and output to the speakers, as well as a connector and a speakon output XLR line out.
    Settings:
    bass, mid, frequency (which promotes a range of mediums in particular), trebble, HI, LO, Bright, -15 dB, graphic equalizer, mute, volume, tube gain, gain, in short everything that it should be.
    For d effects, but the sound can be distorting.

    UTILIZATION

    Configuration simple enough that little is known in sy SETTINGS and frequency.
    This amp head is very typical of energetic music style rock, funk, jazz, metal ...
    the manual is very clear and very simple.

    SOUNDS

    J jou have with this head on bass very different, and never had any nya pb.Elle supports very well the strings so bad.
    The ampeg sounds are very warm and quite aggressive, which will not be appropriate to everyone, but when playing the above, it is not a complaint.
    J likes to vary the bcp mediums on this head, and that's enough to make me go from a very large sound, atmospheric, has a very metallic sound and dynamic.

    OVERALL OPINION

    J uses this head for 4 years, even if I have the discovery rllement there a year and a half by diversifying my game, and removing my faults.
    J loves the power of this head, and especially the punch sound that it gives me.
    C is a best seller in ampeg.Pour price, you can find equivalents in swr, eden etc ... but it becomes a story of caractere.Mais nothing beats the sound ampeg!
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  • PétalPétal

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 05/18/06 at 09:08
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    See SVT 3 Pro product or site Ampeg
    + Baffle 4 * 10 "& 1 * 15"
    the stack ideal for stage or studio

    UTILIZATION

    Config simple, good its insured, simple manual (in fact there are not even!)

    SOUNDS

    For any style of music, hooked up with Ibanez BTB 405 (5 ropes course) or in B, plus a compressor DBX 160AD, for his being in the extreme Metal, I seek a warm, effectively, done.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year only in the studio, I bought it with eyes closed, and no regrets, it's the ultimate, Q / P good because the price was the top, not one second eSite I would do this choice. But because of lack of space and little use I made of 300W, I SEPARATION Ampeg p…
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    See SVT 3 Pro product or site Ampeg
    + Baffle 4 * 10 "& 1 * 15"
    the stack ideal for stage or studio

    UTILIZATION

    Config simple, good its insured, simple manual (in fact there are not even!)

    SOUNDS

    For any style of music, hooked up with Ibanez BTB 405 (5 ropes course) or in B, plus a compressor DBX 160AD, for his being in the extreme Metal, I seek a warm, effectively, done.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year only in the studio, I bought it with eyes closed, and no regrets, it's the ultimate, Q / P good because the price was the top, not one second eSite I would do this choice. But because of lack of space and little use I made of 300W, I SEPARATION Ampeg preamp for always! Model CL
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  • Mr_PaTaTeMr_PaTaTe

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 09/15/06 at 10:25
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    This is a hybrid head, pramplification lamp (5 beautiful lamps visible when the hood open) and amplification transistors (MOSFET technology)

    This head dlivre 275 watts into an 8 ohm impdance and 450 watts into 4 ohm.

    In terms of connectivity:
    . Between an Active / Passive
    . HP output jack and Speakon
    . Symtrique XLR line outputs, and jack asymtrique
    . Effects loop
    . Tuner Output (Mute switch connects a faade for silent tuning)
    . 2 EQ Footswitch functions / Mute

    For rglages include:
    . Rglages: Gain / Bass / Ultra Mid / Treble / Master
    . Limit Switch
    . Switch Graphic EQ
    . 9-band graphic EQ

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is very simple and effective manua…
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    This is a hybrid head, pramplification lamp (5 beautiful lamps visible when the hood open) and amplification transistors (MOSFET technology)

    This head dlivre 275 watts into an 8 ohm impdance and 450 watts into 4 ohm.

    In terms of connectivity:
    . Between an Active / Passive
    . HP output jack and Speakon
    . Symtrique XLR line outputs, and jack asymtrique
    . Effects loop
    . Tuner Output (Mute switch connects a faade for silent tuning)
    . 2 EQ Footswitch functions / Mute

    For rglages include:
    . Rglages: Gain / Bass / Ultra Mid / Treble / Master
    . Limit Switch
    . Switch Graphic EQ
    . 9-band graphic EQ

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is very simple and effective manual, but like any amp, you have to wait and shop around before finding the sound that you like it.

    What is with this trs INTERESTED head is that when we found the sound you like, it remains perfectly suprieur Dfine noise.

    SOUNDS

    This head should trs good for my style of music (pop, rock, funk, blues, r'n'b, variation on ...)

    I use a fender deluxe active jazz bass, no effect, and I coupled with a speaker Ampeg SVT classic 15E (a hp 15 inch)

    I love the bass sound particulirement deep and powerful and marries perfectly with the walls of 15 inches. Treble all come out of the same trs well.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This is a head that is 1999 and I bought used. Despite a fan a little noisy, the buttons are intact and the sound seems canned.

    The weight of the amp is not excessive (11 kg) and transported very easy.

    This is really a good trs tte.Mme nine if the price is quite the quality is paid lev ...
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  • SanctaSancta

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 03/11/07 at 04:35
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Preamp tube lamp 5 Groove say quality ... standard
    transistor amplifier 275 w RMS into 8 ohms and 450 w RMS into 4 ohms which allows if we do not have the budget to pay for a large cabinet very powerful to begin by taking a smaller one that will work into 8 ohms.

    connection: 2 hp output jack and one Speakon
    DI out pre or post preamp with XLR and jack with level of knob
    1 preamp output for transplant into another power amp
    Between a direct in the SVT 3 amp to connect another preamp
    A tuner output
    A jack for a footswitch to start the eq and passage in mute silence to match such
    an effects loop with one sen and a return in jack

    issue rglage gain and master, mid bass eq (adj…
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    Preamp tube lamp 5 Groove say quality ... standard
    transistor amplifier 275 w RMS into 8 ohms and 450 w RMS into 4 ohms which allows if we do not have the budget to pay for a large cabinet very powerful to begin by taking a smaller one that will work into 8 ohms.

    connection: 2 hp output jack and one Speakon
    DI out pre or post preamp with XLR and jack with level of knob
    1 preamp output for transplant into another power amp
    Between a direct in the SVT 3 amp to connect another preamp
    A tuner output
    A jack for a footswitch to start the eq and passage in mute silence to match such
    an effects loop with one sen and a return in jack

    issue rglage gain and master, mid bass eq (adjustable freq) + treble a 9-band parametric eq boost low and hi everything is really good quality and strong trs!

    UTILIZATION

    will configure itself is a simple and clear
    on obtaining a good sound. For me the real test of a sound point of view of an amplifier is to do everything to sound flat and of note throughout the game to handle doights in slap or mediator, and has to ring away or I will not insist. Regarding the svt 3 pro same dish kills, then APRS when you shoot or cut the freq of your choice, has ben killed.
    The manual there was not in the bote but it is easy on the ampeg site and is perfect if you read and Understand English

    SOUNDS

    This amp really suits all styles. The sound of the grain does not bleed while having low, but watch a branch of an SVT cabinet of shit will not give his best. In the chain of sound, the quality component is aligned with the worst ...
    If you feel too clean, there's make a montage with groove tube diffrent or better quality.
    I use it with Thierry Carel (luthier des Vosges) type with precision micro acute Carel a proportional (homemade) and a music man bongo 5-string.

    OVERALL OPINION

    was one day that I, and I have not reu my cabinet 4 x 10 "ampeg svt410HLF, but I did run with a classic 4 x 10 and a dj killed. For the record it's great, I can finally will integrate my bass in a mix has the shield effect and it pops out rglage for good.
    I tried everything in the budget 1000 2500 (Hartke 5500, mesa boogie walkabout, mark bass, Fender) but the svt 3 pro that this thing more than others not.
    In addition I had the cabinet and head for 2094 compared to 2000 mesa with only two lamps is 300 W, a 15 "hp and floating, ampeg wins. But good pulse in the sries m mesa also kill but it's much too expensive.
    Petit interlude on line 6 simultaneous kind or other that claim to reproduce the sound or ampeg fender bassman ... : Arch false is false, I have a pod xt bass for a year and a half and it's really a crap amp simultaneously, a slime at the bottom, not when you slap a slap in short, I 'm going dbarasser.
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  • BrealKBrealK

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 03/27/07 at 05:30
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Lamps-preamp, amp mosfet
    -450W @ 4ohms, 275 @ 8ohms
    Single-connection, a single entry input with push / pull-15dB, otherwise XLR DI output, an output jack HP or Speakon output tuner, preamp in, preamp out, effects loop, ground lift.
    One-parametric mid EQ 4band with a more equalization 10bandes
    -A serious boost, treble, a bright (adds shine) and a mute
    It's all footswitch, not included of course!

    I put 9 but it is noted that the power cable is not provided ...

    UTILIZATION

    -Configuration is intuitive, like many current amp!
    The presets-the manuals are quite efficaces.personnelement I left on the rock preset then I changed and we get a very good sound rapidement.l '10…
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    Lamps-preamp, amp mosfet
    -450W @ 4ohms, 275 @ 8ohms
    Single-connection, a single entry input with push / pull-15dB, otherwise XLR DI output, an output jack HP or Speakon output tuner, preamp in, preamp out, effects loop, ground lift.
    One-parametric mid EQ 4band with a more equalization 10bandes
    -A serious boost, treble, a bright (adds shine) and a mute
    It's all footswitch, not included of course!

    I put 9 but it is noted that the power cable is not provided ...

    UTILIZATION

    -Configuration is intuitive, like many current amp!
    The presets-the manuals are quite efficaces.personnelement I left on the rock preset then I changed and we get a very good sound rapidement.l '10bandes EQ is more complicated to configure, and using a sound engineer can be lifesaving, or if it spent time on it just!
    -English manual / espagnol...clair until you fully understand the 2langues!

    SOUNDS

    - It is perfect for my style of music, it is also built for that! Rock'n'roll!
    I use it with my warwick corvette standard 5cordes bubinga, ineffective, and the sound I got is very aggressive, but you can get a very "fat", not aggressive (round), its a perfect slap also by activating the treble and bass boost, in the bright adds a layer if you did not do enough!
    -Personally aggressive mediums coupled to the depth of the grave (beautiful, surprising for a definition!) Is not my sound préféré.je desteste a priori no sound.
    -Noted that this amp has a very good character but it colors the sound ... so of course if you love the big deep bass and clear, there is no problem, but if you prefer the sound its low, it will not count on him ... a note that it can strengthen the sides of your bass, for example, very serious round of my warwick are enhanced with serious boost ... but the grain of the is not low ... only problem with the amp!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I just got it, so since day one, I'll do one if needed later UP
    -The serious and aggressive for me is its strong point
    "I try Hartke HA3500, mark bass little mark, then I say go you break the wallet, ampeg ... I'm disappointed in any way ... I recommend it to anyone who wants an amp character with very beautiful bass frequencies!
    I do it again this choice a thousand times yes, unless I will not like the amp has a strong character ...
    It is good value for money (at MusicStore 1100euros ...), coupled to a nemesis nsp410 (500euros. ..) which is a quality insoupconée, the case is indeed good!

    UP AFTER 6 months:

    the fan has a manufacturing defect, it makes a mess for head of this award, but the guarantee is no problem, I suspected outsourcing of parts manufacturing in China and an American ... because I opened the beast and the interior is really in order, frankly, it exudes quality, which was not the case fan ...

    if not for her, it is always good, I paufiné my settings, with a little less aggressive, it must still be careful not to abuse because of serious we are left with a surplus quickly affecting the mix instruments in a band!

    So I have nothing negative said, except this little problem of fan!
    honestly try it and see for 1000euros, ca worth!

    UP AFTER 9 months:

    So the fan was changed by the VAS, since I have no problem, I added the NSP115 the stack, which makes me a fairly virulent 3corps! : D

    It is also worth noting that the power does not gradually from the master button, but the sound comes much faster between 6 / 10 and 8 / 10, so that there is no more power in 4ohms a volume equivalent, but a high volume, 450W sings, and it's been very, very afraid, so they sing only rarely, and the amp does not necessarily need!

    a good purchase anyway!
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  • sankukai41sankukai41

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 05/09/07 at 02:55
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    - 4 12AX7 preamp tube and a 12AU7 quality really mean (see explanation in the overall opinion).
    - Amp transistor 275 w RMS into 8 ohms and 450 w RMS into 4 ohms

    - Connectivity:
    2 hp output jacks and one Speakon
    DI output in post or pre preamp and XLR jack with level of knob
    1 preamp output power amplifier
    A direct input of the amplifier 3 SVT to connect another preamp
    A tuner output
    A jack for a footswitch to start the eq and mute passage to agree in silence
    An effects loop with send and return jacks as

    - Adjustable gain and master, eq low, medium (5 positions adjustable frequency), treble + 9-band graphic EQ, low and high boost, tube gain settings for a more or less w…
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    - 4 12AX7 preamp tube and a 12AU7 quality really mean (see explanation in the overall opinion).
    - Amp transistor 275 w RMS into 8 ohms and 450 w RMS into 4 ohms

    - Connectivity:
    2 hp output jacks and one Speakon
    DI output in post or pre preamp and XLR jack with level of knob
    1 preamp output power amplifier
    A direct input of the amplifier 3 SVT to connect another preamp
    A tuner output
    A jack for a footswitch to start the eq and mute passage to agree in silence
    An effects loop with send and return jacks as

    - Adjustable gain and master, eq low, medium (5 positions adjustable frequency), treble + 9-band graphic EQ, low and high boost, tube gain settings for a more or less warm.

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is simple. You plug the bass and immediately was the sound that kills.
    The manual in English and Spanish is very clear and to find a sound to its taste quickly thanks to the presets provided.

    SOUNDS

    I, for one, connected a cab svt 410 HLF with this amp, so I use all the power.
    My bass is a stingray 4 string chords with DR.
    The sound is huge, it's Ampeg. There is some grain, it goes down very low and the medium is very aggressive.
    I play in a group of punk-hardcore, and it should totally this musical style.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This configuration: + Ampeg Musicman, I have dreamed for a long time and now it's done, and I do not regret it at all.
    However, I have a small problem to make. When I tried it for the first time, I found the sound much, but a little too clean, lacking a bit of grain.
    So I opened the beast to see what tubes were installed, there was a well-GT Groove sticker on the amp, but I wanted to check. And what was my surprise to find that there was only one 12AX7 Groove GT and the other 3 were Sovtek very low end. Only the 12AU7 was quality, an Electro Harmonix.
    So I decided to change all that. After some advice, I changed all the Sovtek 12AX7 LPS by and I have kept the EH is an excellent tube.
    And then there is the day and night. We keep of course the signature Ampeg, but with a grain, a dynamic, aggressive, low spectrum multiplied by 100. In addition, the definition of sound is present all the time, regardless of the volume used.
    What a shame qu'Ampeg not provide this amp with tubes of better quality.

    I played a lot of amp, Marshall, Trace Elliot, SWR, GK, but no, not really, has this little something or other that makes the reputation of Ampeg.

    I am more than satisfied. The price / quality ratio is excellent, I had everything (svt3 pro + svt 410 HLF) for just € 1900.

    Nothing in the world, I would not change.

    I hear some say that the sound is too typical. I do not agree. It is typed, it's true but certainly not too much, and the grain of the bass is present. Just compare a stingray with a Fender Precision for example, and you will see there is a difference.
    After it is true is a matter of taste.
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  • ericthegreatericthegreat

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 09/21/11 at 23:12
    I have had this head for about 7 years now and the tone and power is great. I have it paired with a 410hlf cab. It gives you that great ampeg tone! This thing is also built like a tank. I have it mounted in a rack and was backed into by a mini van before a gig. Still worked with no issues.


    UTILIZATION

    After my previous bass amp blew up for the second time, it was time to go shopping for something more reliable. I knew that an Ampeg wasn't going to disappoint, so it was between this and an SVT-CL. Glad I went with the 3-PRO. It covers any style you can possibly think of. The EQ section is very responsive and intuitive and doesn't take much time to dial in. I only use the graphic …
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    I have had this head for about 7 years now and the tone and power is great. I have it paired with a 410hlf cab. It gives you that great ampeg tone! This thing is also built like a tank. I have it mounted in a rack and was backed into by a mini van before a gig. Still worked with no issues.


    UTILIZATION

    After my previous bass amp blew up for the second time, it was time to go shopping for something more reliable. I knew that an Ampeg wasn't going to disappoint, so it was between this and an SVT-CL. Glad I went with the 3-PRO. It covers any style you can possibly think of. The EQ section is very responsive and intuitive and doesn't take much time to dial in. I only use the graphic EQ to get more volume (it actually provides more than the master) It has that classic SVT tone without having to crank it. I consider myself a modern-purist, so if you want that SVT tone but don't need 300W of ALL tube power, pair this with an Ampeg 410HLF, and you'll be set for the life of your bass playing career. (unless your already playing stadiums and arenas, then you don't need this review).


    SOUNDS

    I love the sounds, really great rock and jazz feeling, it fits perfect in almost all genres of music that any one can be creating. I dont really use any of the settings on it though, just a little drive or boost to make it sound full and not dry.


    OVERALL OPINION

    Overall I am really happy with my purchase of the Ampeg SVT 3 I would have it any other way, I paid a good amount of money for this, and I take good care of it and im hoping it last me a really long time.
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  • ilcaluilcalu

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 01/10/08 at 04:10
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    - 4 Sovtek Preamp 12AX7WA lamp and an electro armonix 12AU7.
    - Amp transistor 275 w RMS into 8 ohms and 450 w RMS into 4 ohms

    - Connectivity:
    2 hp output jacks and one Speakon
    DI output in post or pre preamp and XLR jack with level of knob
    1 preamp output power amplifier
    Between a direct in the SVT 3 amp to connect another preamp
    A tuner output
    A jack for a footswitch to start the eq and mute passage to agree in silence
    An effects loop with send and return jacks as

    - Rglage gain and master, eq low, medium (5-position adjustable frequency), bright graphic eq + a 9-band, low and high boost, tube gain rglage for a more or less warm.

    UTILIZATION

    - Trs simple. De…
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    - 4 Sovtek Preamp 12AX7WA lamp and an electro armonix 12AU7.
    - Amp transistor 275 w RMS into 8 ohms and 450 w RMS into 4 ohms

    - Connectivity:
    2 hp output jacks and one Speakon
    DI output in post or pre preamp and XLR jack with level of knob
    1 preamp output power amplifier
    Between a direct in the SVT 3 amp to connect another preamp
    A tuner output
    A jack for a footswitch to start the eq and mute passage to agree in silence
    An effects loop with send and return jacks as

    - Rglage gain and master, eq low, medium (5-position adjustable frequency), bright graphic eq + a 9-band, low and high boost, tube gain rglage for a more or less warm.

    UTILIZATION

    - Trs simple. Dej in a flat sounds good and means the color key feature in choosing an amp. The rglages consills in the manual (consisting of a few pages) help discover a lot of his versatility: for what I concrne I am not far from the rock config.
    -As stated in a comment, I changed too the 4 12AX7 WA by LPS (always Sovtek) and effectivemnt grain takes more characters and the more heat. This is not the day and night but for the price (I recommend the German site tube-town) is worth the effort.

    SOUNDS

    - I jous some styles, from funky rock to jazz to trip-hop and it fits perfectly. In the fingers and slap I never touch the settings, just with the mediator and I drive boosts the bass to make the sound less dry.
    - My first bass is an EB Stingray with dynamic large enough and everything comes out the amp with a fawn pretty amazing, I feel the hum music man is amplified even more. So has quickly become a hard drug and seulemt attacks stomach to stop hunger grow. As I pedal MULTICOMP multidrive and EBS. I use the 8x10 Ampeg Classic and I must say that if I exceed the BPS in 1 / 4 of the gain (with gain and master tube bottom) are the other musicians face.
    The sound is a little dirty, it must be said, but that's why I prefried.
    I did not touch the eq because I am satisfied with its current trs.
    Ah yes, the seller advised to use it mainly to recover 4 ohms full power or 6 maximum.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a month. Of course the sound is what I love most li versatility is the least DI output that does not send too much substance, but even playing on the gain has arranged.
    I test the same time mark bass R500 and Gallien Krueger 1001RB-II. Bass Troisime the mark, less deep and not too many characters but when the power is the same. The GK trs trs well, I was torn between the two because the sound is more crystalline and less coloring, slap it kills and it complies with the bass sounds resortent pure. Was it even more powerful but it's hard to explain the choice, Ampeg is more seductive, more sensual as her and probably in part to the reputation and lamps but I say again, between the two has t difficult.
    Quality price ratio correct, I think, for the quality. They would still stinks mm make the effort to mount 12AX7 LPS for the ridiculous price difference with WA.
    I would do this choice with his eyes closed.
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  • jukapjukap

    Ampeg SVT-3 ProPublished on 08/03/08 at 07:44
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    'Lack of tips, tricks There's also overpaid for what it is.

    on the other hand, hat for the quality of construction: it's flawless.

    UTILIZATION

    Head amp really too complicated rgler, taking assuremme head who would not want one single sound. Group (except perhaps if you are the blues rock three or merdouille "new" song Franaise festive probably) it's really making head to thread between what you want out if one is built and a tad too rtrograde and its other zikos group without becoming intrusive stroke volume war (see below on the blur ct).

    DI output anecdotal, do not think too its usefulness.

    Fan too loud, change impractical.

    on the other hand, quality manufacturing a…
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    'Lack of tips, tricks There's also overpaid for what it is.

    on the other hand, hat for the quality of construction: it's flawless.

    UTILIZATION

    Head amp really too complicated rgler, taking assuremme head who would not want one single sound. Group (except perhaps if you are the blues rock three or merdouille "new" song Franaise festive probably) it's really making head to thread between what you want out if one is built and a tad too rtrograde and its other zikos group without becoming intrusive stroke volume war (see below on the blur ct).

    DI output anecdotal, do not think too its usefulness.

    Fan too loud, change impractical.

    on the other hand, quality manufacturing and exprience force, almost no one pt 'breath is really excellent.

    Otherwise, attention: at my probs with Electro-Harmonix 12AX7 (as against the 12AU7 is 0.k.), which deal with Sovtek are seriously losing out in volume - and the level is not dj jojo - without making really grain.

    SOUNDS

    The sound can be pretty good, but it is too boring rgler, especially in groups. Dj lack of gnrale DEFINITIONS even when the bass and low trs mdiums can be blurry. It hurts if you play with who do not scratch that flutter, a drummer who does not pretend to have a kick drum (see also prob dynamics), the synths and other instrumentals coming empiter, and a singer who must be at mle: in short, great difficulty in positioning a complex mix and stay there by providing that a low is made. In addition, the contribution of both lamps is ultimately limited by a lack of clarity + the drive is VERY difficult to get, you really send the sauce by boosting the pramp to have some ( a sends a kind of saturated fat not bad but not as good as a either). Can not have The beginning of a real grain with SVT, plain as overdrive. And impossible to find a good sound slap, because there is also a very serious lack of potatoes: it's not really cool, both in terms of volume (a spell strong enough into 4 ohms, 450 watts, but certainly not !) that Ractive dynamic (even when it is soft enough).

    In the end, the sound is typ trs; one little tweak stuff, but it really has some quality that almost on Ampeg cabinets, which are calibrated to output the Ampeg sound. As they do psent a death, those speakers, and as an carry 3 tons, as much to buy a real SVT head in this case l: for lovers, Would there the pure grain, potato more and not taking head.

    OVERALL OPINION

    For me, too pnible use, too, despite some quality indniables default.

    Premire C'tait my head amp combos APRS years on, buy on the renaming and Ampeg qq critical prtendent we sound with SVT: c is false. I'm stupid, I should have known, all products o There's labeled "pro" it is ... avoid Anyway, we can not say it's really bad, do not EXAGRES, but not worth its price in terms of rendering, IMHO, and it trs bof use. Head surcte done everything that is worth its price just for me to US - I do not even talk about what to cough up by nine.

    Sold after a year and some for the Aguilar: typ too, but much easier to use, friendly tool, and what's, what EHJV! It has the smile you directly, without taking the cabbage.
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