AMPEG - SVT-VR (Head)

Tubes, tubes, and more tubes! The new Ampeg SVT Vintage Reissue bass head 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.

TWO-CHANNEL OPERATION: Two separate channels with independent tone and volume controls.

BRIGHT AND NORMAL INPUTS: Each channel offers a choice of inputs: normal or high-end enhanced [bright].

ULTRA HI, ULTRA LO AND BASS CUT (CH. 1 ONLY) SWITCHES: Lets you tailor your sound in many different ways with the touch of a button.

MIDRANGE FREQUENCY SELECT “1•2•3” SWITCH (CH. 1 ONLY): Allows you to select the operating range for the midrange control for increased tonal flexibility.

BIAS ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS: Lets you adjust the tube bias and balance for optimal operation.

SLAVE OUT: Use for powering another amp from the SVT-VR’s preamp.

POWER AMP IN / PREAMP OUT: A separate preamp may be connected to the power amp in jack and the preamp out jack may be connected to a slave amp.

TRANSFORMER BALANCED LINE OUT: Independent level control – balanced XLR output jack – switchable pre– or post–EQ – ground lift for balanced XLR.

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

Road Case Included

Amplifier Type: Tube

Output Power: 300 watts

Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7

Power Tubes: 4 x 12AU7

Bias Type: Adjustable

Output Emittance: 2-/4- ohms

Inputs: 4

Channels: 2

Selectable Channels: Bright, Normal

EQ: 3-Band

Effects: N/A

Effects Loop: No

Footswitch: N/A

Height: 11.5” (29.2 cm)

Width: 24" (61 cm)

Depth: 12.75" (32.4 cm)

Weight: 85 lb. (38.6 kg) - WITHOUT CASE

Case: Yes