Ampeg V9 SVT 1976-1979 !

[mb94952]

This is the 1976-1979 model Ampeg SVT all tube bass amp. 300w of terror. Warm, gooey, tube terror.
As you can clearly see, it's in very good shape and I've taken really good care of it.
Original GE power tubes, some Groove Tubes. I cleaned the inside and removed the fan to clean it.
The power cable could be replaced at some point, but I don't want to mess with that. It works fine as it is.

So, according to the kindest, most helpful people here at TB, I may have a Magnavox era SVT. I've been told it's a V9, but the front CLEARLY says SVT. The rear plate says V9.
THANK YOU !!!

$2,200 local SF Bay Area. I will ship if needed. It will be an extra $150 for packing/shipping

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SWEET!!

[AwkwardLoudness]

Originally Posted by mb94952

This is the 1976-1979 model Ampeg SVT CL all tube bass amp.

That's a late 70s V9 SVT, not a SVT-CL. The CL arrived to the market much later and has a master volume.

It is a sweet amp regardless of what you call it.

[mb94952]

Originally Posted by AwkwardLoudness

That's a late 70s V9 SVT, not a SVT-CL. The CL arrived to the market much later and has a master volume.

It is a sweet amp regardless of what you call it.

Thanks for the heads up. I changed the post and the title.

[mb94952]

So you know you can use a short cable and bridge channels 1 and 2 inputs. You can overdrive a channel and get more color.

Bump !

[emblymouse]

That sucker is battle ready.
I've never seen a V-9 head. I used to run a V-9 cab (9 -10's!) but with a V-4B. That was plenty for me!

[mb94952]

Originally Posted by emblymouse

That sucker is battle ready.
I've never seen a V-9 head. I used to run a V-9 cab (9 -10's!) but with a V-4B. That was plenty for me!

Thanks ! Yes, it's all ready for battle. Some interest, but no commitments, yet.

[fu22ba55]

Originally Posted by emblymouse

I've never seen a V-9 head.

Still don't think you have. This is what a V9 looks like:



Mid Cut/Boost frequencies are different than an SVT: (300 and 1000 instead of 220 and 800)



mb94952, I'm confused as to what you have here since your rear plate clearly says V9 SVT, but the front plate says SVT, so I think you have a regular ol' Maganvox SVT here. The power amp was identical on that era SVT and V9, but the preamps were different. Maybe they only manufactured one rear plate in that era and used it for both units.

Mine's a V9, and it only has two inputs, (one of which was for a distortion channel).

V9 head case also doesn't break back the top front corners like an SVT does.

I think you just have a (super awesome knock your block off) Magnavox-era SVT, not a V9.

[mb94952]

Originally Posted by fu22ba55

Still don't think you have. This is what a V9 looks like:



Mid Cut/Boost frequencies are different than an SVT: (300 and 1000 instead of 220 and 800)



mb94952, I'm confused as to what you have here since your rear plate clearly says V9 SVT, but the front plate says SVT, so I think you have a regular ol' Maganvox SVT here. The power amp was identical on that era SVT and V9, but the preamps were different. Maybe they only manufactured one rear plate in that era and used it for both units.

Mine's a V9, and it only has two inputs, (one of which was for a distortion channel).

V9 head case also doesn't break back the top front corners like an SVT does.

I think you just have a (super awesome knock your block off) Magnavox-era SVT, not a V9.

Thanks for looking out !!!!

[mb94952]

mystery amp bump ...

[I<34080]

If it has the four functioning inputs, it's an SVT. I have a Magnavox SVT myself. The nameplate on yours is odd though.

[johnk_10]

to me, it's not a mystery amp at all. it's a standard SVT, since , most SVT's of that era also said 'V9' on the poweramp's chassis since the shared the same poweramp and schematic. the V9 just had a different preamp.

[BassIsBoss]

Like Johnk 10 says, regular SVT. Knobs aren't original and neither is the nameplate (should be block script on a plate)....this one's like on the older bluecheck guitar amps.

[mb94952]

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