Ampeg svt-7 on 810 - good idea?

Arcainis · #1 11-23-2011, 02:47 PM

Hi

I am looking for a new bass rig. I used to use the one of a friend, and i think i am now ready to stand on my own feet and have my own sound system. I thought about an Ampeg svt-7 into an svt810E. First question: does this even work or will i blow up anything with that arrangement?
I am not that familiar with bass brands and all that stuff. i do play in a metal band, and we do play loud as a **** and also bigger stages on festivals... so it should be lound and match the heavy metal sound.
i got to ampeg by rex brown. i saw that he uses svt-4's, so i thought it wont be a bad decision to go with ampeg, but id like to hear some other opinion before a get out and waste a lot of money...even though i got a really nice offer for that svt-7.

Any help or reference is very much appreciated!!!

Floridabwoy · #2 11-23-2011, 02:48 PM

I am sure it will sound killer. I don't know why it wouldn't.

Arcainis · #3 11-23-2011, 02:50 PM

thats good to hear, but because i am not familiar with the bass market, i wasnt sure if there was something more specific to the metal sound...

tekdiver500ft · #4 11-23-2011, 03:17 PM

This will be as loud as you need for darn near anything, and sound good doing it.

christw · #5 11-23-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcainis

thats good to hear, but because i am not familiar with the bass market, i wasnt sure if there was something more specific to the metal sound...

There are several manufacturers who do. Some are more legitimate than others from an engineering standpoint. I think that the Verellen Meat Smoke and Monolith cabs were a hit recently with the doom guys but I don't know where to send you. For metal I'd ideally either use an overdriven tube amp and two 15's or four 15's or a very clean high power rig. Maybe a fEarful 15/15/6/6 or two. I have no idea what i'd drive two of those with though!

rodl2005 · #6 11-23-2011, 06:01 PM

It'd sound great! The 7 pro sounds as much like an all tube Ampeg SVT that I've ever heard a 'non all-tube' sound.
Make sure it's a 'REV C' model -as there were some issues with some earlier models. It's written on the top next to the s/n

tekdiver500ft · #7 11-23-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rodl2005

...The 7 pro sounds as much like an all tube Ampeg SVT that I've ever heard a 'non all-tube' sound...

I wouldn't go quite that far, but I have an SVT-3 Pro, and I think the additional tubes (five, as opposed to one) make a world of difference.

rodl2005 · #8 11-23-2011, 08:35 PM

I would & I've owned all tube SVT's.
To me at least, the 7 pro sounds more like an SVT-CL/II non pro or PRO, with it's one pre amp tube, than any other amp I've tried, many WITH multiple tubes in the pre amp.
Just my opinion....

CL400Peavey · #9 11-23-2011, 08:42 PM

There will always be a debate over how good an ampeg rig is compared to some other rig. But you will almost never find anyone arguing that buying an ampeg is a bad decision.

dukeisdog · #10 11-23-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcainis

thats good to hear, but because i am not familiar with the bass market, i wasnt sure if there was something more specific to the metal sound...

I'm planning on getting an SVT 7 pro to go along with my Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 412 and Spector Euro 5LX. Your rig will sound great, and you will not blow anything.

Just FYI I play metal and hard rock.

JimmyM · #11 11-23-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rodl2005

It'd sound great! The 7 pro sounds as much like an all tube Ampeg SVT that I've ever heard a 'non all-tube' sound.

Word. Some folks like the bigger amps with the heavier transformers, but the 7 Pro really hits the SVT button for me, too.

SBrown · #12 11-23-2011, 09:49 PM

Before I sold my Ampeg 810, I played my shiny, new, SVT 7pro with it just so I could say I tried it. It was really, really good. If my back were healthy enough to move it every week, thats the rig I would run. It wasn't even a matter of "its great for a 15 lb. amp", it was just flat out great! The ultra low is better on the 7pro than other Ampegs, push that in, bump the mids, and its super fat. I use two lightweight 15" cabs now, but there are times when I long for the fridge behind me!

milkman2k10 · #13 11-23-2011, 09:59 PM

I would highly recommend an SVT 7. I am trying to down size to one right now from an SVT 4. Great classic tone from a small package. I would also suggest getting the Ampeg 610 cab to put underneath the SVT 7. Its easier to move than the 810 and sounds superb imho.

rodl2005 · #14 11-23-2011, 09:59 PM

+1 SBrown.
I've got 2 Mark Bass HR115 cabs. & am looking forward to running my 7 pro thru both them again soon too!

Arcainis · #15 11-24-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rodl2005

It'd sound great! The 7 pro sounds as much like an all tube Ampeg SVT that I've ever heard a 'non all-tube' sound.
Make sure it's a 'REV C' model -as there were some issues with some earlier models. It's written on the top next to the s/n

What kind of issues do you mean? Something bad? Cause i got a nice offer of a new svt-7 for about 600 bucks, off of a closing store... so i cant really tell about how old it is, id have to go and check that REV C thing...

I think itll be the best if i get out in the shop once more and convince myself one more time and then buy it. I wasnt sure if hartke would be better, but i can only tell if i hear em both. Ill let you guys know about my decision!

JimmyM · #16 11-24-2011, 01:24 AM

As long as it's being sold from an authorized dealer, it'll have a warranty, so at that price, I wouldn't care so much as long as you make sure it has a warranty.

rodl2005 · #17 11-24-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

As long as it's being sold from an authorized dealer, it'll have a warranty, so at that price, I wouldn't care so much as long as you make sure it has a warranty.

+1
If you got a warranty-cool! Many earlier models work fine too.
Was an issue with the limiter afaik.
But if it's going, & works when cranked, should all be good.
I've had nothing but greatness with mine

Arcainis · #18 11-24-2011, 04:29 AM

warranty is one year...not too long, but i think that itll be ok...im going to visit the shop next week *excited*

thanks for all the info you gave me!

Bassoballs · #19 11-24-2011, 05:47 AM

I gigged my svt-7 with an 810 for a few months with great success. IMO it does not sound like my tube heads, but it is very musical.

GATTPBP · #20 11-24-2011, 06:16 AM

First gig was outdoors, singer is wireless so he wanders around a lot. During soundcheck he said he could only hear me and the drums - a first! I use and 810E also. I have two SVT3Pros and a 410 and I really love the sound that combo makes, but the -7 is close in sound quality and drives the 810 way better.