Correct me if I'm wrong AMPEG

[rbonner]

Now get this. I have a couple of my SVT-4PRO's out on eBay right now. A guy emailed and asked if it was an SLM or a Loud. I've had this amp a long time.

the serial number of it is ASKDK50024. I had never dated the amp as I didn't care. Its in perfect condition and plays great. It did need to go in for service out of warranty about a year ago.

Well I start dating the thing, and the K is 1998, wow that's old. and the 5 is May. The serial number is 0024 as far as I know, that's #24 in the run of the first 25 SVT-4PRO's ever made.

I'm sure Jerrold could confirm if that's correct.

But this thing has vitually no scratches and since repair is my practice amp in my living room...

BOB

[svtb15]

I wouldnt mind having one of those babys.. they do sound real nice with a familiar interface..
What are you getting to replace it with..

[svtb15]

Question can anyone explain how they get the Year.. such as, how does "K" relate to 1998?
I have some older ampeg gear i would like to date ..

[JimmyM]

kirk, starting in 1988, slm used the 5th digit of the serial to designate the year made. so:

1988: A
1989: B
1990: C

etc.

here's an entire explanation of ampeg dating:

http://www.unofficialampeg.com/dating

unfortunately bob, the sequentiality of the serials is not addressed. i had always heard it was sequential only for that month, like yours might be the 24th made that month, but i could definitely be wrong. jerrold will have to make a ruling.

[Jerrold Tiers]

The first ones were in "K3", according to my list. That would be March. Early, but not quite THAT early.

[svtb15]

thank you jimmy

Originally Posted by JimmyM

kirk, starting in 1988, slm used the 5th digit of the serial to designate the year made. so:

1988: A
1989: B
1990: C

etc.

here's an entire explanation of ampeg dating:

http://www.unofficialampeg.com/dating

unfortunately bob, the sequentiality of the serials is not addressed. i had always heard it was sequential only for that month, like yours might be the 24th made that month, but i could definitely be wrong. jerrold will have to make a ruling.

[svtb15]

my SVT2 non=pro is march of 1989 then and my svt3 non-pro is from 1992 with #16 being the number.. so its an early one i guess.

Originally Posted by JimmyM

kirk, starting in 1988, slm used the 5th digit of the serial to designate the year made. so:

1988: A
1989: B
1990: C

etc.

here's an entire explanation of ampeg dating:

http://www.unofficialampeg.com/dating

unfortunately bob, the sequentiality of the serials is not addressed. i had always heard it was sequential only for that month, like yours might be the 24th made that month, but i could definitely be wrong. jerrold will have to make a ruling.