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Thu October 25, 2007
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$700.00
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7.0
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Description:
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550 watts 4-ohm, 375 watts 8-ohm
Tube preamp (12AX7) with SWR Aural Enhancer.
Built in octave effect with footswitch.
Direct out, speakon and 1/4" speaker outputs, and effects loop with blend knob.
2 rack space, 26 lbs.
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tilehilder
Registered User
Registered: November 2005
Location: Cambridge, MA
Posts: 52
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Review Date: Thu October 25, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $700.00
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Warm sounding preamp with good eq section.
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Cons:
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Sounds slightly softer than amps of equal power.
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They say in the product literature that this is the classic SWR pre-amp, and I tend to agree. It has a single 12AX7 with the SWR "aural enhancer." Its sound reminds me of a SWR Basic Black.
Using the eq section, I was able to get what I was looking for out of this amp. Set flat--with the aural enhancer off--it took on a clear voice which I appreciated. Still to my ear it had a slight bass boost to the tone, but I it made me happy. I've used this on rock gigs, but primarily with a blues band.
I tested this amp with an Acme B2 2x10", Ampeg SVT-410HLF, 2 Bag End 1x15" cabs, and a Sadowsky SA410. In my tests, I found the amp to be softer volume wise than other amps of comparative power. Not a drastic amount, but its there. I would make sure to test this amp with the cab you are intending to use it with to make sure you are satisfied with the volume.
There has been a lot written about the downfall of quality in SWR equipment, but this amp has been trucking along for over a year with no problems.
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Shortscale Bass Club Member #21
Official Ampeg Portaflex Club Member #52
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