Recent content by Gowron

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    Ampeg SVT 3-Pro Problem

    If I hear the amp in a full band setting, then I will definitely know if the problem still exists. But I can't be certain hearing the amp by itself. At the gig last weekend it was very noticeable to me. But that was before we changed the tubes out. So I think Jerrold's right, we need to be...
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    Ampeg SVT 3-Pro Problem

    I want to say that the volume level is still lower, but maybe my ears are deceiving me. I'd like to try it at band practice tomorrow and then I'll know for sure if the problem was fixed. Before my friend and I were comparing it to his GK 700RBII head, but maybe that's not a fair comparison, and...
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    Ampeg SVT 3-Pro Problem

    My 3-Pro has been serving me faithfully for over a year, and all of a sudden I'm getting only about half the volume it should be putting out. This amp was always a beast until last Friday at a gig, I couldn't get any stage volume. Enough made it through the mic apparently as the recording...
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    AMPEG SVT 3 PRO EQ SETTINGS HELP!

    I read that Dookie was recorded with an SVT 2-Pro. Dirnt said he liked the 2khz frequency. so like that other guy suggested, try boosting around there. i use a 3-Pro and go for that sorta tone, and play a jazz bass. j-basses are just naturally brighter, so if you think the tone is too twangy...
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    Tips for Playing Live?

    advice my high school band teacher would always give us: don't practice it until you do it right; practice it until you can't do it wrong. Wise words in my opinion.