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ampeg preamp into 400+?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by eshalon, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. Apr 23, 2012 #1
    eshalon

    eshalon

    Sep 4, 2008
    New Zealand
    I am considering buying a mesa 400+ and was wondering about getting an ampeg preamp like svp-cl to run through the 400s power amp when i want an ampeg sound. Has anyone tried this? How would it compare to an ampeg svt cl?
     
  2. Apr 23, 2012 #2
    Slaymus

    Slaymus Supporting Member

    Jan 23, 2004
    Quebec
    I guess it would sound great.
    I tried my Tech21 Vt bass pedal
    in front of my mesa 400+
    and also in the effect return and it sounds
    very good !
    It really gave an ampeg flavor to my mesa, kind
    of a rounder sound and less hi-mid.
    Didn't compare side by side to an SVt though...
     
  3. Apr 24, 2012 #3
    themacinator

    themacinator Always looking for the perfect gig

    Oct 8, 2009
    8,385 feet in the Colorado Rockies
    Endorsing Artist: Babicz FCH Hardware
    I run a SansAmp RBI in my rack with my 400+. I do like the variety it gives me. Not sure if it delivers the Ampeg tone but it helps me shape what I want. If I want the Ampeg tone I chose either my V4-B or my SVT.

    I've spent WAY too much on amps but I do love the signature tube amps.

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  4. Apr 24, 2012 #4
    eshalon

    eshalon

    Sep 4, 2008
    New Zealand
    Thats cool. I guess what im asking is if i run an ampeg preamp straight into the mesa power amp would that be just as good as an svt? Therefore having no need to own 2 full tube amps or would ther be a significant difference from the svt?
     
  5. Apr 24, 2012 #5
    eshalon

    eshalon

    Sep 4, 2008
    New Zealand
    Also can someone give me a tone profile of the 400+ compared to the m6? Obviously its al tube but im talking about the basic tone profile. I liked the flat and slight mid boost settings on m6 but didnt like the power section. How does the 400+ compare to that?
     
  6. Apr 24, 2012 #6
    Korladis

    Korladis Inactive

    Apr 9, 2009
    San Francisco Bay Area, CA
    Completely different preamp in the 400+.
     
  7. Apr 24, 2012 #7
    eshalon

    eshalon

    Sep 4, 2008
    New Zealand
    I know it has a complete different preamp i am just trying to get some kind of close reference point
     
  8. Apr 24, 2012 #8
    themacinator

    themacinator Always looking for the perfect gig

    Oct 8, 2009
    8,385 feet in the Colorado Rockies
    Endorsing Artist: Babicz FCH Hardware
    Never played through or heard an M6. I have to believe that the 400 and 400+ would differ though. Hope someone can answer better than me. My opinion on the Ampeg pre before the 400 is that it would still be a 400.

    There is a Youtube video that compares a true Vintage SVT and a 400+ side by side. Just don't think an Ampeg pre is gonna do it for ya, I could be wrong though.
     
  9. Apr 24, 2012 #9
    eshalon

    eshalon

    Sep 4, 2008
    New Zealand
    Is that even bypassing the mesa pre n goinng straight into power amp?