Ampeg SVT 2 Pro Help

[LWagner]

A few weeks ago I scored a 2003 Ampeg SVT 2 Pro used for super cheap. Im trying to get the punchy so cal punk sound but I just can't seem to find it. Im running an American P Bass directly to the head with a Ampeg 8x10 cab. Can anyone tell me how I should adjust the setting on my amp to get the sound I'm looking for. This is what I want.

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Thanks

 

[jastacey]

When I had a SVT II pro ... I set the bass to around noon, but the freq. selector to 2 bumped the mids to around 1 o'clock, treble around noon, maxed the master volume, and used the gain as the volume control, the drive knob was almost off, I used this with a P-bass with TI flats .... as to the 810 cabinet, what era is it, some were muddy sounding, but you can firm up the tone/sound by replacing some drivers

 

[LWagner]

Thanks for the replay I'm gonna try that. My 8x10 is a 2002 , American made

 

[Kmonk]

Here is a link to the owner's manual posted on Ampeg's website. It contains some suggested settings. Might give you a good starting point.

http://www.ampeg.com/pdf/SVT-2PRO.PDF

 

[jastacey]

Oh one other thing ..... kinda ignore the red input lite ... it just shows that your getting a signal, it's NOT a lite showing that your preamp is clipping

 

[rodl2005]

That's a "darker" era cab, still great tho imo.
Just may need to bump the hi mids or treble a touch more.

 

[LWagner]

Thanks everyone for the tips. I really appreciate the help!!

 

[Gearhead17]

What strings do you have on the bass? Stainless steel strings, tone pot full up, a pick, and a possible boost around 900hz to 4khz. Maybe a slight drop around 220hz. That should get you close. Dead roundwound strings or flatwounds are NOT going to get what you want tone wise.

 

[LWagner]

What strings do you have on the bass? Stainless steel strings, tone pot full up, a pick, and a possible boost around 900hz to 4khz. Maybe a slight drop around 220hz. That should get you close. Dead roundwound strings or flatwounds are NOT going to get what you want tone wise.

Im using DR Highbeams (love em!!!) and Clayton 1mm picks

 

[Gearhead17]

Im using DR Highbeams (love em!!!) and Clayton 1mm picks

That's a good start..... keep messing with it and report back.