ok im new to tube amps. i bought this head used the other day and the peak light is constantly on even at low volumes. i looked at the tubes while i was playing and all of them where a red or orange color and the last small one was yellow. Does my head need the tubes replaced or is their some other problem. it also seems to have an annoying humming sound whenever i hit a note at higher volumes
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Ampeg Svt 3 Pro tube problem
- Thread starter STWBassist
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In my experience you can't really tell much from the tubes just by looking at them.
Could you give us a little more detail on how you're running your amp? Big EQ boosts, drive knob cranked, super hot or boosted signal running in to the amp? Something sounds a little weird, but without knowing more about your particular setup it's hard to say.
Could you give us a little more detail on how you're running your amp? Big EQ boosts, drive knob cranked, super hot or boosted signal running in to the amp? Something sounds a little weird, but without knowing more about your particular setup it's hard to say.
Also, your best bet when buying any used amp is to take it to a qualified/reputable amp tech and have it looked over good and proper before you go abusing it.
ive got the bass at about 5 o clock, the mids 3 o clock, treble at 12 o clock. im running an active bass through it with the -15 db switch on. it only seems to do the humming sound when i run with the eq sliders turned on. i will have it checked out by a guitar tech. i got it from guitar center so i have a 30 day return
Try backing off the bass knob and see if that helps. 5 o'clock is pretty much maxed out, isn't it?
Are you boosting from your active bass as well?
Are you boosting from your active bass as well?
SirMjac28
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I bought a SVT Classic from Guitar Center last year had a similar problem and it wouldn't bias correctly I called a tech and he said I needed a retube. I didn't want to spend the extra money so I took it back. I would get an estimate on repairs and see if it's worth it if it's not take it back.
i had the knobs on my active bass all turned up. i messed with them a little bit, and ive found a warmer sound overall it sounds a lot better.
