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Ampeg SVT 7 Pro Club

#143
Verminaard said:
Thanks for the comparison gastric!! I am sure that the CL is probably an all around better amp.

Although I haven't noticed the problem you experienced regarding the treble response on the 7 Pro. I'm a fan of low mids and heavy bass and not so much the higher end so I hear ya that I would find that bothersome.

I boost the mids and lows to about 2 o' clockish and leave the treble at around noon. I do not use the ultra low or high and tend to like the mid freq at 2.

The bass boost on my L2500 is impressive through the 7 Pro and I always leave both humbuckers dimed and activated (in passive). I love the gritty tone with the gain set to 3 o' clock.

Absolutely BRUTAL!!
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This actually sounds exactly like I run my 7 Pro and I love it! Sounds great with fuzz :D Do you use the compression?

I also never experienced the highs issue.
 
#144
I must admit that I haven't bothered using effects through it yet myself, will have to do that soon. I use the compression at 9 o' clock just so it's on and it is subtle as hell, which I like. I don't use compression much, but that setting seems almost natural with this amp IMO.

I have hardly changed the settings at all in fact since I got the amp. Even without effects, it is Perfect!! (for me)
 
#146
Slackerprince said:
Has anyone sold their compressor pedal because they like the built-in one?
I'm noticing a lot of hiss from my MultiComp with my 7, and that it doesn't improve
the tone like it does with my other Solid State amps.

S
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I haven't sold my multicomp, although I rarely used it anyhow. It does seem a bit redundant to use it with the 7 Pro. I think the 7 Pro likes having it's compressor on just slightly as opposed to having it dimed out. It also doesn't seem to need the added "tubism" that many solid state amps require IMO of course.
 
#150
I thought the comp on the unit was totally useful and gave the amp a much better feel. I personally like to crank the gain up to 2 O'clock or so, then dial the comp in until the gain light just flickers on briefly when I dig in, usually around 9-11 O'Clock. Keeps it from going into full overdrive which doesn't sound that great but gives it a nice mild tube sound and a little squishy feel without erasing significant dynamics.

I really do generally like the 7Pro. Has a lot going for it. I've had some hybrids in the past which were just way too hifi sounding, I always gravitate towards the smoother tube sounds with the rolled off high end.
 
#155
I only engage ultra low to compensate for very low volume, and never engage ultra high. When I did engage them, everything sounded very thin to me, like there were no mids. Oh, because there were no mids (which is where the music is).
 
#156
tekdiver500ft said:
I only engage ultra low to compensate for very low volume, and never engage ultra high. When I did engage them, everything sounded very thin to me, like there were no mids. Oh, because there were no mids (which is where the music is).
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I think this is the general consensus with the ultra low. It's akin to the low boost on any stereo system. It sounds great at bedroom volumes, but turns into complete garbage proportionately with higher volumes, because it super scoops the mids and boosts the bass.
 
#157
Did a 1 set gig yesterday afternoon with the backline to be provided by the other band. I walk in and there's an SVT-7PRO with an Accugroove Tri-115...sweet. I really dug the Accugroove, sounded great. Other bassist also uses nearly the same settings on his 7PRO as I do.

It's always great to show up at a gig with only a bass and gigbag.
 

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