Ampeg SVT Vintage 1970 RED?

It was originally destined to be shipped to Russia.

 

I don’t know about back in the ‘70s but in the late ‘90s Ampeg did some custom red and white SVTs.

 

It's torn to hell and ugly.

I like torn up old 810 cabinets too.
Tells a story.

But
I wouldn't touch that thing

No expert but I think someone recovered it.

 

No idea if it's original, but that's badass!

 

I've heard that Ampeg would do custom tolex colors from the factory during the 70's, and there are a few examples of other colors being used, so I don't think it's out of the question, although I have not seen a red one. All I know is that those 810 cabs are a huge hassle to retolex, so the likelihood of it being factory custom to me is higher.

I'll also say $2500 seems too high to me. You can get an SVT in that condition for $1500 any day off of reverb, and 810 cabs don't go for much more than $3-500 used, and that's from the 70's to now.

 

Agree on the price. Without knowing the service history or the amp, condition of the speakers, tubes, etc, the price seems high. It’s a late 70s SVT which you can find for more reasonable prices. Unless it’s had a recap and other maintenance work I would expect added costs in the future. If they can’t prove it’s a factory tolex option then I would knock more off the price assuming it’s non original.

 

FWIW, I sold my earlier version in much better condition for $2,500 a year ago. I’d say that price is $1,000 too high.

SOLD - Vintage Ampeg SVT head and Flatback Cabinet early 70's PRICE DROP $2500

 

If that is the setup on the Seattle CL listing, then it's actually more beat up than those two pictures show. i though, and still think, it is over-priced. By upwards of a thousand dollars, arguably. The cabinet my have issues beyond aesthetics. Magnavox-era SVTs are nice, but many of them are not in fully-tuned, race-ready condition. Suggestion: Show the rest of the pics to these TalkBass folks. Let them give you the benefit of their experience. Also, ask the seller if there is any repair/maintenance paperwork on the head.

 

Give Mona a call in Sammy Hagar ‘s Waboritas, she may have owned it.

 

My buddy has a white svt. His was owned by a famous bass player and originally was owned by Rod Stewart. A number of 70s era rockers had white svt and cabs along with matching marshals for the guitarists.