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Anyone tried Sovtek bass amps? Opinions?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by soundmasterg, Nov 19, 2001.

  1. Nov 19, 2001 #1
    soundmasterg

    soundmasterg

    Jun 9, 2000
    Portland Oregon
    Hey everyone. I've seen these Sovtek bass amps around but have never tried one. Supposedly one of the models can imitate the Ampeg Portoflex tone. Has anyone tried these Sovtek bass amps? Are they any good? They are really cheap moneywise! Thanks!
    Greg Simon
     
  2. Nov 19, 2001 #2
    Usul

    Usul

    Apr 16, 2000
    Valley Springs,CA (Sierra foothills)
    Would that be the same Sovtek that makes tubes?
    Never heard of them making amps....interesting.:confused:
     
  3. Nov 20, 2001 #3
    rmonk

    rmonk

    Aug 26, 2001
    Spokane, WA
    I've never played one, but a local player (from Spokane's Seawolf) plays one & sounds great.

    Rick
     
  4. Nov 20, 2001 #4
    Usul

    Usul

    Apr 16, 2000
    Valley Springs,CA (Sierra foothills)
    Sound,

    They have a couple sovtek heads on ebay.Also did some research on the net and from what I read they seem to be well made(no frills)and affordable(compared to other tube heads).I did my search on google.com,had to wade thru a bunch of stuff but found some good info/reviews in the mix.
     
  5. Nov 20, 2001 #5
    Johnny BoomBoom

    Johnny BoomBoom

    Jun 8, 2001
    Glasgow, Scotland
    Wowzers - the cold war really is over!!!
     
  6. Nov 20, 2001 #6
    Tapp

    Tapp

    Aug 29, 2001
    USA, Mississippi
    I don't see the Sovtek bass heads alot but the Mig guitar heads are pretty popular among the guitarists. They're patterned after the "plexi" Marshall circuit and can grind nicely when cranked. I've never worked on one, but I've heard that the jacks are a weak point.

    Tapp
     
  7. Nov 20, 2001 #7
    barroso

    barroso

    Aug 16, 2000
    Italia
    also known as the red russian thunder!!!
     
  8. Nov 20, 2001 #8
    Mudbass

    Mudbass

    Jul 25, 2001
    The Republik of Kalifornia
    I've never had the opportunity to try one, but from all that I read they sound pretty good. Typical Russian tecnology...simple, rugged and easy to repair. I hear the tech support is first class and the people who own them love the sound. The only complaint is that the top of the line model is rated at 100 watts which leaves most bassists wanting more. My personal feeling about it is that if somebody at Sovtek gets smart, they'll turn out a 350 watt version for a good price and really shake up the market.