graphic eq for ampeg svt cl

[punkrockmike]

Is there any way to run an eq pedal into a cl so that it works like the eq on a 2 pro? I have a 2 pro and have the opportunity to get a cl, but the only thing stopping me is that it doesnt have a graphic eq.

 

[johnk_10]

IMO, if you need a graphic for a CL, you're probably using the wrong cab with it, either that, or it's just not the right head for you. i run my SVT VR's eq at noon (no boost or cut) and it sounds great. same goes when i use a CL the rehearsal studio's CL.

 

[punkrockmike]

I'd be running it with an ampeg 810, so its not the cabinet. I use the eq to ad more lows that are taken by my pedal chain. Yes the amp sounds amazing by itself, but im not just running it by itself.

 

[Lo-E]

A regular ol' graphic EQ pedal should do just what you're describing.

 

[punkrockmike]

I have a boss geb-7 layin around i could use. Would it work better run through the effects loop or somewhere in my pedal chain? Ive messed around with using it in my pedal chain and didnt really like the way it boosted things. How much of a difference would it make in the effects loop?

 

[basslinejam]

Any old graphic would do (i.e. Boss), but this looks like a whole 'nother step up... Whirlwind Bass 10

BTW, NOT affiliated.

 

[punkrockmike]

Wow that does look interesting. Where are those available?

 

[Lo-E]

I have a boss geb-7 layin around i could use. Would it work better run through the effects loop or somewhere in my pedal chain? Ive messed around with using it in my pedal chain and didnt really like the way it boosted things. How much of a difference would it make in the effects loop?

The loop will most likely buffer the signal, so there will be less treble loss ("tone suck") if you put it in the loop. Try it both ways and pick the one you like!

 

[basslinejam]

Wow that does look interesting. Where are those available?

I'd just Google it and look for the lowest price...

I think Sweetwater has them

 

[punkrockmike]

another decision im plagued with is trying to decide if i should go with the cl or this '78 svt they have at a local shop. Should be a no brainer, right? Haha

 

[JimmyM]

another decision im plagued with is trying to decide if i should go with the cl or this '78 svt they have at a local shop. Should be a no brainer, right? Haha

Not really, especially now that I know you can turn up the master all the way on the CL and use gain for volume and it behaves much more like a vintage head. Been playing Ampegs 35 years and never owned a tuber with separate gain and master...see, you can be the Ampeg Yoda and still miss a trick or two To me they're all just slight variations of the best sound on earth, so I say whatever.

 

[punkrockmike]

Good point jimmy. Sometimes im not sure if im listening with my ears or my eyes. The guy is bringing his cl by tomorrow so i can use it for a couple songs during band practice. We'll see how she sounds in action.

 

[punkrockmike]

Wow. Tried it out during practice yesterday and it sounds WAY better than my 2-pro ever did. Its a 2005, made by slm. were svts made that year any good? Ive heard bad things about the 810s made in that era, but havent heard much about the actual amps. My 2 pro was made in vietnam in 07 and ive had more problems with that thing than i can even count. Hopefully the svt wont be as problematic. Should be trading my 400+ for the svt tonight.

 

[JimmyM]

THE SVT heads made by SLM were primo top notch as far as I'm concerned. I've never played a bad SVT whenever they were made as long as they're working right.

 

[bongomania]

Side point--you say the EQ is to fix low-end loss from other pedals you're using... Rather than adding an EQ, I'd really suggest just replacing the sucky pedals with ones that don't lose any low end in the first place.

 

[JimmyM]

Side point--you say the EQ is to fix low-end loss from other pedals you're using... Rather than adding an EQ, I'd really suggest just replacing the sucky pedals with ones that don't lose any low end in the first place.

Ya, the tone circuit on the SVT's have tubes in them, so best not to futz with it.

 

[punkrockmike]

Got the svt. Sounds amazing. Im really surprised at how different it sounds than my 2-pro. A lot meaner and up front. Way more grit. Even my bandmates think it sounds better. The guitarist said it sounded "deeper", which is strange because i had my lows boosted more on the 2 pro than i do on the cl. I have all the knobs set exactly the same on both heads (except the graphic eq, which the cl doesnt have of course) and im loving the cl a lot more so far.

 

[seedokebass]

Nothing wrong with simple!

The CL is a little lighter than the 2-PRO right?

 

[johnk_10]

Got the svt. Sounds amazing. Im really surprised at how different it sounds than my 2-pro. A lot meaner and up front. Way more grit. Even my bandmates think it sounds better. The guitarist said it sounded "deeper", which is strange because i had my lows boosted more on the 2 pro than i do on the cl. I have all the knobs set exactly the same on both heads (except the graphic eq, which the cl doesnt have of course) and im loving the cl a lot more so far.

yep. they are very nice heads. that's why i found it strange that you even wanted a graphic eq for one, especially before you tried playing thru it. IMO, all it really needs is a good sounding good bass and cab and you're good to go.

 

[JimmyM]

Yeah but I can't sell the 2 Pro short, either. I've used them though it's been quite a long time, and I think they're great, too. Don't worry about the EQ knobs matching up...just turn them till you like the sound. My tone knobs are all over the place on my 69. But they really don't need the graphic...that was just a holdout from the graphic EQ craze of the 90's.