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Help me with my svt-3!! need advice on volume.

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by arinfazio, Sep 10, 2006.

  1. Sep 10, 2006 #1
    arinfazio

    arinfazio

    Sep 10, 2006
    so I've had this svt-3 for about 3 months. I like it the sound alot, but I feel as though it isn't quit loud enough. I was wondering if matching it with an ampeg cabinet will make it louder. The two cabs I'm using are carvin both 8 ohms.

    also I heard that you should stay away from the low button on the amp because it will decrease its volume.

    I play with two other guitar players who use devilles, we play simple poppy indie rock.

    If anyone has any input in how I could increase the volume of my amp that would be great. the cabs say they can handle 500 watts each.
     
  2. Sep 10, 2006 #2
    Ampeg SVT

    Ampeg SVT Son, I am disappoint.

    Sep 9, 2006
    You are running at four ohms now because of the two 8 ohm cabs. You are running at the full pontential of the SVT-3. I feel the SVT-3 to actually be weaker than my SWR Bass 350 running a 8ohms. Not loud enough? What do you mean? You cant be heard over a drummer or a guitarist or both?
     
  3. Sep 10, 2006 #3
    deaf pea

    deaf pea

    Mar 24, 2005
    Cuernavaca 1 hr S Mexico City
    Seymour Duncan/Basslines SMB-5A Endorsing Artist
    the far right eq slider(which is the volume for the graphic eq)should be up all the way, with the "Graphic EQ" switch depressed
     
  4. Sep 10, 2006 #4
    Ampeg SVT

    Ampeg SVT Son, I am disappoint.

    Sep 9, 2006
    I dont use the graphic EQ when I use my friends SVT-3PRO
     
  5. Sep 10, 2006 #5
    myrockinbass

    myrockinbass

    Jun 10, 2005
    I've had my svt3 for a year and I've been able to shake the [email protected] out of almost any venue I play. Do you have both the gain and the master turned up?
     
  6. Sep 10, 2006 #6
    KeithBMI

    KeithBMI

    Jul 28, 2005
    Metro Detroit, Michigan
    Boost your mids.
     
  7. Sep 10, 2006 #7
    Ampeg SVT

    Ampeg SVT Son, I am disappoint.

    Sep 9, 2006
    Thats what I always do.
     
  8. Sep 10, 2006 #8
    mgray87

    mgray87

    Sep 5, 2006
    The Other Mike
    I have an SVT3-Pro also, and am having a different problem (which is in a different thread) but I also am unimpressed with the supposed 450 watts when playing at 4 ohms.
     
  9. Sep 10, 2006 #9
    Ampeg SVT

    Ampeg SVT Son, I am disappoint.

    Sep 9, 2006
    Yea 900 for a SVT is too much for the wattage, it is so much weaker than my Bass 350, it sounds puny with a 410 compared to my Bass 350 with a 410. But I must say that it can seriously push out some low end.
     
  10. Sep 11, 2006 #10
    arinfazio

    arinfazio

    Sep 10, 2006
    It's actually a plain svt-3. not the pro. is there a big difference in volume between the two?
     
  11. Sep 11, 2006 #11
    Ampeg SVT

    Ampeg SVT Son, I am disappoint.

    Sep 9, 2006
    oh yes, it puts out 350 watts at 4 ohms. same as my Bass 350 but not as loud.