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looking for an amp like ampeg's svt-cl

#5
Unemploid said:
i like the pf series but one blow up on me, i've been told they do that.
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Depends. There is an entire monster of thread on here that details the PF500's blowing up, including responses on why it does and how it's a crappy amp, and retorts on why it's fixed and isn't an issue anymore or isn't an issue if you are hip to why it craps out. People seem to not have the same issues with the PF800 for what it's worth. That's what I own. Have you looked into other Ampeg SVT series (used) like the 7 Pro, etc?
 
#7
I heard that the out of production B100R or B50R Ampeg Combo's were the best SVT sound out of any combo of its size. So if you can find one, (I see them between $275 and $400 on CL) grab one.

Other than that, as previously stated, a VT Bass pedal into anything can get you set.
 
#8
I've had great luck getting SVT tone out of TC Electronics RH heads, but I'm also not too hip to the nuances between the different types of SVTs. I dime the tube emulator on mine though, turn up the master and use the gain, and it does a great job to my ears emulating the way the power section breaks up.

Only word of caution is that the low control is a shelf style eq at a decently high frequency, somewhere around 200hz. Because of that, if you're not mindful or willing to learn how to use the eq properly, it can sound a bit muddy through the wrong cab. Ive found sealed back cabs that naturally filter the mega lows help immensly. A TC and RH with an SVT210AV or two would sound huge, with minimal weight and cost.
 
#11
I swapped my SVT classic for an Orange Terror Bass 1000. I like the Orange better and it's only tube pre amp and class D solid state power
 
#16
I've spent plenty of time and money looking for a lightweight SVT.
I have an SVT-CL
The SVP preamp with an Ampeg big iron power amp is not as close as my 7 Pro.
I have ABC'd these with an Ampeg selector and the closest thing to the King is the 7 Pro.
A Rev C can be found for between $500-600 used.

A Walkabout is somewhat close.
Have not A/B'd with the PF series.

As I recall, John K also rent the 7 Pro was about as close as you can get.
 
#17
I think all Ampeg amps except the B2RE/SVT 450H and their descendants have a lot of that SVT vibe, but none of them have it exactly except the other tube amps Ampeg makes. But even their BA series amps have a lot of that vibe.
 

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