• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Replacing an Ampeg SVT.

#22
I don't think anything will truly replicate an all-tube head. However, as others have said, for a small compromise in sound you can have something much more portable such as a LMII (which will stay clean).

I can't vouch for the LMII personally, but I am amazed at the comparisons it does get to a non-overdriven SVT.

I would forget a B15 for live work.
 
#23
I'll be the party pooper and go ahead and recommend:

Aguilar AG500SC (or dual-channel if you have the budget)
Aguilar DB410

IMO way better than the SVT stack you have in terms of overall sound. I'm not saying it is the replacement for the SVT sound, but it's a very good simple setup that will punch and growl however you want it to. The amp is not tube, so maybe I'm just talking out of my rear.

The LMII would be a good choice too, a lot of people praise it.
Mesa hybrid amps are also great.
 
#26
heath_r_91 said:
While I've never played one myself, a year ago wasn't everyone raving about the Traynor YBA200?

It's just over 40 pounds, all tube, USA made, and 200 watts.

Seems to have very good reviews on musiciansfriend and is only $879, pretty good for a tube head.
Click to expand...

AHEM! Made in Canada, friend!

These are decent amps. Be sure to get one with KT88's, and swap the stock 12AX7 pre-amp tubes for 12AT7's
 
#27
alan_hill said:
First of all thank you very much for your posts, this is my first time on talkbass and I'm most impressed. :hyper:

After reading all your posts one thing occured to me; do I really want to replicate my SVT or be bold and try something new.
The MRKII/pedal combo sounds great but will it cut it when I've been so used to the real thing. I will still be checking this out down at the store tomorrow but maybe something new is the order of the day.

<SNIP>

Alan
Click to expand...

Good idea to do a hands on with the LMKII. I own one and I LOVE it. The testimonials for that amp ooze from all nooks & crannies of this site. One thing to keep in mind when you audition this amp. And for those who know, this is a rehashed topic that I'm mentioning again. The Markbass speakers do not audition well in a solo sitting. I and many others do not like the way they sound and will DEFINITELY alter your opinion of the amp. When I auditioned the LMKII, I wasn't going to buy it because I felt the sound was very thin. The store salesman insisted that I take it home and plug it into my Eden cabs for a proper evaluation. He was right. He knew what I was looking for and he knew how to sell this amp. HUGE difference and it made me an immediate convert to the LMKII. Those in this group using the MB speakers like them, but they sound odd as a solo speaker in a store setting and will not likely impress you given your recent amp description.
 
#28
I think it would be very hard to go to transistors once you are spoiled by an all tube signal path. There's something about that thick tubey 10%-15% THD range warmth/growl that a transistor just can't seem to emulate.

Invalid Link Removed
 
#29
Eden E300T

on top of:

Bergie AE410

The Eden is supposed to nail the "old school" tube amp sound. It should, using a sextet of KT88's, but it only weighs 40 lbs. I never played through one though, so I could be talking out of my hat. I can't figure how they made it so light either, although I guess with modern manufacturing techniques and materials (like toroidal TX's) it's quite possible.
The Bergie is a big fave here, and is the right size for a compact rig.
This little stack would set you back some big bucks though.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back