pretty darn close, dude. like "blindfolded i doubt i could tell" close. i am told they could benefit by a better preamp tube than the stockers, but i thought it was pretty good stock.
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Svt 4 Pro or SVT Classic?
- Thread starter CptZacSparrow
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upkeep costs...bah...used my b-15n for 7 years without so much as a re-biasing. used my v4b for 10-11 years of hard labor doing 5-6 nights a week without any service, too. only thing that could stop that amp from working was a bar fire. tube amp upkeep costs are very overrated. just don't replace every tube when you only need to replace one and you'll find it's no more expensive than keeping up a solid state amp.
I have had the SVT 4-Pro for 3 years with an 8x10 for 3 years now. The Classic is probably worth more, but I would rather have the SVT. I like how it is a hybrid...it still has pre amp tubes that gives it that warm sound, but also a million features.
It's mostly about personal preference.
It's mostly about personal preference.
evening out your string volumes is not your amps problem, thats an issue somewhere else in your bass setup or technique.
As for the 4 PRO vs the CL I'd say they are pretty evenly matched - ie. one is not specifically better than the other, but may just be better FOR YOU than the other, depending on your needs... the difference is SS VS Tube
Have you played an all tube amp before? they have an awesome sound, but it's not for everybody, so I suggest trying one out before you make your final decision
As for the 4 PRO vs the CL I'd say they are pretty evenly matched - ie. one is not specifically better than the other, but may just be better FOR YOU than the other, depending on your needs... the difference is SS VS Tube
Have you played an all tube amp before? they have an awesome sound, but it's not for everybody, so I suggest trying one out before you make your final decision
Yeah, so far the 4 pro is sounding pretty good, I just changed the preamp tubes to some sovtechs and it's sounding pretty solid. Still I am unsure because I have never had the opportunity to use an all tube head. And due to me being the only dedicated bassist out of my acquaintances/friends I don't have anyone I can borrow from to find out.
Bring your bass down to GC and plug into the SVT classic. It's how I decided I needed an all tube SVT.
That won't really help me decide at all. Going to GC and plugging into a classic and playing is totally different that when you plug in a classic and play with a full band and have other instruments in the mix. That's why I am in this dilemma.
