SVT 74' or SVT 2 Pro, US model

just tell me where that 74 SVT is being sold and ill go take care of him for ya......lol

 

on second thought, you take care of him lol

 

74.

 

The 74, for sure.

 

I would say it depends on if you will want to sound like anything other than the 74 SVT. You will have much more versatility with the II. This is exactly the reason I sold my V-4 and my SVT, and kept my 4-Pro.

 

74.

 

I will say... 74! vintage ampegs rule I love mine =D

 

If it were me - 74, no question.

 

I'm spotting some consensus here.

I prefer the older & simpler platform.

 

Listen to the speakers, push them.
The amp will most likely be just fine, use your ears, look at the inside, it might be dusty but as long as it is not totally rusted it should be fine.

I love mine.

 

Abnormal hum or buzz wouldn't be good. It should stay fairly clean up to about 1/2 up on the volume - it should also be pretty damn loud at that point. Work the rotary tone knobs to see if they're doing what they should be doing.

I'd leave the high and low boosts off when checking it - those rocker switches go through additional pre tubes and if they haven't been used, some might be wonky. Mine sounds a little nasty with the high switch engaged, but as I don't use that it doesn't bother me enough to get it fixed.

 

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Oh, well in that case just move the pots up and down, see if they work, if they are noisy.
Check if there is any buzz or hum like it's been said allready.

There's not much more to do then inspect it visually and with your ears.