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Ampeg Vintage SVT Micro is pretty incredible
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I’ve played through an SVT (pro II IIRC?) with the “fridge,” tested out the new at the time MM Bongo and my own favourite bass, my G&L L-2500. I am curious as what defines the SVT tone as the bass itself, particularly the pickup and pickup position, not to mention my fresh DRs/Rotosounds!)
The SVT is definitely doing something nice, even on clean or just on the edge of breakup. Yet when I go back home and run into my Hartke 3500 (the early mosfet kind) into a 4x10 of Eminence Deltas, with the tube preamp up, sometimes with a modified ODB-3 in front to give it a push, I don’t feel I’m losing or missing out on a lot. It isn’t objectively worse than the SVT, just different.
It’s still a loud, punchy and articulate rig and the EQ options including the built in graphic lets me approximate just about any amp you can think of and the ODB-3 (I modded it so the overdrive is much thicker and warmer) having a blend knob is a very powerful feature for retaining clarity and definition. A great bass will always sound great, even direct into the board.
So my question is how would you define the SVT tone, beyond what the bass being played through it already sounds like?The opinions expressed above do not necessarily represent those of the poster and are to be considered suspect at best.
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Originally posted by Beer$ View PostSo my question is how would you define the SVT tone, beyond what the bass being played through it already sounds like?
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I would say very warm with a lot of growl and punch. Very clear in your face and present. Sometimes I am listening to a recording and I know it is a SVT. Ampeg has a very organic tone.
Has very present but round mids without being honky or clanky, the regular 3 band with the graphic lets you find your spot in the mix on the fly. Other than what I can hear, I can’t find any detailed specs on this thing or what type of solid state it is.
This is what I’ve found about the company so far. They seem to have been based in New Zealand, then started operating out of Australia.
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I have an update. I was able to track down a former business partner of the company. He was able to tell me it was made in the mid 80s and a very limited run was made. 20 at the most, likely even less. Confirmed it’s MOSFET. He directed me to the guy most involved in its production. I’ll see what I can find out from him.The opinions expressed above do not necessarily represent those of the poster and are to be considered suspect at best.
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Originally posted by Beer$ View PostI have an update. I was able to track down a former business partner of the company. He was able to tell me it was made in the mid 80s and a very limited run was made. 20 at the most, likely even less. Confirmed it’s MOSFET. He directed me to the guy most involved in its production. I’ll see what I can find out from him.Administrator of the SDUGF
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A bass amp that works for guitar that can be had with a vertical 212 cab for $700? Sheesh, I may have to try one out!You will never understand How it feels to live your life With no meaning or control And with nowhere left to go You are amazed that they exist And they burn so bright
Whilst you can only wonder why
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Originally posted by Chistopher View PostA bass amp that works for guitar that can be had with a vertical 212 cab for $700? Sheesh, I may have to try one out!
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I like the Tech 21 stuff for bass as far as solid state stuff.
I haven't tried the Darkglass stuff, but that's what everyone who plays anything remotely heavy on bass is using nowadays.
I find bass tones without just a hint of overdrive (and compression) kinda boring, TBH.Last edited by Rex_Rocker; 07-27-2023, 01:21 PM.
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