SVT
Guitar & Bass by Ampeg
The Ampeg SVT is a bass amplifier head introduced in 1969. It delivers 300 watts from a valve circuit, giving a thick and powerful tone that made it a stage standard for rock and punk bassists for decades.
Specifications
| Type | Bass amplifier head |
| Weight | 43 kg |
| Connections | 4 inputs (Normal and Bright per channel, two channels); switchable 2/4 ohm speaker output |
| Notes | All-valve bass amplifier head rated at 300 watts, the most powerful production amp of its era. Original 1969-1970 Blue Line units used six 6146B power tubes, changed to six 6550 power tubes from mid-1970. 14-tube design with two channels, Ultra Hi and Ultra Lo voicing switches and a 3-position midrange selector on channel 1. Designed to drive a pair of sealed 8x10 inch cabinets. |
