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BGRA: Ampeg SVT-350H
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Ampeg |
Model |
SVT-350H |
| Reviewer |
Chcuk Deitrick |
Email |
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| Experience |
20+ |
Item owned |
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| Review Date |
2001-06-21 |
Price paid |
$350 used |
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Dimensions | See Ampeg site |
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Weight | 45 lbs.? |
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Power | 275@ 8 ohms, 350@ 4 ohms |
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Other | Gain and Master volume, input L-pad, DI (selectable pre and post eq), effects loop |
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All solid state bass amp head with Classic SVT look. Typical features for
the price range. Power is adequate for most venues (up to and including
outdoor gigs). This is not a hifi or real versatile head. But if you are
looking for medium powered head that delivers big, meaty tone for a modest
cost, then this may be it. I use it with either an Ampeg SVT 1540HE cabinet
(1 x 15", 4 x 10" plus horn)or with either or both of my SWR Workingman
cabinets (1 x 15T and 4 x 10T). It has more punch and volume with the Ampeg
speakers, a little more crispness and details with the SWR's. Lack of a
tube front end does not seem to be critical - MOSFET power amp and discrete
SS preamp deliver classic tone without the tubes. I use this head with a
SANSAMP Bass Driver DI and a Tech 21 Bass Compactor compressor to thicken
the tone even more.
I'd recommend this amp to anyone looking for a medium power, resanably
priced head that has boatloads of classic tone and Ampeg reliability.
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| clarity |
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| volume |
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| service |
| (85%) |
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| value |
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| overall |
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