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BGRA: Ampeg (SLM) SVT-CL (classic) w/ SVT 810EH classic
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Ampeg (SLM) |
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SVT-CL (classic) w/ SVT 810EH classic |
| Reviewer |
Mike Legris |
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Price paid |
around 3400$ canadian (including taxes) |
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Dimensions | The all stack is about the size of a regular fridge |
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Wattage | 300 watt RMS |
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Speaker(s) | 8x10 inch speakers |
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Controls | gain. |
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Other | User bias control(tube protection circuity), direct out, slave out, preamp out. |
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This is a genuine classic. The SVT-CL and SVT 810EH are the reissue of the original classic SVT stack that was manifactured by SLM in the 70's.
Soundwise, it's pretty much the same that the original. SLM is still using the good old 6550 power tubes (6 of'em), 2 12AU7 and 1 12AX7 preamp tubes.
Result: a warm, powerfull, fat and pretty clear bass sound. You can, of course, get the classic distorted growl by turning the gain at maximum position, but if you
prefer a clean sound (like I do) you just have to turn it down. What can I say... this amp has a great tone natural tone, you don't need an EQ or compressor or anything
'cos it's just great, I even like it better then the SVT-II PRO!!!
The SVT-CL and SVT 810EH also has a very solid construction and conserves the original vintage styling, it's only "blacker".
The tube protection circuit (new for this model, wasn't on the original) is very effective and gives your tubes a longer live.
Well, finally, I think this is the best bass amp ever, it's the only amp I'd ever play with. The only dislike I have about it is it's weight, but I can
live with this!!! :-)
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