Beedster Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) A menacing presence in my music room. 300w in old money. With this you can play Glasto without leaving Camden. Sold a year or so ago but the buyer never managed to collect (couldn't get a truck), so refund on its way to him, and I guess his bad luck is your good opportunity. Don't buy this if you play pub gigs, but if you're playing stages and need real presence, you know the score. COLLECTION ONLY FROM CANTERBURY OR ABERYSTWYTH [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2845_zps033db9a8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2846_zps0d1b0b49.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2847_zps06991eff.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2852_zpsdc5a46c1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2854_zpsee153431.jpg.html"][/url] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2856_zps38d48e4e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_2856_zps38d48e4e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2857_zps9babc6e2.jpg.html"][/url] Edited July 20, 2014 by Beedster
funky8884 Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Someone buy this and take it to a pub !! ...and melt the contents
Beedster Posted July 26, 2014 Author Posted July 26, 2014 Ha ha, I've gigged it in the odd pub and had a loads of lovely smooth tubey headroom. Whilst I felt a little over equipped and it was a PITA to load, the bass coming through the floor made it worthwhile
discreet Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1406143702' post='2508780'] No real men out there then... [/quote] Tee, hee.... no. Actually, I've already got a 35kg scrotum-busting valve amp, thanks! I'm just not packing enough testosterone for another!
chrismuzz Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 f*** me. Now I know where that grin in your photo comes from!
Shaggy Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Used to be mine - rare and awesomely lovely and muscular amp, basically the power section of an SVT-2 with an added presence control. Proper old-school valve power, but hi-fi clarity and warmth You can plug an active bass directly into it without needling a separate pre Now been in Wales for past 3 BC-er's - where next???
jonnyom900 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 whats the power output / impedence? xant seem to find much info about it.
Dad3353 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 [quote name='jonnyom900' timestamp='1406498578' post='2511999'] whats the power output / impedence? xant seem to find much info about it. [/quote] [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/classic/svtcl/"]Ampeg Classic series...[/url] [quote]Preamp: Tube (2 x 12AX7) Driver Tube(s): 1 x 12AX7, 2x 12AU7 Power Amp: Tube (6 x 6550) RMS Power Output (2 Ohms): 300-Watts RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 300-Watts Tone Controls: 3-Band Mid Tone Control: 5-Position Selector Ultra High/Low: Yes Balanced Line Out: Yes Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes Slave Output: Yes Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 11.5 x 13 Weight: 80 Pounds[/quote]
jonnyom900 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 thats the spec off a svt cl. off the ampeg site. not for this amp
Dad3353 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 ... but has the same power amp spec. Just trying to help.
Beedster Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Ha ha, thanks for the above guys, it's certainly a monster. I'd love to sit this between a Modulus Sonic Hammer and a Mesa Boogie 1516EV, it would be the ultimate bass set-up.
roonjuice Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) These amps really are the Cadillac of valve power sections. ANY pre u clag in front of it will sound amazing. They also make OUTSTANDING Hifi amps. Hell, I'm considering buying it so I can have 2 of em in stereo for my Hifi at home!!! Edited August 1, 2014 by roonjuice
mxm Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 I guess this used to be mine too - masses of power and sounded great paired up with either an SVT pre or (slightly mentally) an EBS valve drive into a Marshall VBC412. Sold it to fund SVT Classic, as you do. Brilliant bit of kit.
Beedster Posted August 3, 2014 Author Posted August 3, 2014 [quote name='mxm' timestamp='1406976155' post='2516362'] I guess this used to be mine too - masses of power and sounded great paired up with either an SVT pre or (slightly mentally) an EBS valve drive into a Marshall VBC412. Sold it to fund SVT Classic, as you do. Brilliant bit of kit. [/quote] It sounds pretty lovely with an SVT pre. I also ran a Tech 21 VT Bass into it and it sounded, well, huge. It takes even a passive bass quite well but am looking to run an East preamp straight in to see whether it happens. If so, it may be staying with me
Beedster Posted August 3, 2014 Author Posted August 3, 2014 [quote name='roonjuice' timestamp='1406929802' post='2516097'] These amps really are the Cadillac of valve power sections. ANY pre u clag in front of it will sound amazing. They also make OUTSTANDING Hifi amps. Hell, I'm considering buying it so I can have 2 of em in stereo for my Hifi at home!!! [/quote] Ha ha, living next door to that would be fun
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