peteb Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) I am selling my Ampeg SVT 5 pro hybrid (i.e. valve preamp) head, 1350 watts, dual channel (clean & overdrive) with an onboard octaver and compression Please note that it has been toured (I bought it from the bass player from INME) so the casing is not pristine and that it does have the usual US Ampeg idiosyncrasies i.e. you need to let it warm up for 5 minutes before you can plug the speakers in and it also has a knob missing on the overdrive channel (that I don’t use so I haven’t got round to getting a replacement) – however, it works just fine (lots of compliments about the sound when I’ve gigged it), has that genuine SVT sound and is a very powerful amp suitable for pretty much any musical situation. I had it looked at by a professional amp tech when I got it and it’s basically a pro quality piece of kit. I also have a 4u rack that I will be selling (it came from a PA / lighting company and is proper professional quality as you would expect). Again I just want the money I paid for it (£65), but if you take them both together I will do you a decent deal on the rack. I would prefer to ship in the rack obviously, just for piece of mind! I would prefer to arrange a pick up if possible but I’m happy to ship at cost (although I have no idea how much that would be) – I’m open to any suggestions to keep the cost down. Cheers – Pete Edited July 1, 2009 by peteb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 5 minutes to warm up a trany,I think there is problem more than being an American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 My old SVT 4 Pro was the same. Needed warming up! Great amp all the same. Bump For a £400 bargain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Re. the warming up issue - nature of the beast I'm afraid, from what I understand they all seem to do it! Price you have to pay for the authentic punchy ampeg sound I suppose..... Edited May 4, 2009 by peteb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Big Bargain here these things run forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben604 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hello! Where exactly are you in this land of Rugby League and Whippets? Also, would you be interested in trades? Cheers, Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) I'm in Bradford for my sins Edited May 5, 2009 by peteb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben604 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Ah, not too far away....I'm just raising some funds, might PM you a little later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Cheers Ben - speak soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) Bump for the weekend! A couple of serious enquiries but no takers as of yet Edited May 8, 2009 by peteb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 [quote name='peteb' post='482886' date='May 8 2009, 01:05 PM']Bump for the weekend! A couple of serious enquiries but no takers as of yet[/quote] I'd love this if I could afford it! Selling my SVT3 Pro for the same price though so if I get takers, I'd buy this! Mines as new though, not been toured But yes, I recommend interparcel, you can send heavy objects by courier for quite cheap, I got it down to 6.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) would you trade by any chance mate? I'd be able to offer a musicman SUB bass and ashdown EB180 head Edited May 17, 2009 by budget bassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Been offered a good deal on some light weight gear and so need some funds quickly, hence a drop in price to £370 I also have a pro quality flight case available for an extra £50 if required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) I can't get anything out of the Ampeg's I've tried. Tonight I used an SVT-3 for the first time in a few months...Again, had to crank it A LOT to get any decent level and I tried anything. How does this fare against the SVT-3? Gotta admit...it looks more uber...Just asking for comparisons like as I can't crack it. EDIT: OMG how much wattage!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL said head I used tonight is nothing on this! Edited May 29, 2009 by Kongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 trying to find the money, shouldn't take too much longer, no promises but if this is still here when I get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidsnayke Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Hi, I'm interested in the amp, is it still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Kongo' post='500498' date='May 29 2009, 01:10 AM']I can't get anything out of the Ampeg's I've tried. Tonight I used an SVT-3 for the first time in a few months...Again, had to crank it A LOT to get any decent level and I tried anything. How does this fare against the SVT-3? Gotta admit...it looks more uber...Just asking for comparisons like as I can't crack it. EDIT: OMG how much wattage!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL said head I used tonight is nothing on this![/quote] Never owned an SVT 3 so I can't really say too much but from judging from mates who have had them I would say that the SVT 5 has the same basic sound but MUCH louder and therefore obviously more headroom In addition it has the extra power amp options (dual separate power amps for true stereo or bi-amping, etc) if you need them as well as an overdrive channel and onboard compression and octaver effect I've always used it bridged into a 6x10 cab - tend to think of it as an instant dug pinnock sound if you press both the ultra low & ultra low high boost buttons Edited June 1, 2009 by peteb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 [quote name='peteb' post='503124' date='Jun 1 2009, 05:59 PM']Never owned an SVT 3 so I can't really say too much but from judging from mates who have had them I would say that the SVT 5 has the same basic sound but MUCH louder and therefore obviously more headroom In addition it has the extra power amp options (dual separate power amps for true stereo or bi-amping, etc) if you need them as well as an overdrive channel and onboard compression and octaver effect I've always used it bridged into a 6x10 cab - tend to think of it as an instant dug pinnock sound if you press both the ultra low & ultra low high boost buttons[/quote] Hmmm interesting...And that 1350Watts is genuine? Bloody hell is that mono? @ what ohms? Problem with the SVT-3 was it was only pumping 275watts @ 8 ohms and the volume was only trickling in as I dialed it in...This is MUCH bigger and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 [quote name='Kongo' post='503145' date='Jun 1 2009, 06:31 PM']Hmmm interesting...And that 1350Watts is genuine? Bloody hell is that mono? @ what ohms? Problem with the SVT-3 was it was only pumping 275watts @ 8 ohms and the volume was only trickling in as I dialed it in...This is MUCH bigger and better.[/quote] Never turned it anywhere near full for fear of blowing my very powerful SWR 6x10 cab - it is certainly very loud! The 1350 watts is bridged mono @ 4 ohms You can download the users guide from the Ampeg site if you want the technical details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) [quote name='peteb' post='503210' date='Jun 1 2009, 07:26 PM']Never turned it anywhere near full for fear of blowing my very powerful SWR 6x10 cab - it is certainly very loud! The 1350 watts is bridged mono @ 4 ohms You can download the users guide from the Ampeg site if you want the technical details[/quote] WOW! Yeah LOL my 4x10" cab is rated @ 800 watts handling so I couldn;t either...but that's a good thing, if you can get away with 1/2 or less, headroom is plentiful. The price, although I cannot afford right now is very fair...And I could want for nothing with headroom. I'll have to consider this, providing it doesn't sell before hand. EDIT: Read the stats and it's tasty! So you can blend the distortion and clean tone together in a ratio kind of mix? That'll do nice for an experement. OK, I'm personally sold...But it'll take a few weeks yet so good luck with the sale...If it's not gone consider me there! Edited June 1, 2009 by Kongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 [quote name='Kongo' post='503145' date='Jun 1 2009, 06:31 PM']Problem with the SVT-3 was it was only pumping 275watts @ 8 ohms and the volume was only trickling in as I dialed it in...This is MUCH bigger and better.[/quote] Love my SVT3, but it does suck at 8 ohms in a loud band situation, you need the full 4 ohm load to make it sing. Open to any kind of trades for this'un Pete? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 [quote name='mike257' post='503868' date='Jun 2 2009, 03:08 PM']Love my SVT3, but it does suck at 8 ohms in a loud band situation, you need the full 4 ohm load to make it sing. Open to any kind of trades for this'un Pete? Mike[/quote] Yeah I was gonna jack it to the other cab in the room but that was a 4 ohm cab...with my 8 ohm cab would put me under the 4 ohm minimum. Anything under 300 watts in a loud band situation sucks...Bet it's awesome @ 500 watts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 [quote name='mike257' post='503868' date='Jun 2 2009, 03:08 PM']Love my SVT3, but it does suck at 8 ohms in a loud band situation, you need the full 4 ohm load to make it sing. Open to any kind of trades for this'un Pete? Mike[/quote] Sorry, no trades Already bought it's replacement and need the money to pay for it! Cheers - Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 [quote name='Kongo' post='504012' date='Jun 2 2009, 05:20 PM']Yeah I was gonna jack it to the other cab in the room but that was a 4 ohm cab...with my 8 ohm cab would put me under the 4 ohm minimum. Anything under 300 watts in a loud band situation sucks...Bet it's awesome @ 500 watts![/quote] It is!! If there's a 4 ohm cab there, give it a go just with that. I use an SVT610 with it and it's monstrous!! [quote name='peteb' post='504175' date='Jun 2 2009, 08:33 PM']Sorry, no trades Already bought it's replacement and need the money to pay for it! Cheers - Pete[/quote] No worries mate, good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Bump for a great amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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