davehux Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 ,,,what all the fuss is about Played my newly arrived Ampeg SVT3 in anger for the first last night. Never had an Ampeg before. Why have I waited so long???? Just sonic heaven (other opinions available) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Sonic heaven, lumbar hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1446822140' post='2902668'] Sonic heaven, lumbar hell. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehux Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1446822140' post='2902668'] Sonic heaven, lumbar hell. [/quote] Man up - it's only 40lb!!!! Edited November 6, 2015 by davehux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I love the Ampeg sound :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 [quote name='davehux' timestamp='1446823550' post='2902690'] Man up - it's only 40lb!!!! [/quote] But that's more than 18kg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1446824125' post='2902697'] But that's more than 18kg! [/quote] And i am too old!. Now where is my Markbass amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I agree, Ampeg tone is awesome, but I also had to move on my rackmounted SVT3-PRO as it was just too heavy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave74200 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Get a 2 pro. 3 pro x 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 SVT 6 Pro and a P bass...awesome tone and power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 To my ears, nothing beats the Ampeg tone. I've played and owned/still own some stunning amps and some less-than-brilliant ones too. Ampeg-wise, I've had (in order) the B500dr (great idea, poorly executed IMO), the SVT 3 and the SVT 3 PRO. Now I have an SVT 4PRO, Micro VR, 2 x B100R combos and most recently - an SVT Classic rig. I loved both 3's but found the PRO to have a little more power, but preferred the tone of the 3 both were run through 2x BSE 410hlf cabs. (actually have had two SVT III's over the years) Then moved onto the 4 PRO atop a 6x10 - unbelievable air moving power and has lots of lovely middy Ampeg tone - love this rig! Bought the Micro VR and 2 of the 2x10 cabs - stunning wee rig and seriously powerful given it's size and weight - again, a solid Ampeg tone getting close to that SVT sound. The last few years I've been using mostly Mesa gear (aside from my two B100R's) - MPulse 600 and PH 8x10 but with a VT Bass deluxe in front of it to get the SVT sound and it did a bloody good job too. But last month saw me come full circle and get my grubby paws on a US SVT CL and 8x10 - something I've always wanted but never had the chance to own. I will never buy another amp again. EVER! The tone I've been chasing for most of my life is now achievable with just a P Bass and this. only slight drawback is it is big and very, very heavy. Given the fact that I am not strong as I used to be, lifting the b*st*rd is a mission - so not the most practical amp in the world - would love if it even more if it weighed the same as a 3PRO. haha But I digress, Sonic Heaven indeed. Excellent choice sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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