SWR SM1500 Amp head - NOW £500 £750 Newcastle upon Tyne

[JPJ]

So here it is, my SWR SM1500 for sale. The amp is in pristine condition having lived its entire life in the included shock mount flight case correctly supported by both the front and rear rack rails. 

What can I say about this amp other than it is one awesome piece of kit befitting of stadium sized gigs. Extensive feature set including:

1 - Gain

2 - Aural enhancer

3 - bass

4 - 2 x 3-band semi parametric mid range controls (foot-switchable selection of 1, 2, or 1+2 together)

5 - Effects blend

6 - Bass Intensifier with level and cut-off controls (again, foot-switchable)

7 -  Full four knob compressor (threshold, ratio, attack and release) with position switch allowing you to place compression pre or post EQ

8 - Boost control (again, foot-switchable)

9 - dual concentric master volumes for stereo, bi-amp (with adjustable crossover control), or bridged mode output

 

The amp will come in the flight case and with the original manual and four button foot switch. I should add that the flight case has been modified to include a top handle and corner mounted wheels to make this heavy beast a little easier to move around between van and stage.

 

The combined weight is significant with the amp weighing 30kg and the flight case probably adding another 10kgs so this will be collection only or possible meet halfway type delivery. It is quite simply the best amp I have owned (and I have owned a few) but with my advancing years, I wince at the thought of lifting this into/out of the car let alone carrying it any distance into a gig so she stays home, safe and sound in her case. 

 

Having said that, the price is firm as I am in no rush to sell. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 27, 2024 by JPJ

[petecarlton]

Awesome!  I bet you needed a lie-down after taking the pix! GLWTS.

[JPJ]

Who wants the ultimate bass amp for Christmas? Go on, you know you want to 😂

[JPJ]

No interest on this beast of an amp? Will listen to serious offers around the asking price. 

[JPJ]

Still here, will consider part-ex for high end 2x12 cab (Bergantino, Vanderkley etc)

[JPJ]

So I’m guessing there is no love for proper old school tone monster amps. So last bump before I withdraw her, and keep her warm and safe in her beautiful flight case for all eternity. 

[lee650]

On 14/05/2023 at 21:02, JPJ said:

So I’m guessing there is no love for proper old school tone monster amps. So last bump before I withdraw her, and keep her warm and safe in her beautiful flight case for all eternity. 

Lots of love, just no money or room fir such a glorious beast.

[JPJ]

I’ll try this again but now at the bargain price of just 33 pence per watt. The ultimate professional bass amplifier from the sadly defunct SWR stable. Overkill for my current gigs, and I need the space so I’ll let this go for £500. If you’re in the market for a stadium filling amp, then this is your answer. 

[paulo m]

Unbeatable price for an Unbelieveable amp.... Nothing comes close!!!

[kuetsum]

Just wish I lived closer..

[paul_5]

On 23/11/2024 at 22:09, kuetsum said:

Just wish I lived closer..

Just open your window, you'll be able to hear it!

[kuetsum]

Lol petrol fee for the Santa or 

Berries for Comet

[Bloopdad1]

Stunning amp. 

The Rolls Royce. 

I loved my SM900 back in the day. I can only imagine how good this must be. 

I don't need another amp but I'm keeping an eye on this... 

[GreeneKing]

What an awesome amp for a price that belies belief. I have no need and no cabs that would cope if I did but I keep on revisiting this thread

 

[JPJ]

2 hours ago, GreeneKing said:

What an awesome amp for a price that belies belief. I have no need and no cabs that would cope if I did but I keep on revisiting this thread

 

Thank you for the kind words - I must confess that I feel as if I am giving it away at this price, but fortunately (or unfortunately) big old heavy amp heads like these are somewhat passe, so I cannot see her going anywhere soon. 

[Bloopdad1]

On 14/01/2025 at 13:36, GreeneKing said:

What an awesome amp for a price that belies belief. I have no need and no cabs that would cope if I did but I keep on revisiting this thread

 

Ditto.... I just keep looking at this and remembering what I was like drooling over this exact model 25yrs ago. 

It's simply stunning (and it's practically being given away at that price). 

[NikolaBN]

Is it still for sale, what is the price and where are you located, I am calling from Serbia and I already have this head, but I have problems with the parametric potentiometers.

[NikolaBN]

I have a friend in The Hague who bought everything for me there and brought it to Serbia by car, and I'm wondering if there is a chance to send it by post to The Hague so that my friend can pick it up and he would bring it to me when he comes to Serbia, I'm very interested, I already have this amplifier and I know what it's all about

Edited 7 hours ago by NikolaBN

[NikolaBN]

[JPJ]

4 hours ago, NikolaBN said:

I have a friend in The Hague who bought everything for me there and brought it to Serbia by car, and I'm wondering if there is a chance to send it by post to The Hague so that my friend can pick it up and he would bring it to me when he comes to Serbia, I'm very interested, I already have this amplifier and I know what it's all about

I don’t think shipping to The Hague is a practical option for two reasons. Firstly, including the flight case and foot switch, this amp weighs over 40kg. Secondly, with the UK now outside of the EU, the amp will be subject to import duties and VAT on arrival in the Netherlands. So, on those grounds I’ll stick with my original post which is collection only or meet halfway here in the UK. 

[NikolaBN]

I'm really sad now. I understand everything, at least I tried. It would be hard for my friend because he is older

[Jabba_the_gut]

I keep looking at this - I have no need for it and would not fancy carrying it far but my word, does it look like a beast!!

 

All the best.

[Alfik]

I've contacted JPJ and we are finishing transaction.