Ampeg Launches Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT
The Ampeg® SVT® is more than just a bass amp—it sparked a revolution when it debuted in 1969, Ampeg designed the most sophisticated amp of its day: the 300-watt SVT. The Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT is handmade in the U.S.A. and is available for order for $2,699.99.
Ampeg Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT Specs:
Preamp Tubes: | Premium JJ (5 x 12AX7) |
Driver Tubes: | Premium JJ (1 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7) |
Power Amp Tubes: | Ampeg Super Valve (6 x 6550) |
Output Power Rating: | 300W RMS minimum continuous @ <5% THD into @ 2 or 4 |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: | (20 Hz – 20 kHz) 75 75 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
Maximum Gain: | 78 dB @ 1 kHz –3 dB @ 20 Hz & 15 kHz |
Channel One: | Voiced after original 1969 “Blue Line” SVT (jumpable) |
Channel Two: | Voiced after mid 70's Magnavox era SVT (jumpable) |
Bass: | +12/-12 dB @ 40 Hz |
Midrange: | +10/-20 dB @ 220 Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 kHz, or 3 kHz |
Treble: | +15/–20 dB @ 4 kHz |
Ultra Lo: | +2 dB @ 40 Hz, -10 dB @ 500 Hz |
Ultra Hi: | +9 dB @ 8 kHz |
Other: | XLR DI output, user biasing, speakOn® outputs, and spring-loaded side handles |