A totally modern, hybrid version of the famous SVT.

The tube preamp section of the Ampeg SVT-3PRO Series Head re-creates the great bass tone that made the original SVT the most respected bass amp of all time. The power section is solid state with a toroidal transformer that generates less noise and magnetic interference. Delivers 450W @ 4 ohms and has an arsenal of tone-shaping tools: 3 bands of tone, a 5-position mid selector, 9-band graphic EQ, plus low and high boosts. Other pro features include input peak LED, input pad and bright switch, mute function, tuner out, variable line-out level, time-delayed turn on, DC-supplied filaments, and variable fan speed. 2U rackmount.

Ampeg SVT-3PRO Series Head Features:

• Tube preamp section re-creates great bass tone of the original SVT
• 450W @ 4 ohms
• 3 bands of tone
• 5-position mid selector
• 9-band graphic EQ
• Low and high boosts
• Input peak LED
• Input pad and bright switch
• Mute function
• Tuner out
• Variable line-out level
• Time-delayed turn on
• DC-supplied filaments
• Variable fan speed
• 2U rackmount

Order today to get that vintage Ampeg growl!

Ampeg SVT-3PRO Series Head Specifications:

• Dimensions: 19"W x 3-1/2"H x 15-1/2"D
• Weight: 26 lbs.
• RMS Power Output (8 Ohms): 275 ÿ
• RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 450 ÿ
• RMS Power Output (2 Ohms): n/a ÿ
• Tone Controls: 3 band ÿ
• Mid Tone Control: 5 pos ÿ
• Graphic EQ: 9 band ÿ
• Ultralow/High Boosts: Yes ÿ
• Balanced Line Out: Yes (Transformer) ÿ
• Effects Loop: Yes ÿ
• Pre-amp Out/Power Amp In: Yes ÿ

Ampeg SVT-3PRO Series Head

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Top of the line mid-powered amp

Posted by Cody from East TN on Feb 2, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional recording artist and performer

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, metal, classical, indie

This amp is amazing for bass, keys, electric cello, even guitar! Amazing REAL TUBES give you the closest you can get to get to decent tone with a solid-state powered amp. The only issue is of course that the power is just not quite on the pro level. If you can even find a 4 ohm bass cab you will most likely still have to use the -15db pad, cutting your volume in half.

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I liked this guy

Posted by Bassman Al from DC on Nov 16, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: gigging hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: variety, rock, dance, motown , jazz

I just sold this amp after 3 great years of use. The one complaint I have is that the owner's manual is terrible. Once I learned, but starting a thread on talkbass, about this amp then I was fine. It has many great features. Mine was a 1996 USA model and it worked great. It is heavy, about 25 lbs, which is the territory with tubes. Ultimately I decided the tubes weren't worth back surgery. One of the few amps that I might actually miss, having owned Peavey, GK and Hartke prior.

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best amp head you will ever find for the prce!

Posted by HeinPBASS!!! from South Africa on Oct 31, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Hardcore Punk

This is the first amp head that I have owned,and i wont ever need anything more than this! Great tonal versatility thanx too all the swithches and the EQ,loud enough for club and even outdoor shows,and for the price,you wont find a better sounding amp!!! I play it through a SVT 410 hlf cab and its perfect!!! Go get it!

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450 watts into 4 ohms?

Posted by Twister from Canada on Aug 29, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: 20+

Reviewer's Play Style: rock/metal

I love the way this head sounded, full fat and textured beyond belief. It has all the features I like and would want on an amp. However their is no way this thing puts out 450 watts into a 4 ohm load? I have to run the master at 10 and control my volume with the input level. However even that's a task as the thing is always flashing indicating that it is being overloaded. How is this possible when it's at 4 or 5? It dosen't matter whether I use my active or passive basses, the result is the same. My friends GK400rb is as loud and it's rated at 280 watts into a 4 ohm load. Again the tone rocks, but 450, not a chance?

Being made overseas is a big turn off as well. I can't recommend this amp for these reasons. Quality is a concern and the volume just isn't there?

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the best out there

Posted by K-town bassman from Kenosha, WI on Jul 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 40 years

Reviewer's Play Style: classic rock

I traded an Eden WT550 Traveler for this and I am glad I did. The Eden was OK but had a very dry sound to it is the best way to describe it. The SVT3 Pro in contrast has the warm full sound I could not get with the Eden. The sound is so warm and full that it almost sounds like it has a touch of tube reverb built in. I also own an SVT Classic snd this sounds as good and it weighs 1/3 as much. I could not be happier. The only thing is I wish it was made in the USA rather than Korea.

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