A vintage reissue of the highly sought-after 1970s blue-line SVT head.

With the new SVT-VR, the Ampeg engineering and product development teams had one primary goal-get as close to the coveted tone of the classic SVT as possible. As a result, the preamp stage, power section, and even the rocker switches of the new SVT-VR emulate the exact signal path, tone, and vibe of the original.

The all-tube, 300W SVT-VR amplifier is driven by a total of 6 - 6550 power tubes for massive power and tone. In addition to the '70s style dials and rocker switches, the SVT-VR's preamp circuitry has been faithfully re-created to match the original.

Ampeg SVT-VR Vintage Reissue 300 Watt SVT Amp Head Features:

• 300W
• 2-channel preamp
• 6 - 6550 power tubes
• Original power amp output spec and tube complement
• Original preamp signal path
• Original blue-line graphics and cosmetics
• Original EQ rocker switches
• XLR output
• Slave out

The signature sonics and looks of the original. Order now!

Ampeg SVT-VR Vintage Reissue 300 Watt SVT Amp Head

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The new imports are crap

Posted by A concerned FORMER loyal ampeg buyer from LA on Jul 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: All types

We ordered one for the studio for bands who dont like recording direct and to give use more versatilty recording bass. Buyer beware, the new imports from the far east pale in comparison to the old ones made in the USA. The soldering inside the unit was an absolute joke. The unit was "buzzy/noisy" Within 3 weeks the power switch literally "fell" into the unit. (thats when we discovered the horrible soldering) Considering prices were supposed to come down with the move to the far east, not the QA, I would not buy another.

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BUYER BEWARE

Posted by The Sniz Hammer from Venice, CA on Feb 11, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Metal, Ambient Jams

After using the SVT-3PRO for a few years, I decided to step up to the big leagues & purchase my first all-tube Ampeg. Nothing beats the pure, meaty tone that this head, coupled with an Ampeg 410-HLF cab, provides.

BUT!!!! Buyer beware! The Tubes are made overseas and are very very low quality. I have had mine for almost 2 years, and they just crapped out finally.

The buyer guide recommends you retubing your amp every year, but if you get it done by someone who really knows what they're doing, you can get away with every two years. Like I said, the tone is unbeatable, but this is a serious, & constant investment.

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Great tone

Posted by Burling from Chicago, IL on Jan 25, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician/Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Almost all

I was in the market for a new tube amp head and I kept seeing the EVT-VR pop up during my research. After taking in all the reviews, I set out to try one at Guitar Center. I was blown away from the first note I played. I have only owned solid state bass amps until now, and there really is no comparison. This amp sounds incredibly warm and full, and has a growl to it that is second to none. Not a ton of knobs to tweak on this amp, but I've found that the controls are more than adequite to find almost any tone you may be looking for. Only two drawbacks to this amp (both are similar, actually). 1) EXPENSIVE! No way around it, this is a pricey amp. Luckily for me I managed to get quite a good price (I may not have purchased it otherwise). 2) Seeing as how this thing has 14 tubes! 4x12AX7, 4x12AU7 and 6x6550. So when it comes time for a retube, it will not be cheap. Other than the monitary concerns, there is no reason not to buy this amp.

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Nothing else Compares !!!!!

Posted by Bobby Tessier from Cornwall ont Canada on Jan 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active muscian

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock @ Blues

July 2006 I trade in my svt Av for a Brand new Ampeg Svt Vr. Wow I'll never go back to any other Bass Head The Mid range tonal clarity is by far the sweetest tones I ever heard .24 years of playing and way to many bass amps I have tried .The Vr is the ultimate Rock Bass amp .Over 2 years of shows @ Gigs .The best money ever spent.There are many different Brand of bass Amps.The Ampeg Svt power @ tone is the reason why you see so many bass players loving these amps .I truely believe Ampeg Svt is the greatest Bass Amp ever !!!!!!

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And HE did move Air!!!!!!!

Posted by Miami Mike from Albuquerque,NM on Nov 25, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Semi-pro

Reviewer's Play Style: It all

To stand on stage in front of a 8-10 cab and feel your-self engulfed in sound from the Monster!!! There is no other feeling in the world ,cause you controling that WORLD with the VT!!! If like the other reviews don't play with your heart get one! And YOU to can sing God gave Rock&Roll to ya!!!

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