Review: Ampeg SVT VR

3 Reviews:

Review by	TalkBass
Submitted on	2011-05-19 09:50:37
Rating	10
Pros: The best hands down. If you cant get an original this is will do just fine. Cons: Heavy. You need a road crew for this one.

Review by	Bassguitar Magazine
Submitted on	2011-02-13 21:48:57
So, the valve titans have clashed albeit with slightly less tragic consequences of Greek mythology. Ask yourself what you want from an amplifier stack. If you favour extended-range bass, a mix of effects, a versatile tonal palette and extra headroom combined with relative ease of transport (in the world of 8 x 10s at least) then the Laney has the edge. You’ll need to spend more time dialling in a sound, perhaps more than you might expect when the brief is for an all-valve stack, and you may find yourself making comparisons to other hybrid or solid state high-end amplifiers that could deliver similar results. Laney would probably direct you themselves to their own Nexus FET range. If your search is for real vintage warmth and a dead simple bass-chord-amp relationship then the Ampeg delivers the goods. You’ll pay a little more for the privilege of simplicity and a bouncing tone but you won’t be disappointed.

Review by	Squidoo
Submitted on	2011-02-13 21:46:37
Rating	10
Ok, this amp is not cheap, and it would probably cost you about $2800 to get the shale rig. But if classic Ampeg tone and vibes is your thing, go try one out. If you're a former 70' SVT owner and are looking for another one, give it a try, you might live it. I'm tying to see former SVT owner review on this site. While I was shopping around for a Tube head, a few tech told me to avoid tube amps, but I've discovered that if you can afford the tube replacement, it's really worth it. Hey I was playing the #1 hybrid amp "SVT-4" and when I started playing full tube heads, I seared never to turn back. Now if that head was available before, I would have got one.