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Ampeg Heritage SVT-CL

Bass Guitar Amp Head from Ampeg belonging to the Heritage series

ttoine ttoine
Published on 02/29/08 at 10:30
As adj t again and again in the opinions Previous rpt, we are all on the lamp, which dlivre total of 300 watts.

From 0dB to-15dB passive instrument or for instrument assets. I prcise instrument because you can play bass on this amp, but also against the bass, synth etc ... everything passes, so to speak.

Rglages: just the basics.
- Gain
- Equalizer serious, medium semi-Settings, and acute; two more buttons "boost" for bass and treble.
- Master

I want to correct something that does not seem to have understood by the previous ones opinion, which considrent that this amp has no effects loop ... Like almost all the amps conus era of SVT-CL, and it goes Fender Musicman, etc. ... there is an exit "Pr-amp Out" and between "Power Amp In" on the back of the amp. It is the need insrer your belongings if you really need.

The output "Slave Out" when it will send the sound of your rglages, effects, etc ... directly from the "Power Amp In" another amp fawn have more powerful sound. But hey, you really play the major scnes to need.

DI output will allow you to send audio to a mixer or a recorder with an XLR connector symtrique, very practical on scne or studio.

Speakon speaker connections or Jack, and it is better prfrer Speakon connectors given the power transmitted to the speaker, whatever the chosen impdance.

The LORD "Power" and "Stanby" amps Submitted lamp are right in front. In this regard, I recall that the standby is the most for heating and for Securing the lights during a change of instrument or connections. The amp has its own electronic CONTRL of the diode tmoin status changes from red to green when the Systm is ready, not just when you press the button changes the standby state, Unlike many amp lamps. To turn on the amp, "Power," expected at least 30 seconds, then active "Standby". The lamp turns green when the power is actually transmitted and stable in lamps. To dye, it disables "Standby" is waiting for the light turns red. Even if it is recommended to wait a little longer, we can dye the amp now l.

Warning, it is important to wait for the head to cool before moving. And pay attention to sudden changes in temprature, such indoor / collection outdoor or scne / backstage. A flight case is a good idea at least a.

Note, finally, the prsence a switch of power supply cable of ct which selects the polarity power, fawn rduire possibly a buzz, and &#39;SETTING THE CASC direct bias the power tubes with tmoin bright. It is noted that this head is well particulirement Designed as it has its own electronic CONTRL of, and diffrent tmoins diodes (power forward, plus that of bias) allow State of the rapid diagnostic lamps. The amp will automatically security if he can not function properly.

At the finish, a simple head and rgler use, efficient in its connectivity. We can only criticize his weight (37 kg), say to me, but it is just a sign of quality food lamps, with a unique design and low for the amp lamp instruments.

UTILIZATION

If we take the time to read the manual, there is s&#39;apperoit SETTING THE 4 types of base (Jazz, Funk, Rock and Country. It trs INTERESTED to base the above, because the proposals are relevant trs. And it just in a minute to find the sound that matches what you want.

The rglage gain is made on the basis of the instrument, it can push a little if you want to have a bit of saturation. The quality of the circuits allows for a beautiful drive, I readily admit, even if it is not recommended for use Premire Ampeg. Fat, when he, must come from the low and the player.

The volume is the only volume in the rle: it does not CONTRL power of the head, but the amplitude of the signal coming from the pre-amp, power sent the Tagus . It is the to make it enjoyable to hear the rest of the group. Even if it is clear that without putting back, guitarists who usually with their crnent bazard quickly feel a little small .... ;-)

Note, After a few trials, it is possible to "play quietly", which can s&#39;avrer scnes practice some more or to register at the same time in one pice : Connect the output of DI derrire the amp to a mixer or recorder, turn on the amp, but leave it in standby. You can CONTRL volume sent to the DI with the "Master" of the pre-amp. And shoo it away. Be careful, as a result, if you planted your like a concert and you put in standby, the sound of the bass will still be in the same faade.

http://ampeg.com/manuals/stv-cl.pdf Tlcharger to the user manual. It is over, but we do not really need to know more.

SOUNDS

So I think we should dj for some prs all styles of music. It is not equivalent to a REFERENCE everything pop and rock, go to a festival like Eurockennes Belfort and you will only see this amp. on all scnes.

I play it with a Rickenbacker 4003 and a Fender Jazz Bass Aerodyne. I do not like the low active, sounded too "clean" too "round", etc ... The sound is really fat bass and the player, not the amp.

I dj jou on a lot of bass amps, lamp, no lights, hybrids, etc ... and he has a magic ct: it gives the impression of having a Expender / compress Intgr in the gain of pre-amp, thanks to the circuit lamps. The dynamics rsulte impressive.

So, apart from occasionally having to strange effects or a good saturation, the head ncessite does not affect to sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I did that for several days, but I had the opportunity to dj to play it several times in the past is what made me feel like given the acqurir. I spare my EBS Fafner with no regrets. There is no comparison, they are heads diffrent with diffrent sounds, etc ... I also had the pass from Hughes & Ketner Quantum, and I have an old Trace Elliot combo with which I still play regularly. And I rgulirement the opportunity to play on other brands in concert o the hardware is shared as a Hartke or SWR. I&#39;d like to try a set for a ide Orange complte on high-end bass amplifiers. But in fact, I do it again this choice without hsiter.

For me, the SVT-CL is really the head of the bass amp. I use it with an SVT-410HLF, because larger firms can not fit in my car, I think I occasionally praise a 8x10 for large scnes.

The ratio quality price is right, to the extent that even if a cheap score is an extraordinary product.

The particularity the most fun of this amp for a bass player who plays in a rock band with guitar amps also have lamps is that of a sudden, they feel a little smaller ... Before you have it, I heard even more than me, and it&#39;s over.

Finally, I finished with a bit of familiaris: this amp dboite mm ... it can not only have the best mark everywhere.