Ampeg SVT-CL Bass Amplifier Head
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The Ampeg SVT-CL is the benchmark for professional bass amplification and one of the most iconic bass amplifier heads ever created.
- 300-watt all-tube bass amplifier head
- Legendary SVT tone with massive low-end authority and punch
- Six 6550 power tubes deliver unmistakable stage and studio performance
- Professional EQ section with Ultra Hi and Ultra Lo switches
- Built for touring, recording, and serious live performance applications
For decades, the SVT-CL has defined what a professional bass rig should feel and sound like. Its unmistakable combination of power, warmth, articulation, and physical low-end presence has shaped the sound of live and recorded bass across generations of music.
The all-tube design delivers the dynamic response and harmonic richness that made the original SVT legendary. From clean authoritative bass tones to aggressive driven textures, the SVT-CL responds with depth, punch, and immediacy that few amplifiers can replicate.
More than simply a bass head, the SVT-CL remains a reference point within professional bass amplification. Paired with an Ampeg cabinet, it delivers the unmistakable feel, weight, and stage authority that continue to make the SVT one of the most respected amplifier platforms in music history.
Key Features
- 300-watt all-tube bass amplifier head
- Six 6550 power tubes
- Dual-channel preamp design
- 5-position midrange selector
- Ultra Hi and Ultra Lo tone shaping switches
- Balanced XLR direct output
- Effects loop connectivity
- Classic Ampeg SVT cosmetic styling
- Designed for professional touring and recording applications
Key Specifications
- Power Output: 300 Watts RMS
- Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7
- Power Tubes: 6 x 6550
- EQ: Bass, Midrange, Treble
- Midrange Selector: 5-position
- Amplifier Type: All-Tube Bass Head
Full Specifications
- Model: SVT-CL
- Amplifier Type: All-Tube Bass Amplifier Head
- Power Output: 300 Watts RMS
- Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7
- Driver Tubes: 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7
- Power Tubes: 6 x 6550
- EQ Controls: Bass, Midrange, Treble
- Midrange Selector: 5-position rotary switch
- Ultra Hi switch
- Ultra Lo switch
- Balanced XLR direct output
- Effects loop
- Line output
- Speaker outputs: 2 Ohm and 4 Ohm
- Classic Ampeg SVT styling
- Designed for professional touring, studio, and live performance applications
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