Ampeg SVT-7 Pro

The Ampeg SVT-7PRO bass amp head pumps out 1000 watts @ 4 ohms and 600 watts @ 8 ohms, a compact design that weighs in at just 15 pounds. The SVT-7PRO features the same professional features as the other PRO Series heads including a flexible 5-position mid tone control, remote switching effects loop and onboard variable compressor. The tube preamp boasts a premium JJ 12AX7 that feeds the high efficiency Class-D switching power amplifier. It's portable and small but can power everything from a small single PN-115HLF up to a Heritage SVT-810E.

Ampeg SVT-Pro
Ampeg Pro

The Ampeg founders, Everett Hull und Stanley Michael that started a business called Michaels-Hull Electronic Labs in 1946. They produced and distributed a bass pick up that had been developed by Hull. It was called Amplified Peg, short Ampeg. The Patent laid the foundation for a successful company that has always been good for a new innovation and is seen as a worldwide stage standard. In 1949 Michael left the company and Hull chose the name for the company as it is today Ampeg. He gained six US patents for amplifiers. The most notable Ampeg equipment is the SVT series (Super Valve Technology); it’s been in production since 1969 and has up to 300 watts of power.


Ampeg do of course have more to offer than the classical SVT/8x10” configuration. interestingly the transistor amps achieve the same impressive mid range sound characteristics.