Ampeg Announces New SVT-VR Vintage Reissue of Classic 70’s SVT Head
Ampeg
Posted 2006-02-19
For more than 50 years, Ampeg has been designing products for astute and discriminating musicians around the world. For 2006, Ampeg is reaching into its illustrious past to offer the SVT-VR, a vintage reissue of the highly sought after 1970’s “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 rock ‘n’ roll workhorse.
“The original ‘blue-line’ SVT has a tremendous legacy,” explained Ampeg Product Manager, Tommy Wilson. “It remains one of the most respected and sought-after Ampeg products of all time. For years, artists at all levels have been asking us to re-issue the vintage design. Of course, we didn’t want to take on such an important project until we were absolutely confident we could recreate the tonality of the original.”
So important was their desire to recreate the classic SVT sound, that the Ampeg development team enlisted the help Dennis Kager, a member of the original Ampeg QC team and operator of a New Jersey-based restoration facility specializing in vintage SVT heads.
“Having been affiliated with Ampeg products for nearly four decades, I’m very encouraged by Ampeg’s commitment to the original design and their desire to accurately recreate its sonic signature,” commented Kager. “I’ve long known that there is a tremendous market for this product and I’m honored to have been involved in the development of the vintage reissue.”
The all tube SVT-VR amplifier is driven by a total of six 6550 power tubes for massive power and tone. In addition to the 70’s style dials and rocker switches, the SVT-VR’s preamp circuitry has been faithfully recreated to match the original. Even the classic blue graphics are there—affirming Ampeg’s commitment to the amp’s legacy.
The Ampeg SVT-VR is currently available and carries a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $2,799.00. The SVT-VR, along with other new Ampeg products for 2006, is currently on display at the NAMM Convention in Anaheim, Calif., January 19-22. Ampeg is located in Hall B, booth # 5776.
About Ampeg
Ampeg, a LOUD Technologies Inc. brand, has produced some of the music industry's most innovative and memorable products, satisfying the needs of musicians all over the world. Ampeg products feature incredibly unique features and performance capabilities resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name. Ampeg, products can be found on stages around the world. For more information visit: www.ampeg.com.
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