Ampeg Review: SVT 4 Pro

History:

Purchase: Upon moving away from California (and coming into a large signing bonus- $$$), I felt it necessary to upgrade my GK 400RB to the 4Pro. This transaction set me back ~$1100 from Guitar Center.

What I Like About This Ampeg SVT 4 Pro: The tone is great. Ample EQ control. The low end is enough to force a bowel movement. I typically run through an ART effects processer (using it as a preamp with a light touch of reverb/chorus, etc.), but running dry almost forced my hand into pawning off the ART.

What I Do NOT Like About The Ampeg SVT 4 Pro: The volume is pretty decent, but might use more power. This could be an artifact of my cab (currently a SWR GoliathIII), or limitations of the processer). It's also a little heavy, but perhaps that's a call for me to hit the gym.

Ampeg SVT 4 Pro Quality Rating: Solid.

Review Summary: This amp works for me. Enough power for what I'm doing, and quite a bit of versatility. I'd almost say it's worth its weight in gold, if you can carry that.

Rating of this Ampeg product: 5

This Ampeg SVT 4 Pro Bass Guitar Amplifiers Review Submitted By: MM

Review Date: 2005-03-17