SVT-VR Bass Guitar Amplifier
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Introduction
Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of an Ampeg SVT-VR bass guitar amplifier.
This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 300 watts of unsurpassed quality,
offering the classic vibrance of tubes, as well as contemporary features.
The SVT-VR amplifier is an ideal companion to the SVT-410HLF, SVT-610HLF, SVT-810AV
or SVT-810E cabinet, available separately.
Like all Ampeg products, your SVT-VR amplifier is designed by musicians and built
using only the best of components. Each amplifier is tested to confirm that it meets our
specifications, and we believe that this amplifier is the absolute best that it can be. In order to
get the most out of your new amplifier, please read this manual before you begin playing.
Best of luck in all of your musical endeavors!
Sincerely,
The dedicated team at Ampeg
Features
• TWO-CHANNEL OPERATION: Two separate channels with independent tone and
volume controls.
• BRIGHT AND NORMAL INPUTS: Each channel offers a choice of inputs: normal or
high-end enhanced [bright].
• ULTRA HI, ULTRA LO AND BASS CUT (CH. 1 ONLY) SWITCHES: Lets you tailor your
sound in many different ways with the touch of a button.
• MIDRANGE FREQUENCY SELECT “1•2•3” SWITCH (CH. 1 ONLY): Allows you to
select the operating range for the midrange control for increased tonal flexibility.
• BIAS ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS: Lets you adjust the tube bias and balance for optimal
operation.
• SLAVE OUT: Use for powering another amp from the SVT-VR’s preamp.
• POWER AMP IN / PREAMP OUT: A separate preamp may be connected to the power
amp in jack and the preamp out jack may be connected to a slave amp.
• TRANSFORMER BALANCED LINE OUT: Independent level control – balanced XLR
output jack – switchable pre– or post–EQ – ground lift for balanced XLR.
• HEAVY-DUTY SPEAKER JACKS: Speakon jacks for more reliable connections at higher
output.