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Celebrating 50 years of bass amp innovation, Ampeg presents the Heritage SVT 50th Anniversary Bass Amp Head. Handcrafted in the USA with premium components, this flagship amp distills Ampeg's most coveted circuits into a single, stage ready powerhouse with essential modern features. The Heritage SVT 50th Anniversary is the SVT bassists have been dreaming of.

Iconic 1969 "Blueline" and 1975 "Blackline" Tones United

The Heritage SVT 50th Anniversary offers two discrete preamp channels that duplicate the tones from Ampeg's most sought after eras: the original 1969 "Blueline" SVT and the mid '70s "Blackline." Jump the channels together for an aggressive, all new sound. Six hand selected Ampeg Super Valve 6550 tubes deliver these legendary tones reliably.

Essential Modern Technology

While the 1969 SVT was revolutionary, today's players expect more. The Heritage SVT 50th Anniversary includes a balanced XLR DI output, simple user biasing, a whisper quiet fan and a Neutrik speakON jack for any speaker cabinet. Most importantly, it's built in the USA with top quality components, honoring Ampeg's legacy of American craftsmanship.

Period Perfect Style

With engraved "Blueline" graphics, text, and handles, the Heritage SVT 50th Anniversary looks the part of a vintage SVT. Collectors and tone connoisseurs will appreciate the meticulous attention to detail in every etch and curve that gives this amp its instant vintage appeal.

Unmatched Power and Performance

When the 300W SVT debuted in 1969, it redefined bass amplification, giving bassists the volume to compete with deafening guitar stacks. The Heritage SVT 50th Anniversary continues this tradition of power, performance and balance, delivering a sound that has fueled generations of iconic music. There is no amp like the Ampeg SVT.

Ampeg Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT 300W Tube Bass Amp Head Black and Silver
Ampeg Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT 300W Tube Bass Amp Head Black and Silver
Ampeg Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT 300W Tube Bass Amp Head Black and Silver

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  • Power: 300W (tube)
  • Tubes: five 12AX7 (preamp); one 12AX7, two 12AU7 (driver); six 6550 (power amp)
  • Two channels
  • Four inputs
  • XLR DI output
  • User biasing
  • Speakon outputs
  • Spring-loaded side handles
  • Detailed, period-correct graphics and fonts
  • Handmade in the U.S.A.

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On May 1st, 2009, the Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg websites will be updated with the addition of warranty URLs (e.g. www.mackie.com/warranty) expressing new A Stock warranty terms. These warranty URLs will go live on May 1st, 2009. Formerly, warranty periods for these LOUD brands appeared in a variety of locations – in product manuals (for Mackie and TAPCO) and on warranty cards and hang tags (for Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg). In order to streamline and clarify this process, Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg warranty periods and terms will be communicated in full on the warranty pages. Any LOUD products purchased prior to May 1st will bear with them the manufacturer’s warranty as predates the new policy. Moving through this transition, in order for customers to obtain warranty service, both the sales receipt and a physical copy of the (older) warranty statement will be required by our Service and Support departments in order to issue Service Requests, etc. If the product was purchased on or after May 1st, 2009, but a physical copy of the older warranty terms is not presented, the new warranty terms and periods will apply. Meanwhile, the products that bear with them the new warranty periods (as reflected in the box contents of each product) are being tracked by serial #, and contain new warranty content referring customers to the appropriate brand website. The information below reflects the product warranty periods that will be effective on May 1st, 2009 for the Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg brands: Mackie: A 3-year, nontransferable, inclusive warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable, inclusive warranty on drivers (where applicable) apply to loudspeakers (active and passive), power amps, powered mixers, and HR studio monitors. Specific models under this warranty include all SRM, HD, SA, C and S Series Speakers, all FRS Amplifiers, all HRmk2 Studio Monitors. A 1-year, all inclusive, nontransferable warranty applies to all mixers, MR Studio Monitors, Control Surfaces, Processors (digital), MR Studio Monitors, Control Surfaces, Audio/MIDI Interfaces, other SR & Recording Products. Specific product models under this warranty include all Onyx Compact, 4-bus and 8-bus, all VLZ3, all PPM, all ProFX, all CFXmk2 Mixers, all MR Studio Monitors, Big Knob, Onyx 800R, all MCU Pro family. Tapco: A 1-year, all inclusive, nontransferable warranty applies to all products and all models. Crate: A 1-year, nontransferable warranty applies to electronics and speakers on all models of MI amps, cabinets, and combos. 90-day warranty on all tubes Blackheart: A 1-year, nontransferable warranty applies to electronics and speakers on all models of MI amps, cabinets, and combos. 90-day warranty on tubes. Ampeg: A 5-year, nontransferable warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable warranty on speakers apply to all SVT Classic and Pro Series, MI amps and cabinets. A 2-year, nontransferable warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable warranty on speakers apply to all B Series, all Diamond Blue, and all BA combo amps. 90-day warranty on tubes.

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4 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Outdoor Events / Games3
  2. Performances3
  3. Professional Recording3
  4. Amateur Recording1
  5. Home Studio1
Cons
  1. Poor Sound Quality1
  2. loud fan, requires mod1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice2
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound2
  2. Easy To Use1
  3. Good Power Output1
  4. Warm / Comfy1
  • It' A Beast!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byT.

    fromLos Angeles

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Best Used With 810E Cab!

  • ehen only the richest timbre and fullest bass power will do

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byvirgil

    fromzurich, switzerland

    absolutely positively the most amazing bass sound ever. goes to chest and gut in a good way. it's timbral nirvana (=heaven, not the band by) with a punch, everything from reggae dark to classic / prog rock bright. loads of harmonic distortion if desired. there is no better rock bass amp. warning, it's super heavy, you do not want to move this thing alone. with the 820 cab we're talking over 200 lbs...also, there's a bit of a ground hum, and the unacceptably loud fan requires modification (i had a temperature sensor installed in mine). so, not for the faint of heart. not recommended as a first bass amp. not recommended as an only bass amp due to portability issue. recommended for when it's time to end the compromises!

  • Huge disappointment from Ampeg's flagship amp!

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byChris

    fromBismarck, ND

    I went through two of these things. First one had a loose screw floating around inside the chassis and the fan wasn't plugged in. Called Ampeg and they told me to return it. The second one also had loose screws and washers inside the bag. I put them back but there was screeching and bursts of static with a terrible hum. Absolutely unusable.

  • A little pricey, worth every penny.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byStaveros

    fromSt. Louis, MO

    I'm a novice with good taste. You won't find a better amp.

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  • asked byJ

    fromNew York

    Wasn't this amp prices about $1000 less when it first came out. Like 17-1600?

    Wasn't this amp prices about $1000 less when it first came out. Like 17-1600?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
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