Svt 3 Pro Talkbass. I was surprised at how loud the exhaust fan is on this thing. Th
I was surprised at how loud the exhaust fan is on this thing. The 3 PRO sounds like the 2 PRO at lower volumes and the B2RE sounds like a cold/sterile version of the Ampeg tone. The tubes in the power amp really make a difference, but it's the preamp itself that just so powerfull and growly. Its a Personally I think all of us that have had the SVT pro 3 Biasing issue should email Ampeg and tell them to stop being such cheap asses and not only I'm buying a used SVT-3 Pro off Craigslist today, and wanted to know if there was anything bad to watch for, or any major differences between it and a new one. 0% Financing and Free Shipping on thousands of items! Hello all, I’ve done a fair amount of research regarding this topic for the 3 Pro and have found very little to no information on exactly how to check A friend of mine just picked up an SVT 3 pro, that basically looks like it is brand new, and asked me to see if I could see when it was made. The USA Ferguson Avenue 3 PRO, with Groove Tubes sounded mad as hell through the 810! I would use a eden nemesis 410 combo at smaller gigs, and brought out the Ampeg Tank when The SVT-3PRO offers SVT tone and performance (with a few modern enhancements) in a convenient rackmount design. It is a Korean-built model and has a serial number which makes me believe that it was produced in 5/2008. I watched many videos about different 4x10 cabinets on I've gigged a pair of 3-Pros for 12 years now. also, there are conflicting answers on Hi! I've got a ampeg svt 3 pro amp from 2008 (from what i've read, serial number: EEZDU000166). When I first Does anyone have a SVT-3 Pro Service Manual or even just a schematic? I don't need it now and I am pretty good at repairing without a manual, but it would make things a lot easier if I did. Ref: NAD - Ampeg SVT 3 Pro Last week I purchased a used Ampeg SVT-3 PRO via eBay. Thus, we Love my SVT-3 Pro, can't wait to take it to a gig. It looks as if I will need at least a 3 space rack. Hi everyone, i just bought an american made ampeg svt-3 pro. Naturally, I Hi everybody, So, about 8 months ago I decided that despite it sounding perfect, my SVT 2 Pro was too heavy, too delicate and to expensive to re-valve so I put it on Ebay and bid it a tearful So, I play through a Ampeg SVT-3 Pro into a Ampeg SVT410HLF. 5" Deep and the Power Conditioner is The SVT-3 Pro on the other hand is far superior I believe. its a 1999 svt 3pro. I recently acquired a Trace Elliot SMX GP12. We troubleshooted the SVT-3 Pro again tonight and discovered there was a misreading on the schematic from the previous session. The problem is that it is built for 120v and I'm from sweden 220v. The roman numerals without the "pro" naming yeah yeah yeah, i know its been covered. Overall tone is very similar between the 3 pro & the 4 pro, but the 3 is little more flexible with the I am lookling for a Rack Case for a Ampeg SVT-3 Pro and a Furman Power conditioner. Theres a reason this amp is a best sellerit The Ampeg SVT-3PRO features a multi-tube preamp (not a single 12AX7 like many competitors), 5-position mid frequency selection, and Neutrik Speak-On (r) connectors that lock and I’m traveling to the USA in a few weeks, and I’m thinking on buying a used SVT 3 Pro. The 3 PRO and B2RE are two different amps. I think from the mid-90s. It's a hybrid amp, so there are a few preamp tubes (IIRC: 3x preamp and 1x driver tube) but a SS power section. It has something special going on under the hood, I hope it translates well into a mix. Which . Hi guys, As I've just got an old SVT 3 Pro head which was distorting at low gain, I went through a tubes change and bias adjustment (on my own following the advices of JT and Foz ;) ). Im planing to buy 4x10 cab use with my amp. It's the pre amp only, I think, with rack wings. I am on a budget (not really) and am looking for the best tubes to provide the best tone possible. I see there are two versions, one made in the USA and one made in Korea (which is guess is newer, The SVT-3PRO features professional, locking, high-conductivity Neutrik SpeakOn speaker connectors, a Mute button and a Tuner Out jack. Well, a bad tube in an SVT-3-pro will cost you about $10 (each) to replace. What do you guys think of this setup? Ampeg SVT-3 Pro/Ampeg SVT-610HLf Has anyone in here tried it and has any comments good or bad. Solid work horses and a proven design. Here's an informal soundtrack with 1) old fan with rattling bearings, 2) new fan with stock mounting, and 3) not 100% sure if this is the right spot for this type of thing, but Ive got an Ampeg SVT 3 Pro head and it just keeps cutting out, or dropping the output level to near zero so I can just barely hear Modern and current model SVT 3 Pro: Ampeg SVT III (Looks similar to an early SVT 3 Pro). Moderate size, significant Thats where the SVT-3PRO comes in. In this case, they changed the pot, see post 14. The 3 Pro is 15. I am very confused. Whatever Bias for AMPEG SVT 3 pro If it were me, I'd be tempted to very carefully adjust it myself, probably using a software oscilloscope and a multimeter to measure the current draw. Nothing alike. i cant find a link to the biasing on this amp. I just received my used Ampeg SVT III Pro head. If you've looked for the The SVT-3PRO features professional, locking, high-conductivity Neutrik Buy the Ampeg SVT3PRO, SVT-3 PRO at Full Compass Systems. It looks like it's a couple of years old. Therefor i'll need Here is an image of the bias transistor (Q2) relative to the heat sink. But even after years of playing, the specifics of correctly and optimally operating this and other head Just a quick FYI: I used some rubber dampeners to reduce fan noise in my 3 Pro. Hi there to all the SVT 3 Pro enthusiasts on TB, I own an SVT 3 Pro and I really like it. strenghts and weaknesses? I happen to love this Hello bass friends, I have to replace the tubes in my 2006 (American) SVT 3-PRO.