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SVPCL Bass Preamp
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An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVPCL Bass Preamplifier:
The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the classic AMPEG SVT are redefined in the SVPCL.
This dynamic preamp delivers a thunderous unsurpassed quality, reliability and tonal flexibility, offering the classic
vibrance of tubes as well as contemporary features. The SVPCL has the best of both worlds. It is true to the design
of an early-70’s SVT with the addition of modern tone-shaping and output selection.
All of the features and controls of your SVPCL Preamp are covered in detail within the pages of this user’s guide.
We recommend going over them before you use the preamp.
Features:
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg’s SVT amplifiers stand alone. Keeping with true Ampeg tradi-
tion, the SVPCL Bass Preamp offers you more performance and flexibility than any other preamp in its class. Listed
below are some of the outstanding features of your new preamp: features which set it apart from the competition!
Additional information on these features can be found on the pages indicated.
• PAD SWITCH: A switchable input pad, this feature is perfect for basses with active electronics or very
“hot” pickups (page 4)
• MUTE SWITCH, TUNER OUTPUT JACK: Lets you cut the sound from the amp, letting you tune your
bass in private (page 4,5)
• 5-POSITION ULTRA LOW SWITCH: Five different settings for the Ultra Low provide the ultimate in bot-
tom end response (page 4)
• ULTRA HIGH AND BRIGHT SWITCHES: Lets you tailor your high frequency response in many different
ways “with the touch of a button” (page 4)
• 5-POSITION MIDRANGE SELECTOR: Take your pick from the five center frequency points available to
get just the right midrange voice (page 4)
• TRANSFORMER BALANCED LINE OUTPUT: Lets you send a high quality line level signal to the house
mixing board, a recording console, or another amplifier - switchable for pre or post EQ with switchable
ground lift (page 5)