Ampeg SVT1000 - Manual (Page 3)

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An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT1000 Bass Amplifier
Thank you for making one of the best choices you will ever make for your musical career – choosing one of the
finest bass amps available, the Ampeg SVT1000. This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 1350
watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding features.
All of the features and controls of your SVT1000 are covered in detail within the pages of this user’s guide. We
recommend that you read this guide and understand them before you use the amplifier.
Features
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the
SVT1000 offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amplifier in its class. The out-
standing features of your new amplifier, features which set it apart from the competition, are listed below.
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5-POSITION STYLE CONTROL: Take your pick from five different tone variations to best suit your
playing style
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TEXTURE CONTROL: Ampeg’s exclusive “tube emulation” circuit which changes the tone for a
more aggressive sound
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9-BAND GRAPHIC EQ: Switchable at front panel or with a footswitch, you can use this as a “sec-
ond channel” for bass solos, or to shape your sound to your own exacting standards - an independ-
ent level control lets you adjust the Graphic EQ volume
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EFFECTS MIX: Varies the amount of external effects mixed into the signal
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TUNER OUT JACK: Allows connection to an electronic tuner and provides an “always live” monitor
feed even when the output is muted
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HEAVY-DUTY SPEAKER JACKS: Speakon ® jacks for more reliable connections at higher output
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BALANCED AND UNBALANCED LINE OUTPUTS: Independent level control - balanced XLR and
unbalanced 1/4” output jacks - switchable pre or post EQ - ground lift for balanced XLR
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EFFECTS LOOP: Connect external effects here for increased intensity and quieter operation
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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
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FOOTSWITCH CONTROL: Use a footswitch to activate the Graphic EQ and the Mute feature
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CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION: A heavy duty resettable circuit breaker provides protection
against fault conditions
Speakon ® is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG.
SVT1000 Bass Amplifier