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The Ampeg Heritage SVT-CL 2011 300W Tube Bass Amp Head is the pinnacle of bass tone. Loaded with high-quality components, including premium Winged C tubes and transformer-balanced line out, the SVT-CL delivers 300W of pure tube power and the iconic Ampeg sound bassists crave. The versatile 5-position midrange selector and high/low EQ provide precise tone control, allowing you to dial in the perfect sound for any genre or venue. Whether you're rocking an arena or recording an album, the SVT-CL serves up rich low end, smooth highs, and everything in between.

Premium Components for Premium Tone

The SVT-CL are premium tubes and solid-state components carefully selected to deliver the highest quality bass tone possible. Matched preamp tubes shape your core tone, while Winged C power tubes provide 300W of power. A burly transformer sends your dialed-in tone to your cab of choice via 1/4" and speakON connections. The result is pure tube tone and power that brings out the best in your bass.

Iconic Tone-Shaping Equalization

Ampeg is renowned for bass tone, and the SVT-CL proves why. Its versatile 5-position midrange selector scoops or boosts frequencies to suit any playing style. High and low EQ circuits add further tone-shaping power. Roll off highs for a vintage thump, boost lows for seismic rumble, or keep EQ flat for transparent tube tone—the tonal possibilities are nearly endless. Whatever sound is in your head, the SVT-CL can produce it.

Built to Last

Like all Ampeg gear, the SVT-CL is built for a lifetime of gigs and studio work. Its durable chassis protects premium components from wear and tear. Tolex covering and a sparkle grille cloth give it a vintage look that ages well. Pro-grade Neutrik jacks stand up to constant plugging and unplugging. When you buy the SVT-CL, you're buying an amp that will inspire your playing for years to come.

Ampeg Heritage Series SVT-CL 2011 300W Tube Bass Amp Head
Ampeg Heritage Series SVT-CL 2011 300W Tube Bass Amp Head
Ampeg Heritage Series SVT-CL 2011 300W Tube Bass Amp Head

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  • Made in USA
  • Padded Input
  • ¼" and Neutrik Speakon Outputs
  • Complete Tube Protection
  • User Bias Adjustment
  • Preamp: Tube (2 x 12AX7)
  • Driver Tube(s): 1 x 12AX7, 2x 12AU7
  • Power Amp: Tube (6 x 6550)
  • RMS Power Output (2 Ohms): 300-Watts
  • RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 300-Watts
  • Tone Controls: 3-Band
  • Mid Tone Control: 5-Position Selector
  • Ultra High/Low: Yes
  • Balanced Line Out: Yes
  • Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes
  • Slave Output: Yes
  • Perfect match for Heritage SVT-810E Cabinet

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 11.5 x 13
  • Weight: 80 Pounds

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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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  3. Outdoor Events / Games3
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  1. Excellent Sound5
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  4. Easy To Use4
  5. Portable1
  • Awesome 👍👍

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byWayne

    fromAL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Heavy but the sound makes it worth it!

  • Practically Perfect

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byNick

    fromLong Beach, CA

    I had an SVT years ago and loved it, but over the decades my need for a powerful giant amp diminished, and I kept finding reasons to go smaller to avoid carrying an 80 pound amp. But I missed the sound. And there are all sorts of devices to duplicate the sound but it's not the same (and I use a SansAmp when going direct gigging). The non-Heritage version is noticeabley cheaper but I splurged because this will be the last big amp I buy. I haven't played the CL side by side to the heritage to know if there is a real difference. The 50th anniversary has the 2 channels and that's VERY useful, but I went with this model because for me having a separate gain and volume control is more valuable than a second channel. So far I've only played this through my SVT 410. Yeah, I know it's sacrilege not to use an 810 (which I have) but the only way I'm ever gigging with that again is if someone else hauls it so.... I'm pretty old school. All my basses in rotation now are passive, and I primarily play Fender P and Jazz basses, and a specially made Devo Be Stiff bass for a tribute band. I also rarely add effects. This amp really brings out my bass beautifully. As anyone else has probably mentioned, this head is big and this amp is heavy. So very heavy. That's the trade off. But since I sold my prior SVT I've tried everything they was smaller and lighter and it's not the same.

  • Save up for this - its worth it!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byHal H

    fromLowell, NC

    I use this SVT Classic Heritage with SVT 810E (Heritage version) deep powerful tone. Iiked it so much, that I bought a 2nd SVT 810E cabinet. The amp can easily drive two 8 x 10 cabinets - it was originally designed that way. practicing at home, even at low volume you have great tone. Barely at master volume at two and its plenty loud in that environment. you can have clean tone with lower gain and if you want more grit, turn up the gain and you have it. This is the legendary tone I've always heard about - very glad I finally have the genuine article

  • The Sound of Electric Bass you've always wanted

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byHal H

    fromLowell, NC

    Deep full tone - even at low volume. Turn up the gain to get more grit in the sound. I use this with '75 Reissue Fender Jazz Bass with passive pickups. Other amps sound more mid-range, the Ampeg has deep bass tone even with higher notes.

  • Do it.

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byJechael

    fromTampa, Fl

    This amp is a monster. I play black/death metal and I never realized just how much headroom tubes held over hybrid/solid state. But... wow! The matching 8/10 is equally as awesome.The only downer is that immediately after receiving it, I just knew I had better order road cases for the head and cab. I did. A lot of scratch, but unmistakably worth it. Welcome to tone and uncompromising volume!

  • This is the Head I have Waited a Lifetime to Own

    5

    submitted12 years ago

    byKevin Clouser

    fromReading, PA

    i've had this amp now for a few weeks. hooked it up and played it about 20 minutes and then checked the biasing controls as instructed and found an issue with one of the power tubes. i talked to my local repair guy and he said shipping can damage tubes sometimes. i called ampeg and they sent me a complete new set of JJ power tubes for free. now that is what i call customer service. this head sounds like liquid sex coming out of the matching 810 cab. cry about it being heavy but i guarantee there is not a better sounding head on the planet because i have tried them all. get one and be a hero.

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  • asked byThomas

    fromsan fernando calif

    do you have this in stock???

    do you have this in stock???

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