Ampeg SVT Micro-VR Bass Head, 200 Watts

by Ampeg

Product Features

• RMS Power Output: 200 Watts @4 ohms
• Preamp: Solid State
• Power Amp: MOSFET
• Tone Controls: 3-Band
• Mid Tone Control: Ultra

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 12 x 5.5 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001DNHJ70
• Item model number: SVTMICRO
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,145 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #42 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Amplifiers > Bass Guitar Amplifiers > Heads

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ampeg SVT Micro-VR Bass Head: A Compact Powerhouse

Don't be fooled by its diminutive, dare we say "cute", appearance. The Ampeg Micro VR Bass Amp Head is a compact powerhouse fully capable of pumping its 200 watts of genuine Round SoundTM into myriad live and recording situations. This portable, powerful solid-state head in traditional Ampeg drag is a pleasant surprise from the second you lay eyes on it to the moment its indisputable Ampeg tone hits your ears.

The Micro-VR head delivers 200W of pure Ampeg tone, in a package that could practically fit in your pocket. This deceptively small head provides the looks of the classic SVT-VR that made the original famous in the 1970's. A balanced direct out, -15dB pad, on-board limiter and dual speaker outs offer tremendous versatility whether on stage, or in the studios. The 1/8" stereo input and output let you easily integrate an MP3 player for practice or recording. Pair it with the companion SVT-210AV cab for a fully gigable, but super micro rig. Great sound, unmatched portability...small wonder, it's an Ampeg.

The Ampeg SVT Legacy

The SVT has become the bass amp that all rock bassists dream of, whether they're famous or completely unknown.

Former Bass Player editor Scott Malandrone put the SVT in perspective this way: "The SVT has done for the sound of electric bass what the Marshall Super Lead had done for the electric guitar--it would give the instrument an identity." We couldn't say it better ourselves.

Ampeg Amps: Built to Work Hard

Ampeg, (a division of Loud Technologies) is recognized world-wide as the premier name in bass and guitar amplification since the 1960's, when the SVT (Super Valve Tone) bass amplifier took the rock world by storm with its 300 watts, 8 x10" speaker cabinet and a tone that would go on to set the standard for rock and roll bass. Today, Ampeg continues on as the leader in professional bass gear and a cherished manufacturer of classic guitar amplifier designs with a continuing tradition of advancing bass tone through quality & innovation.

Product Description

Ampeg introduces a miniature solid-state version of the legendary SVT amplifier, known as the Micro-VR Head in a size ideally suited for smaller venues and recording studios, where the original SVT rig would be both too large and too loud.Donning classic Ampeg looks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little amp!, April 11, 2011

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Mackie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ampeg SVT Micro-VR Bass Head, 200 Watts (Electronics)

This little amp packs quite a punch. Not enough to play over a heavy handed drummer or a guitar player turned to 11, but it does do a great job. I use mine primarily as a practice stack with the 210 cab and I have no complaints at all.

Excellent product!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sounds good, poor build quality., March 15, 2011

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Dominick W. Pagano "Dominick" (Colonia, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ampeg SVT Micro-VR Bass Head, 200 Watts (Electronics)

Had high hopes for this head but was left disappointed with the build quality. Poor fit of the casing and a cheap looking control panel - even the Ampeg logo was crooked - plugged it in and heard nothing but scratchy noise. Turns out the gain pot was bad...OK, these things happen, so I returned it and ordered a replacement. Also purchased the matching cabinet which had no evident problems other than looking somewhat cheap and flimsy. The pots on the second unit were very tight, almost unable to turn them without significant extra effort - and once again, very noisy. I tried to listen past the problems and will admit that the tone was there, but I couldn't justify paying that price for new gear of such poor quality and I didn't feel confident that the amp would hold up for very long. The second one never left the store, I got my money back and I'm looking at the micro GKs and GenzBenz models. You can get far more bang for your buck elsewhere, unless of course you must have an Ampeg. Beware.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW !!!!!!!! BIG SOUND LITTLE PACKAGE, January 17, 2011

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CHRISTOPHER A. ECK "ceck173" (Rew,PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ampeg SVT Micro-VR Bass Head, 200 Watts (Electronics)

The best sounding little amp i have had!!! I bought the matching 210 cab with this !!! It sounds great and it is easy to carry it weighs about 13lbs and the cab weighs around 27lbs!! It also looks awsome!!!