Bass amplifiers
Ampeg SVT-3 Pro
450 W @ 4 Ω / 275 W @ 8 Ω · Tube Preamp · 9-Band Graphic EQ · XLR DI
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Also used for: Recording & studio · Live sound equipment
Model details
Hybrid bass head delivering 450 W into 4 Ω or 275 W into 8 Ω, with a tube preamp and solid-state output stage. Three-band tone controls, selectable midrange frequencies and a switchable nine-band graphic EQ provide detailed stage-tone adjustment. The balanced XLR DI supplies a console feed independently of the speaker connection, with pre/post selection, level control and ground lift; the effects loop and preamp/power-amp connections support external processing.
Typical uses: Concert bass backline · Bass amplifier recording · Live bass with a direct console feed
Setup & compatibility
Need a complete rig? Tell us which speaker cabinet and speaker cable to include, or list the ones you’re bringing. Your quote defines the supplied setup.
- Model
- Ampeg SVT-3 Pro
- Brand
- Ampeg
- Equipment type
- Bass amplifiers
- Rated output
- 450 W RMS into 4 Ω; 275 W RMS into 8 Ω (3% THD)
- Minimum speaker load
- 4 Ω total
- Tone shaping
- Bass, midrange and treble controls; five selectable mid frequencies; switchable 9-band graphic EQ
- Direct output
- Balanced XLR with pre/post-EQ selection, output level and ground lift
- Connections
- Effects send/return, tuner out, preamp out and power amp in
Product references: Ampeg SVT-3PRO owner’s manual — model specifications (PDF)