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Ampeg Micro VR Bass Guitar Amplifier Head  -  AMG MICROVR LIST
Great Sound But Buy 2 SVT210AV’s To Go With It
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Pro From Dover from New Jersey
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? First, let me just say that I REALLY love the tonal quality and sound that the Micro-VR Head & SVT210AV cabinet combine to put out. Second, for my application – home studio recording – it’s absolutely perfect in terms of the sound quality, portability, weight, and ease of use with its very basic features. And both seem well-made despite manufacturing in China. It’s a keeper! My biggest disappointment is with the stated power rating of 150W into 8?, 200W into 4?. The head plus one cabinet didn’t seem to put out more sound than my old standby Brit-made Marshall Bass Sate 30, rated at 30W. I got a second SVT210AV but I am not convinced that I’m really getting 200W. Fortunately, there is a post-EQ XLR out so the front-of-house engineer can run with your signal if the SVT210AV’s don’t deliver on the volume you need. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Gigging musicians may find the Spartan features lacking for their needs on stage. But, there’s an effects loop to insert whatever one might need to fill that gap. Sound How is its Tone? Fantastic! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? N/A Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Flexibility to shape a wide tonal palatte. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? N/A Action How was the action out of the box? N/A
Oh Yes! It's got the Ampeg Sound!
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Dave Horch from Frederick, Maryland, USA
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Wish it had a metal jacks. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Really like the built-in limiter. I haven't found a use for the -15 pad, though. Sound How is its Tone? My love affair started so innocently, I was merely looking for a small, lightweight "lunchbox" bass head to use for practicing and small gigs. I quickly found the *everywhere* I took this thing, people would make a *point* of telling me how great my bass tone sounded. Everyone from road-hardened pro musicians to casual listeners make a point of telling me how great I sound (the secret is the amp - I'm tellin' ya!) Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Light as a feather! I love pulling a gag on my fellow musicians by handing them the amp and saying "here, carry my heavy Ampeg head for me?". They brace themselves, they grab the amp, then they are astonished! The look on their face is priceless. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? If you agree that The Ampeg (SVT) Round Sound is the holy grail of bass guitar amplification, you will NOT be disappointed. Somehow they actually engineered in "That Sound". Buy a cover for it at bscovers.com, and you're all set. And I think you'll find that the 200W's will be loud enough for almost anything you gig. I've powered a wall of speakers with it, no sweat. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? wonderful Action How was the action out of the box? great
Big Sound and Tone. Small size
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CK from NB Florida
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It's a mini-me SVT.. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Simple, but brutal punch and power..Single channel..Simply adjust the midrange or gain...You have 3 different sounds...effect loop..Headphones jack.. input for mp3..XLR out..CAN RUN 2 SVT 210's.. Sound How is its Tone? Sound w/ the SVT-210 Cabinet. It is a very solid sounding combo. As mentioned above a V4B paired w/ 2 15" Cab. Old vs. new, loved it in its day, but, smaller is better. No problem w/ Low B. and above all its sounds like 1/4" of an SVT. It has bada boom and very shiny bada bing in the midrange. It can growl! All you would expect....for Ampeg sound Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Feels good @ 11 lbs. Amp that is.. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Tone is mentioned above in sound. This combo w/ a SansAmp Bass driver.. it will shock you. BY NO WAY, on its own, lack in its sound and tone dept. But w/ the addition of the Tech 21 you'll wonder where the other 3/4" of Big Brother is at.... Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Built like an Ampeg....Wish they'd put the right picture of it onsite..its confusing..Oh well.. Action How was the action out of the box? Had an Ampeg V4B in the 80's. It was 400w and tube. 40lbs. Action for the Micro VR was 11 lbs. and Solid state Mosfet 200w. Looks REAL good so far.....
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