Maker
Ampeg
American bass amplifier manufacturer
Ampeg is a United States amplifier manufacturer founded in 1946 and best known as a defining name in bass amplification. Its products include the all-tube 300-watt SVT, introduced in 1969, and the B-15 Portaflex flip-top combo, the first amplifier built specifically for bass.
Models
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Ampeg SVT
Amplifier · United States
The Ampeg SVT, introduced in 1969, is a 300-watt all-tube bass amplifier head powered by six 6550 power tubes. A foundational high-power bass amp, it remains in production as the SVT-CL (Classic) and is paired with Ampeg's 8x10 cabinets for the classic SVT bass rig.
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Ampeg SVT-810E
Amplifier · United States
The Ampeg SVT-810E is the classic 8x10-inch sealed bass speaker cabinet, the cabinet half of the iconic SVT bass rig. Often nicknamed the 'fridge,' it pairs eight 10-inch speakers in a sealed enclosure for high power handling and a tight, focused low end.
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Ampeg B-15 Portaflex
Amplifier · United States
The Ampeg B-15 Portaflex, introduced in 1960, was the first combo amplifier built specifically for bass. It is an all-tube flip-top design with a single 15-inch speaker, prized for warm, round studio bass tone and used on countless recordings.
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Categories
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Bass amplifiers
Amplifiers designed for bass guitar.
Representative model
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Ampeg SVT
Amplifier · United States
The Ampeg SVT, introduced in 1969, is a 300-watt all-tube bass amplifier head powered by six 6550 power tubes. A foundational high-power bass amp, it remains in production as the SVT-CL (Classic) and is paired with Ampeg's 8x10 cabinets for the classic SVT bass rig.