When it comes to tubes, Larry Cragg knows what he’s talking about. Larry has been the tech for Neil Young for years and is also a renound tube amp expert. When Larry tried out the Ampeg SVT-DI, it was an … more »

Karl Wallinger’s group World Party has an LP output so small, you can count their releases on one hand. So when the nearly 20 year old group goes out on tour, it’s an event. They’re on tour in the US … more »

Chris Ross, bassist for Wolfmother, plays both keyboards as well as bass, and both instruments are amplified through his Ampeg SVT-6×10 cabs with two SVT-CL heads powering each cab. Don’t be confused by the cosmetics of his rig, they’re pure … more »

Dave Catching had been looking for a Dan Armstrong “plexi” guitar for some time, and when he heard that Ampeg was reissuing them, he made a call and asked when he could get his hands on one to try. While … more »

At this year’s Endfest held at the White River Ampetheatre near Seattle, an SVT-VR was on stage with The Mars Volta’s bassist Juan Alderete. Juan had been using a mid 70’s vintage SVT for years but when the SVT-VR was … more »

Rick “The Bass Player” Rosas is out on tour with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young right now, and can be heard playing through an Ampeg SVT rig. For this tour he’s got an SVT-810AV cabinet powered by a vintage ’70s … more »

We can’t think of a better photo that tells the story of an Ampeg bass amp’s tone. The stance, the look on the face, both communicate what words cannot.

This summer, Ampeg and Crate are on the road with Sammy Hagar & The Wabos offering a unique opportunity for all concert goers.