Ampeg Bass heads SVTGS User Manual

Owners Guide
for the
Made in the U.S.A. by
SVT-GS Gene Simmons Punisher
Bass Amplifier 

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2Table of Contents
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safeguards and Precautions  . . . . . . . . . .3
The Front Panel Controls and Their Use  . . . . . . . .4
The Rear Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Some Suggested Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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3 Important Safeguards and Precautions
All Ampeg products are designed for continuous safe operation, as long as common sense is used and
steps are taken to help avoid certain problems. Abiding by the following rules can help prevent damage to
your amplifier, yourself and others. 
•The amplifier is equipped with a three-pronged  AC power cord. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
NEVERremove or otherwise attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord.
•Connect the...

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4The Front Panel Controls and Their Use
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1. INPUT:Connect your bass here
using a standard shielded instrument
cable.
2. 15dB PAD:When engaged, this
switch cuts the input signal level by
15dB, allowing you to set the Gain
control (#4) for the best signal to noise
ratio. (If your bass has high-output
pickups or active electronics, you
should use the Pad.) 
3. PEAK LED: This LED lights when-
ever any preamp stage is near clip-
ping. Adjust the Gain...

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5 The Rear Panel
115VAC, 60Hz:       T10A SLO BLO
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz:       T8A SLO BLO
230VAC, 50/60Hz:       T4A SLO BLO
MODEL:
SERIAL:
    LINE:         V ~          Hz
WATTS:             MAXSVT-GS
SVTGS126902U
120     60  
 
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16. FAN:This temperature controlled,
variable speed fan draws cool air into
the amplifier, forcing heat out through
the exhaust vents (also on the rear
panel, between the speaker jacks and
the power amp in jack). Never block...

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6Some Suggested Settings
JAZZ: ROCK:
COUNTRY:
FUNK “POPPING:”
The setting of the Gain and Master controls depend on your bass, on your
playing style, and on how loud you want it! The Graphic EQ can be used
to compensate for room acoustics, to “fine tune” your sound, and as a
“second channel” to be kicked in when needed for soloes and riffs. 

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7 Troubleshooting
In the unlikely event that your SVT-GSGene Simmons Punishershould stop working properly (or just stop working), take
a few minutes to troubleshoot it before you call for service. You can save yourself a lot of time and sometimes money by
doing it yourself, and often the cure for the problem is something quite simple. 
If the problem isn’t covered above, or if the steps led you here, then contact your Ampeg dealer for service informa-
tion. Also, you should...

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Ampeg reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Ampeg is proudly Made in America. ©1997 SLM Electronics, 1400 Ferguson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63133 U.S.A.
P/N 47-612-03 • 12/97
Tech Specs
OUTPUT POWER RATING350 Watts RMS, 4 ohm load, 120VAC
200 Watts RMS, 8 ohm load, 120VAC
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Domestic:115VAC, 60Hz, 205VA
Export:100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 205VA
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 205VA
TONE CONTROL RANGE
Bass:±8dB @ 50Hz
Ultra Mid:±8dB @ 500Hz
Treble:+12dB/-19dB @...