Off Topic Ampeg SVT 2Pro Premiere

[Jules]

I have a chance to buy one today at a great price, and barring and unforeseen circumstances I will be taking it home. Soon I will get a 4/10 Heritage, and then an American Made Stingray will be a MUST!

 

[five7]

I played thru one awhile back, what a tone! I tried buying it but the fellow wanted 1500 for it and a old svt 8-10. A little too much, I thought. Congrats!

 

[Jules]

I played thru one awhile back, what a tone! I tried buying it but the fellow wanted 1500 for it and a old svt 8-10. A little too much, I thought. Congrats!

I may be naive but I would have thought that was a good deal for the amp amp and cab. NO/

 

[five7]

My friend owns 2 heads and he payed 600 for each. I was hoping to get the amp and cab for 1000. Could be the part of the country you live in.

 

[Jules]

Does he have the Premiere heads? They were limited to 250 units and hand wired in St. Louis.

 

[five7]

I will have to ask him. The one I was looking at was the regular one.

 

[Jules]

Oh. I did a quick internet scan yesterday, and it seems I am getting a good deal on this amp being the limited run, etc. It is in great shape, and the original owner that is selling it still has all the documentation and warranty card. That series was built in 1993.

 

[jlepre]

At 70 pounds that head weighs as much as my whole rig! OUCH

 

[Freddels]

I have an SVT -II (non pro) and it's got a great tone. I wouldn't sell it for less than $1100.

 

[Jules]

At 70 pounds that head weighs as much as my whole rig! OUCH

Yeah, which is why this one is still in such good shape. The current owner gigs alot but carries around a Luther Ampeg. I may buy the SKB case he had it in, too. Then maybe a handtruck to move it around with.

 

[toomanyslurpees]

I had a 96 SVT-CL, I bought it when I was 20 for $1300 (how I afforded that autodetailing for $10 an hour I'll never know (I bought my first Stingray brand new the same year!) I sold it over ten years later for $1200... let's see... less than a buck a month.. not too shabby!

 

[Jules]

I took the plunge and bought this amp tonight. I sounded incredible. Can't wait to get a cab.

 

[jswanson07]

That's awesome! I've got 217. It's a fantasic sounding rig matched up with an 8x10. Just curious, what did you pay for yours? I'm considering selling mine but have no idea what they're valued at.