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Since 1946, Ampeg has captivated the ears of low-end users with superb tone and pivotal power. With a long history of innovation at its back, Ampeg sailed into uncharted territory with the Venture Series! The Venture V7 700-watt Bass Head packs together the benefits of Class D power, compact size, comprehensive I/O, and intuitive tone-shaping controls. Some at Sweetwater have said the special ingredient in the Ampeg Venture V7 is the Super Grit Technology Overdrive circuit that boasts the voicings of both the SVT and B15. This beauty of Ampeg engineering also boasts an FX Loop, XLR-DI, and a headphone output. All of these features and more set this head up as another Ampeg triumph ? Sweetwater bassists certainly think so!





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The Venture Series was built for modern-day bassists requiring a portable yet powerful amp head. Under the hood, the V7 sports all-analog circuitry, excepting, of course, the solid-state Class D amplifier. The Venture V7’s 700 watts of power give it plenty of juice to drive every speaker cabinet in the Venture Series, in addition to nearly every speaker you’ll come in contact with on the road.





Legendary tone built right in





The Venture V7 Bass Head offers you the power of its footswitchable SGT (Super Grit Technology) Overdrive circuit for satisfying crunch and powerful drive. Within this circuit, you can tap into the tonal excellence of two of Ampeg’s coveted amplifiers: the SVT and the B15. If you’re unfamiliar with the SVT’s signature roar and harmonic richness, Ampeg invites you to flick the switch and see what the fuss is about. Similarly, the B15 is ready to take you back to vintage sound with tonal qualities all its own. After you’ve picked your poison, you can dial in the amount of grit with a stacked knob configuration. The Venture V7 also provides bassists with a 3-band EQ that includes sweepable Mids, Ultra Hi, and 3-way Ultra Lo. These tonal-sculpting features are topped off by a highly musical variable compressor.





Comprehensive connections





Playing the bass is a formidable challenge unto itself, but it’s easier to succeed when Ampeg sets you up with all the requirements needed. The Venture V7 offers an XLR-DI, headphone output, and FX Loop for work on the stage or in the studio. Not to mention, the FX Loop is enhanced with a mix knob to blend wet and dry signals. With all the requisite controls at your fingertips, you’ll find more time for churning out killer grooves and sculpting your dream tone.





Compact size perfect for on-the-go bassists





The Venture V7 is middle of the road in the Venture Series, and thanks to a compact design, it can easily fit in a gig bag or even a laptop bag. This makes it the perfect amp head for traveling bassists! You can also grab an optional Venture carrying bag to transport your V7 in ultimate style and protection.





Ampeg Venture V7 Bass Head Features:


Venture Series puts power and portability at the forefront


Powerful Class D power section capable of 700 watts at 4 ohms


3-band EQ with sweepable mids, Ultra Hi, and 3-way Ultra Lo knobs


Footswitchable Super Grit Technology Overdrive circuit with SVT and B15 voicings


XLR-DI and headphone output


FX Loop with mix knob for mixing dry and wet signals


Variable compressor set for a variety of situations


Dual Neutrik speakON outputs for ultra-clear signal


Small and compact ? fits in a gig bag!