Ampeg | Venture Series Amplifiers & Cabinets

Wherever Your Music Takes You Next, Take Ampeg’s New Powerful, Lightweight, Roadworthy Venture Series Amps!

Continuing a tradition of innovation that goes all the way back to the dawn of the electric bass, the new Ampeg Venture Series amplifiers and cabinets deliver the modern style and features sought by contemporary bassists.

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Among the three amplifier heads in the series, the Venture V12 is the largest and most powerful, delivering up to 1200 watts from its Class D power section, which is more than enough power to drive any of the Venture Series speaker cabinets, or practically any other cab bassists may encounter!

Even for the highest-wattage bass amp in the bunch, just like the new Venture Series V3 and V7, the Venture V12 was built to be powerful, yet, portable—in addition lightweight, yet, roadworthy—and, as such, the V12 fits into a gig bag, or the optional Venture carrying bag, making it an ideal head for traveling bassists!

With their easy-to-use and intuitive controls, Venture Series amplifiers offer an extensive array of tone-shaping tools that include 3-band EQ with sweepable mids, “Ultra Hi” and 3-way “Ultra Lo” switches, and Ampeg’s Super Grit Technology (SGT) Overdrive circuit, featuring both SVT and B15 voicings. (The V7 and V12 amplifiers also include a highly musical variable compressor.)

The new Venture amp heads also come with an onboard effects loop, an XLR direct output, an aux input, and a headphones output to enhance connectivity. With the exception of the Class D power amplification section, all circuitry on the Ampeg Venture Series amps is entirely analog.

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Venture Series Cabinets

Available in the most popular configurations, the stylish new Venture Series cabinets—including the VB-112, VB-115, VB-210, VB-212, and VB-410 cabinets—are ruggedly constructed and covered in carbon fiber-style Tolex, so they’ll hold up gig after gig.

And, yet, loaded with lightweight custom-voiced Lavoce neodymium woofers and high-frequency drivers, Ampeg Ventures series cabinets offer gigging bassists some of the lightest enclosures currently available!

Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amp Head Amps / Bass Heads
Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amp Head Amps / Bass Heads
Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amp Head Amps / Bass Heads
Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amp Head Amps / Bass Heads

Ampeg Venture V12 1200W Bass Amp Head

$ 22,650.00

Ampeg Venture® Series amplifiers and cabinets deliver the modern style and features sought by contemporary bassists—continuing a tradition of innovation that stretches back to the dawn of the electric bass. Powerful yet portable and lightweight yet roadworthy, the series comprises the V3, V7, and V12 heads and the VB-112, VB-115, VB-210, VB-212, and VB-410 cabs.

With their easy-to-use and intuitive controls, Venture Series amplifiers offer an extensive array of tone-shaping tools that include 3-band EQ with sweepable Mids, Ultra Hi and 3-way Ultra Lo switches, and a Super Grit Technology™ (SGT™) Overdrive circuit with SVT® and B15 voicings. The V7 and V12 amplifiers also include a highly musical variable compressor. An effects loop, an XLR direct output, an Aux input, and a Phones output enhance connectivity. All circuitry is analog except for the solid-state Class D amplifiers. Add an optional AFS2 footswitch for remote control of the SGT overdrive and Mute, and an optional heavy-duty padded Venture carrying bag.

Venture Series cabinets are available in the most popular configurations, enabling bassists to choose the right cab—or combination of cabs—for any gig. These stylish cabinets are ruggedly constructed and covered in carbon fiber-style Tolex, so they’ll hold up gig after gig, while at the same being some of the lightest bass enclosures currently available. They are loaded with lightweight custom-voiced Lavoce® neodymium woofers and high-frequency drivers. Protect your Venture cab with an optional heavy-duty padded cover.

Venture Series amps and cabs were designed to serve gigging bassists of all types playing all styles—anywhere they may go.

Venture Family Amps and Cabs Bullets

  • 3 Lightweight but powerful heads (1200, 700, and 300 watts)
  • 5 Lightweight but rugged cabinets (1x12 to 4x10, all 8Ω)
  • Custom Lavoce neodymium woofers and high-frequency drivers
  • 3-Band EQ with sweepable mids + Ultra Hi/3-way Ultra Lo switches
  • Super Grit Technology Overdrive with SVT and B15 voicings
  • Effects loop, XLR DI out, Aux input, Phones output (V3)
  • Effects loop with mix control, XLR DI out, Aux input, Phones output (V7 and V12)
  • Neutrik® speakON® outputs (amps) and inputs (cabs)
  • Preamp Out/Power Amp In (V7 and V12)
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Ampeg Venture VB-112 1x12 Bass Amp Cabinet Amps / Bass Cabinets
Ampeg Venture VB-112 1x12 Bass Amp Cabinet Amps / Bass Cabinets
Ampeg Venture VB-112 1x12 Bass Amp Cabinet Amps / Bass Cabinets
Ampeg Venture VB-112 1x12 Bass Amp Cabinet Amps / Bass Cabinets

Ampeg Venture VB-112 1x12 Bass Amp Cabinet

$ 15,100.00

Ampeg Venture® Series amplifiers and cabinets deliver the modern style and features sought by contemporary bassists—continuing a tradition of innovation that stretches back to the dawn of the electric bass. The Venture V7 occupies the middle position of the three heads in the Venture Series and fits conveniently into a gig bag, a laptop bag, or the optional Venture carrying bag, making it an ideal head for the travelling bassist. The Venture V7 delivers 700 watts via its Class D power section—more than enough power to drive any of the Venture Series speaker cabinets or practically any other cab bassists may encounter on their travels.

Featuring easy-to-use and intuitive controls, the Venture V7 offers an extensive array of tone-shaping tools that include a legacy preamp, 3-band EQ with sweepable Mids, Ultra Hi and 3-way Ultra Lo switches, a Super Grit Technology™ (SGT™) Overdrive circuit with SVT and B15 voicings, and a highly musical variable compressor. An effects loop with Mix control, an XLR direct output, an Aux input, and a Phones output enhance connectivity, as do the Neutrik speakON outputs. All circuitry is analog except for the solid-state Class D amplifier. Add an optional AFS2 footswitch for remote control of the SGT overdrive and other functions, and an optional heavy-duty padded Venture carrying bag to protect your Venture V7.

Features:

  • Legacy Preamp with 3-band EQ
  • Sweepable Mids
  • Ultra Hi/3-way Ultra Lo switches
  • Footswitchable SGT Overdrive circuit with SVT and B15 voicing switch
  • Onboard variable compressor
  • Lightweight and compact
  • 700 watts @ 4 ohms
  • Effects loop with Mix control, XLR DI output, Aux input, Phones output
  • Dual Neutrik® speakON® outputs
  • Preamp Out/Power Amp In
  • Optional AFS2 footswitch for SGT overdrive and other functions
  • Optional heavy-duty padded Venture carrying bag
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Venture Highlights

  • 3 Lightweight but powerful heads (1200, 700, and 300 watts)
  • 5 Lightweight but rugged cabinets (1x12 to 4x10, all 8Ω)
  • Custom Lavoce neodymium woofers and high-frequency drivers
  • 3-Band EQ with sweepable mids + Ultra Hi/3-way Ultra Lo switches
  • Super Grit Technology Overdrive with SVT and B15 voicings
  • Effects loop, XLR DI out, Aux input, Phones output (V3)
  • Effects loop with mix control, XLR DI out, Aux input, Phones output (V7 and V12)
  • Neutrik speakON outputs (amps) and inputs (cabs)
  • Preamp Out/Power Amp In (V7 and V12)

Switch on a massive bass tone by grabbing YOUR Ampeg Venture Series Amp Heads and Cabinets by calling, chatting, or coming in to Chicago Music Exchange today!

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