
by Ampeg
MPN: SHAMPEGGVT52
£425.00
This pre loved Ampeg GVT52-112 is a 50-watt, all-tube guitar combo amplifier designed to deliver classic American-style tones with a strong vintage character. It takes inspiration from Ampeg’s 1970s VT series, both sonically and visually, making it well suited for blues, classic rock, and roots-oriented styles. It is in very good condition.
It runs on three 12AX7 preamp tubes and two 6L6GC power tubes, giving it a warm, dynamic response with plenty of headroom. The amp features two independent channels: one aimed at clean to lightly driven tones, and a second with higher gain for thicker overdrive and classic crunch.
A standout feature is its switchable power output, allowing you to choose between 50 watts for stage use and 25 watts for smaller rooms or rehearsal while retaining the core tone. Each channel uses a Baxandall three-band EQ (bass, mid, treble), which offers a wide and musical range of tone shaping compared to more traditional guitar amp EQs.
The combo includes a 12-inch Celestion speaker mounted in an open-back cabinet, contributing to an airy, room-filling sound. It also has a built-in spring reverb and a series effects loop, both of which can be controlled via footswitch.
Overall, the GVT52-112 is known for its warm cleans, smooth breakup, and classic rock drive, with a tone that sits somewhere between familiar Fender-style clarity and Ampeg’s own distinctive midrange voice. It’s a solid choice for players who want vintage-inspired tube tone with modern flexibility.