Ampeg SVT settings
Money settings for Ampeg SVT
Pink Floyd · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pink Floyd "Money" clean tone on a Ampeg SVT, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4. Use the bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl) pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-10-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl)
Ampeg SVT knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a bright attack and articulate sound.
- Experiment with finger placement near the bridge for a sharper tone.
- Adjust your EQ settings slightly to find the sweet spot for your bass's tonal character.
The original rig
What Pink Floyd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg SVT actually has.
- Bass
- Fender Precision Bass (late 1960s/early 1970s model)
- Amp
- Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 head with Hiwatt SE4123 4x12 Fane-loaded cabinet
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 4
- Compression
- 3
Different bass or pedals? Get Money adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pink Floyd's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ampeg SVT settings for Money?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4.
Which pickup should I use for Money?
Bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl).
What gear did Pink Floyd use on Money?
Bass: Fender Precision Bass (late 1960s/early 1970s model). Amp: Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 head with Hiwatt SE4123 4x12 Fane-loaded cabinet.
Will these settings work with my bass?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Money on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.