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Ampeg Forum, For owners and lovers of all things Ampeg. Hi all saw on marketplace an Ampeg Rocketbass RB-210 for $500. Around a $2500 rig new. Look for a well cared for Gemini 1. Ampeg amp? by Pete Martin » 26 Apr 2025 12:56 am Has anyone tried a 60’s Ampeg, specifically a Gemini VI with a steel? Before I played steel I had a Gemini VI that was my all time fav for 5 string electric mandolin. The ampeg will probably never be able to sound as clear or clean as the Ashdown will. responsible for the initial construction and assembly. These seem to have been fixed in the last few revisions Ampeg's cabs tend to color the tone a LOT, and their sealed/ported cabs also typically sound VERY different (more about that later). So, here it goes: Plugged in my amp today after not having played it for a couple days, and the output was very low, and almost sounded like there was. The price gap between the V3 and the SGT-DI makes you wonder if they had their ducks in a row before they planned to release these in the wild. Great stuff. The other has a Jet II reissue, J-12t, priced at 399. Conklin name . Ampeg :: Venture Series Bass Heads and Cabs Ampeg Venture V3 300-watt Bas… Hi gang, Been a while since I have posted a question but I use these forums every week for info. I've got an Ampeg B-15N and a BA115 V2. I'm thinking of putting a new 15" in it and maybe a new piezo (am open to suggestions, currently its UPDATE ON AMPEG SVT 7 PRO Firstly the reason I’d bought this amp was to achieve more versatility over the Ashdown abm 500 ( voiced eq ) especially in regards to bad sounding rooms and the wide range of music I need to cover. Ampeg went through some easily-recognized periods in its history, and was a very successful company in its time. Ampeg :: Venture Series Bass Heads and Cabs Ampeg Venture V3 300-watt Bas… New bass amp heads based around the SGT-DI preamp pedal. I thought it might also be cool to have someone build a clone of it…but most custom amp makers seem to be chasing after fender and Marshall. While there were some fine Ampeg amps built after 1980, the two main periods of their history are 1-from their inception until the end of the "blue check Tolex" era, @1968 I recently picked up a 70's Ampeg G-110 at Guitar Center. I was interested in any opinions about the SVT 410 HLF compared to the BXT 410HLF, the Apparently I'm behind the 8-ball a little bit (ha ha) - I was just reading that Ampeg discontinued the GVT guitar amps? Why? Were they not selling well, or were they having manufacturing issues? I played a new GVT in my local shop a few years ago, and I really liked the tone a lot! But I could te Hey y'all. My usual rig is an Orange 4x10 cab driven by an OB1-500. The Ampeg VT60 is the granddaddy of modern guitar amps (Mesa Boogie, Hughes & Kettner, Deizel, VHT) with a tremendous amount of features. The Ashdown, on the other hand, will never overdrive to the great extent that the Ampeg will. They aren't too expensive used. It did me proud for over a year but the Ampeg has a much fuller sound. Mike Apperson was largely. Does anyone know anything, good or bad, about these amps? Similar threads Ampeg Gemini II repair help currituckco Sep 24, 2007 Tube Audio Replies 12 Views 3K Jan 2, 2008 redhotvalves R Save yer dough for something that works; I bought an ampeg v-4 cheap because it needed work; what a {censored}ing nightmare that turned out to be,,, In the past I have started discussions about mainly Ampeg gear here. ♥️🎶). They're great, but they weigh a ton and are kind of overpowered for modern use. Line 6 is a music instruments manufacturing company that specializes in guitar amp and effects modeling, and makes guitars, amps, effects pedals, multi effects processors, guitar wireless, vocal wireless, music software, recording interfaces, digital mixers, and personal amplification speakers. hey guys, i found a few of these Ampeg PR-1832HE for sale for a pretty reasonable price. I sold it as I wasn’t giging electrically and it took up a large space in my music room. My question is this: the amp was obviously way ahead of its time when it came out, as the front removable panel has onboard bias adjustments (I I'm GASing real bad over these new Ampeg Venture amps. It is the last amp in the VT line, which also includes the VT-22 and the VT-40. How come they cant work their magic for Bass guitars? Except for maybe the fender bassman which just ended up being used as a regular guitar amp. I'm currently using my Ampeg BA115 'amp' as a speaker cab for my valve head, its a good solid cabinet, but seems to be a bit boomy, not to mention the piezo is a buzzy piece of platic crap. I'm also always accepting pictures of yr Ampeg V4's for the Gallery. The Ibanez SRFF805 I browse round Ebay and I always see Ampeg 4x12's. Ampeg: discussions on this subject, learn, reply or ask questions to the community! I normally bias all my amps, and my friend got a '70 Ampeg SVT head a few weeks ago. One has a vintage Ampeg Jet j-12, priced at 479. Last edited by Bert Camenbert on Mon May 13, 2019 4:21 pm, edited 1 time in total. The SVT-410HE has the exact same drivers but sounds noticably thinner. A vintage Ampeg is a great way to get into classic tube amps. required. Based on another thread, I took a flier on a new Ampeg GVT 52-212. So I don't need another amp. Looking for some opinions. So while I'm personally not a huge fan of Ampeg's cabs, I could use a classic SVT amp for pretty much anything. I am not sure what version though. I play mostly play robot rock, psychedelic rock, stoner rock, noise rock, and surf. (Expect some great guitars from Mike in the future. I use passive Fender Ps Its great for the summer outdoor shows but as the fall and winter set in I'm tired of moving the 100+ pounds and The Ampeg baby bass is a different animal. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for a 15 cab speaker to my Ampeg Venture v3. ampeg. Share your rigs/sounds! Nov 24, 2023 · Hey folks, I've been appreciating this forum for a while, and now need some help from the experts. 70 watts, solid state with 1 12AX7 preamp tube. Take for example a private function – where you can go from jazz standar Anyone out there that's owned Ampeg's guitar amps, be it new, reissue or vintage? What are your experiences? What are the good ones, or ones to avoid? I'm starting a new band and am looking for a new, different sound, and something a little more portable than the head/cab rigs I currently run. If not, try posting your question on the Ampeg Forum. I'm wondering if you guys think this is a good match for me, or if you ha Ampeg Bass amplification: discussions on this subject, learn, reply or ask questions to the community! I'm definitely an Ampeg fanboy and I've been so tempted to get a Venture series head but I'm really not sure about the reliability aspect of them. I used to go over to the Ampeg site http://www. it's been dropped. it looks like a pretty sweet cab (minus the fact that it weighs 170lbs): * 18" subwoofer * Two 10" woofers * Two 6. Ampeg is a Bass amp instrument manufacturing company that specializes in bass guitar amplification and effects. I need something to pair with a 100w rivera cab ive got laying around. So. and it looks like a good head. Is the pf115he compatible with my V3 which has 300 watts? Top: Ampeg – Bass guitar amplification Ampeg made three versions of the "J-12", an A model, which used 6SL7s in the pre-amp stage, a B model, which used 6V6s,for out-put tubes, and a D model, which uses the 7591 for out-put, and 6BK11 pre-amp tubes,,however, the schematic shows two 7591s, and three of the 6BK11s. what they post. r/Ampeg: A community dedicated to Ampeg's guitar and bass amplifiers. Suprise. Made in Vietnam or Korea, if I recall correctly. I am just curious about wheither or not they are any good. I would like to discuss optimizing setup of vintage Ampeg baby bass with people interested and knowledgeable on the subject, especially luthiers and players experienced with this instrument. Really ballsy clean tone, great tremolo. The Ampeg has the best sound of any 4x10 I tried out, and it seems to be mainly because of the porting. Fender & Marshall are of course the biggest names in guitar amps. moment pass by. Given the small price differential, I'm looking for advice as to which way to go. I used to be a bass player, and was Ampeg all the way. com regroupe dans ce forum toutes les informations sur les produits Ampeg, dont les têtes SVT, les combos de la série BassAmp comme le BA-115, les séries Heritage, Classic et Portaflex ainsi que les amplis guitare GVT. Ampeg Bass Amplifiers: discussions on this subject, learn, reply or ask questions to the community! Actually, recently Ampeg was bought out and the new owners have moved all production over seas to, I think vietnam. I really like this amp but it has a couple of issues: noise floor is pretty high with hiss, not hum. Find the best posts and communities about Ampeg on Reddit New bass amp heads based around the SGT-DI preamp pedal. been considering getting a bass for quite some time now and stopped on yamaha trbx304 and, as i went to try it out at the local guitar shop, the assistant guy recommended either the ampeg rocket bass 108 or 110 (30W and 50W respectively) for the bedroom/small gig stuff. I'm retired. I'm a weekend warrior that gigs about 4 times a month and we The Ampeg SVT-4 PRO has a 3-tube pre-amp and a Mos-Fet power amp so it has a larger range of tones accessible, more importantly ones that would best fit your music style. modern. Now I am looking at possibly the SVT 6, or SVT 4 heads, with the SVT 410HLF, and maybe adding the SVT 18 cab. Is it because reliability and power and value is more important since the bass do So I already posted this over in the amp forum, but I know at least a couple people here have experience with them/you guys have been nicer to me. Has anyone A/B'ed the two? Thanks! HI. Any clues? Is there another forum out there that The advantage of the Ampeg SVT Classic is it sounds the most like a classic Ampeg SVT. Very cool - worth swapping out the SCR-DI for? Ampeg – Bass guitar amplification Recently got into Ampeg, got my first pf500 and love it, flip top and how it sits in the mix has really impressed me. 5" drivers * HF horn * Operates full range or biamped * 1/4" and Neutrik Speakon connectors * found one locally in good condition for 250$, dont know much about this amp besides that its tube and sounded nice. now, the FAQ advices against anything less than 100W which honestly makes I need some amp + cabinet advise from the vets. His budget for the cab is $400 max Some of the bass tones he likes are ISIS and Cannibal Corpse Also, what are your thou Ampeg Guitar amplification: discussions on this subject, learn, reply or ask questions to the community! I bought one of these from a buddy last summer, and can find little info on them. I dialled in a very mild mid scoop. Hi all, I’m really jonesing for an ampeg vt-40 amp. I figure it has a DI so any venue should work, just Welcome to the greatest and most exclusive bass club on Talkbass since the Rock Stars Who Use Behringer Amps Club! This is a place to post pics, swap tonal secrets, and discuss the different tones of the greatest low-power bass amps known to manthe Ampeg Portaflexes. com for info on their user forum. It breaks up in a very warm way, probably due to the 10" Pyle Driver. Finally got to try the RB-210 at a band practice last night. They were built like tanks and they sound amazing. 00) and the fact it's not a true tube amp. The prices vary on reverb and eBay and it’s somewhat difficult to know what you are getting. . Let's treat everyone with respect. Need feedback. My friend is thinking about purchasing a used Ampeg SVT 350. For over 60 years Ampeg has been providing amplification solutions for professional bass players and aspiring bassists looking for the best bass practice amps. The SVT 7 Pro looks interesting, but after reading reviews it seems many have experienced failures. The only Should I get an Ampeg or are there other alternatives that you recommend? Pretty much anytime I hear a killer bass tone and look up how the bass player got it, turns out they were using an ampeg. Jan 22, 2020 · In my opinion, Ampeg should've released the amps first followed by the preamp. My suggestion is to avoid the big dogs like V4, VT22 and the like. Anyone can find this group. He ordered a new set of tubes for it, including a sextet of KT88's. Reverb has a ton of hiss Re: New Project Amp Day: Ampeg J-20 by Bert Camenbert » Mon May 13, 2019 2:41 pm The Ampeg J-20 isn't that old: it came out 10 years ago or so, I think. I'm looking at the Ampeg V4. Its like a 45 min drive but seems like a good deal? Anyone have experience with these, Do they break easily? Lookin for an amp that portable and Loud to practice and gig with. Great sounding amp for the price ($150. Has anyone in here ever used an Ampeg SVT210AV cabinet, just the cabinet for a guitar? If so, what were you driving it with? I like 10" speakers generally, and there just are So, I've been GASsing recently for the Ampeg sound. If your goal is to get a classic rock bass tone based on recordings of that amp, then the real deal is going to get you as close as you can get. I had nothing but good experiences with the PF series. The Avatar is ported as well and has high quality drivers. I'll be running it through a 4x12 cab full of WGS Reapers (G12H30 equivalent). Don't play out currently. I love the Ampeg sound and I gig in a 90s rock/grunge cover band, so I think it's a good fit. Does Guitariste. Also the "Ampeg" growl i always heard about turned out to be true. I play in a 6pc horn rock band (think Chicago mixed with Allman brothers). Dedicated to being the best resource on the web for late 70's Ampeg V4 amplifiers! Ampeg Guitar amplification: discussions on this subject, learn, reply or ask questions to the community! A vintage Ampeg is a great way to get into classic tube amps. The new amps come in 300, 700, and 1200 watt versions with a selection of new cabinets. I seem to be seeing tha Check out the comparison entry and video at my blog: The Fat Bass Under the topic traditional vs. environment. I've got within a short drive of me 2 GC's. But something is pulling me towards these amps. The VT-60 has three channels: A, B, C or clean, crunch, and high gain. Ideally I'd get a SVT-CL and and 810e, but i don't really want to pay for or haul them. ($279 and has 3 broken EQ sliders) His question is what cab and size speaker would match up good with this amp. Interested in the new v2 series for some back n forth to practice when we dont do a full gig set up and want to just up on basstheworld's youtube channel - the title is THE NEW AMPEG VENTURE AMP IS AWESOME !!! Last week I traded my Traynor SB-110 in on an Ampeg RB-210. I'm having a strange issue where my Reverberocket 2 GS-12R is picking up RF, even without anything plugged into the input. I have to many memories from the. I'm looking at getting my first real rig, and I'm really interested in the Venture series. It is awesome! Nothing against the Traynor SB110. I wanted to post a review, and a little rant that is NOT aimed at those who rightfully cherish old Champs, but for the more broad fetishization of 'vintage' at the expense of great new gear. Good Price? Worth it? Should i buy it right away? I want it, i just dont know enough about these amps. 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