Ampeg PF350/500 Part VI

[bassman2011]

Originally Posted by fivestringgecko

+1

Still rocking my PF500 and 2 x PF115HE's. Nothing but compliments on tone and looks.

5sg.

Waiting for my delivery of my second PF115HE and will have the same setup as you. I'm glad to hear you are happy with that setup. How are you connecting the cabs?

[johnpbass]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Sorry, not quite.

The PF350 doesn't quite have the same voicing, and the middle position on the mid selector is 800hz, while the mid knob on the PF350 is centered at 500hz.

This is very helpful info. I like the idea of having the slightly different voicing although I love my 350. I was waiting for the PF800 to come out but after thinking about it, I really don't need that much wattage. The headroom on the 500 is plenty for what I do.

Thanks JimmyM.

[Srirachaglo]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Sorry, not quite.

The PF350 doesn't quite have the same voicing, and the middle position on the mid selector is 800hz, while the mid knob on the PF350 is centered at 500hz.

Must have misread this info a million pages back (when I was first shopping for my PF head). Thanks for keeping things straight around here, Jimmy!

[johnpbass]

Originally Posted by Srirachaglo

Must have misread this info a million pages back (when I was first shopping for my PF head). Thanks for keeping things straight around here, Jimmy!

Same here Srirachaglo! LOL!

[Scott549]

Originally Posted by pfschim

interesting. I use a PF500/115HE rig and have been considering a VT Bass Deluxe as a DI and to get an more predictable tone from backlines, but not to use in front of my PF500. What do you feel that you are getting when you use the VT in front of the PF preamp section. I mean, the PF series already delivers a pretty convincing traditional Ampeg tone, how do you think the VT adds to this ? is it like 2x the Ampeg goodness ? Also, it is my experience that the PF is not a particularly "flat" sounding amp at all, it has a very distinct Ampeg/Baxandal sound baked in ( I mean this in a good way BTW).

just curious.

I had the VT Deluxe pedal before I got the PF500. So I am essentially keeping the VT for its tone, and it sounds great plugged straight into the PF500 with everything set at noon. The VT has a greater variety of tones, as well as presets. I also use some compression on the PF500. When I use the PF500 alone, I find that I need to dial up the treble significantly in order to get the brightness I want.

[fivestringgecko]

Originally Posted by bassman2011

Waiting for my delivery of my second PF115HE and will have the same setup as you. I'm glad to hear you are happy with that setup. How are you connecting the cabs?

PF500's 1/4" out to cab 1, parallel from cab 1 to cab 2. The jacks on Ampeg's cabs are wired in parallel, so you can daisy chain two PF115's for a 4ohm load.

I love that rig, great sound and plenty of low end. Don't think I've ever had trouble being heard.

5sg.

[96tbird]

I took delivery of my replacement 350 today. No time to try it out today. Tomorrow... Hoping for a good experience this time. Can't complain about Loud's CS anyway.

[96tbird]

Pf350 is way loud @ 4ohms 210 & 115. Through just the 115 ancient Traynor PA sub it sounds best; still blazingly loud @ 250w. Crisp highs and that driver can take it all the way to clipping without a complaint. 210 peavey headliner just doesn't have the highs or lows of the Traynor but will work fine for rehearsal in the small room were in. Love my new, warranty replacement, Ampeg! (But my v4b still kiks its arse)

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by 96tbird

Pf350 is way loud @ 4ohms 210 & 115. Through just the 115 ancient Traynor PA sub it sounds best; still blazingly loud @ 250w. Crisp highs and that driver can take it all the way to clipping without a complaint. 210 peavey headliner just doesn't have the highs or lows of the Traynor but will work fine for rehearsal in the small room were in. Love my new, warranty replacement, Ampeg! (But my v4b still kiks its arse)

Well of course it does! Does darn good for a micro, though. Glad you got sorted with it...if it's like mine, it'll be a tank for you. Even dropped mine a couple times and it still works every time after over a year and a half.

[96tbird]

Certainly built like tanks! Charming appearance too.

[96tbird]

Just scored a PF-115he from a guy that got it for his bday, wanted to learn to play bass. He played for an hour and bass hurt his hand so he gave up. Lives in a high rise so he could never crank it one hour very light use. $275.00, momma!

They are so pretty and it sounds fantastic. I'm flipping my lid!

Total investment in my PF rig $498.99

[60bass]

Originally Posted by 96tbird

Just scored a PF-115he from a guy that got it for his bday, wanted to learn to play bass. He played for an hour and bass hurt his hand so he gave up. Lives in a high rise so he could never crank it one hour very light use. $275.00, momma!

They are so pretty and it sounds fantastic. I'm flipping my lid!

Total investment in my PF rig $498.99

SCORE!!!!

[Dymond-]

Second pf500 started cutting out Friday night. Fault light would come on, the entire amp would shut off then turn on etc. It only did this for about 5 min, then started working and I used it for about a 4 hour practice without any problems. Probably still going to take it in, might as well since its under warranty.

[CLMSHQ]

I finally tried out an Ampeg PF500 today...Very nice sounding.

Definately the tone my ears and brain likes..very similar to the BA115 Combo I sed to love..but louder...Very easy to dial in the sound I need and desire...

Should I take the small plunge and keep my MarkBass LMIII to A/B and switch off when needed?

Looking that way. May have to order one of these in a couple of weeks.

Why did I have to try one of these today

[60bass]

Originally Posted by CLMSHQ

Should I take the small plunge and keep my MarkBass LMIII to A/B and switch off when needed

You KNOW you're going to do it! . The only question is how soon?

[CLMSHQ]

I will order in the 15th..most likely...that will be pay day and I will order from American Music Supply... pay it off in 3 months.

[fivestringgecko]

Originally Posted by CLMSHQ

Should I take the small plunge and keep my MarkBass LMIII to A/B and switch off when needed?:

Always good having a second (backup) amp, IMO. I have my PF500 and a Shuttle 6.0.

5sg.

[gimp]

I've got a PF-350 on the way to me, and I'm pretty excited.

My current rig is cool:



Ampeg BT-15 > Mosvalve MV-962 power amp (for sale) > modded-to-hell 2x15

But while I really like the sound I get from it, it's 1) heavy as hell and 2) I don't like relying on electronics, even solid state ones, from 1967.

I play with a more "gritty" tone (not fuzz, I have a pedal for that) - usually done by cranking up the BT-15 (being used as a pre) and letting the Mosvale control the overall volume. Does anyone have any EQ suggestions to give me a starting point? My only amps are my B-15 and my BT-15, so that whole "mid" knob is new to me.

Thanks!

[JimmyM]

I usually put my mid control on 1:00 to match my favorite B-15 sound. But the mid control is no big deal...boosts and cuts mids with 500hz as the center. Turn it till it sounds good to you.

[gimp]

Thank you Jimmy. I played with a PF500 before, but they aren't voiced the same. The "grit" from pushing the gain hard didn't quite sound like my current setup, but different head/cab and environment. Worst case, I have a pretty cool pedal (compressor/fuzz combo pedal) that can help with that.

I'm really like the fact that it is 8lbs.