Ampeg Portaflex PF115HE Mods - Page 6

will33 · #**101** 06-07-2012, 05:18 PM

Does the single tilt bar feel sturdy, like it won't get bent? Seems like I would want 2 of them on there. Or just bolt bass drum legs to the sides for tiltback legs. Or if you can't find those long enough, maybe the top arm/mechanism part of a ride cymbal stand or something.

**Bass 45** · #**102** 06-07-2012, 05:24 PM

Yes, it is very sturdy. You can cut one from steel if you want - but mine is aluminum and was designed for use with a B15S (which weighs twice as much as a PF500/115HE rig). I have never seen a bent one.

P Town · #**103** 06-07-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by beans-on-toast

The mods look great!

I've made a few of the tilt bars out of round aluminum rod that I buy by the foot from aircraftspruce.com. You can cut it any length that you want and it polishes easily.

Would you be using 6061-T6 rod? Do you know what diameter and thread mates to the socket on my '63 B15? Thanks.

Vintage-Blue · #**104** 06-07-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by P Town

Do you know what diameter and thread mates to the socket on my '63 B15? Thanks.

It should be 1/2", unthreaded. In the past I've made replacements from 1/2" aluminum I got at Home Depot. I'm not sure if it would polish as well as what David uses or not.

P Town · #**105** 06-07-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage-Blue

It should be 1/2", unthreaded. In the past I've made replacements from 1/2" aluminum I got at Home Depot. I'm not sure if it would polish as well as what David uses or not.

Thanks.

stiles72 · #**106** 06-11-2012, 11:35 AM

Friday & Saturday I used my modded PF stack with my oldies/classic rock group for an outside show at a local biker restaraunt/bar. We play in the band shell, and they provide a great PA system and really cool soundman. After two nights with the T-bird & the P-bass (both strung with flats) I was very pleased with the extra volume and "feel" provided by the second ported cab. The T-bird runs pretty hot, and I never had the gain much higher than 10/11:00. I kept the master around the same, but by the end of both nights I did bump it to noon - but still had plenty of gain & master to spare. I don't think I'll be porting the main cab - the one was just enough to give me what I needed.

DWLANG · #**107** 02-19-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GregT

Got the handles on mine too. They are genuine Ampeg Handles. I like the way it looks and it will sure be easier to load and carry up and down stairs.

Do you recall where you got the handles?

**Bass 45** · #**108** 02-19-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DWLANG

Do you recall where you got the handles?

I got mine here:

http://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-H281-BS

I think Greg got his from Ampeg

DWLANG · #**109** 02-20-2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bass 45

I got mine here:

http://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-H281-BS

I think Greg got his from Ampeg

Danke!

bassman2011 · #**110** 03-18-2013, 02:40 PM

Bass 45, what bolts or screws did you use with the side handles for the 115's? Did you buy them on the same site you bought the handles?

**Bass 45** · #**111** 03-18-2013, 03:08 PM

I purchased the screws and T-nuts at my local hardware store. I just got the shiny-est ones they had and I think I bought a handle to the store with me to confirm their fit into the handle's hardware.

bassman2011 · #**112** 03-18-2013, 05:36 PM

Do you remember the size you used? Thanks!

**Bass 45** · #**113** 03-18-2013, 05:37 PM

No - sorry.

96tbird · #**114** 03-23-2013, 09:04 AM

Got these from eBay. 9.99 each delivered. Real Leather, (you can smell it) look identical to the stock handle. Metal reinforced inside the leather. Using 10-24 stainless screws and T-nuts.