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    Fender 400 PS - Parts or Project

    Ooops, I see it was sold. I wonder what it went for?
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    Fender 400 PS - Parts or Project

    To the OP: Do you mind sharing a link if you aren’t interested in the amp? I am looking for one and I’m fine if it’s non-working. As for the OT, there are four 4 ohm taps on the OT like stated above. There is also a hole in the chassis for a fourth output jack. I’m guessing here, but originally...
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    Ampeg SVT Head I Just Bought 1972

    My blueline was a 1972 from Magnavox also.
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    Ampeg SVT Head I Just Bought 1972

    Those tubes look new or VERY low hours on them. 4 Sylvanias and the 2 outer look to be GE 6550As which are also nice. Find someone trustworthy that can test them to see if they are electrically matched up; all 6 of them. Having unmatched 6550s in an SVT will cause premature tube failure and...
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    Hiwatt DR405 transformers in the US?

    I know I'm resurrecting an old thread but I thought I'd give my 2 cents worth... You aren't going to find a better price for what you're looking for than Heyboer. And don't be discouraged with their low price; they offer top quality product. Merc Mag is just a rip-off company and they try to...
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    1969 Ampeg SVT Restoration Thread

    Hi. This is my first post, so, hello everybody. Did Wighat ever finish this SVT restoration? I knew a bass player around 20 years ago that had 3 of these original SVTs. One was a 1969 with the 6550 conversion already done, the other 2 were a 1970 and a 1974. His 3 amps were in rough shape so we...