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  1. JWP

    ampeg 1510 pairing

    Thoughts on stacking a portaflex 115he on top of an ampeg svt 1510 powered by a pf500. I prefer playing through the 115 but there are times the single cab is just not enough. I was going to buy another 115 (maybe the 115lf) but i have the 1510 sitting at home gathering dust. I messed around with...
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    pf500 died

    looking for suggestions. Ampeg pf500 just died. Just powered up and the fault lamp lit and the fan died. Also heard a small electrical hum before it died. Hoping this is as easy as replacing the fan but not sure. This head is out of warrenty. Any suggestions or similar experiences?
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    Gone Gone Gone bass tab

    Looking for the bass tab for Gone Gone Gone - the Alison Krauss/Robert Plant version. I know - it could not be MORE straight forward. Just a few things on the timing on the chord changes I want to check out. Thanks all! JWP
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    backup bass head advice

    looking for a solid moderately priced back up bass head (would like to keep it under $250) to my pf 500. Will use as a practice amp and if needed - it would be powering my ampeg115he. We play middle of the road rock, some blues. Been thinking about the acoustic b200, maybe go with hartke or even...
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    chuck rainey

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    light but solid cabs

    okay...okay...after 25 ish years of lugging cabs i am ready for a break. I have one hartke 410 vx cab and one ampeg 1510 and am looking for a solid...high performing cab that i can transport with more ease. I am steering towards 12s or a 15 cab but would like some advice. I have a pf 500 amp and...
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    ampeg svt 1510

    Had an ampeg 1510 cabinet come my way and have twice played through it with my pf 500 and i gotta say...looks like my hartke 410 is gonna take a back seat to the 1510. I know ampeg only put these out for a limited time but what a great cabinet...very impressed...
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    tuning machine maintenance

    looking for recommendations for best lube for tuning machines. Thanks all....
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    old Yamaha amp

    Invalid Link Removed Saw this in a guitar shop in madison, wi. Never seen anything like it. Thought i would see if anyone has played through one of these. I was in a bit of a rush so i did not have a chance to plug in and hear it.
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    Out with the old...

    We finally did a purge on our set list and I gotta tell you - it felt great. Some old standbys are finally gone and replaced with some different stuff! We did have some give and take which was a great exercise. There are just some tunes that players won't give up unless you pry their instrument...
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    trying a new bass

    Been playing a fender jazz for so long..,i think it is about time for a change. Style of music we play ranges from motown, jazz, blues, 60 s and 70 s classic rock, some semi current alternative stuff. One tone to emulate would be chuck rainey off the aja album I would like to go either lackland...
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    sunn in great shape

    Saw this old sunn in a guitar shop in madison...in unbelievably good condition...
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    chuck rainey...one of my all time faves!

    reposting....finished a practice session with peg....and reminded once again of how much i like chuck rainey...from his tone to his bass lines...one of the all time greats!
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    chuck rainey

    just finished a practice session going thru peg and i just gotta say... I dig chuck rainey...his tone...his runs...how laid back he is. Okay...just wanted to get that out there.
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    effects?

    thought i would ask your favorite cant do without effect. Tried so many over the years and i gotta tell you...never found one that i could not live without. Just play straight through my amp but wondering if i am missing something...
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    too agressive

    looking for some tips on breaking the habit of playing too agressively. Seem to battle fret buzz...clicks...etc...want to develop a lighter touch. Any recommended tips or exercises?
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    used hartke VX 410s

    Question before i spend the dollars...ran across a 2012 used hartke vx410 cab for $269.00. I have an ampeg pf500...would like to get your thoughts on the match up and the price. Play a fender jazz...dd chromes...like solid lows...warm sound...we play lots or r n b. Thanks all in advance...
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    Cabinet suggestions

    All....been pretty single threaded on ampeg equipment and am looking for something different. Yup...i have an ampeg head ...pf 500 but am looking for a new cabinet. Thoughts? Price...$500 or below and i am not opposed to used. Play a fender jazz with flats...lots of blues and mid road rock....
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    What ended your first band...

    looking for stories...So my first band broke up (25 years ago) after a cover of Born to BE Wild went really really wrong. Our guitarist/vocalist and drummer - after having way too many beers (rookie mistake) refused and I mean REFUSED to end a cover of Born to Be Wild! The crowd was sorta into...
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    Ampeg svt 1510 he

    Just had an ampeg svt 1510 fall into my lap. Dont know a lot about this cabinet other than it has a 15 a 10 and horn and it is rated at 175 watts. Looking for some advice...what would be a good head to match with this cab and would it make sense to run this with another 15 cabinet? Head budget...
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    Fender jazz disappointment

    So i waited for years before finally taking the plunge a few years ago and bought a fender jazz american standard with the s1switch. During three seperate sessions...the back pickup died. I opened it up and found a rats nest wiring job...bare copper wire where one of the wires was kinked and...
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    Flats or tapes

    Been playing dd chromes on an fender american jazz for a few years but have been thinking abiut moving to tape wound. Looking for an even warmer tone. Thoughts? Any issue with tapes on a fretted bass? Thanks in advance....
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    Ampeg micro

    Looking at the ampeg micro. Great price point...looking for some input. If not the micro...whst sub$500 head would you recommend.
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    Ampeg Micro-VR 200W Bass Amp Head reviews

    Looking for some advice - in the market for a budget Bass Head and wanted to see if anyone has thoughts on the Ampeg Micro. Don't really need ear-bleedign volume! We play typically 60s/70s music ranging from Motown to The Who. Have been playing an American Standard Jazz for the past 10 years and...
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    Shopping for a bass head

    In the market for a new bass head. Have used ampeg for a few years but am looking for something different. Dont really need a lot of power -more interested in nice warm lows and clean highs. I have been pkaying a fender jazz for the past ten years. Always liked hartke but have also been hearing...