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What did the last of the Classic Series heads look like? Was it the blue/red? Or were there others?

Well, I bought a PF500 used from Guitar Center. It went out 3 out of 3 shows. Taken back for repair every time. The last time I got it back literally EVERYTHING had been replaced. Essentially a new amp minus the casing. And guess what? It died. It's going in the trash. I will never buy a newer...

I bought a used PF-500/210HE combo very recently from Guitar Center. First show, it started cutting in and out. I just picked it up from repair yesterday and went straight to a gig. It happened again but worse! The repair center is an authorized Ampeg shop. They replaced the circuit board. I'm...

Sorry if this thread is against the rules. I just don't know where else to ask. I have a blue line SVT in the classifieds and on craigslist. I have it listed for 2K and am not getting any hits. I took it to the local vintage shop that recapped/retubed it to ask about value. They said 2000-2500...

I bought this amp just a few years ago. It had a few issues cutting in and out at the time, but I had it recapped and retubed at Austin Vintage Guitars and it has been amazing since. It has spent more time in my house than on stage. I have babied it. The tolex is not perfect. Has a couple tears...

After a very short stint with a little Markbass combo (and returning it) I finally decided to do what I should have done to begin with ... and got a PF-500 and PF-210he. I couldn't be happier. There are threads and threads about the nuances between this amp, and a real tube B15, and an SVT...

My band is having our debut show and I would love to see some TB-ers there! It's also an album release party. Sound is indie/synth/folk/noise with a smattering of British Invasion underneath. You can get the album for free or name your own price at www.FarFarFuture.bandcamp.com Being a debut...

A few days ago I posted about a Markbass combo I got. I am still impressed at the tone and volume verses the weight, but in the end I decided the combo was much like the time I bought a Bose Wave Radio. While the volume and fullness was impressive, after a few days I missed the fullness of a...

I've been in need of a lightweight combo and today bought a Jeff Berlin Player's School combo. I tried a bunch of combos in the same price range and thought this one sounded best, although I am skeptical that 150 watts will be enough. Anyone gig with this thing? Also after I got it home, I am...

For the past year and a half I have been dealing with wrist and back pain. During that time I have mainly been recording a solo project, so it hasn't been an issue amp wise until now. Having recently joined a group I have been playing out more and more. The last show we played with my SVT I...

I am playing a 350 person capacity venue at the Index Festival in Dallas next weekend. I have never had a choice of amps as I have only had my SVT for years. I have an Ampeg B-100R now as well that I have only rehearsed with. Should I consider using it, or go for the big guns? I have no real...

I don't think I will ever need my blueline SVT again. Maybe I'm wrong. But I do know I have a new gig I LOVE and there is no need for it, and the band tries to stay on the reasonable side of volume. I don't really have the cash or another rig and probably won't for a while. Meanwhile I will have...

When you record with your SVT is it normal that I would need to put the amp across the room from the speaker because the fan is so loud? Or is that an indicator that it is louder than normal?

After almost a year of being bummed about having no band, I recently started one up with some friends and have been having a great time. That is, until a few months ago my wrists started hurting. Today I was referred to a specialist, but my GP thinks I have de quervain's tenosynovitis . Have...

I'm starting to worry because my wrists are starting to hurt when I play bass. When I have wide stretches to reach on my fretting hand sometimes I feel a sharp pain in my wrist. Also, my knuckles on the same hand are getting really stiff. When I bend my fingers they sort of pop bent or pop...

Would love to get a general vote of this out of pure curiosity! What's your favorite ss or hybrid Ampeg amp that sound most like an SVT, V4 or B15? Vote!

I touched on this buried in another thread. But I want to get more information so I thought I would start my own. I have an early 70s SVT and I use an 8 ohm cab. My tech told me that I should use a dummy plug in one speaker jack to make the load 4 ohm. He said that using an 8 ohm cab isn't...

Thinking about selling a 4x12 cab of mine. Who do you use to ship a monster like this safely/cost effectively?

Which do you think would be the better sounding lightweight, portable option. Markbass Little Mark Tube with Markbass Club 151 or Markbass Randy Jackson 1X15 cab or Ampeg PF500 with the matching 115 or 210 Don't want to lug a vintage SVT for a hired gun gig. I play a Ric with flats.

I've been looking for a smaller amp to take on the road. I was going to save for either a PF-500 and cab or an Ashdown. I know it's probably not as good, but I ran across a Fender BXR-300C combo for $300. Store said I could try it at tomorrow's gig and return if it isnt up to par. Sounded...

Need an additional, smaller rig. Considering the Portaflex 500 with one 210 speaker, the Micro-VR with one matching 210, or BA115HP (the 220 watt combo) Which of these is loudest? Not the most wattage, but the actual amount of sound in combination with the matching speaker. Which...

Any others out there? Just curious!

Curious. If I use a dummy plug in one speaker out of a Ampeg SVT-3PRO Series Head can I get full use of the 450 watts with an 8 ohm speaker? I am using a 4X12 cab with Eminence 12-A's and I believe they are rated at 250 watts each.

I have a blueline vintage Ampeg SVT and a vintage V4 cab loaded with Eminence 12As. I will be buying a suburban soon for my new band and we are all considering downsizing our amps considerably to make sure we have room to bring everything in the aforementioned suburban. I am considering...