Right. In 1967, Everett Hull sold Ampeg to the Unimusic company. He never bought it back before he died, so yeah, Ampeg amps have been made by another company since 1967.
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Ampeg PF 350/500 Part VII
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Right. In 1967, Everett Hull sold Ampeg to the Unimusic company. He never bought it back before he died, so yeah, Ampeg amps have been made by another company since 1967.
Besides the obvious you posted.... are you saying that the ampeg micro heads are NOT made by a different company from ampeg's big tube heads?
Hint: they are different.
Pointing out ownership of Ampeg in 1967 is entirely irrelevant to my original point and very condescending the way you responded.
And yes i love my pf350. Why the eyebrow?
I've been using my PF500 for the odd gig since august, damn good head. I'm not sure about tube-y, but it sounds good to me and never fails to go loud enough.
I don't know where they're made, nor do I care all that much. All I know is that when I plug into one, I enjoy the sound.
And different things can't be made in the same factory?
I didn't think so. I thought it was more condescending to say that they're made by a different company than the SVT's without any proof of it.
Because where or by whom they were made doesn't matter if you plug it in and get a sound you like.
I used to like KFC until I found out my local KFC wasn't the original. I'm sure that the KFC in Kentucky where the colonel began makes much better KFC. So I don't eat KFC.
KFC in China must be inferior because it's in China. It is impossible that they could produce quality KFC because they don't live in Kentucky.
That is all.
KFC in China must be inferior because it's in China. It is impossible that they could produce quality KFC because they don't live in Kentucky.
That is all.
I myself would be afraid to eat any type of chicken from China. You never know where those birds come from! Any asian product is only as good as a company's commitment to produce a good product. In the case of the PF series enough time has passed to get all the bugs out. I had zero issues with my 500 in the year and a half I owned it and it was a very early production run.
Chinese chicken ..... thats what my kids call sweet n sour boneless pork.
I guess neither is really chinese though lol
I guess neither is really chinese though lol
May be hitting the cart button today to get a PF500 115H Combo.
I had my eye and heart set on a new P-Bass...but do I really need 3 Basses. :0/
Besides being in two bands now, it may save the loading and taking home components, due to a gig with one or the other band.
I had my eye and heart set on a new P-Bass...but do I really need 3 Basses. :0/
Besides being in two bands now, it may save the loading and taking home components, due to a gig with one or the other band.
It has Arrived!!!!
I am now the very proud owner of an Ampeg PF500 into a PF-115HE.
Came in yesterday new via FedX. I was able to set it up this am and try both My J and P Basses...I have 2 gigs next weekend that may put this to the test.
Very satisfied with the tone and construction so far.
I am now the very proud owner of an Ampeg PF500 into a PF-115HE.
Came in yesterday new via FedX. I was able to set it up this am and try both My J and P Basses...I have 2 gigs next weekend that may put this to the test.
Very satisfied with the tone and construction so far.
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Hey Chef, does the thread restart drag the subscriber list along with it now? If so, that's neat!
Heh I bend the screw holding the amp today.
I decided to gave my SVP-PRO in a rackcase a little rest and use PF-350 flip-top feature more often....
I had a VERY hard time putting the amp and the lid together. Painfull, really painfull. I have to buy another one and have one in the bag and one attached to the cab
I decided to gave my SVP-PRO in a rackcase a little rest and use PF-350 flip-top feature more often....
I had a VERY hard time putting the amp and the lid together. Painfull, really painfull. I have to buy another one and have one in the bag and one attached to the cab
I just carried my PF350 in a laptop bag. Despite being a huge B-15 fan, I'm not a fan of flipping, and I didn't want to poke holes in the lids of my PF115he's.
So did I, but it got some dings and scratches, even when I wrapped it in bubble foil.
My SVP is pretty tasty sounding, but little tired
DI is not working, pots are scratchy, the upper lid is buzzing, some screws are missing. Needs some rest
Hi,
Is anyone else having problems with the audio in input? I just tried to plug my ipod into the amp to listen to a song and I'm not getting any sound!
Is anyone else having problems with the audio in input? I just tried to plug my ipod into the amp to listen to a song and I'm not getting any sound!
It does work... Now that is a bit frustrating that it only works with headphones.
Thanks for the answer mazdah!
I've had my PF500 for two years and have played it every week with no issues through an Avatar 2x12 Neo 8 ohm cab. I carry it in a Gator bag (the 39.95 version) and it fits great with room for a DI and cables. Great little amp!
