Looking for a new amp? Ampeg PF?

Yes, you should look into the Ampeg PF series.

Yes, you should ALSO look into GK, Fender, Mesa, Quilter, Hartke, etc.

Because you are new, you should soak up as much information as possible. Listen to lots of demos online with headphones, and go to your local music store and play everything they have.

 

Welcome to Talkbass!

I dig you puppy (avatar), is it a Terrier? I have a few Terrier(ists) myself.

 

I slightly prefer the PF800. Not that I need 800w, but despite the PF500 and 800 being very much alike tonally, I think it sounds a little more ballsy to have the extra wattage.

 

I have a Toy Fox and a Jack Russel. Toy Fox wasn't too bad, but that Jack... ate a hole in the bathroom floor. Had to remodel. Ate who knows how many shoes. They've calmed down now that they are both 10 years old, but still want way too much attention. If I stay out too late, the Jack thinks something bad happened and gets sick to her stomach, then won't eat at all for a few days. OCD!

Great of you to rescue such a very cool dog!

 

I ran a tube SVT for years. Recently , my back talked me into a PF500. Love it and through my muddy 2005 810 , it sounds great. Not sure if I like it better through that cab than the ol' SVT or not. My ears are happy and my back is happy so it's not going anywhere.

 

I picked up a PF500 and the PF115 cab, sounded great. After a year or so, I added a PF210 (didn't have to, but, you know, GAS...). Could not be happier. Tried a few others in my search, loved how light (and LOUD!) the Fender is, GK was nice also, but I preferred the sound/tone of the Fender. The only other brand that came close for me was Traynor. And being a Newfie you should be able to try those out too!

 

I love my PF-800! I use it with 2 SVT-112 VR's and it sounds Big, Full and amazing. I also have a PF-500 with I use with one SVT-112 VR for my acoustic bass but I prefer the tone of the PF-800 when I play larger rooms with my solid body P style.