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PF500 Portaflex Mod

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Steve Dallman, Jul 18, 2013.

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  1. Jul 18, 2013 #1
    Steve Dallman

    Steve Dallman Supporting Member

    Mar 5, 2006
    East Central Wisconsin
    So, I've been joyfully using a PF500 since last Nov. I love it. But I wanted a more "portaflex" look.

    Some scrap wood, some expanded metal, old tubes, paint and I now have it.

    It does nothing but change the look. What 'dya think?
     

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  2. Jul 18, 2013 #2
    arai

    arai Inactive

    Jul 16, 2007
    Looks great. You could wire up some amber LEDs in the tubes to make them look like they are glowing
     
  3. Jul 18, 2013 #3
    P Town

    P Town

    Dec 7, 2011
    This same idea crossed my mind the day I brought my PF-500 home, and sat it next to my '63 B-15.

    I could not resist setting the tube cage from the B-15 on top of the PF-500 for a few moments, but that was as far as it went.
     
  4. Jul 18, 2013 #4
    Steve Dallman

    Steve Dallman Supporting Member

    Mar 5, 2006
    East Central Wisconsin
    I am going to put amber LED's (and maybe a blue) under the tubes. I have holes ready for them. I'll probably put batteries in one of the "transformers".
     
  5. Jul 18, 2013 #5
    arai

    arai Inactive

    Jul 16, 2007
    cool. I think if you rough up the LED with a bit of sand paper it will glow from the sides rather then the just the top
     
  6. Jul 18, 2013 #6
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    That is hilarious! Awesome creativity!
     
  7. Jul 18, 2013 #7
    Steve Dallman

    Steve Dallman Supporting Member

    Mar 5, 2006
    East Central Wisconsin
    It's meant to be hilarious. I like doing goofy stuff like this. I'll get some questions at the next gig. I can't wait.

    For the LED's, I removed the alignment pin on each tube (and all the other pins) I took the glass out of the socket, broke off the bottom of the tube, and epoxied it back together. Under the board, I have an 1/8" hole for the LED on each tube. The LED will shine up the center of the tube from the bottom. It should work fine.
     
  8. Jul 18, 2013 #8
    B-string

    B-string

    Nov 21, 2008
    Lake Havasu City, Az USA
    Sounds like a very cool plan! Fun stuff.
     
  9. Jul 18, 2013 #9
    seamonkey

    seamonkey

    Aug 6, 2004
  10. Jul 18, 2013 #10
    arai

    arai Inactive

    Jul 16, 2007
    Cool. I hope you take some more pics when it's lit up. I have thought about doing it with an old radio as a sort of corner lamp/art piece, but have never got around to it
     
  11. Jul 18, 2013 #11
    MuthaFunk

    MuthaFunk

    May 8, 2007
    GTA Ontario Canada
    Love it!! So funny. I'd get a huge kick outa that if I was watching a band and got tricked, the violet strip would have me guessing... Looks like a B15 but that horizontal LED strip... Hmmmm.

    Oh! You could cover the violet strip with black electrical tape and trim the edges off with an exacto knife for a perfect cover. Just an idea.

    We're gonna need more pics as you "upgrade" ;)
     
  12. Jul 18, 2013 #12
    will33

    will33

    May 22, 2006
    austin,tx
    Man, that's nuts....fantastic. I love it.
     
  13. Jul 18, 2013 #13
    christw

    christw Get low!

    May 11, 2008
    Dayton OH
    THE MADDEST SCIENTIST
    Awesome!
     
  14. Jul 18, 2013 #14
    Jazzdogg

    Jazzdogg Less barking, more wagging!

    Jul 29, 2006
    San Diego, CA
    If you can find an easy way to add a smoke generator, do it! :D
     
  15. Jul 18, 2013 #15
    David Jayne

    David Jayne

    Jan 16, 2006
    Brookfield, CT
    I thought that was included in these amps......ouch......sorry, I kid. :D
     
  16. Jul 19, 2013 #16
    Bass 45

    Bass 45

    Jun 23, 2011
    Tempe, Arizona
    Nice stage prop!

    How about a personalized illuminated lucite logo on the tube cage?
     
  17. Jul 19, 2013 #17
    topcat2069

    topcat2069 Supporting Member

    Dec 2, 2007
    Cathedral City Ca.
    I would be proud to gig with that !!!!

    VERY cool....:cool:
     
  18. Jul 19, 2013 #18
    leroy diamond

    leroy diamond

    Aug 21, 2005
    ireland
    Sorry to buck the trend but it looks silly, but horses for courses
     
  19. Jul 19, 2013 #19
    johnpbass

    johnpbass

    Feb 18, 2008
    Glen Mills, PA
    Too funny!
     
  20. Jul 19, 2013 #20
    Steve Dallman

    Steve Dallman Supporting Member

    Mar 5, 2006
    East Central Wisconsin
    I will make the illuminated logo. When I was installing one of the threaded rods, my vice grips popped open and broke one of the tubes. The internals are still there, so a flicker flame LED would be perfect there. I was going to replace the broken tube, but then I thought the busted one would be funnier.

    It looks silly because it is silly. It serves absolutely no purpose. Isn't that true of all jokes?
     
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