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Should I buy a pf800?

Jared Houseman

Jared Houseman

Jul 5, 2018
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I found a Craigslist post nearby that is an Ampeg pf800 head with the 2x10 cab for only $600. I won't ever need that much power, but it just seems like a deal I can't pass up (my 75w combo never gets turned up past 5(no drums) and I mainly gig a rumble 15 for acoustic gigs.) Is it worth getting to future proof my setup? I'd probably never need another amp. Convince me out of it

If he's open up to trade for my hartke 75w combo and some cash, it's a done deal
 
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As a pf800 user for over the last 2 years I say a resounding YES! Love the tone and watts thru a pb112 [w/ Black Widow caste frame]. Mine has been bulletproof, easy to dial in tone, and although not the lightest or smallest, it punches above it's class.
 
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Jared Houseman said:
I found a Craigslist post nearby that is an Ampeg pf800 head with the 2x10 cab for only $600. I won't ever need that much power, but it just seems like a deal I can't pass up (my 75w combo never gets turned up past 5(no drums) and I mainly gig a rumble 15 for acoustic gigs.) Is it worth getting to future proof my setup? I'd probably never need another amp. Convince me out of it

If he's open up to trade for my hartke 75w combo and some cash, it's a done deal
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I'm in a trio with a cajon drummer, so my rumble 100 is plenty. I often find myself dreaming about "what ifs and down the roads..." but in reality I dont NEED anything now. I've resolved to save my money and wait for the future scenario to present itself. Then I can buy EXACTLY what I need.

Do you like the PF sound?
Would you like something a little bigger than the hartke, or a different tone? Maybe there's a middle ground answer. You could get something 100-200w, and save some money.

Just because it's a good deal doesn't mean it's the right amp, or the right time to buy.
 
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CallMeAl said:
I'm in a trio with a cajon drummer, so my rumble 100 is plenty. I often find myself dreaming about "what ifs and down the roads..." but in reality I dont NEED anything now. I've resolved to save my money and wait for the future scenario to present itself. Then I can buy EXACTLY what I need.

Do you like the PF sound?
Would you like something a little bigger than the hartke, or a different tone? Maybe there's a middle ground answer. You could get something 100-200w, and save some money.

Just because it's a good deal doesn't mean it's the right amp, or the right time to buy.
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Sound wisdom here!
 
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vvvmmm said:
Really? Where?

I love my PF500, just got a deal onna Hartke HD112 and it's a terrific small set-up; a gig bag and 1 bass and I can carry it all in one walk.
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the pf210s are on here quite a bit for 200-250. they are always for sale in my local CL for the same range. in new condition. i like the pf series cabs. you can stack them, put wheels on them, even put the pf-800 inside of them.
 
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To Ampeg, or not to Ampeg, that is the question. The answer is always hella yeah! I have the PF800 into a neodymium 115 cab. Love it. It is always better to have a car with a big engine that you never floor, than a small engine that can't get the car out of its own way when it needs to.
 
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