This is more or less a clone of the head section of the ampeg b15n, known as the portaflex or fliptop. Ampeg is a manufacturer best known for its bass amplifiers. Line 6 is a music instruments manufacturing company that specializes in guitar amp and effects modeling, and makes guitars, amps, effects pedals, multi effects processors, guitar wireless, vocal wireless, music software, recording interfaces, digital mixers, and personal amplification speakers. Ampeg amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications.
It uses a 450 watt mosfet power stage to power it along. Below is an exciting video documenting the tail end of this build. I am getting an ampeg b4 r and would like to know if anyone can shed some light on them. Dec 08, 2009 fender jazz bass 1969 vintage e ampeg b4r vendo. The first real bass amp i owned was a b2r, and man i hate that miserable thing. Ampeg amps definitely have a particularly full sound and is one that is pretty much synonymous with a professional sound. It is a b15t, which is not exactly regarded as the nicest planet in the ampeg solar system. Now ampeg has dipped back into the vault to revive another of their classic bass amps. I have abd both amps on an ampeg 610, 810, and 410. Oct, 2011 i have been a bass player and gear hound for years, so it is surprising that it took so long for an ampeg amplifier to come into my life. After testing many differnt amps in the same price area, e. In 2011 ampeg set out to corner the lightweight mini rig bass market. Hey all, im restoring an original b25 and getting lost in the convoluted circuit board.
I like the amount of control that you have available to you, as its possible to get a number of different bass sounds for different situations. Replacement 8 speaker for ampeg bass amp ultimate guitar. Index of supportfilesdiscontinued user manuals ampeg. Schematics, voltage check points, interconnection diagram, pc board layout. Originally established in 1946 in linden, new jersey by everitt hull and stanley michaels as michaelshull electronic labs, today ampeg is part of the yamaha guitar group. Ampeg v4 tube amp has been serviced, recapped, all electrolytes replaced, all new tubes 3x12ax7s 1x12dw7 1x12au7 1x6k11 1x6cg7 4x7027as, huge transformers, very loud, has master volume all switches and reverb work. Learn how to edit text and images in your pdf files with adobe acrobat dc on your desktop, and how to edit pdfs on ios and android with an. Tell me everything i need to know about the ampeg v4. The skinny the 100watt v4b debuted in 1971 as a lowerwattage alternative to the 300watt svt.
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Although specializing in the production of bass amplifiers, ampeg has previously manufactured guitar amplifiers and pickups and instruments including double basses. If forced to name an industry standard for bass amplification, many players would cite ampeg. An introduction to your new ampeg svt2 pro bass amplifier. B15n, b18n,sb12, r12r, j12, gs12r, g12, sj, b15r and more.
Im looking to pick one of these up for this band im playing in, lets just say the band is extremely loud. Ampeg b4r pdf hello, im getting a ampeg svthlf and a svte soon. Ampeg, a division of loud technologies is recognized worldwide as the premier name in bass and guitar amplification since the 1960s, when the svt super valve tone bass amplifier took the rock world by storm with its 300 watts, 8 x10 speaker cabinet and a tone that would go on to set the standard for rock and roll bass. Ampeg b series b2re 450 watt solid state bass amp head.
Starting with the left most, this offers a deep tone option. Ampeg said you could just drop in 6550s in those and the output would go up to a very conservatively rated watts from 100 watts. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Jan 16, 2014 now ampeg has dipped back into the vault to revive another of their classic bass amps. Im mostly interested in what models are best what should i be trying to find on the ol ebay and how easy is it to retube these suckers. From studio to stage, the ampeg v4b tube bass amplifier head has your bass tone covered. Grill for ampeg b15n and b18n double baffle cabinets. Free ampeg musical instrument amplifier user manuals.
The ampeg b1re bass head is affordable and loaded with features. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Schematics, specifications, voltage check points, tube layout chart, pc board layout, parts list. I have an svt210 av cab that i love, so seeing as these would match perfectly i had my fingers crossed. The companys b15 is a studio mainstay, and their mighty svt has jarred fillings loose for decades.
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View full product details ampeg heritage svt810e cabinet. It has everything you need to view, edit, annotate and protect pdf files. This site is dedicated to the late 70s ampeg v4s which, as youve probably discovered on yr own, are a completely different animal from the early 70s models and, of course, the 80s on. In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, please read this users guide before its use. Ampeg svtiii solidstate amplifier power amp section only schematic contents. I own a b15s magnavox but the cabinet is missing, i only have the headwich sounds fantastic and the matching lid. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you. Tested with a stingray 5, fender american jazz, and warwick thumb 6 basslines installed, wenge neck and brass nut also, and in every situation the b4r sounded head and shoulders better than the 4pro. This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 50 watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding features. Ampeg svt 3 pro 450w bass amp head the svt 3 pro features the same tube preamp as is in the flagship svt 2 pro. Bass combo delivers classic ampeg tone and performancedriven features in a powerful 450w.
Thank you for selecting the ampeg b15r portaflex bass amplifier. Amp covers fliptops home of parts for ampeg lovers. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the classic ampeg svt are redefined in the. But before we get to describing their effect, above the eq stage are three rocker switches. The tone is nothing short of silky smooth valve driven warmth leaves you feeling fuzzy inside. Ampeg ba 210, 450 watt combo, 2 x 10 ampegs ba210 2x10. Youre ready to groove at any gig with 100watts of power and flexible toneshaping capabilities. This portable, powerful solidstate head in traditional ampeg drag is a pleasant surprise from the second you lay eyes on it to the moment its indisputable ampeg tone hits your ears.