1847
4051 posts
Apr 07, 2017
2:25 PM
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not sure if i should post this on the 15 inch speaker thread or
the mid size amp thread.
someone walked in the door today with this... i can not find any info on
the internet re: this amp. i believe it is a 1970
i know its not a good idea to turn this thing on as it has been sitting for an extended
period of time, but i could not resist.
holy shit, it sounds better than my bassman! it is loud and has great tone.
sounds great with both guitar and harp.
i do not need another amp, i am trying to get rid of a few i have now. lol
if i take it in for service i will have to keep her
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hot4blues
40 posts
Apr 07, 2017
3:13 PM
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That looks killer. I can bet it's got tubes. And better than the bassman? I believe it. Ampeg is to the bass guitar world as Marshall is to the electric guitar world.
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harpdaddy
15 posts
Apr 07, 2017
7:54 PM
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It looks like the covering is the earlier Ampeg random flair so it is 1960 era. Possibly, 2 6V6 with 6NS7 or 6LS7 preamp tubes with 5Y3 rectifier. What's the model designation on the faceplate? By 1970 the exterior design had changed completely.
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Barley Nectar
1299 posts
Apr 10, 2017
8:20 AM
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1847, are you selling the Ampeg? My contact info is listed. Rock On Brother...
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1847
4053 posts
Apr 10, 2017
8:54 AM
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Hey barley, not sure what to do, I never sell anything, at the same time I do not need another amp.
I dropped the amp off to have the caps replaced, and also the 2 prong.
I know that you can do that. However I would like to put her thru the paces then decide
If I should keep her. This amp is rare…. it is hard to find any info on it. I believe it is a M15
It has mullard EL 37 power tubes a 5 u4 rectifier that I want to borrow to put in my bassman.
Pretty damn cool amp.
Last Edited by 1847 on Apr 10, 2017 8:56 AM
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LittleBubba
342 posts
Apr 10, 2017
4:44 PM
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Is it an early Portaflex? I dunno.
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PropMan
95 posts
Apr 11, 2017
4:57 AM
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EL37 Mullards are beam power tubes that can sub for 6L6GC. HiFi guys will pay a fortune for strong ones. You have to be careful because they won't take excesssive screen voltage like other 6L6 types. I love all 6L6 amps - both hifi and instrument amps. I'll bet this Ampeg kicks ass.
Last Edited by PropMan on Apr 11, 2017 4:57 AM
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1847
4126 posts
May 14, 2017
12:06 PM
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so i talked to my amp tech yesterday....
he says this amp is capable of 65 to 70 watts! holy smoke. i should have it back next week. can't wait.
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pharpo
805 posts
May 15, 2017
8:27 AM
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I have an 65 Ampeg Rocket that I use for gigs. Bought it from "Delta music" in Clarksdale Miss.......it was not expensive. Brought it home, had the caps replaced, and a grounded plug. Also subbed the 12ax7 with AU7's. It kicks ass. It's only 18 watts but if I need to I just mic it.
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Georgia Blues
237 posts
May 15, 2017
3:35 PM
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I bought a portaflex around 1970 that I got from a pawn shop for $100. I still weep over letting this thing go. It was ASTOUNDING for harp. All I'm gonna say.
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