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andreuthegiant
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Joined: May 27, 2007
Posts: 254
Madrid, Spain
Link Posted on May 16 2008 04:16 AM

Is this baby suitable for surf tones??

Thanks in advance!

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Features:
Reverb

Tremolo Speed and Intensity

Footswitch Jack for Reverb and Tremolo On/Off
Technical Info
Dimensions: 21 x 17 x 10.25 in.

Weight: 40 lbs.

of Channels: 1

Power Amp Tubes: 2 x Groove Tube 6L6

Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7

RMS Power Output: 50 Watts Class AB

Speakers: 12 in. Ampeg Vintage

Tone Controls: Tone

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marquee6
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Joined: Feb 10, 2008
Posts: 109
West Los Angeles
Link Posted on May 16 2008 09:28 AM

Hell YES! Ampegs can make really good surf tones. Personaly, I like the ReverbRocket with the two 12's. The Super Jets are really nice amps also. My ex-wife had the Reverb Rocket, It was LOUD! She used to work for St. Louis Music so we got good deals. I bought a B100 Bass amp in the diamond blue tolex. Still have it. You would be well served with the Super Jet. And to the main point, they have really nice reverb for a combo type amp. Enjoy!

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tommyalvarado
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Joined: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 512
Delaware, USA
Link Posted on May 16 2008 09:51 AM

Is this baby suitable for surf tones??

Ab-surf-lutely! and garage, rockabilly, and exotica, too!

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andreuthegiant
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Madrid, Spain
Link Posted on May 16 2008 11:20 AM

Wow! I'm glad to read that!

The problem is that I want a practice amp for home and I live in a block, so 40W is pretty overkill... anyway, I am still haggling over the price. Let's see.

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MelWaldorf
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Link Posted on May 16 2008 11:52 AM

If I recall, the tremolo is fantastic and the reverb is mediocre. Vintage Ampegs have incredible reverb, but the new ones aren't the same. Still a fine amp though.

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andreuthegiant
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Posts: 254
Madrid, Spain
Link Posted on May 23 2008 07:11 PM

Well, I got it! It's my first serious amp!! I was playing using emulation software through studio monitors... nothing to do with the tube amp.
I love the ampeg!

BTW It's pretty loud for home, my neighbors are going to love it too Smile

I posted a pic in the "Main rig" thread!!!

Thanks for the comments!

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tommyalvarado
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Delaware, USA
Link Posted on May 23 2008 09:03 PM

Nice! Yeah, those things are pretty loud, but really nice amps. I have a couple of vintage Reverberockets and Portaflexes- I love Ampeg gear. Good luck with it!

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