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Posted on May 15 2009 07:37 PM
I think this explains the "Accordion" input featured on Ampeg amps of that era, as well. -- Woody —It takes a lot of mussel memory to avoid clams. |
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Posted on May 15 2009 07:39 PM
Geeeeez. "My amp's bigger than your amp!" hahahahahaha ed —Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? |
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Posted on May 15 2009 09:25 PM
Yeah, but Ampeg changed their thinking later...... .......make the Mos' of it, |
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Posted on May 15 2009 10:24 PM
Zak, NICE FIND!!! I didn't even think of the 4S...I was thinking along the lines of 'the bad boys.' Super Valve Technology During the 1960s Ampeg only produced fairly low wattage combo amplifiers, and sales were declining. Rock concerts were becoming large affairs and bigger amplifiers were needed. In 1969, Ampeg's Chief Engineer Bill Hughes designed the Super Valve Technology circuitry for the amplifier of the same name. At 85 lbs, the Ampeg SVT provided 300 watts of RMS power, considerably more than most other bass amplifiers of the era. The high power rating made the SVT a candidate for use in larger venues. The SVT saw widespread use by rock acts in the 1970s. After their Hiwatt amplifiers were delayed at U.S. Customs, the Rolling Stones decided to take SVTs on tour with them. Many original 70's SVT's are still in use today, and command premium prices on the market. A bass speaker cabinet for use with the SVT was designed by Roger Cox. These large speaker cabinets used eight 10" loudspeakers in four rows of two speakers. These cabinets were designed as a sealed, infinite baffle enclosure. Originally issued with CTS speakers, from 1972 until the purchase of the company by SLM electronics, Ampeg used Eminence loudspeakers. The use of 10" speakers for a high-powered bass amplifier was a major departure from the prevailing wisdom of the era, which was that large diameter drivers were required for low-end sound reproduction. The SVT bass amp and the companion 8 X 10" speaker cabinet have been reissued by Ampeg. —.......make the Mos' of it, |
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Posted on May 15 2009 10:39 PM
Was Guaranteed to make your ears BLEED...in 5 minutes or less .......make the Mos' of it, |
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Posted on May 16 2009 12:54 AM
I know a guy that still used 2 originals and 2 original cabs. Its HUGE! Sound and size! Alot of my buddys have em. Great amps! —Give me reverb or give me death! |
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Posted on May 16 2009 12:36 PM
Hey, don't forget this badboy of the portaflex line: The B-12XT : 50 Watts, reverb, tremolo and two 12" speakers (also came with an 18" and a horn as the B-18X) I've never had the chance to play one, but it they sound anything like the Reverberockets or Geminis they'd be good amps for surf guitar. More details from GGJaguar's cool amp site: http://www.ggjaguar.com/b-12xt.jpg |
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Posted on May 16 2009 05:52 PM
On the bass side, their B-100R and B-200R combos ain't no slouches either. If I ever happen across the right set of circumstances with a Reverbrocket up for grabs, I wouldn't hesitate one bit to snag it. Matt —Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! |
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Posted on May 17 2009 08:34 PM
Poor Ampeg. If they would have embraced loud and vulgar they might have had the success Marshall did! — |
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Posted on May 23 2009 12:08 PM
Yeah, poor ampeg, they are almost a monopoly in bass amps... poor poor... BTW, look behind Josh Homme... he likes dull amps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8WOTmPrxXs&feature=rec-HM-r2 Q pd. I have an Ampeg Super Jet and I like it very much. |
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Posted on May 23 2009 01:02 PM
Did I say I didn't like Ampeg amps? No doubt they made some great amplifiiers especially for bass (portaflex and SVT) but they never had the success of Fender, Vox, or Marshall. My point wasn't that Ampeg amps are bad (which is how you read it) but instead that they made a key business mistake by not embracing the new 'loud and vulgar' music styles. In fact it's ironic you'd pick such a loud and vulgar example (QOTSA) to demonstrate Ampeg amps! (I like QOTSA by the way although they wouldn't be my 1st pick for great guitar tone). — |
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Posted on May 23 2009 04:13 PM
I think the point is that Ampeg IS as successful as Fender, maybe more so as far as bass amplification. Ampeg is the the top dog in the bass amp business. Vox has never made a truly great bass amp, neither has marshall. Fender has made good bass amps but not BETTER than Ampeg. |
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Posted on May 23 2009 05:19 PM
Did I say you had said that you didn't like Ampeg amps?
"Era Vulgaris" is their last record's name!! Anyway I don't think that their sound is vulgar... it's very original, Josh Homme has set a new standard in rock. They are loud, no doubt!!! I love QOTSA and Kyuss. q |
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Posted on May 24 2009 07:31 PM
I just figured Ampeg Amps caught fire under the intense assault of his playing, same as the pre-Showman Fenders. Can't imagine what Crate, St. Louis Music Co's other offering, would do under the brutal hands of Dick Dale. I can only assume there would be no evidence. |
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