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Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head

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The Portaflex series bass amplifiers brought legendary Ampeg tone in powerful lightweight design that bass players around the world, from beginners to professionals, have made the most popular bass amplifiers in history. The PF-50T delivers 50 watts of legendary Ampeg all-tube tone and warmth in the same portable, powerful and affordable design.

Designed to be compact and match perfectly with existing Portaflex cabinets, the PF-50T is perfect for small- to medium-sized shows, studio recording or even a rehearsal studio. Combined with the PF-112HLF compact cabinet, you have the ultimate portable tone powerhouse.
Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head
Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head
Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head

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Power
  • Maximum wattage: 26W“50W; 50W
  • Tube or solid state: Tube/valve
  • Type: Head
  • Number of preamp tubes: 2
  • Preamp tube type: 12AX7/ECC83
  • Number of power tubes: 2
  • Power tube type: 6L6
  • Power attenuation: No
  • Impedance: 4, 8 ohms
Channels
  • Number of channels: 1
  • Footswitchable: Not applicable
  • Number of inputs: 1
  • Number of modes:
Controls
  • Channel 1: 3-band EQ; Volume; Gain
  • Channel 2: Not applicable
  • Channel 3: Not applicable
  • Channel 4: Not applicable
  • Master volume: Yes
  • Mid-shift: Yes
  • Depth: No
  • Resonance: No
  • Presence: No
  • Bright: No
  • Contour: No
  • Reverb: No
  • Voicing control: No
  • Boost: Yes
  • Other:
  • MIDI control: No
  • Footswitch included: No
Effects
  • Effects loop: No
  • Footswitchable: Not applicable
  • Reverb: No
  • Tremolo: No
  • Delay: No
  • Echo: No
  • Flanger: No
  • Phaser: No
  • Modulation: No
  • Chorus: No
  • Other:
Misc. Features
  • External speaker output: Yes
  • Headphone output: No
  • Direct output: Yes
  • AUX input: No
  • USB connectivity: No
  • Built-in tuner: No
  • Mute: No
Dimensions
  • Width: 13.9 in.
  • Height: 7.3 in.
  • Depth: 10.4 in.
  • Weight: 19.4 lbs.
  • Country of origin: China

collapse expand iconWarranty

On May 1st, 2009, the Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg websites will be updated with the addition of warranty URLs (e.g. www.mackie.com/warranty) expressing new A Stock warranty terms. These warranty URLs will go live on May 1st, 2009. Formerly, warranty periods for these LOUD brands appeared in a variety of locations – in product manuals (for Mackie and TAPCO) and on warranty cards and hang tags (for Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg). In order to streamline and clarify this process, Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg warranty periods and terms will be communicated in full on the warranty pages. Any LOUD products purchased prior to May 1st will bear with them the manufacturer’s warranty as predates the new policy. Moving through this transition, in order for customers to obtain warranty service, both the sales receipt and a physical copy of the (older) warranty statement will be required by our Service and Support departments in order to issue Service Requests, etc. If the product was purchased on or after May 1st, 2009, but a physical copy of the older warranty terms is not presented, the new warranty terms and periods will apply. Meanwhile, the products that bear with them the new warranty periods (as reflected in the box contents of each product) are being tracked by serial #, and contain new warranty content referring customers to the appropriate brand website. The information below reflects the product warranty periods that will be effective on May 1st, 2009 for the Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg brands: Mackie: A 3-year, nontransferable, inclusive warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable, inclusive warranty on drivers (where applicable) apply to loudspeakers (active and passive), power amps, powered mixers, and HR studio monitors. Specific models under this warranty include all SRM, HD, SA, C and S Series Speakers, all FRS Amplifiers, all HRmk2 Studio Monitors. A 1-year, all inclusive, nontransferable warranty applies to all mixers, MR Studio Monitors, Control Surfaces, Processors (digital), MR Studio Monitors, Control Surfaces, Audio/MIDI Interfaces, other SR & Recording Products. Specific product models under this warranty include all Onyx Compact, 4-bus and 8-bus, all VLZ3, all PPM, all ProFX, all CFXmk2 Mixers, all MR Studio Monitors, Big Knob, Onyx 800R, all MCU Pro family. Tapco: A 1-year, all inclusive, nontransferable warranty applies to all products and all models. Crate: A 1-year, nontransferable warranty applies to electronics and speakers on all models of MI amps, cabinets, and combos. 90-day warranty on all tubes Blackheart: A 1-year, nontransferable warranty applies to electronics and speakers on all models of MI amps, cabinets, and combos. 90-day warranty on tubes. Ampeg: A 5-year, nontransferable warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable warranty on speakers apply to all SVT Classic and Pro Series, MI amps and cabinets. A 2-year, nontransferable warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable warranty on speakers apply to all B Series, all Diamond Blue, and all BA combo amps. 90-day warranty on tubes.

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4.75

8 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio4
  2. Performances4
  3. Outdoor Events / Games3
  4. Amateur Recording2
  5. Professional Recording1
Cons
  1. Not so portable.1
  2. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound4
  2. Warm / Comfy4
  3. Easy To Use3
  4. Portable3
  5. Good Power Output2
  • Great sound in a smallish package

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byRob

    fromEast Tennessee

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This thing sounds great. The only drawback is the post transformer line out is pretty noisy. But the post eq preamp out sounds fantastic.

  • Great sounding Ampeg tube sound without the SVT weight!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byGreg

    fromMemphis

    Great sounding Ampeg tube sound without the SVT weight! No wonder you can't find any used....these are a keeper!

  • Yes.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    byDAVID

    fromUndisclosed

    Great head. Plenty of power for house, small gig's and studio if you want to mic it. I have no problem with it.

  • Not perfect.

    3

    submitted6 years ago

    byArt

    fromFife Wa.

    I love the sound and ease of use. I consider this to be a classic Ampeg product like the SVT, V4b and B15. It will likely be a go to amp for years to come because of its usefulness. Where it doesn't work so well for me is it's design. They should've put it in a box or at least put handles on it and designed a quality carrying case for it. I have the QSC monitor bag that many players recommend but that bag is pretty roomy and I don't think it protects it as well as a padded bag that was designed for would. Or better yet, a head box. I deduct 2 stars because it's seems sort of like the designers quit before their job was done because it sorta looked like an old Portaflex head. I think they thought this head would be used as a flip top with the 115 portaflex cab but it's not not super practical to do that. Hopefully Ampeg/Yamaha reads these reviews and will take my suggestions into consideration.

  • Solid Satisfaction

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byTHOMAS

    fromundisclosed

    A solid piece of gear from a solid source!

  • Great buy for low $. Very happy with this purchase

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byJOHNATHAN

    fromundisclosed

    PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head added the tube sound is was missing. PF-50T using speaker out to Bergantino 12 inch CN 112. I use one PF-50T preamp out to QSC 3602 powering Glockenklang 4 X 10, another PF-50T preamp out to (Bergantino Forte) or (Gallien Krueger MB Fusion 800) to Aguilar SL112. Ridiculous overkill sound. Ability to have clean from Bergantino, fullness from PF 50T. You can EQ different setups to get a variety of great sounds. Compared to my SVT very full tube sound but with definition I cannot get on SVT. Okay I only play the Aguilar SL112 or Bergantino CN112 at church with PF-50T Portaflex. One little tube amp can make everything else sound better, with great dollar value. Played with Sadowsky 4 string, Marcus Miller V9, Marcus Miller M7, F Bass 5 string E-C, Fender Jazz, Fender Precision, Marcus Miller Fender, and Jaco Pastorious Fender Fretless.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byKevin

    fromTacoma

    How loud will this tube amp get using a generic ported 15 inch cab?

    How loud will this tube amp get using a generic ported 15 inch cab?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. That depends on the speaker. It would need to be tested.