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

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

Description

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.
Open Box Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head Level 1
Open Box Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head Level 1
Open Box Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head Level 1

Features

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"
  • Height: 7.3"
  • Depth: 10.4"
  • Weight: 19.4 lb.
  • Country of origin: China

Reviews

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

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • Great sound in a smallish package

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 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 Buyer

    submitted7 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

    submitted7 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 Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byTHOMAS

    fromundisclosed

    A solid piece of gear from a solid source!

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

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 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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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byKevin

    fromTacoma

    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.