Re: [Harp-L] Ampeg "Jet" amp

["Patrick Lines" <plines@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have a 1961 Ampeg "Rocket", that is similar. Mine is in the early blue 
sparkle tolex with 2 6V6s, 2 6SL7 preamp and a 5Y3 rectifier tube. I replace 
a weak Jensen with a Weber 12F150. It definitely has a sweat spot where it 
is a snarling beast. I think they were competition for Fender's tweed Deluxe 
but are far better for harp. I think the octal preamp tubes have a much 
fatter sound without doing any swapping. Of note is the bar across the 
speaker cutout that is part of the baffle. It acts like a beam blocker. NOT 
FOR SALE!!!!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pdxharpdog@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "List harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 3:41 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Ampeg "Jet" amp




I have been playing around with an Ampeg "Jet" tube amp that I borrowed for 
a recording session from my buddy who is a pro harper. I told him I need a 
really dirty sound for a couple of the tunes on our new CD and he hooked me 
up with this amp and a pistol grip Shure 540 mic. Tone knob all the way 
off - no tremelo. single 12" Jensen speaker. I think it's been modded for 
harp, but not sure.



All I can say is this little amp is an absolute monster - I've never heard 
of this model before. But now I want one! Anyone know about these? have one 
for sale? my buddy would never part with it and now I know why. This little 
amp is one filthy, nasty, bad mofo. I kept thinking the police would show up 
as I was practicing with it today. Couldn't get past 3 on the volume knob. 
fedback like crazy.



Let me know if anyone knows anything about this amp. Thanks



Ross Macdonald

www.myspace.com/sassparillajugband




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