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Ampeg PF-500 Portaflex Bass Head

Item ID: PF500BH

Compact 500W Bass Amplifier Head, 3-band EQ, Mid-tone Presets, Lo/Hi Boosts, Compressor

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Serious Power in a Small Package

Here it is: Ampeg Portaflex tone, 500 watts of power, and easy portability. Weighing in at just 14 lbs., the Ampeg PF500BH Portaflex Bass Head is a dream come true for bass players. No longer dread lugging your gear to the gig. If needed, you can throw this amp in a backpack and hit the subway. Featuring the well-known Ampeg tone, the PF500BH has a large tonal palette with a selectable mid-tone control with five preset mid-tones for all styles of music. With its Ultra Hi and Ultra Lo switches, you can get all the snap and deep rumble you desire. As part of the famed Portaflex series this amp can be mounted in a Portaflex series cabinet in true flip-top fashion. Yes, you can hide the amp away in the cab just as you could with the vintage B15. If you are looking for tone, wattage, and compact size, the Ampeg PF500BH Portaflex Bass Head is for you.

Ampeg PF500BH Portaflex Bass Head Features at a Glance:
  • Compact size
  • Classic Portaflex tone
  • Mount head inside Portaflex cabs

The Ampeg PF500BH Portaflex Bass head offers massive tone and power in a small footprint.

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Specification Detail
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Power 500W @ 4 ohms, Class D
Effects No
Compression Yes
EQ Bass, Mid, Treble, Mid-Tone control: 5-position, Ultra Lo/Hi boosts
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models No Amp Models
Number of Tubes No Tubes
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" (Line)
Outputs 1 x 1/4", 1 x Speakon, 1 x XLR (line), 1 x 1/8" (Headphone)
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 3"
Width 14"
Depth 11"
Weight 11 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number PF-500

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