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Ampeg PF-800 Portaflex Bass Head

Item ID: PF800BH

Compact 800W Bass Amplifier Head, 3-band EQ, Mid-tone Presets, Lo/Hi Boosts, Compressor

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Serious Power in a Small Package

Weighing in at just 11.8 lbs., the Ampeg PF-800 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 PF-800 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. If you are looking for tone, wattage, and compact size, the Ampeg PF-800 Portaflex Bass Head is for you.



Ampeg PF-800 Portaflex Bass Head at a Glance:
  • Ultra-compact size
  • Extremely lightweight


Ultra-compact size
The Ampeg PF-800 amp head packs a bunch of functionality into a compact amp design. Not only does it pump out 800 watts at 4 ohms, you also get tone controls, and effects loop, an onboard limiter, and a -15dB input pad. So for a very small amp, you've got all the control you need to craft epic bass tones.

Extremely lightweight
Thanks to the smart, compact design, the PF-800 head weighs in at 11.8 pounds! 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. The tone is big, but the form factor is extremely compact and convenient.

Ampeg PF-800 Portaflex Bass Head Features at a Glance:
  • Compact size
  • Classic Portaflex tone
  • 800 watts of Class D power
  • 3-band EQ with 5-position mid control
  • Onboard compressor and Hi/Lo boosts
  • Mount head inside Portaflex cabs

The Ampeg PF-800 Portaflex Bass head offers massive tone and power in a small footprint.
Specification Detail
Type Solid State
Power 800w @ 4 ohms, Class D
Effects No
Compression Yes
EQ 3-band EQ, Mid-tone control, Ultra Hi/Lo 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 Instrument, 1 x 1/8" (Line)
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Weight 11.8 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number PF800

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