May 02, 2014 at one time, ampeg used to provide a copy of the schematic on the inside of the amp. They were built to be repaired and the schematic was helpful to have. Ampeg vacuum tube guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. Ampeg diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. B100r musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. This amplifier is the ampeg j12a combo tube amplifier circa 1964 with one rola 12 speaker, tube tremolo circuitry, two 6sl7 preamp tubes and two 7591a power tubes providing around 15 undistorted watts.
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An ampeg from 1960 would be covered in navy random flair vinyl whereas an amp from 1965 would be covered in blue check vinyl. I think these are fairly close to the 12ax7 but in the larger type. Ampeg amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. Rocket series reverb rocket 2 reverb rocket 3 reverb rocket 12r reverb rocket 12rb reverb rocket 12rt rocket no reverb 12a super reverb 15r sb series sb12p portaflex. Free download ampeg amplifier model m12 schematic diagram electronic schematic circuit diagram, download ampeg amplifier model m12 schematic diagram electronics wiring diagram, free schematic. Im interested in how tone can be shaped using an outboard device like the zoom or via daw software.
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Ggjaguars guitarium and ampeteria 1965 ampeg mercury. Is anyone out there using an ampeg m 12 mercury amp from the late 1950s. Page 2 thank you for selecting the ampeg reverberocket model r12rr212r. Ampeg pf350 sch service manual download, schematics. I think this amp takes the 7591 tubes because the tube socket has one too many wires to be wired for a 6v6 tube. M12a amplmixer ampeg portaflex, build 1958, 1 schematic. For additional information about ampeg amps see his website. Theres been many types and variations of the j12 so im not sure which one mine is but the fact that it has a tremolo feature on it must relate to the j12t model in some way. The year of manufacture was identified using info from ampeg archives and the cts pot date codes as follows. I recently moved and pulled mine out and was amazed at the awesome tone i got from it, and cool tremolo sounds. The tube chart has m12 printed on it which has been marked through with. These would include the rhapsody, mercury, gemini i and ii, jet, and. Ampeg tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library ampeg schematics. I inherited this amplifier from my old boss when he closed the music store.
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The only other upgrades are a power transformer from mercury magnetics and eminence cannabis rex 12 8ohm speaker. Vintage ampeg m 12 a mercury in great condition for its age, 4 inputs, 2 channels, nice, portable amplifier, sounds amazing, no extra humming noise, its been recapped, new handle, 3 prong power cable, include the original footswitch and a nice amp cover, priority mail shipping included insurance. Take a look at this vintage ampeg mercury m12, made with good old american craftsmanship back when the rock was good and the amps were better. Figure 5 nathans giulietti tube amplifier schematic. Just for fun, i threw an old marshall drivemaster pedal in. Free download ampeg amplifier model m12 schematic diagram electronic schematic circuit diagram, download ampeg amplifier model m12 schematic diagram electronics wiring diagram, free schematic, free schematics. Your purchases also help protect forests, including.
Is anyone out there using an ampeg m12 mercury amp from the late 1950s. Fender and other companies make their schematics available on their web sites. The m 12 mercury circuit of 1960 used 6v6 power tubes, but the mercury circuit of 1965 used 7591as. Get the best prices on our vintage ampeg guitar amplifiers both instore and online. The mercury proved to be a popular amp for ampeg until the companys amps with onboard reverb, such as the reverberocket, took the sales lead.
I cant remember what speaker is in it, but i believe its the original, whatever ampeg used for the jet models in the early 90s. Ampeg heaven amp schematics schematic amplifier echotwin. This is a quality heavy duty vinyl protective cover for a ampeg m 12 mercury amplifer combo. Likewise, an ampeg from 1954 would not be covered in blue check vinyl whereas an amp from 1964 would have this covering. Due to coronavirus covid19 we have limited staff working on location. Complete tube set for vintage ampeg m12 mercury amps. New listing vintage 1964 ampeg mercury m12a tube guitar amplifier. Total ratings 5, ampeg pf350 portaflex 350w bass head 350 watt guitar amp.
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Originally established in 1946 in linden, new jersey by everitt hull and stanley michaels as michaelshull electronic labs, today ampeg is part of the yamaha guitar group. As above, but with the removal of the nowdiagnosed faulty output transformer. Vintage ampeg m12a mercury in great condition for its age, 4 inputs, 2 channels. This particular amp was made during the last year of production and employs a slightly different circuit than those used in 1957 1963 mercury amps. Ampeg is a manufacturer best known for its bass amplifiers.
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