I think it sound pretty nice, so i am thinking about getting it. May 10, 2014 here is a demo of a mint condition 1966 reverberocket 2 tube amplifier with all original parts including a 12 ampeg design alnico speaker, the famous reverberocket 2 echo with large reverb tank. Sweetwater at winter namm 2012 ampeg reverberocket combo. 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. I have a 67i think ampeg reverberocket 2 model gs12r and i will tell you this is a gorgeous sounding amp with a lush spring reverb.
There are a few dings here and there, but over all and considering its age, i would rate it 7. It has been gone through and had all of the worn out caps replaced and its been. The ampeg amps were oribinally made for jazz type music which is why it sounds so good. Ampeg r12r 212r 50h tube amplifier schematic diagram parts value pdf. Most amps have holes on the back of the chassis that will accept a speaker jack. Click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. B12xt amp schematic 1967 ampeg sb12 amp schematic with 6l6gcs joe piazza sb12 amp schematic with 7868s joe piazza b15n amp schematic 1962 joe piazza b15n amp schematic 1968 joe piazza. Page 2 thank you for selecting the ampeg reverberocket model r12rr212r.
Our best value tube set using jj 7591 power amp tubes and and jjusa preamp tubes hand selected and computer matched for rich and creamy tones. Yes its the one with the 7591, 6sl7, 6sn7 and so forth. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a. Then please check the list below for the product in question and any materials to go with it, such as owners manuals. Hey, we know you can never own just one amp, so we are also offering a selection of parts serving other classic amps such as fender, marshall, vox, sunn, hiwatt, traynor and many more. For amplifier support or any questions concerning owners manuals or schematics please open a ticket here. The et2 and et2b are nearly identical except for rectification and power tubes. The et2 version produced from 1962 to 1963 used a pair of 5y3 rectifiers and two pairs of cathode biased 6v6gt power tubes. Hey guys, does anyone have the preamp schematic from the rocket. Its just that it has been kind of fragile in its old age.
V9 pre amp schematic ampeg v9 power amp schematic ampeg v9 pre amp schematic 1975 joe piazza. Gibson, valco, or any other american maker of the day, and this r12r does. Seems that my tubes may be all original as they all have ampeg stamped on them at least those that i can see the speaker is not though. And, yes, i did post about this amp a couple of years ago. Although specializing in the production of bass amplifiers, ampeg has previously manufactured guitar amplifiers and pickups and instruments including double basses. Looks to be a 8ohm radio shack speaker that is red. Its possible that youre feeding the screens from the preamp supply just after that first dropping resistor or the wrong value. This amp was made in the mid 90s as some kind of plexiesque clone or what have you, it sounds like a love child of a low gain marshall and a fender.
The ampeg r212r reverberocket amp is an amp that both jazz and blues guitarists would enjoy thoroughly. Ampeg reverberocket reissue schematic hi i need to convert my reverberocket 2 to 240v australian power can you attached is a copy of the schematic diagram for the reissue version that my reverberocket 2 is a gs12r from. Get the best deals on ampeg performance guitar amplifiers when you shop the largest. I have the same reverberocket ii and a 66 deluxe reverb. Also, keep in mind that it is the 1x12 version, so it is the least valuable of the two combos. I used this amp in the pride of lions, a dc band in 1966. It was based on the ampeg rocket but included reverb. The older amps like this often need a little circuit work, perhaps new caps and.
The schematics show that the super echo twin is essentially two reverberocket amps connected together. Ampeg is a manufacturer best known for its bass amplifiers. Headbox for ampeg gemini seires and reverberocket ii. Ive said it before and ive just proved it to myself again. There are hundreds of pages of tube amp information on my library page. Ampeg j12t jet ii discussion in amp central station started by eksfiles, mar 12, 2004. Mine didnt have the back panel when i bought it, so no original schematic.
This was used on the 60s ampeg reverberocket ampeg jet ampeg gemini i ampeg golden glo amps. My transition 63 rocket has 7591s with a 5y3 rectifier. Ampeg heaven amp schematics schematic amplifier echotwin. The schematic has staining on the right side so there are a couple of spots that are not legible. Im also looking to do an adjustable negative feedback mod as well i can use a boss ge 7 in the loop and it works great, would like to have the adjustment on the amp itself. The reverberocket is a happy medium between the tone of the jet ii and the raw power of the super rocket, if you can live without tremolo. The vt40 is another famous ampeg tube combo guitar amplifier. The ampeg r212r amp will take you back to tubetone paradise. No dry rotting not coming apart all stitching is solid. We already know, though, that 6v6s give up the goods pretty readily in plenty of other amps, and the rest of the reverberocket of this era seemed predisposed to go.
Ive been playing my blackstar stage 60 2x12 exclusively since i bought it a couple of months ago or so and just last night tried my new lb strat on the ampeg and it is just beautiful sounding. Get the best deals on ampeg when you shop the largest online selection at. Headbox for ampeg gemini seires and reverberocket ii 60s style head box with blue check tolex made to fit your gemini i, ii, v,vi or gs12r reverberocket ii chassis and reverb tank. Ampeg reverberocket tube combo amps show up regularly in this section, so keep your eyes peeled and if youre lucky enough to find one, jump on it because they tend to go fast. Ampeg, a division of loud technologies is recognized worldwide as the premier name in bass and guitar amplification since the 1960s, when the svt super valve tone bass amplifier took the rock world by storm with its 300 watts, 8 x10 speaker cabinet and a tone that would go on to set the standard for rock and roll bass. In 1962, ampeg and its 40 employees moved to a new manufacturing facility in linden, new jersey. For greater savings check out our used ampeg reverberocket 212r tube guitar combo amp and get a great deal today. The signal path is inspired by the original circuit, with a few modern tweaks. The schematic im looking at shows a 1k 2w dropping resistor for the screens. If the speaker is an original ampeg label 15 watt rated cts ceramic, it is worth preservation. Its about 30 lbs for 18 watts, so it isnt the weight so much.
Used ampeg reverberocket 212r tube guitar combo amp. Vintage 1963 ampeg reverberocket r12rb tube amplifier total restoration done. You can also text support to 8185747510 to get ondemand support information and live agent help from ampeg textonly. The reason i need it is that my amp tech is hunting down a hum that is not coming from the usual suspects and he is trying to troubleshoot the problem. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Thank you for selecting the ampeg reverberocket model r12rr212r. The reverberockets were comparable to the fender deluxe reverb. Studio sound electronics parts for ampeg and crate amplifiers.
The tube amp library of information click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. The reverberocket amp is characterized by its outstanding clean, fat, round tube tone and diamond blue vintage covering. Revived from the sixties and ready for the nineties, these easytouse twochannel amplifiers represent ampeg s quest to provide you the finest instrument amplification systems available. With the amp configured with 7868s, the amp is over powered for those speakers and many of them blew the voice coil. Unfollow ampeg jet ii to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If we accept that the ampeg reverb circuit is a noteworthy stop on any tour of. I still use it in my rehearsal room, but i dont take it on gigs. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians.
Ive since replaced it with a 65 gemini 1 which works extremely well with my darmond pickups. Jan 30, 2012 pyotro belov with ampeg presents the reverberocket, a reissue of the 1961 original. The big problem is the low availability of the 7591 tubes. Dec 14, 2011 i had a reverberocket 2 but it was destroyed in a hurricane. Guitar and amplifier knowledge base brought to you by mojotone. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Ampeg gs12r reverberocket 2 12watt 1x12 guitar combo reverb. Ampeg reverberocket 2 primo tube set 12ax7 2 7591 ebay. Ampeg diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Many of the above schematics are courtesy of joe piazzas backstage. The ampeg sounded cool w a 12 speaker and the verb and tremolo built in.
The schematic on the back panel, however, shows 6v6s with a 250 ohm cathode resistor. Line 6 is a music instruments manufacturing company that specializes in guitar amp and effects modeling, and makes guitars, amps, effects pedals, multi effects processors, guitar wireless, vocal wireless, music software, recording interfaces, digital mixers, and personal amplification speakers. Free ampeg diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. If your concerned with reasonable portability, its not the right choice. Get the guaranteed best price on tube combo guitar amplifiers like the ampeg r12r reverberocket amp at musicians friend. The ampeg reverberocket r12 r was a 1x12 all tube combo with 12 watts. Revived from the sixties and ready for the nineties, these easytouse twochannel amplifiers represent ampegs quest to provide you the finest instrument amplification systems available. Ampeg gs12 reverbrocket 2 amp schematic schematic heaven. This longstanding ampeg combo went through several iterations from the late 1950s into the 70s, and many were made with output tubes that just didnt want to break up much. Gonna keep it on there for now, but their is an original sticker on the inside as well as schematics. Ampeg reverberocket 2 premium tube set 12ax7 2 7591 gs12r. Ampeg gs12r reverberocket 2 12watt 1x12 guitar combo.
I use both amps frequently for gigs and, where room permits, run them both simultaneously with an aby box. I went to the shop with my guitars and pedalboard on hand and i played it for a good while. Any one have the schematic for ampeg reverberocket ii. Ted greene was a fan of the ampeg products from the 60s if you need an endorsement from a jazz great. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. It never required anything for the first 35 years or so.
It has its own cool vibe for the sound and i guess its voxy in a sense but not a dead on ac15 by any means. I think it is one of the reissues from the 90s, but im not 100% sure. The tube chart has 6v6 crossed out in pen and 7591 written in. Ampeg gemini ii schematic after years of searching, i am now the proud owner of a 1967 ampeg gemini ii img its very clean and all original ampeg branded sylvania i got the back off, and was the first human in 47 years to see the service schematic attached there.
Used 1965 ampeg reverberocket model r12r amplifer serial number 003037. I cant recall if that was before or after the amps last visit to the tech. Ampeg amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. R12 ii12ax7s and a 6u10 noisier and harder to find with 7591s 18w. Used ampeg reverberocket r50h 50w tube guitar amp head. Ampegs jet reverb prototype vintage guitar magazine. In 1962, ampeg introduced the plasticbodied baby bass, a compact upright electric bass created from the zorko bass, whose design ampeg had acquired from the dopera brothers, along with a unique oliverdesigned, ampeg patented pickup. Fliptops is also now proud to offer our own line of high end speaker cabinets including the new 810n stack cabinet system. Ampeg reverb rocket 12rb amp schematic ampeg reverb rocket. Need information on an ampeg product not listed on the site. We are thinking about making a preamp either rack or pedal cause my buddies b100r.
Index of supportfilesschematicsg seriesgs12r reverb rocket 2. For additional information about ampeg amps see his website. Ampeg amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and. I found one on the net but it doesnt appear to be correct. Ampeg ba300 ba600 sch service manual download, schematics. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Browse our huge selection of ampeg replacement parts products and more at. Are the measurements you took with the stock dropping resistor. My first amp, purchased new in 1964, was an ampeg reverberocket. Many of the transition amps and circuit changes ampeg made were not included on the schematics of all models though. For greater savings check out our used ampeg reverberocket r50h 50w tube guitar amp head and get a great deal today. The pi is a splitphase type with a driver stage before it, feeding a pair of. View and download ampeg heritage svtcl owners manual online. Hello, on page 2 it seems to show the output section with the power as well.