Belated live debut of gear

[indiegrungesound]

This is probably in the wrong section, but I feel I had to post this.

I purchased an Ampeg PF-350 last year as a back up to my Hartke LH500,but last night was the first time it's been used on a live stage.

My band "Twisted Machines" played Dry Bar in Manchester, and the Ampeg went through the headline band's Laney Richter stack (4 x 10" & 1 x 15") with the amp's DI going to the PA.

I was a little worried that I would be underpowered before the show-largely due the fact the amp wasn't the bigger and more popular PF-500. However, as soon as I started playing, I had nothing to worry about! This head loves a full stack. I got a good mid-range growl out of it, so I'll probably be using it a lot more often now!

Anyone else have a PF-350?

Edited November 25, 2012 by indiegrungesound

[sykilz]

Thanks for posting this,was thinking of getting one for rehearsals and smaller gigs to go through a Warwick 4 ohm 4x10,in a loud hard rock band,wasn`t sure it would cut the mustard,sounds like may be worth a shot!

[indiegrungesound]

Glad I could be of some help Sykilz! With the cab & bass you're using, you should get a good sound out of it! I should mention though that the DI probably helped with the live sound, so I don't know how much tweaking you'll need to do with in a rehearsal setting. The Active/Passive button also takes a lot off the output, so you'll need to change your gain, EQ & volume settings accordingly if you have to switch between active & passive basses a lot when you play.

[sykilz]

Was just really wanting something nice and light ( weight wise) so I don`t have to lug the Peavey to every practice,it sounds great but it`s in a wooden rack thing and weighs a ton!!! Also love the simple EQ on those Ampegs,just a few rotary dials is my idea of heaven!!!

[indiegrungesound]

It weighs all of 8 lbs. Pop it in a decent laptop bag or rucksack/backpack & away you go!

Hope it works well for your rig!

[AnalogBomb]

I had a similar worry with my TC BH250 - but I don't know why. I couldn't even get the master past 12 O'Clock. I think for me, I'm used to massive, heavy gear - so it's a bit psychological! I do love it though, fits in a small carry case and in my rucksack!