Dazlexic101 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 So, every post I can find on the Ampeg PF500 basically blasts it due to reliability issues... But does anyone here have one made in 2015 or after that hasn't had any of the issues? I'm curious to know if there's anyone who has gigged it heavily that HAS NOT had any fault light or power issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stega Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 No issues with mine bought in July 2015. Not gigged heavily - around once a month - but always worked well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazlexic101 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 I'm planning on getting one but I'm apprehensive due to the number of apparent issues every single owner seems to be having. What I find is people are quick enough to complain about something but not quick to commend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stega Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Sure - thats the internet for you. Mine works like I expected it to, so nothing to shout about. There does seem to have been lots of people having bad experiences, so I could have just been lucky I guess. If you are passing Cardiff at any time, you'd be welcome to pop in and have a play with mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 [quote name='Dazlexic101' timestamp='1475183043' post='3143922'] I'm planning on getting one but I'm apprehensive due to the number of apparent issues every single owner seems to be having. What I find is people are quick enough to complain about something but not quick to commend. [/quote] so probably worth getting the PF800 then? I hade a PF500 for about a year, so approx 30 gigs plus 20 odd rehersals, this is back a while, so 2012/13? No probs at all but I've seen plenty of reports otherwise, me? I'd go elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottastopbuyinggear Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Had one since early 2014. Not gigged but used in rehearsal rooms about once a week on average and has never given any problems. Sounds great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I had one until I upgraded to the PF-50t and again no issues. I think the owners of the ones that went wrong were just very vocal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 The PF500's had serious problems in the early days but that should have been fixed for the last few years. I haven't seen reports of anyone having problems recently. I wouldn't buy a second hand one unless the seller could prove when it was bought, but new ones should be fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazlexic101 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 I've been looking at one that is 3-4 months old. Package deal with the 210 and 115 cabs. I gig 2-3 times a week so with playing at home as well it'll get about 10 hours use a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Dunno what year mine is from, but it's never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazlexic101 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 [quote name='stega' timestamp='1475183618' post='3143927'] Sure - thats the internet for you. Mine works like I expected it to, so nothing to shout about. There does seem to have been lots of people having bad experiences, so I could have just been lucky I guess. If you are passing Cardiff at any time, you'd be welcome to pop in and have a play with mine! [/quote] Cheers fella. I'm only in Neath. Do you have a store in Cardiff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I`ve had two of these, one in 2011 which did 3hr rehearsals, numerous gigs, day long recording sessions, no issues at all. The second in 2013 didn`t make it to 30mins of a rehearsal before a really rotten burning smell came from it. Shame, they have a great sound but it really put me off of them. Must admit am yet to read of any issues with the PF800 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 As far as I know all the issues were fixed after a terrible launch period. It's not always the case but the early ones that did go bang tended to crap out quite quickly. If you were to come across an earlierbone that's been out gigging a fair bit it 'ought' to be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stega Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 [quote name='Dazlexic101' timestamp='1475238482' post='3144296'] Cheers fella. I'm only in Neath. Do you have a store in Cardiff? [/quote] I don't have a store, just a living room with a bass in it. Serious offer though - if you want to try it out, see how it sounds, you'd be welcome to pop in. Its connected up to a Barefaced Super Twin, and sounds bloody marvellous to these ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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