Shortscale view topic nad ampeg j12r jet with mini. David aka casey4s for providing these scans of the ampeg amplifiers manual. Like other ampeg amps of this era, the jet 12 experienced some variation both in its enclosure style as well as in its electronic configuration. Ampeg j12t jet ii guitar amplifier, played clean duration. This version of the manual has the pages rearranged so you can print them on five 5 8. The ampeg super jet sj 12r was an all tube combo in 1x12 configuration with 50 watts of power. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience.
It was covered in dust and grime but i could tell that it was an ampeg. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1960 ampeg j12 jet 12w 1x12 tube combo amp. Well, after being very impressed by an overpriced ampeg superjet reissue today, i pulled the bin trigger on a jet j 12r ii. I havent used a tube amp as my main squeeze in 6 years back then it was a fender bassman and an ampeg gemini. The reverbojet is startlingly loud with lots of headroom, deep reverb, and smooth tremolo that are all ampeg trademarks. Normal in, bright in, volume, tone, red dome pilot, speed, intensity, standby switch, power switch rear. Service, analysis, sounds first version of the jet tremelo. Ampeg heaven amp schematics schematic amplifier echotwin. Free ampeg schematic diagrams ampeg schematics free. Ampeg superjet reissue sj12r telecaster guitar forum.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Ampeg model sj12r super jet 50watt 1x12 guitar combo reverb. J20 jet current production clone of fender 6g3 brown deluxe hand wired. Skip to main content skip to footer site5112829003 used 112829003 ampeg jet ii j 12t tube guitar combo amp. Free download ampeg jet amplifier model j 12d schematic diagram electronic schematic circuit diagram, download ampeg jet amplifier model j 12d schematic diagram electronics wiring diagram, free schematic, free schematics. Ampeg jet model j12 20watt 1x12 guitar combo 1960s reverb. This jet is all original except for the two 6v6 and one 5y3 rectifier tubes, which have been replaced with nos sovteks. Basically a strippeddown rocket, this 15watt jet features two inputs, single volume and tone controls, a tremolo circuit minus the depth control featured on the rocketand one 12 jensen concert dpalnico5 66 speaker. The amp im talking about today is the ampeg jet ii j12r 12t, for those who prefer the tremolo instead of reverb. Hasse mods for the ampeg j20 guitar amp the following is adapted from a post i put up on the gear page, in the amp techincal forum. Four hundred and fifty watts of pure bass energy, total tone control and rugged construction help make this a true performers bass amp.
In this era, the model was also designated as the j 12d jet and used a solidstate rectifier. Get the guaranteed best price on hybrid combo guitar amplifiers like the ampeg j12t tremolo amp at musicians friend. Ampeg gs 12r rocket ii tube guitar amplifier schematic contents. Used ampeg jet ii j12t tube guitar combo amp guitar center. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. Ampeg j12b jet schematic redrawn by steve luckey on october 10, 2012 6 4 5 47k 1m 100uf 2. Ampeg musical instrument amplifier user manuals download. Rocket series reverb rocket 2 reverb rocket 3 reverb rocket 12 r reverb rocket 12rb reverb rocket 12rt rocket no reverb 12a super reverb 15r sb series sb12p portaflex sb12 7868 portaflex svt series svt preamp svt 6146b poweramp svt. Ampegs jet reverb prototype vintage guitar magazine. The superjet was lush and impossibly clean and lovely, so im hoping the j 12 will be similar. Found a local ampeg collectorfanatic who gave me a couple hundred for it. It pumps out that early 70s rolling stones sound with aplomb.
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. Ampeg j 12t originally posted by chuckocaster they are great little amps don, i had one for about 4 or 5 years with no problems. The stock speaker sucked period, i replaced it with a weber 12a125a 30 watt alnico, light dope and it sounds great. I figured it might still work so i brought it home and it cleaned up very nice. I just fnished a one hour jam session with this baby and it is one fat guitar amp. J series j 12a jet j 12b jet j 12d jet m series m12 6v6 mercury m12a 7591 mercury m15 mercury. Custom amp covers are guaranteed to be free of material defects and made with quality workmanship to provide the best possible fit and finish. The amp is point to point wired which gives it a great basis for mods or repairs, however it had a few weak points. Jeff sugzdinis for printerready version of the manual. Thank you for selecting the ampeg classic jet guitar amplifier.
The ampeg super jet sj12r was an all tube combo in 1x12 configuration with 50 watts of power. The amp was clean, but a tad musty not smelly though and still had the protective plastic on the faceplate and a set of jj el84s in their boxes in the back. I did pick up a pf500 though, and it does a nice little trick. Seems im always thinking of other things to do, and this is no different. In the image above, youll see the schematic for the amp. He did a lot of the preamps for ampeg, and quite a few of the full units svt all svt versions including the hd 4pro, and several others. Theres been many types and variations of the j 12 so im not sure which one mine is but the fact that it has a tremolo feature on it must relate to the j 12t model in some way. Inherited this along with a marshall jcm2000 tsl 122, a fender super reverb, and an ampeg v4, and the two ampegs are the only ones i kept.
If we accept that the ampeg reverb circuit is a noteworthy stop on any tour of tube amp history. Ampeg diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. I actually got in with it much later that he did, as i was doing a lot of stuff with the later pa speakers, etc under the audio centron name also slm. J series j12a jet j12b jet j12d jet m series m12 6v6 mercury m12a 7591 mercury m15 mercury.
But after over 15 years, the jet needs a little work. The ampeg jet ii reissue or j12 t was a shortlived 15 watt tube combo. It is a wonderful amplifier able to play a luxurious clean. It kind of has a tone similar to a drri but with a little bit more fatness to my ears. Ampeg j 12t revisited i thought that about the jet and the similar sized vintage club series but i compared the schematics a while ago and they were quite different if i remember correctly. Ampeg jet model j 12 20 watt 1x12 guitar combo 1960s reverb. Free download ampeg jet amplifier model j12d schematic diagram electronic schematic circuit diagram, download ampeg jet amplifier model j12d schematic diagram electronics wiring diagram, free schematic, free schematics. I discovered one of the reverb springs floating in my trunk after a gig. Ampeg made three versions of the j12, an a model, which used 6sl7s in the preamp stage, a b model, which used 6v6s,for output tubes, and a d model, which uses the 7591 for output, and 6bk11 preamp tubes,however, the. Ampeg amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. I recently purchased an ampeg superjet sj12r reissue from the 90s.
Chrome front facing w white screen labels numbered 1 through 10 knobs. In this era, the model was also designated as the j12d jet and used a solidstate rectifier. The year of manufacture was identified using info from ampeg archives and the cts pot date codes as follows. I finally found one on cl a few weeks ago but the seller. 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. Well, after being very impressed by an overpriced ampeg superjet reissue today, i pulled the bin trigger on a jet j12r ii. The j20s preamp has three 12ax7 tubes, while the power stage is built off dual 6v6s in fixedbias mode. Ampeg jet ii reissue j12r guitar amp the newest additio.
I recently purchased an ampeg superjet sj 12r reissue from the 90s. Its the pure sound of a jet ii from the 1990s, captured with an ev dynamic microphone. Ampeg svppro schematic tutorial discussion in amps and cabs bg started by bgavin, jul 23, 2007. 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. Oct 21, 2016 its the pure sound of a jet ii from the 1990s, captured with an ev dynamic microphone. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Tube amplifiers home schematics ampeg schematics svt2 pro service manual. Changed some resistors and coupling caps without any result. It does not make it easier that i can not find the right schematic. Lets examine the ampeg jet 12 pushpull power amp and the interesting pair of triode circuits that drive. If one person was mr ampeg at slm, it would be george. We spent the week visiting with family, walking in the fields, and having a blast at the fair. Schematics, product picture illustration, specifications, voltage check points, assembly disassembly guide, tube layout chart, pc board layout, parts list. The pi is a splitphase type with a driver stage before it, feeding a pair of.
Ampeg ej12 echo jet amp schematic ampeg et1 echo twin amp. 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. Vintage early 1960s ampeg jet j12a 1x12 guitar combo blue. Ampeg jet ii reissue tube guitar combo amp j12r with two jjs el84s and two tungsol 12ax7. 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. Rightclick to save the file or leftclick to open from your browser. Ampeg made three versions of the j12, an a model, which used 6sl7s in the preamp stage, a b model, which used 6v6s,for output tubes, and a d model, which uses the 7591 for output, and 6bk11 preamp tubes,however, the schematic shows two 7591s, and three of the 6bk11s. Ampeg reverbojet j12r 1968 ggjaguars guitarium and. A quick update and my apologies in advance for causing further confusion by referring to the jet amp. V9 pre amp schematic ampeg v9 power amp schematic ampeg v9 pre amp schematic 1975 joe piazza. Ampeg jet j12 vintage tube amp this past week, my family went up to walton, ny, home of the delaware county fair. It was so dirty that i couldnt even make out what the knobs did on the thing. Ampeg r 12r 212r 50h reverbrocket ri amp schematic ampeg reverb rocket.
Electro harmonix replacement tubes kit for the ampeg jet 12. Ampeg j20 jet blue diamond amp handwired fender brown face deluxe 6g3 circuit. Turns out, it is based closely on the fender brownface era deluxe amp. Packages cigar box guitars classical guitars guitar builderluthier supply. I also purchased a new ampeg j 20 reissue pretty darn cheap about 6 months ago. Normal in, bright in, volume, tone, red dome pilot, speed, intensity, standby switch, power switch. Some of you might remember that i bought a used ampeg j12t about a year and a half ago. I was just saying, in the christmas amp thread, that i went to gc yesterday to get some drumsticks for my son and walked out with a used ampeg j12t. Your new b2re bass amplifier provides many outstanding features in a compact package that takes up only two standard rack spaces. If we accept that the ampeg reverb circuit is a noteworthy stop on any tour of tubeamp history. Within a couple of weeks later i bought a silvertone 1482 amp and 1420 guitar that i didnt hev money to pay for and returned the ampeg. Ampeg made three versions of the j 12, an a model, which used 6sl7s in the preamp stage, a b model, which used 6v6s,for output tubes, and a d model, which uses the 7591 for output, and 6bk11 preamp tubes,however, the schematic shows two 7591s, and three of the 6bk11s. Ampeg comes to the rescue with the j20, a 1960sthemed 20watt, class ab, allvalve, pointtopoint wired 1x12 combo in its diamond blue lead series.
User manuals, ampeg musical instrument amplifier operating guides and service manuals. Turns out that this is a vintage tube amp, the ampeg jet j12 with. Sj12r, tube combo guitar amp from ampeg in the diamond blue series. The super jet is a smooth ride with 50 class ab watts, a single 12 ampeg vintage speaker, alltube design 2 6l6s and 2 12ax7s, reverb, and tremolo. I havent had a lot of time to play on it because im in the middle of moving, but i really enjoyed the tone.
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