Ampeg gemini 1 reverb tank driver

They are not bass amps open back being a big reason. This ensures that our tank will work in your amp with no modifications. The gemini 1 s are every bit as good as my fenders and sacrilege i would say perhaps even better. The unofficial ampeg page under schematics, gemini vi. Et 1 echotwin et2b super echotwin g series g12 gemini g15 gemini ii gs15r gemini iv gv22 gemini 22 j series j12a jet j12b jet j12d jet m series m12 6v6 mercury m12a 7591 mercury m15 mercury. The ampeg has one of the drippiest builtin reverbs ive ever heard and has a really nice tone, while the 57 deluxe copy doesnt even have an onboard tank. Also running another one in a 2x12 with a fane medusa 150c total jangle box. All ampeg gemini and rocket series amps from the late 1950s to the mid1970s are good for jazz, imo. Its got 1 4 inputs, and the amp has built in reverb as well. The bad news is i had at the time evrtyghing i needed in first a 67 fender pro reverb and later even smaller and totally awesome 68 deluxe reverb. That dano circuit steals the dry signal off the driver and then attenuates it down 75% before mixing it with the wet. So the big gemini stayed at home for jams with buddies. Locate the eia electronic industries association code on the the pots of the amp.

Been using an ampeg gemini vi as my main amp for about a year or two, and have grown quite attached. Rated around forty watts, is a great size for small clubs. I own a lot of vintage fender combos and i just love the fender blackfaceearly silverface reverb sound. Exact replacement for the gibbs type c reverb tank found in a number of vintage ampeg models, including reverberocket, jet, gemini, b12xt, ac12, v4, vt22, v2, vt40, gv1522. This is the standard tank used in fender amps which as also use reverb driver transformer with an. Jun 16, 2009 i learn everytime i come here, thanks darryl. If your concerned with reasonable portability, its not the right choice. This is a quality heavy duty vinyl protective cover for an ampeg gemini 1 g12 guitar amplifier. Ampeg g12, gemini i, tube guitar amp, spring reverb, tremolo. Im running one with my 30 watt 65 ampeg gemini i and it sounds fantastic. Basically, this amp only had one working channel, no reverb pan got cut out by previuos owner and, it had a pretty bad hum.

When i tap on the reverb tank itself all i get is a scratchy static sound. So after all these years i finally found another one in near mint condition. The vi has a 15 inch speaker, which is a big sell for me. Ne1 know what brand reverb tank came w ampeg gemini i discussion in ampscabs tech corner.

Ampeg v4 100watt guitar amp head with reverb 1970s. With almost 10 more watts of output and a 15 inch speaker it represented a more powerful alternative to the gemini i. In the 60s and 70s ampeg developed the portaflex amp, the b15, the svt, the v4 and the gemini series. I checked the cables red and black that go into the main part of the head, and they are definitely scratchy when jiggled a little. I purchased it for use during a summer trip where space and weight would be an issue. This is the standard tank used in fender amps which as also use reverb driver transformer with an 8 ohm secondary. Well how about a little reverb tank history lesson. Id gig with the 2 but its a beast to move the 1 is more manageable. Ampeg may very well have used 100 or 101 as the starting point during slow production periods.

Vintage 1967 ampeg gemini 1 tube guitar amp up for sale. The valve amp sound at lower volumes part 1 duration. It was the first really good amp i ever played through. May, 2009 theres this abandoned 1960s vintage ampeg gemini i in my friends basement, that i can probably buy off his pop. Heres a short list of things that can cause reverb problems. Utilization using the ampeg gemini 22 gv22 isnt difficult as everything is pretty self explanatory. Nevertheless, for dating purposes, the serial number provides adequate information during this period. Revisit reverb tank, 17 long, 3 spring, equivalent to accutronics 9ab2c1b. Heres a short list of things that cause tremolovibrato failure.

They are the answer to the fender deluxe reverb, about 25 watts into a single 12 speaker. Measures approximately 8 1 \2 by 21 1 \2 shows wear. Ampeg gemini 1 s are one of the best smaller combos around. But the gemini 1 is a marvelous and a very serious instrument that completely dominates in its own musical niche. Clinchfx pre,elcapistan,fulltone dejavibe,boss ge7,barber direct drive,tim,odr 1,analogman adrx20,flint,keeley 30ms,xotic rc,line 6 m5. The attached file is all the info you will likely need to be able to chose a tank. Many of these amps sound killer cranked with a guitar.

Ampeg gemini i model g12 22watt 1x12 guitar combo reverb. Discussion in other amps started by rmlevasseur, jun 27, 20. The gemini is going to have more headroom than the rocket. From the schematic floating around online, this amp has a reverb driver transformer with an 8 ohm secondary. In addition, the gemini i featured an alltube design and onboard reverb and tremolo. After a couple days of tinkering, i had figured out a good place to pick off the preamp signal to feed into the reverb driver. Ampeg mad a number of this style amp, all with open backs and either a 12 or 15 with vibrato or reverb. Then accutronics purchased the design and made the gold finished tanks they were still ok but a few cost effective tweaks from the original hammond. I recently bought a 1965 gemini 1 amp which ive loved since i was a young teenage. Please allow 5 business days before this item ships. Jul 21, 2017 well how about a little reverb tank history lesson. Ampeg pf410hlf portaflex series 4x10 800w bass cabinet. The initial reverb tanks used by fender in their mid sixties blackface amps were solid silver hammond 2 spring long tanks, these were the best. Sale does not include the cabinet or any other accessory.

Channel 1 also gets the famously lush ampeg reverb labeled echo, as well as an optocell tremolo that acts directly on the circuit between the second gain. The gseries amps were generally more deluxe with more features, while the rseries were a bit stripped out. The reverb and tremelo on these amps is the most desirable feature. For example, a duette with serial number 710201 was made in 1957 7, during october 10, and was possibly the 201st amp made that month. Ampeg gemini i vs gemini ii post by al30 wed mar 16, 2011 1. The quality of the reverb and tremelo alone makes these amp one of the best investments i can think of at going prices. Ive got a fender accutronics reverb tank sitting doing nothing and would like to put it to some use.

The fender reverb unit is the key as stated, vintage as is or a new one with the tubes changed and the c10 i think cap change. Ne1 know what brand reverb tank came w ampeg gemini i. Vintage spring reverb tank with amplifier back panel. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. Exact replacement for gibbs type c reverb tank found in a number of gibson amps, including the ga15rvt explorer, 1964, ga35rvt lancer, 1965, ga55rvt 1965. The last 2 models had an alnico5 magnet last edited. Ampeg gs12r reverberocket 2 12watt 1x12 guitar combo with reverb 1960s. Ampeg g12, gemini i, tube guitar amp, spring reverb. The gemini i was a 1x12 guitar combo produced by ampeg in the early 1960s. Im not sure if it will definitely work but the first tank i would try is the 4ab3c1b. Id skip all that and just use the input to the driver grid as the dry mix like a fender, or that same. Unlike most tanks offered by competitors, our tank has both input and output jacks grounded. I dropped the reverb power amp circuit and routed the wet signal from the reverb recovery circuit back into the main amps pi input, mixing it with the gemini s preamp signal.

Red maz 8 combo wscumback,65 ampeg gemini 1,68 vibrolux reverb,77 princeton rev,79 orange hustler,75 traynor ygm3,silvertone 1457. Ive been using my 69 reverb ojet for awhile for my quiet sunday night guitar duo gig. Ampeg g12, gemini i, tube guitar accordion amp, spring reverb, tremolo, equalizer, vintage unit, for repair. Each cover is made specifically for the amp listed and has properly positioned handle openings. I found that it was easy to use right off the bat as i didnt need an explanation on anything and didnt feel too many questions would have needed to be asked. Weak driver and recovery preamp tubes, in ampeg type c systems this is usually the 6cg7 tube and a 12ax7. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. I noticed that the reverb tank seems to be very sensitive to any jostling of the amp itself. Used in fender blackface and silverface amps that had reverb. The amp featured 22 watts of power and was originally intended as an amplifier for accordion players. Two channels with 2 inputs per channel onboard effects. Ampeg heaven amp schematics schematic amplifier echotwin. Reverb tank type c, most vintage ampegs product details.

Some reverb mods are meant to reduce hum by changing the reverb tank driver circuit from single ended to push pull. In addition, each channel has an ultra high switch on the treble pot that really lives up to its name. Made to be m ounted o pen side up or mou nt ed to the s ide of a combo box. Twin reverb, deluxe reverb, princeton reverb, super reverb, vibroverb, vibrolux reverb, pro reverb. Reverb tank type c, most vintage ampegs r eplacement tanks for the original a ccutronics made reverb tanks. Like its smaller sibling, the gemini ii is a two channel amp with separate bass and treble controls and the added ultra high and repeat percussion effects. Stringed instrument documentsupright electronic bass bb4bb5 promotional and retail. If it has a second character higher than a indicating a higher input impedance, you could combine the reverb section from the ampeg gemini schem.

Volume, tone, dimension reverb, speed, and intensity tremolo spea. I had a gemini 1 before i had the 2 similar amps but i think the 2 has 6l6s and my 1 has 7951 power tubes, i could be wrong. However, my other amp is a loud, clean machine, the silverface dual showman reverb and i have a fender 63 reproduction tank, so im not worried about being left high and dry with the 57. Discussion in amps started by jimytheassassin, mar 10, 2017. So, in summary, for tube circuits, usually if you see a transformer coupled reverb driver, the tank input will be 8 a cap coupled reverb driver will connect to a high z tank input. Fender, magnatone, and ampeg all quickly licensed the technology and adapted it to their amps. This is usually a 6 or 7 digit code that is a very accurate way to date the ampeg amp. Type c for most vintage ampegs with capacitance driven reverb.

Ive played much bigger amps who hasnt and ive played better amps who hasnt. Z maz 38 sr 1x12 combo and i think i may have a reverb tank issue. Rocket series reverb rocket 2 reverb rocket 3 reverb rocket 12r reverb rocket 12rb reverb rocket 12rt rocket no reverb 12a super. Trying out a vintage 65 ampeg gemini i tomorrow orange. While fender had names like princeton and harvard ampeg had the rocket, reverb rocket, gemini. Service tips 1976 contains service tips for b100g100, sr6, v4vt22 with distortion, and 120w solid state power modules. Ive got this ampeg gemini ii g12 tube combo amp that ive been slaving over for the last couple of weeks and im hoping someone here could help me with it. Troubleshooting musical instrument amplifiers this document appeared in the 1969 policy manual for ampeg authorized service centers. Input impedance 10 ohms, output impedance 2575 ohms, medium decay 1. The tank has a long decay time for players who are looking for heavy surf style reverb. Rocket, reverberocket, jet, gemini, b12xt, ac12, v series. Ggjaguars guitarium and ampeteria 1966 ampeg gemini ii. This fantastic effect was lightweight and inexpensive, making it very adaptable to both organs and guitar amplifiers.