Ampeg’s Portaflex PF-500 bass head delivers a staggering 500W of power in an ultra-compact design providing pure Ampeg tone in an extremely portable package. Precise tone controls and gig-friendly input/output options provide ultimate flexibility. Pair it with our PF Series flip-top cabinets for the vintage styling and portability of Ampeg’s iconic Portaflex originals.
- RMS power output: 500W @ 4 ohms
- Preamp: MOSFET
- Power amp: Class D
- Tone controls: Bass, mid, treble
- Mid-tone control: 5-position
- Ultra Hi/Lo boosts
- Onboard compressor
- Balanced direct out
- Pre/post EQ option
- -40 dB pad
- Ground lift
- FX loop with dedicated mix control (footswitchable)
- Power amp in/ preamp out
- 1/8” headphone out / line in
- -15 dB input pad
- Mute (footswitchable)
- Power supply: switching
SKU | AMP-PF500 |
MPN | PF-500 |
Vendor | Ampeg |
Amp Format | Head |
Amp Type | Solid State |
Mpn | PF-500 |
Wattage | 500 Watts |
Amplifier Application | Bass |
Amplifier Models | N/A |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Effects | N/A |
Effects Loop | Yes |
Equalization (EQ) | Bass, Mid, Treble |
Footswitch | Sold Separately |
Audio Inputs |
(1) 1/4" Input (1) 1/8" Aux Input |
Audio Outputs |
XLR Line Out Speaker L+R Out Tuner Out |
Power | 500 Watts |
Product Weight | 11lbs |
Speakers | None |
Width | 14" |
Depth | 11" |
Height | 3" |
Ampeg Warranty
2-year electronics, 2-year speakers, nontransferable
90-day tubes and foot switches
Ampeg product owners do not have to actively register their products. When the product is purchased, it is automatically registered with Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. (Ampeg's parent company). The original receipt / proof of purchase then qualifies as the official warranty card.
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