Ampete amp switchers... worth the money?

  • Thread starter Thread starter errrrrl
  • Start date Start date
sah5150":2n2vulto said:
I could use and Ampete 2x1, but I can't find anywhere to order one... Any ideas?

Steve
Reverb had a few 221's going for $349 listed for quite some time. It disappeared last week but they are all from the same seller GearheadDistribtution who is the distributor for Ampete products in Europe I think, I would message them or theMusicZoo (the only US seller I found who advertises Ampete stuff on ebay/online) http://www.themusiczoo.com.

I remember a year ago I contacted GearheadDist about USA vendors they mentioned Tone Merchants/Racksystems was a vendor but when I called them a year ago they didn't have any in stock. Might be worth giving them a ring too. Best of luck!
 
errrrrl":hb9l7r5x said:
sah5150":hb9l7r5x said:
I could use and Ampete 2x1, but I can't find anywhere to order one... Any ideas?

Steve
Reverb had a few 221's going for $349 listed for quite some time. It disappeared last week but they are all from the same seller GearheadDistribtution who is the distributor for Ampete products in Europe I think, I would message them or theMusicZoo (the only US seller I found who advertises Ampete stuff on ebay/online) http://www.themusiczoo.com.

I remember a year ago I contacted GearheadDist about USA vendors they mentioned Tone Merchants/Racksystems was a vendor but when I called them a year ago they didn't have any in stock. Might be worth giving them a ring too. Best of luck!
TMZ says the 222 is in stock

https://www.themusiczoo.com/products/am ... ing-system

I need the 444 for sure.
 
JerEvil":10lby08z said:
errrrrl":10lby08z said:
sah5150":10lby08z said:
I could use and Ampete 2x1, but I can't find anywhere to order one... Any ideas?

Steve
Reverb had a few 221's going for $349 listed for quite some time. It disappeared last week but they are all from the same seller GearheadDistribtution who is the distributor for Ampete products in Europe I think, I would message them or theMusicZoo (the only US seller I found who advertises Ampete stuff on ebay/online) http://www.themusiczoo.com.

I remember a year ago I contacted GearheadDist about USA vendors they mentioned Tone Merchants/Racksystems was a vendor but when I called them a year ago they didn't have any in stock. Might be worth giving them a ring too. Best of luck!
TMZ says the 222 is in stock

https://www.themusiczoo.com/products/am ... ing-system

I need the 444 for sure.
I need a 221 ($349). I just want it for when I do shows so I can show the Cherry Bomb and Bottle Rocket through the same cab, with the same effects.

Steve
 
errrrrl":crocmthx said:
sah5150":crocmthx said:
I could use and Ampete 2x1, but I can't find anywhere to order one... Any ideas?

Steve
Reverb had a few 221's going for $349 listed for quite some time. It disappeared last week but they are all from the same seller GearheadDistribtution who is the distributor for Ampete products in Europe I think, I would message them or theMusicZoo (the only US seller I found who advertises Ampete stuff on ebay/online) http://www.themusiczoo.com.

I remember a year ago I contacted GearheadDist about USA vendors they mentioned Tone Merchants/Racksystems was a vendor but when I called them a year ago they didn't have any in stock. Might be worth giving them a ring too. Best of luck!
Much thanks!

Steve
 
Pete the head designer for Ampete is working at my shop right now. Send me a pm and ill have him contact you
 
Tone Merchant":3sfx7k3v said:
Pete the head designer for Ampete is working at my shop right now. Send me a pm and ill have him contact you
:thumbsup:
 
Tone Merchant":13197poi said:
Pete the head designer for Ampete is working at my shop right now. Send me a pm and ill have him contact you
PM'd!

Steve
 
JerEvil":1scat36u said:
I am going back and forth between Ampete and Kahayan switchers. I want one for the home studio.

Only use the Ampete.. other is inferior.
 
Switching the power output of high power tube amplifiers involves a very specific (and critical for the health of the connected amps ) set of design considerations.
As far as I'm concerned, the prudent move here is to use the same unit that is used and recommended by the person who actually designs and builds some of the best tube amplifiers available. I don't feel like this is an area where I want to try and save a couple of bucks.
YMMV
 
RACKSYSTEMS":2kt7wqa5 said:
JerEvil":2kt7wqa5 said:
I am going back and forth between Ampete and Kahayan switchers. I want one for the home studio.

Only use the Ampete.. other is inferior.

How is it inferior?

On a side note...A way around the loop issue would an attenuator with a loop if your switching multiple heads into one cabinet. You may need or have an attenuator anyway.
 
shameless spam....i have a 222 on reverb. not using two amps anymore. they are nice and easy to operated, fast switching a dependable load for the off amp. you can also run in stereo. one of the good things about the Ampete is you can share common FX using the FX loop between 2 amps.

https://reverb.com/item/4764535-ampete- ... b-switcher
 
Update... I just got a call from the MusicZoo... they told me they oversold the 444 and gave me the choice to wait a few months or refund... :doh: Looks like i'm going thru Reverb/ Denmark shipping after all.
 
errrrrl":1fi4f8lh said:
Update... I just got a call from the MusicZoo... they told me they oversold the 444 and gave me the choice to wait a few months or refund... :doh: Looks like i'm going thru Reverb/ Denmark shipping after all.
Man that sucks! At least you still have an option to get the other.

The 444 and Syn2 loaded is speaking to me right now...
 
sah5150":1rvobu02 said:
Still no clear way to by a 221 in the USA. :confused:

Steve
I just sent a message to the seller/GearheadDistribution through Reverb asking if he has any 221's available, I'll let you know if I hear back.
 
sah5150":16f2xdic said:
Still no clear way to by a 221 in the USA. :confused:

Steve
Hey Steve this is the reply "We and Ampete currently don't have any on stock. We are waiting for the new production run to be finished which will should be done in about 3-4 weeks from now.
I can keep you updated if you wish so."

So 3 to 4 weeks and I asked him to drop me a line when they come in. Also these guys ship fast, they shipped the same day I ordered thru DHL. Cheers!
 
errrrrl":1c93tyxm said:
sah5150":1c93tyxm said:
Still no clear way to by a 221 in the USA. :confused:

Steve
Hey Steve this is the reply "We and Ampete currently don't have any on stock. We are waiting for the new production run to be finished which will should be done in about 3-4 weeks from now.
I can keep you updated if you wish so."

So 3 to 4 weeks and I asked him to drop me a line when they come in. Also these guys ship fast, they shipped the same day I ordered thru DHL. Cheers!

You could try here:

https://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/search.html?query=Ampete

They used to carry stock so you might get lucky :)
 
Back
Top