AMPEG J-12A Jet
- similar to the J-12 Jet, except has 7591A power tubes, mfg. 1964 only.
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AMPEG J-12 JET (FIRST VERSION)
No. of Channels
Single-Channel
Amp Type
Tube
Inputs
Two inputs
Outputs
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AMPEG J-12 JET (FIRST VERSION) Variants
AMPEG J-12T Jet
- similar to the J-12A, except has 2 X 6BK11 preamp tubes, mfg. 1965 only.
AMPEG J-12D Jet
- similar to the J-12T Jet, except has a solid-state rectifier instead of a 5Y3GT, mfg. 1965-66.
AMPEG J-12 JET (FIRST VERSION) Price & value
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AMPEG J-12 JET (FIRST VERSION) Description
- 12W, 1-12 in. speaker, five tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 6SN7, power: 2 X 6V6GT, rectifier: 5Y3, one channel, tremolo top black control panel, two inputs, three black knobs (v, tone, tremolo), power switch, available in cream or yellow bookbinding covering with red or watermelon colored grilles (1957-mid-1958), Navy Random Flair with a gray grille with white swirls (mid-1958-1962), or Blue Check with a gray grille (1962-63, 1967-1970) mfg. 1958-1963, 1967-1970.
In 1958, the Jet changed to the Navy Random Flair covering like all Ampeg amps at that time. In 1962, the Blue Check covering was introduced. There were a few models made in 1959 and 1960 with the Tin logos.
AMPEG J-12 JET (FIRST VERSION) Features
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Five tube chassis
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Tremolo top black control panel
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Power switch
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Available in cream or yellow bookbinding covering with red or watermelon colored grilles (1957-mid-1958)
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Navy Random Flair with a gray grille with white swirls (mid-1958-1962)
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Blue Check with a gray grille (1962-63, 1967-1970)
AMPEG J-12 JET (FIRST VERSION) Specs
Controls:
Three black knobs (v, tone, tremolo)
Amp Type:
Tube
Inputs:
Two inputs
Outputs:
--
Number Of Channels:
Single-Channel
Impedance:
--
Power Tube Type:
Preamp: 2 X 6SN7, Power: 2 X 6V6GT, Rectifier: 5Y3
Includes Speakers:
No
Speaker Configuration:
1x12"
Effects:
--
Weight:
--
Output Power:
12W
Year From:
1957
Year To:
1970
Country Of Origin:
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