***This early 70's Ampeg VT-22 is a 100 Watt beast. We have run both guitars and basses through this totally refurbished amplifier and it sounds incredible. The amplifier has had only one owner who took great care of it and was serviced here in Columbia, SC***
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This vintage amplifier has been professionally reassembled, inspected, upgraded, and fully tested to ensure reliable performance while maintaining the character and feel that made it special in the first place. Every step of the process was performed with long-term stability and tonal integrity in mind.
Comprehensive Service and Upgrades
• Reassembled following prior partial disassembly and carefully inspected throughout
• 3-conductor grounded power cord installed for modern safety
• Main filter capacitor cans replaced for improved reliability and reduced noise
• Filter dropping resistors replaced
• C19 filter capacitor replaced
Fresh Tube Set Installed
• Four Apex-matched 7027A power tubes
• 6CG7 preamp tube
• ECC832 / 12DW7 preamp tube
• ECC82 preamp tube
The output tube configuration has been verified and matched to a 4-ohm speaker load for proper operation and performance.
Professional Setup and Calibration
• Full staged power-up and voltage verification performed
• Bias adjusted to a stable, conservative operating point for enhanced tube life
• Heater hum balance adjusted for minimum audible hum
• Output stage confirmed stable with no red-plating or runaway current
• Degraded chassis spacers replaced with new rubber feet to improve support and structural stability
Performance
• Amplifier passes signal cleanly at full output
• Voltages and bias verified under normal operating conditions
• Stable, reliable performance suitable for regular use
Additional Notes
The bias has been intentionally set conservatively to prioritize longevity and reliability. Minor residual hum is typical for amplifiers from this design era and is considered normal operation.
Condition and Status
Fully operational, stable, and safe for normal use. This amplifier has been carefully serviced to deliver dependable performance while preserving its classic character and tone.
