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Late 90s Gibson Thunderbird, late 70s Gibson Ripper and Ampeg amp/cabs

FlyGuitars What kind of set up do you use live?

JMJ SVP-CL preamps, SVT-1600 and QSC PowerAmps, two Ampeg 8x10 cabs,

FlyGuitars Any Effects?

JMJ Piles and piles of them. I have three custom boards - two for the studio and one for live.

FlyGuitars And in the studio?

JMJ Basses and effects going into a B-15 or an SVT. Along with that is an amazing Divided By 13 bass rig I use as well, 200 watt, all tube with a 4 x 12 cabinet fitted with Celestions. Face melting.

Two of Justins Ampeg B-15s. Left a 1969, right a 1974. - "they're as important to me as a great bass"

FlyGuitars One classic Gibson bass you don't use is an EB2, but you regularly use other hollow-bodies, like the Guild Starfire. What do you like about the Starfire over the EB2?

JMJ Starfires are balanced sounding and have room for more "finesse" playing, I feel. EB2's are too heavy in the low end for me in terms of what I use the Starfires for, though I should probably own one. The Starfire has become my sound on a lot of records, most notably on Sea Change..."Paper Tiger", "End of the Day", "Lonesome Tears", songs like that....that bass sound is Starfire >> Ampeg B-15R >> Neumann FET 47, no DI.

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Vintage Ampeg B-15N Amp Power Transformer Tested

Aguada, Puerto Rico, 006**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$249

VINTAGE AMPEG B-15N AMP ORIGINAL POWER TRANSFORMER / Tested and it's in working condition
Shipping to: United States... more

1967 Ampeg B-12XT Portaflex 2x12 Flip-Top Guitar Combo Amplifier #47282

Cleveland, Ohio, 441**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

This powerful and versatile guitar combo amplifier from Ampeg is a must-have for any musician looking for high-quality sound. With two speakers and a flip-top design, this B-12XT Portaflex model delivers an exceptional audio experience that is perfect for gigs, rehearsals, or practice sessions
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this Ampeg amplifier is sure to impress. Its classic design and reliable performance make it an ideal choice for guitarists who demand the best. So why ... more

1965 Ampeg SB-12 Portaflex 2-Channel 25-Watt 1x12" Fliptop Combo Blue Diamond

Eastchester, New York, 107**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Selling an Ampeg SB-12 Portaflex bass amp - a classic vintage tube amp known for its warm, rich tone and iconic flip-top design. The amp is used but in excellent condition and fully functional. ? 12-inch speaker? Vintage tube-driven sound? Flip-top design for easy transport? Good cosmetic condition with some signs of use due to age... more

1964 Ampeg B-18N Portaflex 2-Channel 50-Watt 1x18" Fliptop Bass Combo Serviced

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

1963-64 Ampeg B-18N Portaflex Fliptop combo amp, made in Linden NJ. I personally love every Ampeg Fliptop I've ever owned. (I have a decent collection) This is one has been gigged and used regularly. Serviced and suitable for a someone intending to continue to use it regularly. Features a newer 18" speaker. I am unsure of the manufacturer. Its nothing premium but does the job nicely. Its been fully inspected and is in great shape. No coil rub or issues operationally. This amp has mostly ... more

1965 Ampeg SB-12 Portaflex 2-Channel 25-Watt 1x12" Fliptop Combo Blue Diamond

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Here's a good looking a recently serviced Ampeg SB-12 Portaflex Fliptop. I LOOOVE the fliptop amplifiers. I've really been enjoying putting this through its paces. An absolute studio staple since their inception over 60 years ago. The B-15's get most of the hype but their smaller cousin the SB-12 is equally capable of that classic bass tone. "SB" was short for string bass. This was marketed as the amplifier for the string bass Ampegs. It turned out to be a fantastic choice for just about ... more

1964 Ampeg B-15NC Portaflex 25-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Altec 421 Speaker Serviced

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

A rare Ampeg B-15NC. In awesome road worn, "been there done that" condition. Made here in Linden NJ around 1963-1964. Some of the pots date to 62 some to 63. This is prior to chassis serial numbers so its not as easy to date. No serial number is present on the cabinet either. But being a B-15NC circuit this is definately 63-64. The cathode biased NC circuit B-15s are quite rare these days. Not nearly as plentiful as the later blue checked NF fixed bias variations The sound of these B15 combos is... more

1979 Ampeg B-15N Portaflex Fliptop Vintage Tube Bass Amp 1x15

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Up for sale, a 1979 Ampeg B-15N Portaflex tube amp in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The B-15N is one of the most recorded and highly regarded tube bass amp circuits of all time, and this classic four-input vintage model delivers the goods through an 80 watt ceramic magnet 15" speaker. Manufactured in the USA by Ampeg and just given a clean bill of health from our techs here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, the amp is powered by a matched pair of properly biased Tung Sol 6L6GC ... more

1975 Ampeg B-15N Portaflex 25-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Vintage Tubes Serviced Nice!

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2600

1975 Ampeg B-15N. Magnavox era. This is the last major revision to the B-15N features. Some of the pots date to 75 so this could have been completed in 75 or 76. Chassis serial number and cabinet serial numbers are a match. The sound of these B15 combos is on just about every Motown and Soul record recorded during the 60s and 70s and have continued to be the choice of MANY artists across all genres to this day. This is possibly the most recorded amplifier model in history. Its on way more ... more

1977 Ampeg B-25B Bass Guitar 1-15" modified Speaker cabinet / No Amp included

A Great Lake State, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$399

VINTAGE 1977 AMPEG B-25B SPEAKER CABINET WITH A 15 " SPEAKER IN GOOD USED CONDITION !! POSSIBLY MODIFIED FROM A 2 15" CABINET.
This is a Ampeg B-25B Cabinet . This SALE is for the speaker cabinet only , No amp head is included in the sale . The amp head has been sold. Feel free to ask any questions you wish. The cabinet is a B25B with impedance switch from 4 -16 ohms If this has been cut down I do not think the impedance switch will work I would not think the impedance switch ... more

Vintage Ampeg PortaFlex B-15s Bass Cabinet ONLY No Amp As Is Read Description.

Saint Louis, Missouri, 631**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Vintage 1970s Ampeg Portaflex B-15s 8 ohm Cabinet Only No Amp Just Cab And Speaker This Has Been In My Family Since It Was Bought New I Was Told It Works But I Dunno Anything About It Selling As Is Local Pick up In St louis Missouri
I do my best to provide A honest and accurate description of the item for sale a happy buyer is top priority! There are No returns for this listing please see pictures and ask any and all necessary questions before purchase Thanks for looking! 
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1970s Ampeg B-15S Extension Cabinet 8 Ohm Original Excellent Condition RARE

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Here's a VERY rare opportunity to own a B-15S 15" extension cabinet. Most of the time you see cabinets that were stripped of the amplifier. This was manufactured as an extension cabinet. This is not an orphan cabinet from a complete amplifier. You can see its fitted with the original cups on top that the steel feet would sit in rather than having the shock mounts for the amp chassis. The cabinet is in original cosmetic condition however I am doubting the speaker is original. Its not very ... more

Ampeg B18X 1965-1966

Toulouse, 31***, FRANCE

€1700

Les amplificateurs de la série Portaflex d'Ampeg étaient extrêmement populaires. Ils étaient relativement compacts et la tête rabattable permettait un transport facile et sûr. De plus, les conceptions à évents des enceintes Portaflex étaient acoustiquement efficaces et avaient un son remarquable. Le suffixe « X » indiquait que l'ampli était destiné à un usage « universel », c'est-à-dire guitare, basse, claviers ou accordéon. À 50 watts, les plus grands modèles de la série X ... more

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