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10-13-2010, 10:25 AM
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I'm in a 3 piece acoustic combo and I'm looking for a small but warm sounding combo for gigs. I've heard a lot of good things about the now discontinued Ampeg B100R. If I can find one of these on the used market, would it be loud enough to keep up with the acoustic guitars with the ocassional violin and/or soft drummer? |
10-13-2010, 11:05 AM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | i think it would be perfect for such purposes.
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10-13-2010, 11:06 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nyc | | | You'd have head head room to spare... that guy is surprisingly loud |
10-13-2010, 11:11 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada | | Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyM  i think it would be perfect for such purposes. | Good to know. Now to find one....
FYI: Jimmy, I laugh my a$$ off every time I look at your avatar...too funny! Is that James Brown with a Devo hat on?
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10-13-2010, 11:14 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cape Cod | | | I agree that it would work swimmingly and I speak from experience as I own one. No, it's not for sale....ever. |
10-13-2010, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by main_sale I agree that it would work swimmingly and I speak from experience as I own one. No, it's not for sale....ever. | Yup...and there are none for sale on Ebay either...these must be pretty good amps to not see a single one on here or Ebay for sale... |
10-13-2010, 11:20 AM
|  | The older I get, the better I was. | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by main_sale I agree that it would work swimmingly and I speak from experience as I own one. No, it's not for sale....ever. | This. Exactly this. |
10-13-2010, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by main_sale I agree that it would work swimmingly and I speak from experience as I own one. No, it's not for sale....ever. | Does it have a DI? |
10-13-2010, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BulbousMoses Does it have a DI? | no. it has a "line out" but not a balanced DI |
10-13-2010, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by RCCollins no. it has a "line out" but not a balanced DI | So does that mean I couldn't line it out to the house PA? |
10-13-2010, 11:28 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Albany, NY | | | A great amp and plenty of power for most club situations (especially with PA). The line out works well too (although it is post-eq). |
10-13-2010, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BulbousMoses So does that mean I couldn't line it out to the house PA? | not without some hassle. but it's a great amp to mic! |
10-13-2010, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RCCollins not without some hassle. but it's a great amp to mic! | Yeah, mic'ing is always an option. Now...someone sell me one! |
10-13-2010, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BulbousMoses Good to know. Now to find one....
FYI: Jimmy, I laugh my a$$ off ever time I look at your avatar...too funny! Is that James Brown with a Devo hat on? | i call him devo james brown.
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10-13-2010, 12:00 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada | | | Another question about this fine but mostly unavailable amp. Is there a tube in the pre section or is it all solid state? |
10-13-2010, 12:00 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Upstate New York | | There is an almost mint USA Ampeg B100R at my local shop www.parkwaymusic.com They will ship to Canada-Great shop that is 100% trustworthy.Not sure if the amp is on their website but give 'em a call.......(no affiliation) |
10-13-2010, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BulbousMoses Another question about this fine but mostly unavailable amp. Is there a tube in the pre section or is it all solid state? | 100% solid state - but sounds WAY more "old school" than 95% of hybrids with tube pre. |
10-13-2010, 12:02 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL | | I have one that stays at the drummer's house for practice. It handles a loud guitarist and a medium hitting drummer never getting past 4 on the master volume. I love it for it's simplicity and tone.  |
10-13-2010, 12:08 PM
| | | | Mine works great for acoustic situations. Probably to small to keep up with a heavy handed drummer. Line out works good, all you need is a DI box for PA support. Typical Ampeg tone (big and warm). If you buy one you will quickly see why no one wants to sell theirs. |
10-13-2010, 12:21 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Louisville, KY | | | I just recently learned that Ampeg stopped selling these. It's a shame really, because it's my favorite combo EVER! If I could figure out how to get that sound out of a high power rig, I would be done forever.
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