Ampeg B15n

tntfrahm · #1 04-09-2011, 06:28 PM

I had a guy approach me with a trade offer. I have a GK1001RB with a Neo 410 cab. He has a 1969 B15n that seems to be in good shape (although he said said that the serial number was from the time that was "uncatalogued?"). The cabinet is missing the tolex. Anyone with any ideas on this trade?

vin*tone · #2 04-09-2011, 06:45 PM

Sounds good. Unless you need that GK for loud gigs.

Jonyak · #3 04-09-2011, 06:52 PM

very good trade. unless you need a gig rig.
The b15n would be good for a low volume gig, but not a rock show. although I am sure some would say otherwise.

AwkwardLoudness · #4 04-09-2011, 06:54 PM

I'd very likely take the deal, but photos and details on the B15N would be helpful in the final decision.

The GK should be louder and more modern sounding. The B15N is an outstanding awesome sounding amp, but it's best for studio or low volume gigs.

The B15N is likely worth more than the GK rig. I can't be certain without knowing the condition of the B15N,

tntfrahm · #5 04-09-2011, 08:19 PM

Here are some photos of the Ampeg. Thanks for the input

tntfrahm · #6 04-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Here are two more. The tolex seems to be gone from the cab and the speaker needs a re-cone.

tntfrahm · #7 04-09-2011, 08:25 PM

Sorry, here they are.

Rockmusician · #8 04-09-2011, 08:30 PM

I would keep the GK. The Ampeg is nice but given the age and the fact that you cannot accurately identify how old is, it might be much less reliable. If you have the cash, I would buy it and keep the GK.

John D · #9 04-09-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tntfrahm

I had a guy approach me with a trade offer. I have a GK1001RB with a Neo 410 cab. He has a 1969 B15n that seems to be in good shape (although he said said that the serial number was from the time that was "uncatalogued?"). The cabinet is missing the tolex. Anyone with any ideas on this trade?

OP, you might want to post this in the protaflex club thread. Lots of fliptop experts there. Official Ampeg Portaflex Club Part III: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

JimmyM · #10 04-09-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by John D

OP, you might want to post this in the protaflex club thread. Lots of fliptop experts there. Official Ampeg Portaflex Club Part III: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

i'm the head portaflex expert...not the most knowledgeable, just the guy who started the portaflex discussion board...thanks for the plug

and there is no way in hell i'd trade the gk rig for that. that model b-15n goes for about $1000-1300 in vg/mint. in that shape i'd be hard pressed to pay $300 for it. i guess the head's worth $300, but i wouldn't give up a nice gk rig for it unless it was equally beat.

will33 · #11 04-09-2011, 09:47 PM

+1

That thing would have to be completely restored, absolute mint to match the dollar value of the GK rig.

tntfrahm · #12 04-10-2011, 01:17 PM

Thanks everyone!

My name is Mudd · #13 04-10-2011, 01:30 PM

I'd offer to buy the thing outright and then do a restoration on it as I could afford to do so.

shoot-r · #14 04-10-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by My name is Mudd

I'd offer to by the thing outright and then do a restoratiion on it as I could afford to do so.

+1...

I'd also check around and see what a restoration would run before buying.

My name is Mudd · #15 04-10-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by My name is Mudd

I'd offer to by the thing outright and then do a restoratiion on it as I could afford to do so.

UPDATE - I just now found what looks to be the C/L ad for this...he's asking WAY too much, given the condition its in.

JimmyM · #16 04-10-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by My name is Mudd

UPDATE - I just now found what looks to be the C/L ad for this...he's asking WAY too much, given the condition its in.

that's a disgrace.

coreyfyfe · #17 04-10-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by My name is Mudd

UPDATE - I just now found what looks to be the C/L ad for this...he's asking WAY too much, given the condition its in.

+1 to this. I paid $500 for a 65 in need of similar - maybe slightly less - repair, and think that's about the limit of reasonable. This guy is asking for way too much.

Jonyak · #18 04-10-2011, 05:26 PM

I think the new reissue are probably going to push up the price of the old ones.

vin*tone · #19 04-10-2011, 05:28 PM

but what's a used 1001RB +410 GK rig worth in the USA? I thought about $600ish?

JimmyM · #20 04-10-2011, 05:40 PM

new, the head is $750 and the cab is $600. a rig like that in vg/mint would probably sell for $800 used here.