Whats wrong with this Ampeg?

GeneralElectric · #1 09-30-2011, 11:03 PM

Bass gear FS: Ampeg, SWR

Saw this B200R relatively cheap local and I could use a practice amp. Seller says it has a rattle at anything above bedroom volume. What say ye TB? Worth 150?

Mcrelly · #2 09-30-2011, 11:21 PM

I had a B50r for 450 nice amp, a bit heavy but nice tone....

JimmyM · #3 10-01-2011, 12:11 AM

For $150 I'd probably take a chance. I've heard about the rattle problem but I've also heard of folks getting it fixed easily enough.

pie_man_25 · #4 10-01-2011, 08:00 AM

^ +1 to this.

Rattling could be as simple as tightening a screw. If you really wanted to, you could try haggling even lower because it rattles.

stiles72 · #5 10-01-2011, 09:18 AM

I'd jump on it. Rattles can be isolated and dealt with

prd004 · #6 10-01-2011, 09:27 AM

My B-100R is the best money I ever spent on an amp! It's much, much more than a practice amp. It's a studio star and a small gig amp too, killer tone. I would imagine the B200-R would be even more so.
I have heard stories of people unscrewing the amplifier from the unit and re-installing it with rubber washers to cure rattle, but mine is fine as is.
I would go for it

prd004 · #7 10-01-2011, 09:28 AM

Or you could just give me the guys number and I'll buy it!!!!!!

Bassconbeatz · #8 10-01-2011, 09:29 AM

That's a great price, I'd jump on it. I have one myself, best amp money can buy for those small low budget gigs.

These already have caster sockets, which is very useful.