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Old 06-30-2011, 01:11 PM
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What a truly sad day!

I can't find anything "official" about it beyond their post on the Ampeg FaceBook page:
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Sad day for me and all of us Ampeg fans. Godspeed, king of bass amplification!
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Old 06-30-2011, 02:14 PM
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Sad to hear of the passing of such a cool guy! RIP
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He was refurbing amps right up to the end, too. RIP.
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Old 06-30-2011, 02:43 PM
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Sad day for me and all of us Ampeg fans. Godspeed, king of bass amplification!
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Old 06-30-2011, 02:45 PM
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Awww, man. RIP, Mr. Oliver. Thanks for your huge contribution to bass amplification.
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Old 06-30-2011, 03:19 PM
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Bummer. My condolences to the family & friends. RIP Jess Oliver.
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I saw that too Ray,...RIP Jess Oliver.
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