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Ok this is pretty funny... I was checking my amp storage to be sure there was no water damage or mold in there and pulled out my old 1957 Bassamp. I was searching for info about it online. I had forgotten the exact model and could find NO Ampeg Bassamp anywhere from the 50's that was two...

Woo Hoo! Thanks Wayne!

We must have walked past each other in and outta Mike's shop! Mine is #631.

I had mine made by Mike in about 1986-87 when he had the little shop on Cahuenga Blvd. He let me choose the wood and even invited me down the day they were shaping the neck. Wonderful talented 4 man crew including Mike. Tadsworld Fretted 5 string: Purple Heart w Curly Maple/Birdseye...

Very old thread but I was researching my B 15 and was intrigued by the responses. It was mentioned that one member was disappointed with the B 15 on his rock shows. You can't expect a tiny amp to perform well in a loud live setting. I have used it a lot on smaller intimate gigs and it is dreamy...

I resent the quotation marks around the work Career. I was a professional bass player for 35 years and only "retired" when I got sick of the travel. I used the quotations around retired because like everyone else I still play out around town for enjoyment and the camaraderie. Regret Nothing.

Love the Ric in your avatar Jimmy! I am dying to buy a little MarkBass too.

I traded 6 vintage catalog guitars and basses for an unmolested (original) 1956 Fender Bass. As seen in my Avatar! It's amazing.

Call me crazy but I have a large "collection" of early 60's la bella flats I purchased off of FleaBay. I didn't get them all together, I just was in a phase of looking a lot and ended up with a S**tload! All with original wax paper packaging. They are the best period and last FOREVER. They come...

I suppose these are kind of an acquired taste. i have an original '56 and it is amazing. Also Pre CBS P basses, Jazz Basses Old Kay and Silvertones... The Single coil is very loud and bright. Different than a P or J. Maybe they are not popular reissues because people aren't expecting this tone...

You'll have to rip it from my cold dead hand. HA!

I have an SVT Classic (first generation: 1994) that I used on the road for 15 years. It has been a work horse and completely indestructible. I don't have any experience with the Pro so I guess I have nothing to add as far a comparative knowledge but I will say this: Whenever I have had to use a...

HI, I have become obsessed with these little amps. It first started when I "accidentally" (accidentally because I didn't know what I was buying, just thought it was a 60's B 15 that had been modified!!) bought a 1st generation B 15 (build date June 1960) with the wooden side panels on the head...