Well, I am glad I have my two Ampeg B100R amps. They are great. My local store has one for $410, brand new.
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Ampeg B-100r Rocket Aficionados
- Thread starter barroso
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I doubt it, really. Just because a few people here go on and on about them doesn't mean that they really sell.
They couldn't move them at my GC. Guy said nobody wanted a 100W amp with no tubes at that price, essentially. I totally see the point. It's also unwieldy.
I got mine on killer sale there for $269 about three years ago. Great deal at the price, but I wouldn't have spent a lot on one, certainly.
I spent $450 for mine new and am glad I did, the B100R is worth it. I tried other combos and they just sucked. Why pay less just to get something that you will hate anyway?
It is sad if they are discontinued, but will no doubt create demand for them, maybe like the B50R.
It is sad if they are discontinued, but will no doubt create demand for them, maybe like the B50R.
They are probably just going to focus on the Micro VR to fill the "vintage" small amp niche.
On a side note - I tried to order two of the port rings from Ampeg that they use on the B-100R (and any other 15" cab that's ported) for a project I'm working on - and they said the port rings are discontinued. They referred me to Fliptops as a possible resource, but I haven't contacted Bruce yet to see whats up. My guess is they will be doing away with any 15" cab or combo...
I think it's going to be a bumpy road for Ampeg for a while yet as far as new products - a far cry from the SLM days.
On a side note - I tried to order two of the port rings from Ampeg that they use on the B-100R (and any other 15" cab that's ported) for a project I'm working on - and they said the port rings are discontinued. They referred me to Fliptops as a possible resource, but I haven't contacted Bruce yet to see whats up. My guess is they will be doing away with any 15" cab or combo...
I think it's going to be a bumpy road for Ampeg for a while yet as far as new products - a far cry from the SLM days.
i'm sad to see it go but not THAT sad...
I think the blue check's notorious lack of durability may have also been part of the problem. They'd get so chewed up even in the store it was a sales problem.
if you take care of it and use a cover, the blue checker will hold up. i've had one blue check cab for 2 years, another for a little over a year, both with new stuff. i use them regularly on gigs, and i have a couple small scuffs on the bottom and that's it. all tolex will rip if you abuse it.
You'll be happy..the B100r absolutely sounds great with blues. If you need it louder, the line out into the PA works well (and I haven't had a problem with hum from using it).
It will be hard to pry the Aguilar DB750 out of my hands for gig use (damn, I love that rig!), but ya never know. My intention for the B100R is as a practice amp at home. Depending on whether or not it gets loud enough, I'll probably give it a run for band rehearsal sessions.
As long as we have so many B100R aficionados here in one place, I have a question for y'all: Does your amp sit on the floor, or do you put in on something to raise it higher? I'm sure my problem must be common: I often find myself standing directly in front of the amp with it blasting at the back of my ankles and knees, and I want to be able to better hear what the rest of the room is hearing. I know there have been plenty of threads about the general issue of cabs on the floor versus raised off the floor, etc., but I'd like to know specifically what my fellow B100R users do. How can I raise it off the floor, or at least angle it, without losing bottom end or otherwise affecting the tone (that I love so much)?
I keep mine on the floor, but back a ways, about four feet. Then I can hear it fine.
As far as raising it, you obviously want a stable foundation. These things do way about 65 lbs, so something that can handle that easy, and that is level and does not move. You may have to make something to do that.
