Ampeg B3

[D L Parish]

Hi All

i have a chance to get a Ampeg B3 combo. It has 1 15" speaker and 150 watts and a 9 band eq + other stuff. it look nice i have not played it yet.

i can get this from a pawn shop, they want $299 or $250 cash or will put it on lay-a-way for $299. $80 down and $80 a month for 3 months. i dont have $300 to let loose of right now but i can do $80 a month.

so what i am asking is how good is this amp.And is this a good deal?

i do not play in a band or want too i just play with some friends that come over now and then.

here is a link to the manual. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]


THANKS Don

 

[G00D+~VIBES]

Hi Don,

I play one of these. Only mine has a 15 and an 8 mid. Good amp for moderate to lower volumes. Voiced a bit tighter, like an SVT. Sounds like it will fill your needs and then some. Oh and the DI on mine has come in quite handy from time to time.

 

[Warwick Qc418]

It's a fine amp but for 300$ now you could have lighter gear. Look at the new fender rumble or GK mb.

 

[D L Parish]

HI Warwick

i found 2 fender rumble 150s at pawn shop price is $250 made in china can buy new around $280 free shipping. ampeg is usa made.

i dont hear the Talkbass community giving the praise and admiration to the Fender rumble amps that i see for anything Ampeg. as far as GK and Genz Benz any i found is priced so for out of my pocket book that it is not an option.
but thanks for you input i do respect all opinions

PS i just talked to a guy that has a peavey 410 bass cabinet for $100 might go take a look this weekend. and look for some kinda head .


Don

 

[G00D+~VIBES]

410 might be overkill for playing around the house, but if you have the space and the neighbors don't mind, DO IT!

 

[D L Parish]

i was in a local music store here (ma and paw) and i astk abot this used ampeg ba115 in good shape. he told me i can have it for $150 and would put it on lay away for that price.

is this a good amp?
is this a good price?

i see them go from there up on ebay.

but i need to know any known problem with this amp.


Thanks Don

 

[Turock]

The BA 115, if it works and in good shape, for $150, I'd go for it.

 

[JimmyM]

The only problem I've ever heard about the BA115 is that some complain that the tweeter gets a little hissy. Personally, I don't think it's any more hissy than any other budget tweeter in a budget combo, but that's easily solved, though...disconnect the tweeter and play it like the Good Lord intended an Ampeg to sound

 

[D L Parish]

Thanks to All

Don

 

[D L Parish]

Hi all i Went and played the Ampeg BA115 combo. It sounds nice and worked fine super nice tone. I put it on lay-a-way for $150.

i will pick it up after the first of march.

Thanks to all Don

 

[D L Parish]

this is kind a neat. I put a nice used Ampeg BA115 on layaway a bout 3 months ago and been paying on it at the first of the month for three months now.

So to day i went to pick it up and they could not find it, found the tag on the floor but no amp. after looking for a bit they came out with a nice Ampeg BA115HP and gave that to me for the same price of $150.00 total. i will post a pic soon. after i got it home plugged it and i am in love kinda. it can't cook or clean but it talks so sweet to me. lol.


Don

 

[ricardol]

This is my one and only since I bought it in 1996. I suppose it is a class B amp... At home I play it with just the pre-amp and with the master volume completely rolled off and it is loud! I couldn't find this characteristic on other amps I tried. For instance, the ampeg BA300 I use at the rehersal room needs some master volume opening before you can hear something...