Ampeg B50R

[Mo Boogs]

I’ve been looking a long time for an amp to replaced my Peavey Basic 112 for the smaller gigs we do in my band. Volume with the Basic is not a mega issue (maybe could use a hair more) but it just lacks character and tone. I was thinking of replacing it with an Ampeg B100R if I could find one but they’re almost impossible to find up here and the ones I have found are ratty ones across the country on guitarcenter.com for high prices plus they charge another $100 for shipping. I was to the point where I had given up looking and was just going to save my pennies and get a Portaflex P-50T and 115HE. BUT today I just stumbled upon a mint condition B50R for sale across town. How might that little guy do in replacing Peavey? I’ve read nothing but good stuff about the B50R online.

 

[JimmyM]

I think you'll love it. Michael Anthony used one to cut the second Chickenfoot album. The only bummer about my Ampeg deal is that they discontinued the Rocket bass amps before I got a deal. I so wish they'd bring them back. That said, I can't complain about the BA112 I have, although I'd rather have the B50R. I wouldn't expect the volume differential between the two to be significant, though.

 

[beans-on-toast]

The B-50R is a very basic circuit design. Simplicity usually sounds good and it is easy to repair. If the price is right and it sounds good, why not.

 

[litom]

can't beat it

 

[Infidelity]

Go for it, the longest amp I've held onto is my B-200R. I couldn't find a B-100R locally either thus bit the bullet on the B-200R.

 

[Mo Boogs]

GOT IT!!! Dang Whatta amp! Mint condition, one owner. Smokin tone.

 

[Mo Boogs]