SOLD Feeler: Ampeg 15R Portaflex, super clean, low mileage

SOLD LOCALLY

A prospective sale, which was in limbo for two weeks, has fallen through so I'm putting this back for sale. A 2000 Ampeg Portaflex 15R, in excellent condition with an Eminence Deltalite speaker upgrade. Super clean with very low hours and a tight cab. I'm told these don't come up for sale often in these parts (Southern New England).

Because of several requests, I'm checking on shipping costs for this, probably in two packages. If you are serious about it and want to know about shipping costs, I will post when available. I still prefer local sale but will consider shipping requests.

This is the reissue of the classic Ampeg B-15N with more than twice the power, 2000 model. There are differing opinions on TB about how this compares with the vintage, but I have not been disappointed. It produces a range of tones and definitely has the tube vibe. Can be used in with either 60w or 100w, so there's a good deal of power. Upgraded speaker is the super-light Eminence Deltalite II 2515 Neo 15", that doubles the wattage of original and cuts the overall weight.

I'm liking this alot with the new speaker and am really torn about selling. But it's heavy. With the lighter speaker it's down to about 110 lbs from 117.

Mostly looking for sale in Southern New England, with range from MA, CT, RI, Metro NYC even southern NH. Best to try it out, but I will meet serious buyer part way, within reason. As noted above, shipping could be an option.

I'm looking for $1400 and I'll throw in the original speaker if interested. Comes with dolly and tuki cover.

Shoot me any questions

 

Here are a few more pix

 

PM answered

 

Bluedog -- What do you like most about this amp. For me, it's the range of tones and the big thump, both of which got better with the speaker upgrade.

 

Map 34157 -- See Bluedog. I think shipping this would present potential problems on your end and very expensive. I'm almost afraid to ask how much.

 

To AWB,

Have you had a chance to compare your '64 B15N to the reisssue and what do you think?

IF not, come give this a try.

 

I"m in Mystic, just south of the RI border on the eastern end of CT. About as close to you as one can get and still be in CT.
A bit over 2 hours I'd guess.

 

Bluedog,

Thanks for that great report. I agree about the 100/60 option making it usable for small-to-moderate live venues and, of course, studio. The new driver adds just that much more in both settings, plus more tube tone.
I'd be curious to hear how the EL34's sound. A set of four aren't cheap but hope they are worth it. I've tried disconnecting the tweeter but honestly I can't tell much difference but it was a brief test.

I should note that Bluedog was not compensated for this report -- though he probably should be !!

 

Just check back and I'll let you know if it's still here. I'm getting some interest here and a bit locally from CL.

 

Sale on hold because of transport issue so this amp is still up for sale, either local pickup or I"ll meet an hour's drive from Mystic CT in any direction. (Except out to sea!)

 

The long-pending sale fell through (don't you hate that!) so this is back on the market, with a possible shipping option for serious inquiries. Please send me an email in correspondence. My PM quota seems to dwindle fast.