It is awesome. Well compared to what ive used anyway. I previously owned a Hartke B60, which is not much I know.. but this Ampeg B1 Combo has a thunderous bottom end. I've been running it with the solo feature on (which I believe runs the tube preamp and it is just warm and shakes the room). I'm excited and playing all day like a maniac.
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Just received the elusive Ampeg B1 Combo!
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I've had one of these since the mid 90's; one of my main 'go to' amps for almost any gig. Be sure to check/adjust the bias (you'll need a schematic).
I've worn-out the speaker three times, finally shredded it back in September of 2012. Replaced it with a NOS driver from a SVT-12HE.
I've worn-out the speaker three times, finally shredded it back in September of 2012. Replaced it with a NOS driver from a SVT-12HE.
Hi, thanks for fast replay. Like Jeff Scot said, is B1- R combo but i think it's not the same like B1-RE. I will try to compare diagrams with the parts. Someone is sure that this amps are these same ?
It seems that the B1RE is a 300W amp in a head version. The B2RE is the same amp with a graphic EQ. The B1 is a 150W combo amp, the B1R is the head version.
The user manuals for both a still available on the Ampeg site (support/discontinued) so Loud might have the schematic. Worth contacting them.
The user manuals for both a still available on the Ampeg site (support/discontinued) so Loud might have the schematic. Worth contacting them.
So, I wrote to Loud but I don't receive nothing but automatic response, that the will contact me in 24 to 72 business hours. It was 6 days ago. . . so what You suggest now ? Service in poland blow me off when I was looking for a new speaker. . .
That is how they have done it for every schematic that I requested. You should get another email soon, after the automated response.
The combo was a B-1, the head sold separately was B1-R.
Not related in any way with the B1-RE.
As far as I'm concerned, it has the best preamp Ampeg ever made.
It is a fantastic combo with only 2 issues : lack of power and meant to be used with 4 strings. The low B is really shallow with this cab.
For a long time, I supported mine with additional active cabs because I enjoyed the tone so much.
Not related in any way with the B1-RE.
As far as I'm concerned, it has the best preamp Ampeg ever made.
It is a fantastic combo with only 2 issues : lack of power and meant to be used with 4 strings. The low B is really shallow with this cab.
For a long time, I supported mine with additional active cabs because I enjoyed the tone so much.
still none reply. I try write publicly on ampeg's facebook site, will see what the do.
any suggestions ?
any suggestions ?
That amp is a standard rack mount size. It can be removed from the combo cab and used with another cab of your choice. You have the option to add a power amp equipped rack for a higher power unit - and put it the B1 back in the combo for lower volume gigs.
I am looking to replace the blown (and now missing) speaker in one of these amps...I want it to have the same tone as it had before. Does anyone know how I would go about getting an exact replacement? I noticed in the specs it has a 2.5" voice coil and a 56 oz magnet, which is the same as an Eminence Delta 12LFC. Any chance that IS the speaker that was in it, rebranded as Ampeg?
I would call Ampeg and see if they have it. I would not be shocked if it is the same part number that has been in more recent combos - like the BA112 or the B50R.
Just heard back from Ampeg/LOUD: "The unit you have requested parts for has been a discontinued item in which parts availability have been severely limited due to the non production status of this unit."
I think I will probably go with the Delta 12LFC. There are not a lot of affordable 12", 4-ohm drivers that can handle decent wattage, with the appropriate frequency range. If anyone has any other suggestions that might be worth investigating, let me know!
I think I will probably go with the Delta 12LFC. There are not a lot of affordable 12", 4-ohm drivers that can handle decent wattage, with the appropriate frequency range. If anyone has any other suggestions that might be worth investigating, let me know!
Have the speaker reconed; you may or may not be able to get an exact replacement kit. You can also decide to go with an 8 Ohm speaker and then obtain another extension cabinet with an 8 Ohm speaker for a total of 4 Ohms... which the amp like to see. That is what I did.
