New ampeg speculation - A true B15 Reissue?

[JimmyM]

that's a good start. looks nice...oh, and what's that speaker with the aluminum dustcap? jbl reissue? jbl clone? hmmm...me likey so far!

thx for the link jon!

 

[Mastermold]

that's a good start. looks nice...oh, and what's that speaker with the aluminum dustcap? jbl reissue? jbl clone? hmmm...me likey so far!

thx for the link jon!

I was thinking the same thing ... very cool!

 

[gricko]

this is it?

http://www.ampeg.com/products/diamondbluebass/b15/index.html

 

[TheWolf]

this is it?

http://www.ampeg.com/products/diamondbluebass/b15/index.html

No that's from 1991 or so ..before the current owners

 

[stingray56funk]

Better shot of the ampeg:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag/5108089735/

 

[OrionManMatt]

Here's a pic from Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag/5108599584/

Daryl w/Heritage B-15.

 

[greenboy]

Speaking of Darryl Jones ; } - http://www.rolandus.com/community/insider/article.php?ArticleId=1141&tab=artist

 

[JimmyM]

bet the vb-99 would sound pretty good through that

so is it just me or does it look like the speaker connects from the opposite side now? i guess what i'm saying is "where the hell are the detail pics????"

 

[Tom_RCJ]

and stats. Where's my stats?

Weight? Amperage? Tubes? Speaker? I'm dying here.

Looks nice though, thx for the pics. Wish I could of been there for that.

 

[Rob Martinez]

I hope one shows up at my local store for me to try. Or maybe not!!! DAMN!

 

[JimmyM]

You've got to admire the brand loyalty and cult following of Ampeg owners.
310 posts and nearly 14,000 views regarding an amp that is still buyable on the used market for potentialy less than a new one, from a company who has had a really bad track record in recent years, and with the hopes that there will be no changes or "improvements" for the new version.

i wouldn't mind a couple changes. like a better heavier duty dolly that maybe uses two screws to attach instead of one. or footcups on the bottom for the dolly. or latches like vintage blue uses instead of those crap stock latches.

(The Fender tweed and black face guys haven't had this luxury in a long time)

screw 'em!

Then again, maybe some of us are just living in the past on this animal.
I had one ages ago and sold it (bought it for $150, sold it for $350) I regret it; it was a wonderful one trick pony

slowly i turn...step by ste...er...

jim, i can't tell you how many different styles of music i've played on mine. light jazz, hard rock, disco, funk, swing and rockabilly on upright, you name it...number of times it didn't sound right for the music: 0. just because it's only a 2 band eq doesn't mean it's a one trick pony.

I too would want more power for new. In fact a 100 watt SVT in a Portaflex box would be of interest to some.

already happened. b-15r...mid 90's. stiffed.

And yes, jealous of those that are in a band situation where low power (and guaranteed professional PA support) is the norm.

at least you're man enough to admit it

ya, we figure why blow up our own hearing? the pa can do that. we're not quiet but we're certainly not going to clear the room of everyone over 70.

 

[steveksux]

You know, if they updated this a little bit, say with a class D amp, switching power supply, and neo 15, they'd really have something!


Randy

 

[SGD Lutherie]

You know, if they updated this a little bit, say with a class D amp, switching power supply, and neo 15, they'd really have something!


Randy

Not a combo, but if you want a really nice warm clean class A tube preamp (think Alembic FB-2) with classic passive tone stack, married to a powerful clean SS poweramp section ... try Invalid Link Removed. Oh yeah, and it's 500 Watts and $350.00 ...

This is my next new amp.

 

[JimmyM]

the lh500 is a sweet amp, no doubt, and probably one of the best bargains you'll find. but i'd still rather have the b-15n.

 

[fivestringgecko]

Thanks for the pics so far guys!

I'm not 100% sure what I think about the look of that amp though. I definitely want to get a closer look, but it seems a little... "modern/high tech" to be a vintage reissue, yes? Don't get me wrong, I absolutely dig it and just raised my $$$ limit for this amp. It's sexy!

5sg.

 

[JimmyM]

sorry, i'm not seeing the high tech angle. to me it looks identical to the old ones.

 

[SGD Lutherie]

sorry, i'm not seeing the high tech angle. to me it looks identical to the old ones.

I agree. Looks just like an old one, just new. Is it supposed to be "relic'd"??

 

[HarleyMYK]

Link Removed

Here is a crappy photo from my phone at Bass Player Live today (10/23/2010). It does not do this gorgeous amp justice. It is supposed to be a true copy. All American made. Hand soldered point to point wiring. No pricing yet, but best guess of the staff there (totally unofficial) is $5,000 or more. It is meant to be a very exclusive and limited production model (I think they said only 300 will be made). It is a very beautiful piece. I think someone said there will be a more reasonably priced hybrid fliptop coming at NAAM 2011.

 

[fivestringgecko]

Man, My mind was playing tricks on me... I was seeing something COMPLETELY different. Something a little like the GK Fusions. I was seeing a slick high tech looking front with red LED's (must've been a reflection or light from somewhere). Man, what a brainfart. Derrrrr! Sorry guys!

Harley, that pic that you posted was what I was EXPECTING it to look like. Whew!

I'm dumb.

I still think I probably upped my $$$ limit a little bit. lol

5sg.

 

[greenboy]

No pricing yet, but best guess of the staff there (totally unofficial) is $5,000 or more.

Hard for me to believe I'd ever say this, but Go Behringer ; }