New ampeg speculation - A true B15 Reissue?

[fivestringgecko]

IMO, if they sell immediately, and there is a big demand for them, they'll probably make more. otherwise what's the point?

They've already hinted at that in this very thread.

5sg.

 

[joshwilkesbooth]

New pic posted: http://twitpic.com/3gtety

 

[johnk_10]

New pic posted: http://twitpic.com/3gtety

i think it's cute.

 

[joshwilkesbooth]

I hope it'll fit into the back seat of a Toyota Echo along with a full guitar rig.

 

[stiles72]

Looks like there are two heads (PF350 & Pf500) and two cabs available (PF115HLF & PF210HLF). That way you can mix and match. American Musical SUpply has them listed over there allready: Invalid Link Removed

 

[IntrepidCellist]

Looks like there are two heads (PF350 & Pf500) and two cabs available (PF115HLF & PF210HLF). That way you can mix and match. American Musical SUpply has them listed over there allready: Invalid Link Removed

$299 for the 350W @ 4 ohms version, $399 for the 500W @ 4 ohms version. Cabs are $399 too. Cool! Good price range to hit, IMHO.

 

[fivestringgecko]

+1, that's a pretty nice price. It's also pretty nice that you can mix and match the heads/cabs. So if the smaller head is 350 watts @ 4 ohms, that would make it roughly 175 (give or take) at 8 ohms, right? Man, that and the 15" cab would be pretty nice for both my current gigs.......

Yeah, avoiding G.A.S. isn't working.

5sg.

 

[Spencer!]

That's pretty nice, especially that you can mix and match the heads/cabs.

Hopefully that means there's a tube head in the future.

 

[fivestringgecko]

Hopefully that means there's a tube head in the future.

Man, I didn't even think of that! That would put the coolness factor of these new Portaflexes through the roof. Wonder what kind of price point they could hit with that?

5sg.

 

[seamonkey]

The new class-d porta-flex looks like a smart move by Ampeg
Features are good, and Pricing is competitive,
These will be a big seller, they should make some good profit, and maybe finally break the Ampeg is only good for tube mold. Used with the same cabinet as any SVT they'll have a little tiny amp that blows their big heavy SVT off the stage. I think they're smart enough to build in "tube tone" that people expect from Ampeg.

I can only hope they used plywood for the cabinet - but the weight hints at MDF.

 

[DavidLopezJr]

Now to wonder how these will compare in tone to the B50r, B100r, and B200r. (For modern solid state portaflexes)

Also ehh about them selling separate. I understand from their standpoint why it makes sense but I wouldnt mind saving a Benjamin or two by selling them together.

 

[joshwilkesbooth]

I can only hope they used plywood for the cabinet - but the weight hints at MDF.

The description says poplar.

 

[AmpegUSA]

The new class-d porta-flex looks like a smart move by Ampeg
Features are good, and Pricing is competitive,
These will be a big seller, they should make some good profit, and maybe finally break the Ampeg is only good for tube mold. Used with the same cabinet as any SVT they'll have a little tiny amp that blows their big heavy SVT off the stage. I think they're smart enough to build in "tube tone" that people expect from Ampeg.

I can only hope they used plywood for the cabinet - but the weight hints at MDF.

15mm poplar ply

 

[seamonkey]

Excellent!

 

[johnk_10]

The new class-d porta-flex looks like a smart move by Ampeg
Features are good, and Pricing is competitive,
These will be a big seller, they should make some good profit, and maybe finally break the Ampeg is only good for tube mold. Used with the same cabinet as any SVT they'll have a little tiny amp that blows their big heavy SVT off the stage. I think they're smart enough to build in "tube tone" that people expect from Ampeg.

seriously. it's very nice to hear that you're excited, but i haven't met a class d micro amp yet that 'blows an all tube SVT off the stage'.

 

[seamonkey]

They're made by the same company, rated by the same company. Class-d is big time in FOH, because they do the job. Almost 2011

 

[GregC]

Those cabs look great! Hard to argue with the weight or price, either! I wish Ampeg had gone with a tweeter-less design, though.

 

[johnk_10]

They're made by the same company, rated by the same company. Class-d is big time in FOH, because they do the job. Almost 2011

yeah, and so was the SVT 350 (only it wasn't class d).

 

[coreyfyfe]

They're made by the same company, rated by the same company. Class-d is big time in FOH, because they do the job. Almost 2011

Even through the same cab, there is no comparison.

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[AmpegUSA]

Those cabs look great! Hard to argue with the weight or price, either! I wish Ampeg had gone with a tweeter-less design, though.

Just turn that sucker down if you're not into it.