New ampeg speculation - A true B15 Reissue?

[seanm]

Looks like the casters pop out like they do on the B-100R.

But look at the grill - it actually has a black diamond strip at the top where the logo is, and one also at the bottom which creates the "illusion" that the bottom shell of the cab is a dolly board.

Cool, I didn't see that angle. It would be really nice if the casters are removable. I just can't believe they are at this price point

 

[fivestringgecko]

These are going to sell.

Yep, and I'll most likely be one who buys. Been looking for a new, smaller rig lately.

5sg.

 

[JimmyM]

they're hotties, for sure. all of a sudden i'm not so bummed i never got a b100r before it got disco'ed

 

[derridiandrift]

Ampeg seems to be pouring it on this year. The Heritage B15 is a pipe dream for me, given the price speculations, but this solid state flip top looks like a real winner. I can't wait to play one to hear how they sound.

 

[seamonkey]

MOSFET preamp? I was hoping for MOSFET power amps, like in the Micro-VR. Have they used MOSFET preamps before?

The power amps are class-d which is 99% chance going to be MOSFET. They are just going to be used differently.

MOSFET pre-amps are very common.
MOSFET having very similar curves to tube are in many analog modelers.

 

[seamonkey]

These are going to sell.

Not the original "B15" of this thread. Buyers should hope that Ampeg doesn't do another run for 20 years to keep the value up for the collectors.

The new class-d version is going to be a huge seller. It will redefine Ampeg.

 

[Mastermold]

Not the original "B15" of this thread. Buyers should hope that Ampeg doesn't do another run for 20 years to keep the value up for the collectors.

The new class-d version is going to be a huge seller. It will redefine Ampeg.

Yeah the SVT and B-15 will always be classics, but these new class D amps seem to be the future.

 

[JimmyM]

it's insane to think there's not a demand for more tube b-15's. these 50 heritages will be gone in no time. and if they do a second run, they'll be gone in no time, too. people still love the real deal stuff and those who can afford it will buy it.

having said that, seeing as how the micro vr is so good at copping the proper tones, i believe these new heads and cabs will do very well, too. i'm no tube snob. ok, i am a little, but it's really hard to argue with the results you can get with the little stuff.

 

[Batmensch]

Yeah, I can't imagine there aren't 50 bass players in this country alone that have the money available, and know about this B15 RI won't buy it. Ampeg could probably get away with a 5,000 unit run, if they wanted to. I expect those original 50 units to last no more than a week, if even that.

 

[stiles72]

One of the things that I find interesting when I gig out with my '63 B15, is that people seem to be fascinated with the cosmetics of the amp, and the fact that it's a "fliptop". People always comment how "cool it is" when they watch me unlatch the lid and get the head out while setting up at shows. Such a simple concept - whether for a tube head or class D micro - I think will continue to add to the "mystique" of the Portaflex line and really help differentiate it from other amps. (Except possibly Ashdown's dropheads )

 

[JimmyM]

One of the things that I find interesting when I gig out with my '63 B15, is that people seem to be fascinated with the cosmetics of the amp, and the fact that it's a "fliptop". People always comment how "cool it is" when they watch me unlatch the lid and get the head out while setting up at shows. Such a simple concept - whether for a tube head or class D micro - I think will continue to add to the "mystique" of the Portaflex line and really help differentiate it from other amps. (Except possibly Ashdown's dropheads )

how dare you!

 

[dannster]

 

[Jeff Scott]

Very COOL!!!

 

[Rob Martinez]

How much will this cost??

 

[benjammin420]

$399.99 each, head and cab, if I recall correctly

 

[Rob Martinez]

$399.99 each, head and cab, if I recall correctly

Damn!!! I will CERTAINLY check this out when my local store gets one.

 

[coreyfyfe]

$399.99 each, head and cab, if I recall correctly

Close. The 350 watt head will be $299 while the 500 watt head will be $399. The 2x10 and 1x15 cabs are will both be $399.

 

[benjammin420]

Close. The 350 watt head will be $299 while the 500 watt head will be $399. The 2x10 and 1x15 cabs are will both be $399.

well, is that not a PF500 and a single cab pictured?

 

[Rob Martinez]

Close. The 350 watt head will be $299 while the 500 watt head will be $399. The 2x10 and 1x15 cabs are will both be $399.

Even better!

 

[coreyfyfe]

well, is that not a PF500 and a single cab pictured?

Didn't look just figured I'd put all the information out there.