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The polarity switch on my MM and Sunn 200S doesn't cure the static. The Ampeg has something in it's circuitry that cuts all that out. If I knew what, I might be able to put that on the line and cure the other 3 amps.

The B-100 has *much* beefier caps after the rectifier, and a bit more filtering after that. These are both common (especially the first part) in SS amps vs tube amps. While electrolytics can be smaller today than in the 60s, they're still not that small in terms of space in an amp. A modern 47uF 450V cap (the largest typically used in most tube amps) is a bit larger than my index finger from its tip to halfway to the second knuckle. A 4700uF like in your B-100 would be far larger, take a while to charge, and require the use of a SS rectifier rather than a tube rectifier.
Then, as I said, there's even more filtering going to the other stages before the power amp. Whiel tube amps typically have this, too, the caps are again larger in this amp than in a tube amp.

There may be more to it, but that's a big factor.
 
It’s cool that you like it. The Ampeg tone is special. And it’s impossible to duplicate with other amps. There are literally hundreds of post on TalkBass asking “how do I get an Ampeg tone with my ___________?” The correct answer is buy an Ampeg.
It is thumpy when you want it to be and that unit has lots of adjustments to get bark or anything else you want. Glad I bought it.
 
Then there was Sunday......
We were pretty tired after a long day Saturday, thus, we missed Sunday breakfast with everyone, sorry about that, but we needed to get as much sleep as possible considering the upcoming drive back to Seattle.
I scraped myself together and we grabbed Andy for a quick trip to Damm Vineyard, which is a rather cute, somewhat unexpected place not far from Chuck's home.
The Lull and the MPC were there and it was a treat to hear Chuck give them both a workout in the 96 degree heat, however by the third set he had to have his Precision as he wasn't able to palm mute on the Thunderbird because it has a bridge cover.
I wanted to say that it was a musical treat to hear Chuck, his drummer and the exceptionally talented Becca play together, great music and a fun afternoon.
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Post show we returned to the garage and simply enjoyed the afternoon, it was warm but as the sun set it was quite comfy.
Taking a well deserved break.
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Non Reverse with new Rotos sounding great!
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Jio
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Irv playing a couple of my basses.
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Miles chilling :)
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This shot has already been posted before, it was taken by Becca's father, he's very nice and I have to say it was truly wonderful to see this man being so supportive of his daughter.
I want to thank everyone that could make it and again, especially Chuck and Rosa, your kindness and generosity are unmatched. I don't mind saying that this picture makes me tear up, you're all so wonderful, Thank you.
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Hope this finds you all well. Haven’t been around this page in awhile, but I stumbled across this today in Rapid City, SD. ‘64 that was originally purchased locally and spent most of its life under a bed. They’re asking $35k!!!
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Then there was Sunday......
We were pretty tired after a long day Saturday, thus, we missed Sunday breakfast with everyone, sorry about that, but we needed to get as much sleep as possible considering the upcoming drive back to Seattle.
I scraped myself together and we grabbed Andy for a quick trip to Damm Vineyard, which is a rather cute, somewhat unexpected place not far from Chuck's home.
The Lull and the MPC were there and it was a treat to hear Chuck give them both a workout in the 96 degree heat, however by the third set he had to have his Precision as he wasn't able to palm mute on the Thunderbird because it has a bridge cover.
I wanted to say that it was a musical treat to hear Chuck, his drummer and the exceptionally talented Becca play together, great music and a fun afternoon.
nJKH2pz.jpg


Post show we returned to the garage and simply enjoyed the afternoon, it was warm but as the sun set it was quite comfy.
Taking a well deserved break.
G1D0pHW.jpg

pS5xoxl.jpg


Non Reverse with new Rotos sounding great!
8qg2Acv.jpg


Jio
jp5Ssnm.jpg


Irv playing a couple of my basses.
UGMwcRH.jpg

YhBBtvO.jpg


Miles chilling :)
kl9Djb0.jpg


This shot has already been posted before, it was taken by Becca's father, he's very nice and I have to say it was truly wonderful to see this man being so supportive of his daughter.
I want to thank everyone that could make it and again, especially Chuck and Rosa, your kindness and generosity are unmatched. I don't mind saying that this picture makes me tear up, you're all so wonderful, Thank you.
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I’m really not that tall. I was standing on a pallet that was just behind the cool people.
 
The polarity switch on my MM and Sunn 200S doesn't cure the static. The Ampeg has something in it's circuitry that cuts all that out. If I knew what, I might be able to put that on the line and cure the other 3 amps.
try all 3 in different outlets without the Furman……record and post clips of the “offending” sounds….PM if better…..