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Which Ampeg amp do you own

I guess my username should be AmPIG-

60's B15 (x2)
60's B12 (x1)
Early 70's toggle switch V4 (x4)
Early 70's toggle switch VT-22 (x2)
'71 SVT
'73 SVT
SVT II (non pro) (x3)
Straightback 8x10
Tilt back 8x10
 
I have a Blue-line SVT (70's vintage) with "fridge" bevelled 8x10 cab gathering dust in the garage since I got my EBS rig working. I have a white-line-on-plexiglass (60's vintage, I think) Portaflex B-15 on permanent loan to a friend. They each have a great sound, but neither is really practical for me for routine use - the B-15 is too fragile, the SVT is too heavy. I hang on to them for sentimental value, or for that retro gig that may come along some day, but the SVT will probably go if ever I'm in a cash crunch.
 
My main amp right now is an Ampeg BA-210sp. A friend of mine gave me the guts saying that it didn't work and I could toy with it. Turned out to just be a couple loose pots. Tightened 'em up and it works great. Plenty of power for everything I need. I made a case for it out of some pallets we scavenged off Craigslist.

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