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Late 90s Gibson Thunderbird, late 70s Gibson Ripper and Ampeg amp/cabs

FlyGuitars What kind of set up do you use live?

JMJ SVP-CL preamps, SVT-1600 and QSC PowerAmps, two Ampeg 8x10 cabs,

FlyGuitars Any Effects?

JMJ Piles and piles of them. I have three custom boards - two for the studio and one for live.

FlyGuitars And in the studio?

JMJ Basses and effects going into a B-15 or an SVT. Along with that is an amazing Divided By 13 bass rig I use as well, 200 watt, all tube with a 4 x 12 cabinet fitted with Celestions. Face melting.

Two of Justins Ampeg B-15s. Left a 1969, right a 1974. - "they're as important to me as a great bass"

FlyGuitars One classic Gibson bass you don't use is an EB2, but you regularly use other hollow-bodies, like the Guild Starfire. What do you like about the Starfire over the EB2?

JMJ Starfires are balanced sounding and have room for more "finesse" playing, I feel. EB2's are too heavy in the low end for me in terms of what I use the Starfires for, though I should probably own one. The Starfire has become my sound on a lot of records, most notably on Sea Change..."Paper Tiger", "End of the Day", "Lonesome Tears", songs like that....that bass sound is Starfire >> Ampeg B-15R >> Neumann FET 47, no DI.

Gibson bass guitars for sale

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1977 Ampeg B-25B Bass Guitar 1-15" cabinet with speaker No Amp Used B 25 B

A Great Lake State, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$459

VINTAGE 1977 AMPEG B-25B SPEAKER CABINET WITH A 15 " SPEAKER IN GOOD USED CONDITION !! POSSIBLY MODIFIED FROM A 2 15" CABINET.
This is a Ampeg B-25B Cabinet . This SALE is for the speaker cabinet only , No amp head is included in the sale . The amp head has been sold. Feel free to ask any questions you wish. The cabinet is a B25B with impedance switch from 4 -16 ohms If this has been cut down I am not sure the impedance switch will work I would not think the impedance switch will... more

Vintage early 1970s Ampeg Model B-25B Head Amplifier

Waltham, Massachusetts, 024**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$795

This vintage Ampeg Model B-25B Head Amplifier is a true gem from the early 1970s. Made in the United States, this amplifier boasts excellent sound quality and is perfect for guitar enthusiasts. With its iconic brand and specific manufacturing year, this amplifier is a must-have for collectors and musicians alike
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Ampeg Portaflex SB-12 Amplifier Fliptop Bass Guitar Combo Amp SB12

Kingsland, Georgia, 315**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

This is a 1965 Ampeg SB-12 portaflex amplifier. It has all new tubes and was modified for a three pronged grounding plug. This still has the original design speaker connection through the cabinet clamps. It comes with the non original dolly that is pictured. The amp is working.
This is being offered as a local pickup only, if you are interested and are not local maybe we can work something out
Please message with questions or for more pics
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Ampeg Portaflex SB-12 Amplifier Fliptop Bass Guitar Combo Amp SB12 Vintage Rare

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1425

Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee
Ampeg Portaflex SB-12
For sale is a vintage Ampex Portaflex SB-12. It's tested and fully functional. We did some servicing as needed including recap and removing the cabinet clamp speaker connections (which is a poor design for speaker connection) and replaced with 1 / 4" cable connection. We also replaced the volume pot
*Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale ... more

1971 Ampeg B-15 S Flip-Top Bass Amp Tube / STOCK / ALTEC 421A / COVER

Bakersfield, California, 933**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2225

1971 Ampeg B-15 S Flip-Top Bass Guitar Amplifier Tube / ALTEC 421A- 65 WATTS-FROM WHAT I KNOW THE EARLY AMPEG B15S were not labeled with the speaker chosen at the factory. My Uncle bought this with the Altec langsing 421 A installed in the cabinet. I am the second owner but it has remained in my family ALL STOCK WITH CABINET DOLLY See Photos. THE BASS AMP / THE 1# BASS GUITAR SOUND / COMES WITH CABINET COVER
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1966 Ampeg B-18N Portaflex 2-Channel 50-Watt 1x18" Fliptop Bass Combo JBL K151

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2800

1966 Ampeg B-18N Portaflex Fliptop combo amp, made in Linden NJ. Dating is approximation based on the serial number. I personally love every Ampeg fliptop i've ever owned. (I have a decent collection) I've decided to once again part with a few. This is one has been gigged and used regularly. Serviced and suitable for a someone intending to continue to use it regularly as it should be. Features an upgraded speaker a wonderful and quite rare JBL 151 18" Speaker. Its been fully inspected and is... more

VINTAGE AMPEG 1964 / 1965 B-15N PORTAFLEX 25-WATT 1X15 BASS AMPLIFIER CLEAN AMP

Newport, Rhode Island, 028**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

UP FOR SALE VINTAGE AMPEG 1964-1965 B-15N PORTAFLEX 25-WATT 1X15" BASS COMBO AMPLIFIER?? . The Ampeg B-15N Portaflex of the 1960s, the "multi-instrument" successor to the B-12 amplifier, is considered the most recorded bass amplifier in history -- and with good reason. This all-tube "fliptop" bass combo amp pairs a 25-watt top with simple volume and tone controls to a double baffle 1 × 15 cabinet which contributes significantly to the deep, classic tone that the B-15N ... more

1965 Ampeg B-15NF Portaflex 25-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Blue Vinyl Serviced

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

The sound of these B15 combos is on just about every Motown and Soul record recorded during the 60s and 70s and have continued to be the choice of MANY artists across all genres to this day. I own quite a few of them currently and can't get enough. I gig with them all regularly. These blue checkered models are some of the most sought after B15 variations due to their visual association with classic players such as James Jamerson. This is a 65 according to the serial number. Likely a late 65 ... more

Ampeg B15N 1966 All original MINT Condition

Boca Raton, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Well thought I would never sell it Ampeg B15N 1966 in SUPER CLEAN near mint condition at least a 9 5 hard to find a cleaner one on the planet. 100% original. Had it for about 30 yrs when I used it(about25 times) it was brought up on a Variac before use. All orig Tubes Bugle Boy 5ar4 Sylvania 6l6s etc etc ALL original right down to the 2 prong a c. cord. Will clean it up and take gut shots as well Last one on Ebay sold for 3k and was almost this clean. I have installed a JBL D130 But it ... more

Ampeg B15N 1966 All original E / C factory casters

Eastlake, Ohio, 440**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3695

1966 Ampeg Portaflex B-15-N Bass amplifier that I purchased from the original owner. This amp is in perfect working order, there is no noise, hissing, or any other noise that a tube amp should not have. It was serviced about 3 years ago and he had the 40 / 40 / 40 can cap replaced with an original can capacitor. Also had a couple filter caps replaced that were out of spec. He also had all 6 tubes added tube stabilizers, had the death cap removed and a 3 prong grounded cord installed. I have ... more

Ampeg B15N 1963 Vintage Valve Bass Amplifier JBL Speaker - Beautiful Rare

London, E12***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3000

Reluctantly for sale is this amazing 1963 Ampeg B15N
I bought it from the 2nd owner in London that Bought it in the USA in 2005 from its original owner who at that point was elderly and hadn't used it for many years. It was working but needed a full service. The speaker was replaced with a JBL D140F, and all the caps replaced, and the 'death cap' mod to a three lead mains plug done. The tubes are the original Ampeg / Sylvania tubes, and yes i can't believe either they don't need to be ... more

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