Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:27 am
Nice deal Jeff, congrats and enjoy the amp!
Sure Kevin!
My bass-playing co-worker has dibs on it first though.
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:31 am
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:43 pm
Along with my pile of SVT's I've got a '66 B-15N - love it. Had a chance to try a B-15R a few years ago... like you said, they don't sound the same as the old ones, but I also thought it sounded fantastic. Electronically I believe its the same as the reissue V4B.
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:02 pm
Very good catch!
I paid $1349.00 for mine.
Can you do me a favor and tell me if your Head and Cabinet serial numbers are the same?
Mine are Head - AJYDQ00001 and Cabinet - AJYDQ00002.
Ampeg has never confirmed for me if they were issued sequential or if my head/cab was swapped at the factory or the store they went to!
I paid $1349.00 for mine.
Can you do me a favor and tell me if your Head and Cabinet serial numbers are the same?
Mine are Head - AJYDQ00001 and Cabinet - AJYDQ00002.
Ampeg has never confirmed for me if they were issued sequential or if my head/cab was swapped at the factory or the store they went to!
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:49 pm
Sweet, Ameg, RIC & Alembic, nice family picture.....is that a Spoiler Garret? I really like that body style.
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 3:01 pm
Hey Tony,
Thanks!
They sound great through my Ampeg B-15R Stack.
The Alembic is actually called a "Persuader".
They're Spoilers that Alembic used as a platform to showcase their "Activator" pickup/electronics systems.
I first played a Spoiler back in 1984. It wasn't till 1997 that I could get one and when I could I was directed to this Persuader. I got it from Bass NorthWest.
Thanks!
They sound great through my Ampeg B-15R Stack.
The Alembic is actually called a "Persuader".
They're Spoilers that Alembic used as a platform to showcase their "Activator" pickup/electronics systems.
I first played a Spoiler back in 1984. It wasn't till 1997 that I could get one and when I could I was directed to this Persuader. I got it from Bass NorthWest.
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:06 pm
I miss the Hell out of my B-12... I needed volume and had no cash, you don't wanna know what I traded it for. 
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:32 am
Hey Garret-
I've always liked your B-15R stack. Where does one get the B-15E extension cab? I don't see it listed on the Ampeg website. Did they stop making it?
I'm not in front of my amp right now, but I did check the serial #'s the night I bought it and they were the same for the head and cabinet. If you want I'll email you the numbers.
I've always liked your B-15R stack. Where does one get the B-15E extension cab? I don't see it listed on the Ampeg website. Did they stop making it?
I'm not in front of my amp right now, but I did check the serial #'s the night I bought it and they were the same for the head and cabinet. If you want I'll email you the numbers.
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:52 am
Garret,
Ok, I always mix those two models up. Thanks for clearing that up.
I really like that model a lot.
I have a 1981 Distillate. A fantastic bass but HEAVY and not too user friendly when played in a sitting position.
Ok, I always mix those two models up. Thanks for clearing that up.
I really like that model a lot.
I have a 1981 Distillate. A fantastic bass but HEAVY and not too user friendly when played in a sitting position.
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:11 am
Hey Jeff,
Straight from Ampeg, "the B-15E was a limited run of only 98 for distribution".
You have to find one used.
I actually found mine in a music store in Washington that was being used as a rental, had never sold.
Straight from Ampeg, "the B-15E was a limited run of only 98 for distribution".
You have to find one used.
I actually found mine in a music store in Washington that was being used as a rental, had never sold.
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:35 am
He Scores!
Always wanted one-esp like the half power switch.
damn GC!
Always wanted one-esp like the half power switch.
damn GC!
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:26 am
Bob.....was it a Peavey? 
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:16 am
Yup. TNT160... if we ever get the chance to meet, Steve, it's your job to kick me in the teeth. I would, but I'm not flexible enough.
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:01 pm
Hey Tony,
No need to apologize. That's why Alembic discontinued the Persuader.
The Spoiler is my favorite too.
Your Distillate must be pretty awesome!
No need to apologize. That's why Alembic discontinued the Persuader.
The Spoiler is my favorite too.
Your Distillate must be pretty awesome!
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:16 am
Hey Garret- My B-15R has a light bulb on the circuit board inside the speaker cabinet. What's the deal with it?! There is no mention of it in the manual.