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R I P JESS OLIVER

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Jess Oliver passed away, I know im one of millions that owned and played through several of Jess's Ampeg amps...R I P Jess, thanks for your contributions to the bass playing community, my condolences go out to his family...
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Jess is a legend who has been selling off a lot of his own collection and prototypes recently.

He'll remain a legendary figure, I'll wager. R.I.P., Jess!
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R.I.P. JO. :(

I wonder how this will affect the price of vintage B-15s? :shock:
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You hadda mention that, hey???

I've been looking for a nice B-15 or B-18 for yonks now. These were working amps so most are beat, and nice ones that were overpriced will be even more so, now...
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damn, another checks off the planet.... one of the amps that made it ALL happen! RIP!
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jingle_jangle wrote:You hadda mention that, hey???

I've been looking for a nice B-15 or B-18 for yonks now. These were working amps so most are beat, and nice ones that were overpriced will be even more so, now...
You better find one, fast, before the word gets out! :wink:
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Yes, another sad day. R.I.P. Jess...
:(
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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