Vintage 1966 ampeg sb12 portaflex 25w 1x12 tube fliptop amp. Below are some pictures of my ampeg scrambler clone. The first channels has 14 inch inputs for guitar and. Guitartist friends are always trying to buy my 65 ampeg and my 64 fender bassman, but i still love the tone they produce for quiet gigs and upright.
Use your browsers back button to return to this page. Marshall 4 x 12 with vintage 30 celestion speakers avatar 2 x 12 open backed with vintage celestion. The downside is that the amp doesnt have the clearance underneath for the handle and it doesnt sit with all four feet on the cab. The solid state line never gained the popularity of ampeg s tube amplifiers, but they do have that classic ampeg sound and should not be ignored. Sep 26, 20 this is a video documenting my first homemade bass amp.
In the first photograph at the bottom of the page is a ampeg 1966 b18 cabinet interior shot. Although it can be complicated upon first use it is a very good program and. Its an ampeg svt clone basically a copy of the circuitry, but with modern or cheap, chinese components just like a genuine ampeg these days then. The fliptop portaflex series of the 60s stands as one of ampegs most recognizable designs, and the b15n is the definitive central model of the line.
Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1966 ampeg sb12 portaflex 25w 1x12 tube fliptop amp. I wrote this page originally to help me sell my classic ampeg b15n portaflex flip top combo bass amplifier. The b15 and its subsequent variants went on to become. Portable, powerful and affordable, ampegs portaflex series combines the vintage styling of ampegs iconic fliptop cabinet design with a selection of modern, lightweight heads and legendary alltube tone. I was under the impression there were lots of them still floating around. Its in really nice shape, but the problem i have is the plug for the speaker cabinet is missing and i dont know how to wire on a new plug. B15 clone build discussion in amps and cabs bg started by wal pawlik, nov 9, 2015. Vintage 1966 ampeg sb12 portaflex 25w 1x12 tube fliptop. Catalog of products fliptops home of parts for ampeg lovers. The bt140 is actually part of the portaflex ported reflex design line although this term is most associated with ampeg flip top amps such as the b15n. Whether youre just making a hard drive recovery partition, blasting full images to dozens. All of these attributes make the ampeg scrambler a truly unique and extremely versatile octave fuzz. It combines parts of the b15 6sl7 and the tonestack style, with more power 4 kt88 and a better power. This is a clone of the ampeg b15n, 1968 fixed bias version.
The amp is a tube based consisting of two separate channels. Just like the classic portaflex, the amp head folds down into the cab when not in use for. Shop by amplifier type such as combo, head, cabinet. Conceived in 1958 by the late legend jess oliver aka that dude who first put reverb into a guitar amp, the b15 grew up alongside our modern music industry.
Clonezilla is the other free offline software that stands out to me. An inside look at the classic tones of the ampeg heritage b15. Freshening up a vintage ampeg b12xt premier guitar. Marshall 4 x 12 with vintage 30 celestion speakers avatar 2 x 12 open backed with vintage celestion g12 speakers kustom 2 x 15 closed back with vintage jensen speakers vintage tuck and roll style keyboards. Troubleshooting musical instrument amplifiers this document appeared in the 1969 policy manual for ampeg authorized service centers. Based on several years of vintage ampeg b15 designs, the trip top.
The ampeg b15 fliptop is one of my favorite bass amps to use for recording. Its in really nice shape, but the problem i have is the plug for the speaker cabinet is missing. Check out the ultraaffordable portaflex series, delivering the legendary b15. This is more or less a clone of the head section of the ampeg b15n, known as the portaflex or fliptop. Originals are very rare these days and sell of outrageously high prices when one does become available, similar to the tycobrahe octavia. According to colin, its used for those like hiphop, swing moments. Whether youre tracking through the svt with an apollo. Fwiw, i liked my b15 best with 6550 tubes but went back to 7027 for the sake of originality. When i was young teenager just learning guitar, my neighbor who was a year younger than me but already a very good guitaristmusician had one of the large ampeg flip top amps. Ampeg pf115he portaflex 1x15 bass speaker cabinet vintage portaflex. The ampeg b15n is a classic all tube bass amp that has been featured. Whether youre just making a hard drive recovery partition, blasting full images to. As of 510 we are open for business, shipping most places world wide.
In 1960, ampeg introduced the b15, a bass combo amplifier with an innovative fliptop function, invented and patented by oliver. Replacing your gaskets as the existing gaskets wear down helps ensure proper carbonation and prevents beer. The b15 nf channel has the volume control section before the tone stack and in the. Studio equipmentdigital piano keyboardmusic softwarebass ampsclassic. Replacing your gaskets as the existing gaskets wear down helps ensure proper carbonation and prevents beer from going flat. Find the perfect deal for ampeg guitar amplifiers with free shipping on many items at ebay. The first amp in ampegs portaflex series was the b15, a 2channel tube amplifier with perchannel volume controls and shared baxandalltype tone control, housed within a fliptop tunedport cabinet design mounted to a dolly.
Hard drive cloning and diskimaging software is infinitely useful for end users and it managers alike. I dont remember the model but i remember how good it sounded. Nov 14, 2012 its an ampeg svt clone basically a copy of the circuitry, but with modern or cheap, chinese components just like a genuine ampeg these days then. I wouldnt try and clone the ampeg design exactly as your are building a clone as you can buy complete cabs as seen below. That bugerabehringer 300w allvalve svt clone bvv3000 for. Ampeg portaflex b15n fliptop 1965 blue check price guide. Ive sold the amp, but i leave this page around for ampeg. The b15 was the first in the companys portaflex series, and after becoming the preferred studio amp of session musicians like james jamerson and chuck rainey. Portaflex amps were hugely innovative for the flip top nature of the head and cabinet, as well as for a number of innovative signal and circuitry innovations from the early 60s. And since its a portaflex, you can attach the pf350 or pf500 head to the top and flip it. The byoc scrambled octave is an exact replica of the original ampeg scrambler circuit.
There are various enclosure design tools that will help you calculate. Aug 19, 2009 hi jeff, i recently acquired a 60s ampeg bass amp. This is a video documenting my first homemade bass amp. Unfollow ampeg bass amp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hey, we know you can never own just one amp, so we are also. The infinium autobiasing sounds promising if it works as it will save a fortune in matched valves. The b15 was the first in the companys portaflex series, and after becoming. And who would buy a clone when you could buy the real deal for less money. Guitartist friends are always trying to buy my 65 ampeg and my 64. When the amp is bolted to the top i get a terrible vibration. Jun 19, 2014 hard drive cloning and diskimaging software is infinitely useful for end users and it managers alike. Ampeg jet j20 point to point ampeg jet ii j12t ampeg b50 x20 combo bass amp ashdown evo 500 ii combo bass amplifier ampeg bn15 fliptop peterson v strobe tuner bose tuners.
I wrote this page originally to help me sell my classic ampeg b15n portaflex fliptop combo bass amplifier. The ampeg amps modelled comprise the svt classic, b15r portaflex flip top, ba500 and svt4 pro, and ampeg also provide the role models for two of the the stomp effects, specifically the spcoct octaver and the scpod overdrive. Shortly after the b15s introduction in 1960, it became the most popular bass amp in the world. In 1960, ampeg introduced the b15, a bass combo amplifier with an innovative flip top function, invented and patented by oliver. Portable, powerful and affordable, ampegs portaflex series combines the vintage styling of ampegs iconic fliptop cabinet design with a selection of modern, lightweight heads and legendary alltube. A photo of colin and his ampeg svt classic bass head from the king of limbs. When ampeg introduced the b15 portaflex short for portable reflex baffle system in 1960, it set the standard for all future bass amplification. The board features a boss tu2, a tech 21 sansamp bass driver, an akai. Attach cabs the yamaha sunn clone handles the boom and the peavey. There are various enclosure design tools that will help you calculate the port diameter and port length. The portaflex b15r was a late 90searly 2000s reissue of the classic b15n portaflex bass combo of the 1960s70s. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience.
Ampeg is a bass amp instrument manufacturing company that specializes in bass guitar amplification and effects. The b15nf channel has the volume control section before the tone stack and in the. Ampeg scrambler the wild octaver this is the clone of the very rare ampeg scrambler, which was built in very small numbers back in the late 60s. It is a 25watt amp with a single 15 speaker, and is designed for the gigging musician.
The bt140 is actually part of the portaflex ported reflex design line although this term is most associated with ampeg fliptop amps such as the b15n. I love the tone, but it cant be pushed terribly loud without distortion. The ampeg svtvr bass amplifier plugin provides all of the raw power and punch of the hardware, putting a raging beast directly into your daw. Service tips 1976 contains service tips for b100g100, sr6. Hey, we know you can never own just one amp, so we are also offering a selection of parts serving other classic amps such as fender, marshall, vox, sunn, hiwatt, traynor and many more. The first channels has 14 inch inputs for guitar and bass, while the second channel just has an input for bass. You sure you cant find a b15 for around that price, though. Ampeg pf115he portaflex bass box musikhaus thomann. An inside look at the classic tones of the ampeg heritage b15 duration. Ampeg just released two flip top heads, a 18w, and a 50w have not seen or heard them yet. Based on several years of vintage ampeg b15 designs, the trip top combines the original circuits of both the ampeg b15nc 1964 as well as the later b15nf 196567. The flip top portaflex series of the 60s stands as one of ampeg s most recognizable designs, and the b15n is the definitive central model of the line.
The first and most obvious issue with the amp was the fact that the beautiful old. For over 60 years ampeg has been providing amplification solutions for professional bass. When i unbolt the amp and put the top on handle side up, no vibration at all. Portable, powerful and affordable, ampeg s portaflex series combines the vintage styling of ampeg s iconic flip top cabinet design with a selection of modern, lightweight heads and legendary alltube tone. The history of the legendary ampeg b15 guitar world. The ampeg amps modelled comprise the svt classic, b15r portaflex flip top, ba500 and svt4 pro, and ampeg also provide the role models for two of the the stomp effects, specifically the spcoct octaver. The power supply capacitors are increased 25% and the. Believe the guitar rig software has an emulation that would give you an idea of sound. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. Ive sold the amp, but i leave this page around for ampeg fans who might want to take a look at it.
When i was young teenager just learning guitar, my neighbor who was a year younger than me but already a very good guitaristmusician had one of the large ampeg fliptop amps. A b15n preamp married to a v7 power section would be a killer rig and it wouldnt be difficult. Below is an exciting video documenting the tail end of this build. Ampeg svtvr bass amplifier uad audio plugins universal audio. The first amp in ampegs portaflex series was the b15, a 2channel tube amplifier with perchannel volume controls and shared baxandalltype tone control, housed within a fliptop tunedport cabinet. It is a direct copy of the orginal schematic except for the following changes. Fliptops is also now proud to offer our own line of high end speaker cabinets including the new 810n stack cabinet system. Ampeg bass amplifiers ampeg gear, information, videos. Ive been wanting to try building a tube bass amp for a while and ive been curious to find out why fliptops sound the way they do.
For over 60 years ampeg has been providing amplification solutions for professional bass players and aspiring bassists looking for the best bass practice amps. The poplar cabinet is extremely rugged and looks great with ampegs black diamond tolex and classic b15 grille cloth. Whether youre tracking through the svt with an apollo interface, or reamping an existing bass track with any uad2 hardware, the svtvr plugin offers myriad tones for any genre. That bugerabehringer 300w allvalve svt clone bvv3000. The software was developed to offer a free alternative to the very popular norton ghost and over the years it has gained a better set of features than ghost making it a great choice for anybody. Discussion in amps and cabs started by mortatort, sep 21, 2015.
Portaflex amps were hugely innovative for the fliptop. The b15nf channel has the volume control section before the tone stack and in the b15nc channel it is after. Ampeg b15 clone head clippage and new pics added amps. Ampeg ba115 bass amp ba115 ampeg ampeg innovative, versatile and great sounding, the ampeg ba115 combo incorporates a tiltback. Held by colin for the bands top of the pops performance of creep in 1993. While its not a direct svt clone, or a clone of anything, i just finished my first bass amp. Ampeg portaflex head and dual cabinet bass amplifier stack freaking amazing. Like a lot of the popular sewing machines at the time, the b15 stored. Maintaining these circuits keeps the same gain structure and biasing found in the original b15n amp designs. Heres the pinout of the 2n5306 darlington transistor. And since its a portaflex, you can attach the pf350 or pf500 head to the top and flip it inside the cab for the ultimate portable ampeg rig. Mar 08, 2011 this is a clone of the ampeg b15n, 1968 fixed bias version. The byoc scrambled octave comes with a 2n3904 transistor, 2n5306 darlington transistors, and 1n456 diodes.
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