On the first four Blue Öyster Cult studio albums (including Don't Fear the Reaper) I recorded the bass with a B15. During my days at Ithaca College I played a B15. I really enjoyed your video. It really brought me back to the 70s!
@dooleykeith
11 ай бұрын
Joe - I really enjoy your work with B.O.C. Thanks for all the great music - I love how you guys defied classification. Never sure of what you might get on a Blue Oyster Cult record, but you knew it would be good. Cheers, my man!
@JoeBouchardRockStar
11 ай бұрын
@@dooleykeith
@andymelendez9757
11 ай бұрын
Awesome, nice work!
@Groovegandalf
11 ай бұрын
You had a really big influence on my sense of melody and rhythm as a young bass player. The bass lines on Sole Survivor still stick with me.
@stevephilbrick1237
11 ай бұрын
Joe, of the hundreds of bands that I've been fortunate enough to see live, Blue Öyster Cult is still the one that I've seen the most (6 times, if memory serves). Thanks for being there, laying the groove, every single time. (Steve up in Orono, Maine)
@julesborges7396
Жыл бұрын
Back in 2005 I decided I needed a B-15 for my home studio. I spotted a clean one on ebay and won the auction. When the buyer contacted me it was none other than Jess' Oliver! He told be he'd been buying them used, reconditioning them to his specs (he'd made a new plexi Ampeg plate) and selling them. He autographed the top of one of the transformer covers for me with the date. Needless to say it's one of my prize possessions.
@fivewattworld
Жыл бұрын
Such a great story!
@hatdrummer
11 ай бұрын
I was in Jess Oliver's home.. I brought him my Ampeg Reverb Rocket for a speaker issue. As it turns out Ampeg produced those back in the day w a dangerous ground issue.. very unsafe. He did the speaker repair and he fixed the ground issue for free and replaced the nearly broken handle w a new old stock grey/blue Ampeg handle which cost very little.. Jess is a legend.. but here he is a local legend as well and we have a huge quality music scene here and have for a long time.. and Jess Oliver was/is part of that great community..
@hatdrummer
11 ай бұрын
@@fivewattworld I was in Jess Oliver's home.. I brought him my Ampeg Reverb Rocket for a speaker issue. As it turns out Ampeg produced those back in the day w a dangerous ground issue.. very unsafe. He did the speaker repair and he fixed the ground issue for free and replaced the nearly broken handle w a new old stock grey/blue Ampeg handle which cost very little.. Jess is a legend.. but here he is a local legend as well and we have a huge quality music scene here and have for a long time.. and Jess Oliver was/is part of that great community..
@MrFinikyfrank
11 ай бұрын
That's fantastic!
@swenhanson4125
11 ай бұрын
I have a 1962 B15n, any idea on how to repair the ground issue? It’s in really good condition, needs 1 capacitor and one knob.
@christopherweise438
Жыл бұрын
My high school had one as our jazz ensemble bass amp. Too bad none of us knew at the time what we were really playing through. It was "just an amp" to us.
@davidgagnon2849
Жыл бұрын
I was just about to make a similar comment. Since it was in 1979 through 1981, I don't remember exactly which model it was; meaning which year. I was not the bass player; I played guitar one year and trumpet the next, but was involved with loading and unloading it. We also had a Sunburst Precision that very well could have been from the mid to late 60s. I would dearly love to have that rig today.
@nathanielbrice8725
11 ай бұрын
I’m sure there’s plenty of similar stories. If only you could go back in time and buy them all now!
@christopherweise438
11 ай бұрын
@@nathanielbrice8725 - Yea......at a 1986 price instead of now.
@michaellorenz7177
11 ай бұрын
School instruments can be bought cheap. I got my mid 70's Precision for 50 bucks from my high school. Had to put 150 into it to get back in playing shape.
@annunacky4463
11 ай бұрын
Let’s break in and nab it! I’ll be the lookout. We can leave a cheap digital amp for the kids.
@paullawson8610
Жыл бұрын
The B-15 and a Fender precision bass there's just something magic
@MBBerard1
Жыл бұрын
Mr Oliver lived near me (Massapequa Park) and serviced all my amps until his passing. A wonderful kind person! His workplace- his basement- was a sight to see! Wall to wall floor to ceiling amps, components, electronics!!! He is missed!
@hatdrummer
11 ай бұрын
I was in Jess Oliver's home.. I brought him my Ampeg Reverb Rocket for a speaker issue. As it turns out Ampeg produced those back in the day w a dangerous ground issue.. very unsafe. He did the speaker repair and he fixed the ground issue for free and replaced the nearly broken handle w a new old stock grey/blue Ampeg handle which cost very little.. Jess is a legend.. but here he is a local legend as well and we have a huge quality music scene here and have for a long time.. and Jess Oliver was/is part of that great community..
@Funkybassuk
11 ай бұрын
RIP. I remember he was active on ebay fixing up and selling on old B15s. Sadly I was a bit too young at the time to have the income to try to pick one up back then.
@Candlepinman
Жыл бұрын
I've had a 1966 B-15NF around my whole life. It was my dad's and when I started playing guitar I'd play my Squier Strat through it. I switched to bass in my teen years and after awhile the B-15 fell into disrepair. A few months ago I finally spent the money to have it serviced. I'm 35 and now doing a bit of session work... somewhat due to having one! It always sounds amazing and I'm so lucky to have it. My dad passed away 8 years ago I think he's Looking down SOO happy it's working and being used again :)
@ethanlancaster76
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been playing bass for about 35 years and have always wanted a 1975-76 B15-N. You might be surprised at the tones that you can get with a guitar as well. Just incredible valve amps that have been the benchmark of tone for bass in the studio since its inception. Thank you for this great video, Keith! You never disappoint my man.
@BigFatTiddies
Жыл бұрын
Ive gotten some great tones from a guitar with this amp. Especially if you add an EQ pedal.
@lamech006
Жыл бұрын
YES!! You did this amp!!! The. Amp. Thank you, from The Bass Players!
@grahamholden9627
5 ай бұрын
Now time for the SVT to get the same 5 Watt treatment!
@mannybernardez9556
11 ай бұрын
I have a 2000’s B-15R and love it. It really came to life when I switched the power tubes from 6L6 to EL34. Completelly opened up the mids in a great way and made the amp blossom. This is by far the coolest feature of this version of the B-15. Well… that and the fact that it can run at 4ohms and produce 100 watts.
@KarlKarsnark
Жыл бұрын
EPIC! I had an old B-15N that I used to play my Strat through along with a little combo. Sounded great and the "Flip-Top" always gets you extra cool points.
@jamesberlo4298
11 ай бұрын
I'm a Drummer (Ludwig freak) and I love this Show, I am obsessed withe Vintage Gear , I love the detail you go into and the History and the Legends who created this stuff.
@sons.moon.leather
5 күн бұрын
Fantastic history lesson, comprehensive and with a cool delivery. Now I’m very intrigued by the PF-50T
@moctzal
11 ай бұрын
This has to be the best bass amplifier video on all of KZitem! Phil's playing sounded great!
@timothylawrence707
Жыл бұрын
Oh, wow! This is a great Short History topic - this amp is iconic!!
@paulorr7471
Жыл бұрын
My goodness are you ever a fountain of knowledge. My guitar teacher in the mid sixties had a little ensemble that included his wife on bass. She had a B-15 and it was just thunderous.
@charlespiper9291
Жыл бұрын
Amazing amp! Bought my first B15N used in 1968 a new one in 1970. Over the years had a SB 12 for home rehearsal and numerous B15s and a B18. Wonderful in the studio. Since UA Audio introduced the B15 plug in my last B15 was sold.
@aluminati9918
Жыл бұрын
Great video, Keith! Having had an Ampeg V4 for many years I can just agree on the Ampeg EQ section to being in a class of its own. Compared to other amps it actually does something.. Keep the great vids coming!
@calimark7448
Жыл бұрын
I love my B-15n. It was the sound on all of the records that I grew up with. I'll never let go of it. And my P Bass. ;-)
@DRChevalier
Жыл бұрын
Great episode! Thanks Keith. Funny for me, I have played through a number of Ampegs, own the outstanding Micro CL and played through the amazing and murderous SVT with 8x10 cabinet, I have never played a B15. Best that I get on fixing that omission.
@GregDrona
Жыл бұрын
😊 ❤❤ Many thanks. My school also had a vintage B-15. I met Dino 12 years ago, great guy. I’ve since built a clone of the B-15NC. You nailed it again Kieth. Bass players need love too
@mikeymacaque
4 ай бұрын
I play in a classic rock group with a pretty loud drummer and guitarist, and the new PF-20T and 112 cab is just loud enough to get me thru rehearsals with just the right amount of breakup and warmth. It sounds fantastic when I send my signal to the PA too. I’d love it if you had the time to do more classic bass amps, they hardly get as much love as the guitar counterparts. The SVT, Gallien-Krueger 800RB, and the Acoustic 360/1 amps are almost as iconic in the bass world as some guitar amps.
@johnjoyce
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Well done. Bravo. I’ve followed the series since the beginning and you look 110% comfortable and at home now. This one was smooth and supremely perfect. Too perfect? Looking forward to the SVT episode and a Reverberocket episode and maybe a SUNN or Acoustic episode.
@jackpine70
Жыл бұрын
Way to go Keith. What a great "short history". As a fifty year long bass player, I have had b15's flow through my universe, but never owned one. There's still time!
@MrGixxer1300r
Жыл бұрын
Very awesome content!! I never thought I'd be intesestred in bass amps but you caught my interest quickly. Take care Keith, and may god bless you.
@kaydenandrade3138
11 ай бұрын
This person is so good at talking that he memorizes the lines and speaks it so confidently, without stuttering
@fivewattworld
11 ай бұрын
Well, thank you, but I’m actually reading the script I wrote from a small teleprompter. It works but it’s taken me a long time to be relaxed about it.
@kaydenandrade3138
11 ай бұрын
@@fivewattworld o ok, that’s smart
@PaisleyPatchouli
Жыл бұрын
This is another fantastic profile of a precious piece of vintage gear! Thanks Keith! In the mid 60s I had an early flip top Ampeg B15, don't remember which version; it sounded fantastic in the studio with my '63 Precision, but was always underpowered at gigs. Unfortunately it seemed to require fairly regular tweaking to keep it running, so eventually I traded it in for a 70s solid state Acoustic 370 head, which I used onstage for years through a pair of EV TL 15" ported cabinets. It was a handy rig because I could use either one or both of the cabs depending on the band or size of room I was playing... I missed that Ampeg for years; guess I still do. Later, when I was getting into playing more guitar, I got a 60s Ampeg Reverberocket, which was a true gem as well, but likewise eventually got replaced with something (a 60s Fender Deluxe?) that required less maintenance. That seemed to be my experience with those vintage Ampeg amps; they were of the highest quality tone-wise, but as they were constantly being jostled around for shows, they required too much maintenance. (Road cases really weren't that common back then; even if they were they would have been too bulky to be very practical.) I had to ultimately find more robust amps that would handle the stresses of gigging, even if they weren't quite up to snuff tonally...
@f.duranleau4416
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith for this video. The most recorded Ampeg B 15 bass amp is probably the one owned and used by the great James Jamerson. In the late '70's a friend of mine played bass in a hard rock band and he was using the mighty Ampeg 300 watts SVT head and 2, yes 2 Ampeg 8x10" cabinets...The tone he was getting with his P bass was awesome! Those were the years!
@REKlaus
Жыл бұрын
Having used the B-15S (and repaired a few at Little Roy Wiggins Music City in Nashville which started life as The Ampeg showroom in Nashville) back in the mid 1970, I Think the new version sounds better, with a more balanced tone and firmer(?) low end. What you didn't mention was the short lived transistor version of the B-15. Thanks for one for us bass players (retired.)
@stevehuffman1495
11 ай бұрын
A sailor gave me a B-18N in Iceland. I used it for years, primarily as a guitar amp. I loved that thing.
@rotaxtwin
Жыл бұрын
Can't say how much I enjoy hearing about retired designers/engineers/whatever that light up when they get a chance to be involved in a design. It's fantastic, without that (I don't want to use the word 'passion' 'cause it's been abused) but instead I will say drive or interest we would be nowhere. No, Keith - no way do I watch your videos on a phone. They get the big screen, full audio treatment. It's the least I can so when presented with such a well documented history, and accompanied with the soundtracks that you create. Keep on doing what you do man 'cause it really hits the nail on the head and I know I'm not alone here.
@michaelalfonso1070
Ай бұрын
I love this amp! As a Architectural and Industrial Designer (43 years), I think this amp is the true definition of Form follows function. From the Lucite Logo, sleek transformer design and the Flip Top! I would like to see a part 2 which covers playing through an double bass. And/or, (not to take away from Bass players) but playing with an electric (6 string) guitar. After all, electric (6 string) guitars have been using Bass Rigs from the beginning of amplification, (Fender Bassman Combo, Bassman head and of course the B-15). Some electric (6 string) guitar players like 15" speakers, (I prefer 12" speakers). I had a chance to buy a termite damaged B-15, (since I also do woodworking). The guitar player/salesman was surprised of the tone coming out of it. But decided not to because (I have enough projects: I design, build and repair guitars), the finished product would never leave my house. I usually perform with a Professional Sound system, so I just play with 8-20 watts, (my favorite amp is a Boutique point to point Modified Champ circuit; 8-12 watts Head, which I helped design). Your channel is the best!
@BobHolland1949
Жыл бұрын
You missed the B15R & the B100R/B200R. Great Amps & I enjoyed the video. I also owned a B15N back in the 70's Long gone now.
@alexschlessman5355
Жыл бұрын
Been playing bass for like 15 years. Love ampeg amps. Have a bunch they sound amazing won't ever change
@briggsmech7038
Жыл бұрын
I have a 1978 B-25B. It was given to me beacuse it was not working at the time. The fix was simple. A new 5u4 rectifier tube. The original 1978 maganavox tube made in Great Britan had lost its vacuum. I never thought much about it untill I was watching U2's rooftop concert where I saw another one in all its glory belting out one of the all-time greatest songs. In a time where base amps "must" be at least 200 watts and solid state this amp has a warmth and feel that is like putting on a worn pair of jeans and jamming with friends I'v never felt the need to get anything else. Great video Keith. Keep up the great work and keep reminding me that these old amps still have the mojo we are looking for.
@off711
Жыл бұрын
A video on different EQ and gain stages would actually be pretty cool to see
@tobiascree6799
3 ай бұрын
my ears ain't good enough to distinguish between tube or solid state, but I really appreciate this video.
@flyonwall360
Жыл бұрын
I was just heading out the door, waiting for the woman to put on her makeup, and this video popped up on my feed. Great memories, I had a 1960 B-15 XY. The XY was for Guitar/Accordion. It had a 15" a couple of mids and a horn. It also had a spring reverb. I had it from about 1980 to 1999. When I first got it, I had to repair it. I was able to get ahold of one of the engineers who helped design it. That's when I found out that it was built in 1960, and the XY was experimental. It looked just like the B-15, but wider.
@rockoutmichigan
8 ай бұрын
Always loved Ampeg bass amps.
@pascalgalipeau1796
Жыл бұрын
I own a 1964 B-15 and an early 2000 B-15R. Love both. The B-15R has a different circuit (similar to a V4BH). It sounds good, but different from my 64. The downside of the B-15R is its weight. It’s a back breaker. The 64 however…is one of the best amp I own. Keeping this one until I die. The tone ❤
@stevemyers2092
Жыл бұрын
Than you - what a great all round in depth video - thanks Keith
@giosundance5643
Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite KZitem channels. Thank you for all your hard work!
@edgarsnake2857
11 ай бұрын
Cool, cool, cool. Thanks for a great short history.
@picksalot1
Жыл бұрын
New Five Watt World: A Short History video = Instant "like." 👍 I didn't know the B15 was so ubiquitous. Great sound!
@tomp538
Жыл бұрын
As is always my experience here @ five watt world, another excellent short story. Thanks Keith!
@thelynngentry
Жыл бұрын
The funny thing is I was watching the video earlier and had to stop it halfway through. I got the urge to search for B15 vs PF20/50 comparisons as I have a PF20. I'm glad to see you were thinking the same thing. Thanks for adding the side by side comparisons.
@FXJunky
5 ай бұрын
Had one of these for a few years recorded my first EP with it. It’s amazing. Paired with a Les Paul and a DOD 250 it rocked HARD.
@daveymeshell6337
11 ай бұрын
I still play through the 1972 B15N, which was my first bass amp, bought 40 years ago at Reds Royal Amp shop, in Hollywood, California, in every recording session I do.
@E29music
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith. I have 1967 B12 in my studio. Fantastic. Thanks for all the info on it. I wish I had the original B15 from the Bass Player in the band I was in, when I was a kid!!!
@diamondmidnightgardener
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for producing another brilliant video... such great channel!
@johnsmith-bk4ps
7 ай бұрын
That little b12 was sweetheart
@srfgrn
11 ай бұрын
Bought one of these when I was High School in 1971 -- a used one from the mid to late sixties. Jeez, wish I still had it.😮💨
@RexCoggins
11 ай бұрын
Recently picked up a vintage B-15S, and it’s great for guitar 🤙
@richardinmaryland6197
Жыл бұрын
I love Ampeg amps, but my collection's B-15 slot is filled, at least for now, by an Oliver B120, from the company that Jess Oliver founded after he left Ampeg. Like the B-15, the B120 drives its 15" speaker with two 6L6GC power tubes. Oliver's "Uniflex" combo amp doesn't have the cachet of a vintage Portaflex or the novelty of Oliver's motorized Powerflex amps, but it represents his experienced redesign of a B-15-like amp, and it sounds great.
@Amp497
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for filling in the blank spots in my memory about Ampeg.
@tunesmith7437
11 ай бұрын
This was my first bass amp back in 1966. It aided me in my musical debut at the CAFE WHA? back in December of '66.
@RocknRollkat
11 ай бұрын
YIKES ! The whole point of the plexiglass plate was to have the dealer engrave your name under the "Ampeg" logo and have it glow along with the logo ! (That's why there's a 'blank' area on the plate !) I remember seeing this as a youngster in the early 1960s. Bill P.
@peterwerner2174
11 ай бұрын
thanks for that. i have a VT40 that i got in 1974. as a kid i always liked the full bass tone that didnt affect the treble but never understood how it worked!!!.the Ampeg never had the sweetness of other amps but bell like clarity and loud. Heavy? shit yeah!
@bassworship50
11 ай бұрын
I'm 63 years old and i first saw one of these at my church in Miami during the early 70's. Our bassist played with a pick but, sounded just like Jamerson, which he studied to a "t". I never thought much of the sound seeing i didn't start playing bass til '77. Now, as much as i appreciate them, i cannot afford one. I do sometimes use my GK 115 cab with a Behringer BX4500H head...
@rome8180
Жыл бұрын
I played music with a guy who had a B-15N. It's still the best bass amp I've ever heard. I ended up getting a PF-50T, which is the modern equivalent, but for some reason it's just not quite the same. Don't get me wrong, I still love it. But it doesn't have the magic that B-15N did.
@davidvitagliano3994
Жыл бұрын
Many years ago I picked up an Oliver B200 head that I sent to Jess for servicing. What a nice man who charged me next to nothing for the work.
@bmwtravel1100
11 ай бұрын
great look back at this amp - I had no idea it was so admired. I'll be watching to see if you cover the Acoustic 360 bass amp - it too is legendary and has quite a history.
@jeffgerndt2813
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent job!
@rkharper
Жыл бұрын
I own a 2010 limited Edition run of 50. My holy grail amp! There's even a signed photograph from Jess Oliver with it!
@davidgagnon2849
11 ай бұрын
Wow. That's something you don't ever want to sell!
@22mlet
11 ай бұрын
Thanks Keith for this portrait of the best recording beast. Too bad you miss one model...The 1997 -2007 B15R 60w /100w " . Bought mine in 1999, sold it and bought it back as soon it came back on craigslist !
@chrischandler7650
Жыл бұрын
The short history videos are my favorite! Really enjoyed this one as a bass and guitar player both!
@stevenkasanders5587
Жыл бұрын
B15!!! Yes Thankyou! SVT next please! Love and appreciate the content and knowledge! Keep ‘em coming!!!
@grene1955
Жыл бұрын
I love your historical and educational videos...I always feel enriched!
@hatdrummer
11 ай бұрын
I was in Jess Oliver's home.. I brought him my Ampeg Reverb Rocket for a speaker issue. As it turns out Ampeg produced those back in the day w a dangerous ground issue.. very unsafe. He did the speaker repair and he fixed the ground issue for free and replaced the nearly broken handle w a new old stock grey/blue Ampeg handle which cost very little.. Jess is a legend.. but here he is a local legend as well and we have a huge quality music scene here and have for a long time.. and Jess Oliver was/is part of that great community..
@ae3898
11 ай бұрын
Another great 5WW gear video that, instead of making me want to buy more gear, just made me want to make some music. Thanks, KW.
@fivewattworld
11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@NLBassist
Жыл бұрын
What a great vid! I met Jess Oliver at the NAMM, just before he died and he signed my Ampeg Book.
@junbu8958
11 ай бұрын
Great video glad to have the story now when I see one thank you
@victorbeebe8372
Жыл бұрын
Aloha Keith! Not a bass player but I knew about the B 15 for a long time. Maybe due to Aspen Pittman' s Tube Amp Book.
@cmdrerniepaul
Жыл бұрын
I bought my first bass in '89. The test amp at the shop was a 60's vintage B15. I don't recall the price, but it was out of my budget at the time. And now, the vintage models are still out of my budget! Still my dream bass amp
@galenwolfe9183
10 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Nice job and very informative.
@frankierodriguez8661
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid Keith, I didn't know really about Ampeg, I kew they re legendary but thanks to this I REALLY know. All the best as always from West Spain.
@dooleykeith
11 ай бұрын
Another great video, Keith. I'm a fan of Ampeg's Reverberocket amps, but didn't know much about the venerable B-15 bass amp. Thanks for another lesson in amp history disguised as a fun video. You have a great channel, love it. Keep up the professional work!
@bigbass421
11 ай бұрын
I was raised in Woodside, Queens, N.Y. City. In 1967, I used to rehearse at a former store- converted to a 'boy's club' on 54th. St. and Roosevet Ave. in Woodside. It was right under the #7 IRT 'el. Ampeg, was also in a former storefront, and although it is listed as being on Roosevelt Ave., I believe the storefront was actually on the street just adjacent to it, and not directly under the El. Either way, I actually didn't know it was there. I knew it was in Woodside, but never imagined it to be in an old storefront. Needless to say, we all had Ampeg amps. I've owned quite a few in my 55 years playing the bass. I remember when you could buy used B-15's in the back of most music stores, or from the "Buy Lines" paper- for as low as a hundred or hundred - fifty bucks! I know, because I did! I got a '66 in mint condition up in The Bronx, for 60 bucks, in 1976. It needed an output transformer, I installed one- and put it into service. Great amp- but underpowered for the gigs I was doing. P.S., those Lucite plates could be engraved by the factory, with the purchaser's name. If you ever see one with 'TONY' or 'FRANK' on the plate, now you know why. I was working as a guitar repairman in a Reno music store- and Ampeg dealer in the 90's. An Ampeg rep brought in a new Ampeg reissue B-15- it had two power level settings. Nice amp. I don't know if they actually made a run of those- circa 1997? I believe I've seen a few in service. NICE presentation, thanks!
@Shred_The_Weapon
Жыл бұрын
I was generously given an Ampeg model when I was 17 by a private therapist who also had a (non-functioning) Hofner violin bass. (Because it formed a perfect cube when you packed up the head for transit, I think it was a B12.) I would still own it today, only I wasn’t too thrilled with the sound or the lack of grounding which meant you couldn’t plug in a guitar or bass and touch any other metal surface without getting an electric zap. Furthermore, the speaker cone was damaged, and I didn’t want to scrounge around, trying to get a different plug or a new speaker cone installed.
@flyingrat492
Жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this, really interesting amp and history. Have you considered doing a video about all the less common fender amps (pros, Quads, vibroluxes and the like)
@nashbasscat
9 ай бұрын
I used one on record dates in NY, with my old Jazz Bass. It was an amazing combination.
@Dang...
11 ай бұрын
Great video, like always, thank you.
@the_nondrive_side
Жыл бұрын
the truth is the tone could have been aweful.. that concept was inevitably gonna rock
@JustPlayingBass
Жыл бұрын
I've never played through a real B15..I wish I could. SVT through a fridge was an experience I can't forget. Thanks for the video Keith, top stuff man
@d.i.yerdietricksandtrades7663
Жыл бұрын
I watch these videos with my pc through studio monitors, That mic sounded fine.
@GoodmanRecordingsTokyo
Жыл бұрын
Wow what a treat. This was my favorite video yet. I just happen to be playing my PF-20T as this came up. Had the 50T but the 20 sounds better in my studio.
@DDPAV
Жыл бұрын
Had an original 60's era come thru my studio in the 90's and it was absolutely the best bass tone I'd ever heard. Yet another design that can't be topped by modern tech and slick packaging.
@buzzawuzza3743
Жыл бұрын
Beyond cool! A bass amp has to give out that warm full sound that can make it to the back of the club. I started playing gigs in the days before a soundman would stick a mic in front of the bass amp and mix it in through the main speakers. Used a Fender Super Bassman 100 but it looks like one of these Ampeg models would have done the job just as well. Great video, thank you as always!!!
@phasmoid666
Жыл бұрын
I got my B15 N from Midtown Music in ATL back in ‘94; possibly from your boy Anorato. Still brings it after all those years.
@HexxHenderson
Жыл бұрын
There’s a lot of confusion on this, so I always like to set everyone straight on it. Bass legend, Carol Kaye is an old friend of mine going back 40 years. One of the first questions I ask her was about the B-15 and she told me that she never ever used one in the studio. She used an old Fender Concert amp either a 60 or 61 to her recollection. Kind of funny isn’t it?
@snapfinger1
Жыл бұрын
I spent an afternoon playing my Strat thru a 15 N. Incredible Hi-Fidelity EQ.
@troz451
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I bought a B-15 N used in 1973 for $100 bucks from a bass player in Pgh. It has the 15 inch speaker and some cigarette burns on the top. I immediately went to Radio Shack and bought as many Lifetime tubes that I could find. I also lined the cabinet with some baffling. It was my go to amp for years. However, I found that it lacked the volume I desired for live (and loud) gigs. I “heard” that Ampeg’s founder did not like Rock and purposely kept the loudness lower. That may be total BS. At any rate I loved the sound for jamming in small venues. Eventually the top handle broke and I replaced it with a belt. The amp input to cabinet jack also broke so I had to replace that. Fifty years later I’m still using it and never had to replace a tube. Happy playing everybody.
@g.s.3074
9 ай бұрын
Another variant of note that was overlooked is the late 90’s B-15R. This was essentially a V-4B in a flip top design. It produced 100 watts and was switchable to about half that. It also featured a HF horn that was adjustable. The amp sported the blue checkered Tolex finish and an illuminated Ampeg logo. It used a custom designed Eminence 15” driver. The enclosure was larger and the transformer covers stood taller. It sounded rather good, but not as warm as the vintage designs.
@g.s.3074
9 ай бұрын
Jess was a proponent of adding a JBL to improve the B-15’s performance. For my B-15R I installed a Ted Weber NeoMag 15. This closely resembles the JBL D140F in tonality if you spec it correctly. I disconnected the HF driver. The results were very favorable, plus it was lighter!
@vayabroder729
Жыл бұрын
My guitar teacher from 43 or 44 years ago had one and that is where I plugged in.
@colinedmunds2238
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to hear more about Ampegs guitar amps
@richclayton5785
11 ай бұрын
Well done! I’ve been looking for a bass amp project!
@MusicdocMT
Жыл бұрын
Nicely done sir- as always - my dad gave me his fliptop mid 60s amp in the late 80s unfortunately as a struggling musician in the mid 90s I sold it after restoring it the fame Lucite glow Ampeg sign.. I’m still a working bass player and at the moment I am Ampeg rich unfortunately I can’t find a reason to buy another flip top- I agree with you with Yamaha’s purchase of a Ampeg amp - so far they’ve been great evangelist of the Ampeg legacy with an eye to the future…. keep doing the damn thang - maximum respect Doc 🤘😎🎸
@WAMilyFamily
10 ай бұрын
It's really cool to see some bass content. I love Ampeg amps.
@beno3481
Жыл бұрын
Great Video! Can't wait for the for the short history on the mighty Ampeg SVT series
@jeffreybedrosian4935
11 ай бұрын
Keith I’ve watched most all your videos .. and I’m not a pro bassist.. but this one touched my heart.. I guess you must be getting better
@REKlaus
Жыл бұрын
Just scrolled through your youtube channel. I didn't see anything on the original tuck and roll Kustom amps. They had quite a following in the late 1970's.
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