Ampeg B-12 N *LOCAL PICKUP ONLY* Tube Bass Amplifier (1965)
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Ampeg B-12 N *LOCAL PICKUP ONLY* Model Tube Bass Amplifier (1965), made in Linden NJ, serial # 011855, blue checked Tolex finish.
Height is 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm.), 17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm.) width, and 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.) deep.
The slightly smaller "Little Brother" to the classic Ampeg B-15, the B-12N is more compact overall and more suitable for lower volume situations. The B-12 the perfect home or small studio recording bass amplifier, clean sounding and rich at low volume (set at "4 1/2" or lower) but also makes a surprisingly rip-roaring guitar amp when cranked. This one has one oddity; the internal serial number tag (with the matching number) in the cabinet is printed for a B-15; this looks to be a factory error as the amp is quite clearly a B-12N!
Cosmetically, this is an amazingly clean amp; it looks at first glance like a re-issue, but it is an original 1965 B-12. The classic Ampeg blue checked tolex covering is in near impeccable shape with hardly any visible wear to show, aside from a few very minor scuffs. The chrome-plated control panel is equally in fabulous shape with practically all the fragile stenciled lettering intact and very minor overall wear. The chrome is still shiny and even the somewhat fragile Bakelite knobs look like new; really this amp looks more 5 years old than 55! The original dolly and casters (which are almost always missing) are in excellent shape as well with some typical scuffing to the corners. The amp even retains the original blue checked cover, which still remains in decent shape despite some well-earned wear protecting the amp underneath! One of the latches is a period replacement and the original handle still has plenty of life left in it.
Electrically, the amp is nearly all-original. The original Ampeg-branded CTS speaker bearing the code 137-436, dating it to the 36th week of 1964. The speaker is still bearing the original cone and sounds great. The output transformer is original; the power transformer is a correct replacement, courtesy of Flip-Tops. Unfortunately these PT's are prone to burning out and we are very happy that this exact replacement part is available! All visible pot codes date to late '64 or early '65. The amp has otherwise seen our typical maintenance and servicing including a three-prong grounded power cord, replacement of all electrolytic capacitors, cleaning of all sockets, pots and jacks and power tubes biased to spec. The tube compliment is all the original Ampeg-branded tubes to boot!
As Ampeg Portaflexes go this B-12N is about the nicest we have seen in many years and this is a really superb sounding amp both with bass or guitar. Overall Excellent Condition. Excellent Condition.
Height is 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm.), 17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm.) width, and 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.) deep.
The slightly smaller "Little Brother" to the classic Ampeg B-15, the B-12N is more compact overall and more suitable for lower volume situations. The B-12 the perfect home or small studio recording bass amplifier, clean sounding and rich at low volume (set at "4 1/2" or lower) but also makes a surprisingly rip-roaring guitar amp when cranked. This one has one oddity; the internal serial number tag (with the matching number) in the cabinet is printed for a B-15; this looks to be a factory error as the amp is quite clearly a B-12N!
Cosmetically, this is an amazingly clean amp; it looks at first glance like a re-issue, but it is an original 1965 B-12. The classic Ampeg blue checked tolex covering is in near impeccable shape with hardly any visible wear to show, aside from a few very minor scuffs. The chrome-plated control panel is equally in fabulous shape with practically all the fragile stenciled lettering intact and very minor overall wear. The chrome is still shiny and even the somewhat fragile Bakelite knobs look like new; really this amp looks more 5 years old than 55! The original dolly and casters (which are almost always missing) are in excellent shape as well with some typical scuffing to the corners. The amp even retains the original blue checked cover, which still remains in decent shape despite some well-earned wear protecting the amp underneath! One of the latches is a period replacement and the original handle still has plenty of life left in it.
Electrically, the amp is nearly all-original. The original Ampeg-branded CTS speaker bearing the code 137-436, dating it to the 36th week of 1964. The speaker is still bearing the original cone and sounds great. The output transformer is original; the power transformer is a correct replacement, courtesy of Flip-Tops. Unfortunately these PT's are prone to burning out and we are very happy that this exact replacement part is available! All visible pot codes date to late '64 or early '65. The amp has otherwise seen our typical maintenance and servicing including a three-prong grounded power cord, replacement of all electrolytic capacitors, cleaning of all sockets, pots and jacks and power tubes biased to spec. The tube compliment is all the original Ampeg-branded tubes to boot!
As Ampeg Portaflexes go this B-12N is about the nicest we have seen in many years and this is a really superb sounding amp both with bass or guitar. Overall Excellent Condition. Excellent Condition.