June 26, 2024

Ampeg today introduced the Venture^® VB-88 bass speaker cabinet, the latest addition to the Venture Bass family of products that also includes three amplifier heads and five additional cabinets.

September 21, 2023

CALABASAS, Calif. September 21, 2023 — Ampeg today introduced the Venture^® Series of bass amplifier heads and speaker cabinets.

March 28, 2023

CALABASAS, Calif. March 28, 2023 — Ampeg today introduced the SGT-DI^™ preamp and DI pedal, which gives modern bassists an entire rig in a single stompbox

May 19, 2021

CALABASAS, Calif. May 19 2021 — Ampeg today introduced the SVT Suite bass amplifier plugin, which features three of the most highly coveted SVT^® amplifier heads: The Heritage^™ 50th Anniversary SVT, the Heritage SVT-CL, and the SVT-4PRO. The plugin represents the first foray into amplifier modeling by Ampeg, the company that defined electric bass tone with the iconic “flip-top” B-15 Portaflex^® combo amp in 1963 (the most recorded bass amplifier in the world) and then again in 1969 with the mighty 300-watt SVT amplifier. Intended for home and professional recordists alike, the SVT Suite plugin brings that same legendary Ampeg tone to any studio environment.

March 29, 2021

CALABASAS, Calif. March 29, 2021 — Ampeg today introduced the Rocket Bass^® series of five powerful yet lightweight combo bass amplifiers, comprising a full range of models perfect for everyone from beginners to professionals.

May 12, 2020

CALABASAS, Calif. May 12, 2020—Ampeg today introduced an all-new selection of branded merchandise available through its online Shop. Initial offerings include casual clothing such as tee shirts, pullovers, hoodies, windbreakers, and two types of hats, along with coffee mugs and bass and guitar straps—all emblazoned with one of two variations of the classic Ampeg logo, representative of different eras.

January 29, 2019

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January 24, 2019

CALABASAS, Calif.—January 24, 2019— Ampeg today introduced the special edition Heritage™ SVT^® 50th anniversary model to commemorate the 50th year of the SVT setting the standard for professional bass amplification. The original Ampeg SVT (“Super Vacuum Tube”) 300-watt amplifier head had its professional debut on the Rolling Stones’ iconic 1969 U.S. tour, with eight SVT heads across the stage to power all of the guitar and bass instruments.

January 17, 2019

ANAHEIM, Calif—Thursday, January 17, 2019 – Ampeg today announced it will be hosting a special event at the 2019 NAMM show in Anaheim, California, honoring the 50th anniversary of the venerable Ampeg SVT^® bass amp.

May 10, 2018

We are pleased to announce that we are now a part of the Yamaha Guitar Group family. Ampeg will continue striving, as always, to bring you the best gear for bass players; the Ampeg that you know is here to stay, and there are many exciting things coming up for us all in the future. We encourage you to check back often to see what we’re up to.

March 26, 2018

We sat and had a chat with Ampeg artist Jeff Pilson (Foreigner / Dokken / Dio) to catch up on what he is up to these days.

February 21, 2018

Rock legends Rex Brown and Mike Inez sat down for a chat with us at the NAMM Show 2018. They talk about everything from touring to bass rigs.

February 19, 2018

Darryl Jones stops by the Ampeg booth at The NAMM Show 2018 to chat about everything from nicknames to touring with The Rolling Stones

January 25, 2018

ANAHEIM, CA, USA – January 25, 2018—Ampeg today announces the release of the all-new Liquifier Analog Chorus and Opto Comp Analog Optical Compressor pedals. The two new designs join the growing line of award-winning pedals loved by countless musicians around the world

January 11, 2018

This year at The NAMM Show 2018, we have quite a bit of great things for Ampeg fans everywhere. We've got some new gear as well as some awesome artist clinics that you can join in on LIVE via Facebook. If you aren't keen on what the NAMM Show is, it's a huge expo that goes on during January each year that music gear manufacturers all over the world go to so they can show off their latest creations

January 8, 2018

TV and film actor, show host, writer, singer, composer, and bass player-Sean McNabb stays busy. He does a lot of charitable work and is a family man to boot. But McNabb is best known for his bass work with such bands as Quiet Riot, Dokken, Great White, Lynch Mob, and House of Lords. Through it all, he has relied exclusively on Ampeg bass amps.

December 8, 2017

As Ampeg’s Senior Product Specialist, Clinician and Artist Relations Manager, Dino Monoxelos is known more affectionately as “The Ampeg Guy”. For a guy that wears so many hats, we’ve never actually seen him wear a hat… oh, the irony!

December 8, 2017

Ampeg's own Dino Monoxelos has a fresh new playlist of sound clips for the Classic Analog Bass Preamp. Check it out below!

November 17, 2017

It's that time of year again, and that means every bass player is hoping for some sweet Ampeg gear. If you're doing some shopping, here is a collection of the best Ampeg goodies under $200*.

November 13, 2017

Best known for his work in Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, and more recently with the Prophets of Rage, bassist Tim Commerford has a truly distinctive sound. Although he used to slap on occasion, nowadays he's entirely a fingers-only player, often using just one or two fingers. He's heavily focused on how his sound is affected by things like where he holds his bass (higher today than in his early years with Rage) and the type of strings he uses (nylon strings, recently). But one thing that has remained a constant for Commerford is Ampeg amplification.

October 23, 2017

Bassist Chris Wyse (The Cult, Ace Frehley, and Owl) discusses his different playing styles, technique, and sound while displaying why he is a master of bass tone.

October 11, 2017

Lauded for his work with The Cult and, more recently, with Ace Frehley, as well as with his own trio, Owl, bassist, vocalist, and songwriter Chris Wyse is a creative master of bass tone. “There’s an underdog-y attitude about the bass,” he opines. “There’s no escaping the fundamental bottom notes that are guiding the chords. As a bass player, you can totally change the feel of the song, put a spin on the sound by playing a different inversion; I like the power in that. And I like knowing that I’m guiding it right, not over-playing, or doing anything distracting.”

August 1, 2017

A musician named Harmoni is sort of like a baseball player named Homer: It’s a great name if you can live up to it. Bass ace and vocalist Harmoni Kelley proved she could do that long ago, earning accolades as a session and touring player in Austin and Nashville before her recent move to Southern California.

June 23, 2017

Los Angeles, CA — June 2017… As a young musician in his native Adelaide, Andy Cichon’s influences were wide and diverse, thanks in no small part to his musician father. “My father took me to piano lessons starting at age 6,” he begins. “I taught myself guitar at 12, and started playing bass at the same time because I could read both clefs.” While he embraced artists of the day like Midnight Oil and AC/DC, Cichon’s father also exposed him to more mainstream music. “My father had a Tijuana Brass cover band, and I started playing with them when I was about 14.”

June 15, 2017

Ampeg's own Dino Monoxelos is back at it again with those his awesome demo videos. This time he is showcasing the killer tones you can achieve with the Classic Analog Preamp and Scrambler Bass Overdrive pedals

April 26, 2017

The new Ampeg Scrambler Bass Overdrive and Classic Bass Preamp have gotten quite a bit of attention since their unveiling. If you are like most Ampeg fans you've probably wondered, "When am I gonna see and hear more about these wonderful little boxes?" Well, today is the day!

March 20, 2017

New York, NY – March 22, 2017–Hailing from culture-rich Woodstock, New York, Vicente Archer began his musical studies as a jazz guitarist. He attended the legendary New England Conservatory for a year before transferring to Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business. “I never thought of myself as a bass player,” admits Archer, “but after have not played guitar a couple of years, I gravitated towards the bass as a second instrument. It just seemed like the right direction musically for me.”

January 19, 2017

The new all-analog designs feature pure Ampeg tone in rugged designs perfect for any pedalboard.

January 10, 2017

As much as it feels like it when you are there, amidst thousands of people, not everybody is able to go to The NAMM Show. Not familiar with NAMM? Check it out. It's the biggest music instrument/pro audio tradeshow in North America, and Ampeg is always there to meet with Ampeg fans from all over the world.

January 9, 2017

Though he grew up in a small town in Texas, Aden Bubeck is anything but shy. A powerhouse player who’s equally at home on upright or electric, Bubeck’s driving bass lines and fiery performance marks an unmistakable presence onstage with country superstar Miranda Lambert. And Bubeck is far from one-dimensional— his touring credits include artists as diverse and eclectic as Carrie Underwood, John Fogerty, Kelly Clarkson, Butch Trucks, Tex Beneke, and Billy Gibbons, to name just a few.

December 6, 2016

Since opening in 1995, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has welcomed more than 10 million visitors from around the globe, with about 500,000 visitors in 2015 alone. It's a gorgeous shrine to rock, designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, including a 150,000-square-foot building with seven levels and more than 55,000 square feet of exhibition space. A sunny lobby atrium includes a large indoor stage for concerts and other events.

February 17, 2016

Santa Ana,CA - February 2016... Created by the North American Independent Music Association to support the nonprofit Foundation for a Sound Solution, the North American Independent Rock Music Awards (NAIRMA) recognizes creative and technical excellence in the independent music community. Mackie and Ampeg are proud sponsors of this event.

February 16, 2016

Sometimes there's just no substitute for hearing an amp before you even consider buying. While we certainly think you should visit a dealer to try out the new PF-50T and PF-20T, we've recording some great sound clips of each to give you a sense of what they sound like.

January 11, 2016

This year, Ampeg will be there to give attendees the chance to rock out with all our newest products including the new PF-20T, PF-50T all-tube heads and the insanely popular SCR-DI pedal.

November 6, 2015

Bass Gear Magazine has recently gotten their hands on the SCR-DI and it's safe to say they are impressed.

September 28, 2015

Premier guitar has gotten their hands on the new Ampeg SCR-DI and have posted their review.

September 17, 2015

Today Ampeg is introducing two new compact all-tube heads and a new cabinet to its top-selling Portaflex Series. Along with the new PF-112HLF cabinet, Ampeg’s new all-tube PF-20T and PF-50T heads deliver authentic Ampeg tone in compact, affordable designs perfect for small to medium-sized shows, rehearsal spaces and studios.

August 4, 2015

New UAD Software v8.3 Includes Classic Ampeg SVT-VR and SVT-3 Pro Bass Amplifier Plug-ins from Brainworx

February 2, 2015

The new SCR-DI delivers a potent combination of preamp, EQ pedal and overdrive built for the stage.

January 20, 2015

Come down to beautiful Anaheim California for Winter NAMM 2015 and check out the Ampeg booth for all the latest gear and demos!

October 2, 2014

Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is awesome. There's tons of great bars, restaurants and larger music venues all packed into one walk-able neighborhood. It's BBQ, bourbon and boozy shakes all day.

August 13, 2014

We love sharing cool Ampeg news from around the world. This awesome story comes from our UK distributor, Polar Audio, telling us about the first UK Ampeg Heritage Center at GUITARGUITAR in Glasgow, Scotland. The new Heritage Center will give customers a hands-on opportunity to try an array of Ampeg amps right in the store.

June 24, 2014

Join Ampeg Product Specialist Dino Monoxelos as he walks us through the finer points of using FX Loops with your Ampeg amp!

June 12, 2014

Ampeg is hitting the road this summer and giving you the chance to get up close and Ampeg Day Music Artspersonal with the latest in everything Ampeg – including the new BA Series Bass Combos!

June 12, 2014

Ampeg is hitting the road this summer and giving you the chance to get up close and personal with the latest in everything Ampeg – including the new BA Series Bass Combos!

June 11, 2014

Ampeg is hitting the road this summer and giving you the chance to get up close and personal with the latest in everything Ampeg - including the new BA Series Bass Combos!

June 3, 2014

PF-115HE, SVT-810E, SVT-810AV, PF-410HLF. What do all those letters mean anyway? Those letters tell you more about the cabinet and we're here to help you figure out what it all means.

March 13, 2014

Completely redesigned, Ampeg’s all-new BA Series Bass Combos feature legacy Ampeg preamp and tone stack circuits with a wide range of classic Ampeg tones. The rugged, portable designs include a true 60° sound reinforcement monitor angle for added clarity and performance-driven features perfect for serious gigging, rehearsal and solo practice.

January 2, 2014

Jan Olof-Strandberg, bassist and manager at our Finnish distributor Sound Tools LTD, demonstrates the versatility of the Ampeg Portaflex PF-500 amp head.

December 26, 2013

Jan-Olof Strandberg, longtime bassist and manager at our Finish distributor Sound Tools LTD, shows us the sweet tones he gets from his Ampeg BA-110 amplifier.

October 11, 2013

Ampeg artist Garth Fielding produces some really great demo videos. A great place to start is his tone sample video for the Ampeg Heritage B-15. Now that you've seen (and heard) that bit of beauty, you've got to check out his recent video.

August 22, 2013

We are extending our industry-dominating Classic Series cabinet line with two new models - the SVT-112AV and SVT-212AV. Both feature custom 12-inch drivers from Eminence and represent the first time Ampeg has offered a bass cabinet with 12-inch drivers in nearly a decade.

August 8, 2013

(IMAGE: 2013-08-08-V4B-HalfStack.jpg) Ampeg is extremely proud and excited to announce a truly remarkable reissue of the legendary V-4B 100W All-Tube Bass Head. The original earned a place in bass history, delivering pure all-tube tone and unmistakable grind that is one-of-a-kind. The all-new V-4B head embodies this legendary tone in a stage-worthy package that is unquestionably V-4B.

May 13, 2013

Dino Monoxelos is Ampeg's Senior Product Specialist and has a long, long relationship with Ampeg. He is also an accomplished bassist and author of bass instruction books. You can read more about Dino at www.monotunesmusic.com

February 20, 2013

The new Ampeg Heritage B-15N is designed and assembled in the U.S.A. and meticulously recreates the most recorded bass tone in history.

February 5, 2013

Garth Fielding is an amazing Ampeg supporter and he makes some great product videos. If you haven't seen it, check out the sweet video showing off the tones of the Ampeg Heritage B-15. Awesome, right?

January 24, 2013

Perfect for power-hungry bassists that demand uncompromising tone

October 19, 2012

The legendary Ampeg 8x10 bass cabinet is lovingly referred to as "The Fridge."

October 9, 2012

The Ampeg PF-410HLF bass enclosure delivers the performance, looks and affordability of the popular Portaflex series in a powerful, shelf-ported design that hits hard and low. Handling 800 watts and featuring four 10″ Eminence® drivers and a selectable HF driver, the PF-410HLF is the perfect cab for any high-powered head.

October 4, 2012

Understanding gain structure is critical for getting the sound you want out of your Ampeg bass head. Using a variety of current Ampeg bass heads, Dino Monoxelos shows you a great method for dialing in your gain, how to compensate for EQ adjustments and what to expect with different settings.

March 20, 2012

Additional speaker configurations and ported designs hit hard and low

February 9, 2012

Hi. I'm professional bassist Garth Fielding. You might remember me from such YouTube videos as "An Inside Look at the Classic Tone of the Ampeg Heritage B-15" and "Garth Fielding & His Kahler 2410 Tremolo."

January 13, 2012

Let’s face it. If your significant other let you keep your full SVT stack in the living room…you would. That’s the beauty of the new Ampeg Micro-CL Stack. You can get your Ampeg fix just about anywhere.

January 13, 2012

Ampeg’s legendary Reverberocket tube guitar combo is back! Just like the Heritage B-15 and the Heritage SVT line, the Heritage R-12R Reverberocket is built to exacting standards that meets or surpasses the quality of the original design. Hand-wired and assembled in the U.S.A. using the most premium components available, the Heritage R-12R offers the authentic tube-driven reverb and smooth tremolo that made the original one of the most revered guitar combos ever.

October 20, 2011

The Ampeg PF-500 has been the bestselling solid-state bass head for over 5 months. Any bassist can walk up and easily dial in a tone. That's what's great about any Ampeg bass amp. However, there are a lot of tonal options...especially when you get into the world of Ultra-Hi and Ultra-Lo.

October 13, 2011

We are excited to share a cool digital music mag straight from our technical writer who writes your awesome manuals, user guides, etc. His name is Troy Monteforte and he is awesome. While there are a lot of music lovers here in the office, Troy has them all beat. I bet the guy listens to 15 new albums each and every week. And it’s not just topical listening…just go up and ask him about any album he has ever heard and sit back.

October 3, 2011

We are very excited to announce that Ampeg’s new GVT line of tube guitar heads, combos and cabs are now shipping to customers in North America with International shipments right around the corner. We’ve been traveling non-stop since we announced the new guitar line earlier this year. We’ve got GVT amps into the hands of tons of guitarists at tradeshows, dealer events and parties. The response has been overwhelming. Ampeg guitar amps are back!

September 29, 2011

We love Garth Fielding. There. We said it. Now that it is out in the open we feel better. You may remember Garth from his Ampeg video on the Heritage B-15. What a great demo. So when he contacted us about a new video he made for his Kahler tremolo system, we had to share.

September 6, 2011

Music Link distributes Ampeg gear all across Australia, with a network of dealers ready to learn more about the latest Ampeg gear, including the bestselling Portaflex Series flip-tops. Starting on September 5^th, Ampeg will tour the country alongside Music Link, visiting dealers for in-depth product training.

June 21, 2011

Dino "Mr. Ampeg" Monoxelos is back with another great video straight from Ampeg. First in a new Portaflex series of vids is the introduction. The term Portaflex is synonymous with classic Ampeg design. From the groundbreaking original B-15 design by Jess Oliver to a whole range of Portaflex combos over the years that have proven to be great-sounding and highly-portable.

May 25, 2011

“This is an instrument. It’s an amplifier…but I really consider this an instrument, as it’s a complete expression of what you are trying to do as a bass guitarist or producer.” - Garth Fielding

April 5, 2011

Before you take the stage, you go to great lengths to make sure everything is just right. Your guitar tone is no exception. The new all-tube Ampeg GVT guitar amps deliver the kind of great-sounding, flexible tone that working guitarists demand. With a variety of tones from clean to crunch, it's one less thing you need to worry about. Hell, you might even have time for another drink before your set. Straight up guitar tone - Ampeg GVT.

January 12, 2011

Ampeg proudly announces the ultra-compact, incredibly affordable new >BA-108 and BA-110. Ideal for virtually any practice environment, these latest additions to the highly successful BA Series combos are the first-ever genuine Ampeg amps designed specifically for entry-level bassists.

January 12, 2011

Ampeg today announces a series of new bass cabs and heads that deliver the innovative form-factor of Ampeg’s legendary flip-tops in designs that are powerful, compact and extremely portable – Ampeg Portaflex Series.

January 12, 2011

Originally debuted at Bass Player Live 2010 by Darryl Jones and stirring up a ridiculously intensive and lively conversation on the forums at Talkbass, Ampeg proudly announces availability of the extremely limited edition Heritage B-15 flip-top bass combo. Joining the ranks of Ampeg’s popular Heritage Series, the Heritage B-15 is hand-built in the U.S. and fully endorsed by Jess Oliver (inventor of the iconic B-15). The Heritage B-15 delivers legendary tone in the most premium Ampeg design ever.

November 11, 2011

Guitar & Bass Magazine in the UK recently ran a tandem review of both the new SVT-7PRO and the Heritage SVT-CL.

October 19, 2010

Ampeg has always been a big fan, and sponsor, of Bass Player Live. Well, it's that time again and Bass Player Live kicks off this Saturday, October 23rd, 2010.

October 12, 2010

June 28, 2010

(IMAGE: 2010-06-28-Heritage-SVT-410HLF.jpg) Ampeg's new Heritage line is designed and assembled in the U.S.A., right down the street from Ampeg headquarters in Woodinville, WA. Besides being built out of the best possible components, the new Heritage line will undergo rigorous testing to make sure it looks and sounds like a piece of Ampeg history should.

March 28, 2010

Ampeg's own Dino Monoxelos takes you on a personal tour of the all-new Ampeg SVT-7PRO in a two-part video series. In the first video, he'll show and talk about the various product features and benefits. In the second, you will hear the 7PRO in action, with demos of both the straight up built-in DI and an also using a mic'd up cabinet. Both videos are embedded below, but be sure to check out AmpegTV on YouTube for more product demos and reviews. If you'd like to learn more about the SVT-7PRO, please click here.

March 23, 2010

Ampeg's new Heritage line is designed and assembled in the U.S.A., right down the street from Ampeg headquarters in Woodinville, WA. Besides being built out of the best possible components, the new Heritage line will undergo rigorous testing to make sure it looks and sounds like a piece of Ampeg history should.

March 3, 2010

Ampeg fans are the best. We get countless emails, snail mails and voice mails from Ampeg fans across the globe. You would think that means a lot of complaints, gripes and groans...but rarely is that the case. Most fans just want to thank us for making the best bass amps ever or just want to chat about their rig. Well, now's your chance. Ampeg now has tons of social media outlets for your to use. Post a picture or video of your rig on Facebook then tweet it to your followers.

March 1, 2010

Ampeg's new Heritage line is designed and assembled in the U.S.A., right down the street from Ampeg headquarters in Woodinville, WA. Besides being built out of the best possible components, the new Heritage line will undergo rigorous testing to make sure it looks and sounds like a piece of Ampeg history should.

January 7, 2010

We would like to proudly introduce our brand-new PRO NEO Series bass enclosures. Specifically designed to handle the power of modern, high-output bass heads like the new SVT-7PRO, PRO NEO enclosures can handle just about anything you throw at them. Plus, innovative design features like neodymium magnets and near NASA-level cabinet design mean PRO NEO cabs are lighter than just about anything out there. Did we mention that they sound great? Like, hit it hard and blow yourself into the audience great?

January 7, 2010

Ampeg is extremely proud and excited to announce the launch of a limited edition line of SVT gear that's designed and assembled in the U.S.A. Offering premium component upgrades, a cool new look and (of course) the legendary power and tone of a classic SVT rig, our new Heritage Series is sure to turn some heads. Here's what you can expect with a Heritage Series head and cab:

November 17, 2009

Ampeg endorser Jon Reshard recently sat in with drummer, Jon Wilkes to jam out a track from Reshard's latest self-titled album. What transpired is more than inspirational for anyone who has ever picked up a guitar or sat behind the skins.

October 8, 2009

(IMAGE: 2009-10-08-Bass-Gear-Ampeg-Cover.jpg) Bass Gear magazine was launched in early 2008, but has since become the number one publication for bass. Specifically, the magazine focuses on gear and just gear. There are rarely interviews, and when they happen, they are firmly centered around gear. The success of Bass Gear comes from the depth of experience that the writers impart. Ampeg often makes the pages, but never in the comprehensive manner you will see in the new issue (due out late October), which is dedicated to everything Ampeg.

October 5, 2009

The Ampeg Micro-VR stack (Micro-VR head & SVT-210AV cab) has been making some pretty big waves with professional bassists. In fact, we've been getting a lot of orders from top-named artists who want to get their hands on this little guy. And who can blame them? After all, it's not just compact, portable and good looking...it actually delivers true Ampeg tone. Just ask Dennis Crouch, who is currently touring with Elvis Costello. He uses it on every single gig for his upright bass. Or maybe upright isn't your thing. Then maybe you should ask Mike Inez of Alice in Chains. When they play an acoustic set, you can bet that Mike is using his Micro.

June 15, 2009

Pro Guitar Shop has been posting some killer pedal demos on YouTube for the past couple of years. Their no-nonsense approach to gear reviews has garnered a tremendous amount of respect from both the pro audio and guitar playing communities. But they also review all kinds of other guitar-related gear, including a recent review for the Ampeg J-20 Guitar Combo.

January 15, 2009

ANAHEIM, CA - January 15, 2009 Ampeg today announces a significant expansion of its BassAmp Series with four new combo models - the BA300/115, BA300/210, BA600/115 and BA600/210 - each combining professional-grade power with extreme portability, durability and tonal versatility.

January 15, 2009

ANAHEIM, CA - January 15, 2009 Ampeg introduces a miniature solid-state version of the legendary SVT amplifier, known as the Micro-VR Head ($299.99 MSRP), in a size ideally suited for smaller venues and recording studios where the original SVT rig would be both too large and too loud.

January 15, 2009

ANAHEIM - January 15, 2009 Today Ampeg announces new commemorative Dan Armstrong models, the ADA6AV and ADA4AV 40^th Anniversary Editions and the ADA6LTD and ADA4LTD Limited Editions. The original Ampeg Dan Armstrong guitar and bass debuted at the 1969 NAMM show to a shocked crowd, and was featured by The Rolling Stones during that year’s tour. Ampeg proudly delivers these commemorative models to celebrate their classic design, performance and iconic stature.

March 11, 2008

Pianos 'N Stuff has just opened up their brand spankin' new bass room in their Pittsburgh PA store and Ampeg was there to welcome this great new addition to the bass community.

March 10, 2008

Another bit from Guitarist [UK]'s issue #301 reported the true fact that we're going to be reissuing the original Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Bass. That's right... you can play clearly now, the bass is here. Gone are the dark clouds that had you blind... the 4-string tone machine with the body you can see through, thanks to its plexiglass (perspex to you limeys) body.

March 10, 2008

Okay, so we never actually ran a part one of this story. We did reissue the original, iconic Plexi Guitar recently, though, and now we're coming out with wooden versions of that great, comfy body. But the description "wooden" only describes the body material--these guitars are ready to rock, and they won't break your back OR your wallet. In fact, the story is so exciting, the UK's Guitarist magazine in their issue #301 just called this news the TOP STORY from NAMM 2008. That's right... toppermost of the poppermost. Let's let them tell you about 'em (transcribed so you can read it):

February 1, 2008

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, mobile recording studio outfitted with traditional musical instruments as well as current technological advances.

December 6, 2007

Ampeg is excited to be teaming up with England's Institute for Contemporary Music Performance, helping make superb bass amplification available to prospective bass players from all over Europe.

October 19, 2007

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, widely known as Europe’s finest school of modern music, and Ampeg, one of the most revered names in bass amplification, are delighted to announce a brand new partnership.

June 14, 2007

Ever wonder how Ampeg came up with the iconic B-15 bass amp? You know, the one with the flip top... Well, our pals at Vintage Guitar did a story on the FIRST B-15 prototype, the B-15N, which was masterminded by legendary Ampeg amp guru Jess Oliver. Check out the August 2007 issue (with Joe Bonamassa on the cover) to learn how this amp came to life.

November 27, 2006

Guitarist magazine recently spent some time assessing the Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Guitar, and the verdict is in. Drumroll, please.... After a thorough vetting from fingerboard to pick-ups, the re-issued "see-through" earned a four-star rating, garnering heaps of praise for its unique voice and retro-modern good looks.

September 21, 2006

Our pals over at Guitar World have cottoned on to a vintage piece of Ampeg gear, the Scrambler Overdrive pedal. In their December 2006 issue story "Weird Science," they've got an entry for it, under the subheading "The 10 Strangest Vintage Effects of All Time." Well, we wouldn't call it strange. The Scrambler--currently available as the SCP-OD--is a great way to add fuzz/overdrive/distortion to your guitar tone without taking away your axe's characteristic tone. GW's Chris Gill says the original is "rarer than Paris Hilton's brain cells," and though we're not exactly paying attention to how many brains the lady has, we do know that you can get yourself a modern reissue of this baby today at your local Ampeg dealer. If you want to "generate a mutated rainbow of fuzz tones" then go try one out today.