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Amp Auction: VINTAGE AMPEG B15N-F 1967 PORTAFLEX BASS TUBE AMP & CAB

Amp Auction Description: 1967 Ampeg B-15-N Bass Guitar Vacuum Tube Amp with Cabinet1960's Model in Excellent Condition with Original Cover~Many photos below...may take some time to load~Auction Includes:Ampeg B-15-N-F Flip Top Tube Amp Head, Serial No. 052734Full Set of Tubes Installed (will ship in separate box for safety of tubes)Ampeg B-15 Cabinet with Dolly Wheel AttachmentOriginal Ampeg Speaker (in cabinet, square magnet type)Original Ampeg Amp CoverI don't think I need to tell anyone looking at this what it is...an absolute amazing find, a 1967 (according to serial number) Ampeg model B-15 tube amp that has been just about untouched in its over 40 years of life. The sixties were the Golden Era of these amps, the best years of production for what's known as the best studio recording amp out there. Even the tubes in this amp are completely original with the exception of just one. These are known for their fantastic tone and universal application, but also because of their unique design and versatilityI'm not well-versed in tube amps, but did not power on until doing some research...then plugged the amp into a variac and powered up very slowly to allow the caps to charge and form properly. Every tube lights up and looks clean, each channel outputs to the speaker when a mic was plugged in, and the speaker has no distortion whatsoever that I could hear. No crackles or popping sounds, very quiet when running. The lamps inside the amp light up just fine and light through the clear acrylic Ampeg badge on front.Please Note: Because this is a vintage piece of electronic equipment, I cannot guarantee that every tube is 100% or that the amp does not need any service so I must sell as-is, no returns. If you would like anything checked prior to bidding I'm happy to do so if it's a safe procedure for the amp and if walked through it...as I said, I'm no expert.Overall condition is excellent, some small signs of wear to the cabinet (very few and very small) and little to none on the amp itself. It's a little dusty and will need a wipe-down, but other than that it's extremely clean. No stains on the speaker fabric or cabinet cover.Tubes Installed:Ampeg by Sylvania 6SL7 (x2)Ampeg by Sylvania 6L6GC (x2)GE (General Electric) 5AR4Again, all tubes are original Ampegs except for the 5AR4 by GE...and they are all functioning just fine, and look great (very clean inside, no burn marks) upon inspection.Payment & Shipping:Please only bid if you are planning to buy, and please pay within three business days to avoid the amp being offered to the next highest bidder. Local pickup is welcome! I will ship anywhere in the U.S. or Canada as soon as payment is received. For U.S. shipments, I will ship only within the contiguous 48 United States due to the size and weight of the amp and cabinet. I will package the tubes in a separate box to avoid any shipping damage, and will package the amp with extreme care to make sure it reaches its destination safely with no damage. Shipping is as quoted to me plus a very small amount for packing supplies. I will ship FedEx be default, but am willing to ship UPS if preferred by the buyer.--------Make note of the auction end date and time so you don't miss out and email with any questionsThank you, and Good Luck!On Aug-16-11 at 07:23:48 PDT, seller added the following information:International Bidders: I will ship internationally via FedEx Air; the buyer will pay actual shipping plus a few dollars for packing supplies. Just send a message with your country, city and postcode and I'll get a price quote for you.

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