Ampeg B15-R Portaflex Reissue

July 11, 1997 -- Ampeg announced this week that the long awaited all-tube B15-R Portaflex reissue with the patented "flip-top" enclosure will be rolling off its St. Louis production line by the end of June, 1997.

Used on countless session dates over the years and revered as the greatest bass combo ever, the warm tube sound is back in the new B15-R Portaflex which offers more power and flexibility than its 1960 predecessor. 100 watts RMS, vintage 15" speaker, half-power switch, three band EQ, input gain, 5 position mid frequency select, ultra high and ultra low boosts, XLR out with level control, pre/post select switch, impedance selector and removable dolly board with casters round out only some of B15-R's notable features.

Ampeg Product Manager, Tony Moscal said, "We brought in original B-15 Portaflex amp designer Jess Oliver to help recreate this classic amp in collaboration with award-winning Ampeg amp designer Obeid Khan. The new B15-R Portaflex offers pure tube tone for the ultimate in recording as well as enough power and flexibility for live gigs."

The limited-production B15-R Portaflex lists for $ 1899.00 and the B15-E extension cabinet lists for $ 699.00.

For more information, visit their web site at www.ampeg.com .