{"product_id":"ampeg-2012-b-15-heritage-limited-edition-2-of-100","title":"Ampeg 2012 B-15 Heritage Limited Edition #2 of 100","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ampeg B-15 Portaflex is among the most influential bass amplifiers ever made. This 2012 Heritage Limited Edition — number 2 of 100 — represents Ampeg's highest quality recreation of the original design. These amps bring the tone and look of the original in a tight, new package. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 30W fixed-bias or 25W cathode-bias all-tube combo driving a 15\" Ampeg B-15 speaker in a ported, flip-top cabinet, the B-15 circuit produces the warm, round, fundamentals-forward tone that defined recorded bass from the late 1950s through the 1970s. The 6L6 power section and 6SL7-based preamp deliver a clean, full headroom characteristic distinct from the EL34 or 6V6 voicings of other vintage amp families. The cabinet is in near mint condition throughout, with all original blue checker vinyl covering, silver sparkle grille, select hardwood cabinet and baffle, and original leather handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmpeg introduced the original B-15 Portaflex in 1960, and it became the go-to bass amp for studio work across multiple decades. The Heritage Limited Edition was produced in 2012 in a run of only 100 units, with the serial number stamped on the cab badge. It was designed to replicate the variable-bias switchability of early B-15 production: the 1966 fixed-bias channel and the 1964 cathode-bias channel allow players to access two distinct operating points from one amp. The power and output transformers are Ampeg-branded units built to original spec. The tube complement includes a vintage pair of RCA 6L6 power tubes, vintage Philips 6SL7\/6188 preamp tubes, and a Ruby 5AR4 rectifier — all tested and ready to go. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet, chassis, knobs, potentiometers, filter caps, grille, baffle, and speaker are all original and in excellent condition. No internal repairs have been performed. No smells noted. Power cable and a speaker cable are included. No case or cover is included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original hang tag and manual are included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDate: 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: Cab badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: ~95lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: (Closed \/ Head stored inside): H 21\" × W 21\" × D 14\", (Open \/ Head on top with caster dolly installed): H 33.5\" × W 21\" × D 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: 30W (using 1966 fixed-bias) \/ 25W (using 1964 cathode-bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Material: blue checker vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Color: blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Material: select hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Style: silver sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Material: select hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Material: leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Brand: Ampeg B-15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Size: 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Cone Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer: Ampeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer: Ampeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Included?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube: 5AR4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 2 x 6L6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 3 x 6SL7\/6188\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: Philips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFilter Caps: original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInternal Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Cable: included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: speaker cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: Original hang tag and manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: We take additional precautions to prevent common shipping damage. Depending on the amp, this may include removing tubes, pulling the chassis from the cabinet if heavy transformers present a drop risk, or removing heavy speakers that could crack baffles in transit. Reassembly is required on delivery — we label everything clearly. These measures add to shipping costs but reflect hard-won experience. \u003cb\u003eVintage amplifiers (20 years or older) are sold as-is\u003c\/b\u003e — all amps are tested in our shop upon intake and again before shipping. We cover shipping damage but cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in instruments that are 20 to 50-plus years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56700944875686,"sku":"AMP-1001","price":3799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/ampeg-2012-b-15-heritage-limited-edition-2-of-100-6509870.jpg?v=1784792956","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/ampeg-2012-b-15-heritage-limited-edition-2-of-100","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}