This was a fun one. At Sonic Circus they have 3 amazing Ampeg B-15 amps of varying vintage. They have an early cathode bias model, which is out favorite, a later fixed bias from around 1966 and a more powerful 70's one. They all record so nicely.
We were cutting tracks and believe it or not I was getting a bit bored of the B15 Fender Precision bass combo. Some of Dave's material is venturing into Prog territory. He's a great guitar player, his son is a great everything player, so I felt like just kicking back and playing bass, acoustic guitar and some saxophone.
So anyway, I pulled this neglected old Traynor off the shelf. Another fine amp from Indigo Ranch Studios...
It's no B15, that's certain. It's aggressive, nasty, impolite.... sounds like Geddy Lee or John Wetton rather than James Jamerson! All are outstanding bassist. Both inspire me!
Amp is about 50 watts with 2x EL34 tubes and 3 12AX7 tubes. Single 15" speaker. EVIL SOUND!
Another simple Re-cap, changed the output tubes. Sadly the Mullard RCA stamped tubes were shot.
These are a bargain. Great for guitar as well. Hand wired, Hammond transformers, Mullard Mustard caps in the signal path, and built like a tank. Go get it! You won't regret it!
We were cutting tracks and believe it or not I was getting a bit bored of the B15 Fender Precision bass combo. Some of Dave's material is venturing into Prog territory. He's a great guitar player, his son is a great everything player, so I felt like just kicking back and playing bass, acoustic guitar and some saxophone.
So anyway, I pulled this neglected old Traynor off the shelf. Another fine amp from Indigo Ranch Studios...
It's no B15, that's certain. It's aggressive, nasty, impolite.... sounds like Geddy Lee or John Wetton rather than James Jamerson! All are outstanding bassist. Both inspire me!
Amp is about 50 watts with 2x EL34 tubes and 3 12AX7 tubes. Single 15" speaker. EVIL SOUND!
Another simple Re-cap, changed the output tubes. Sadly the Mullard RCA stamped tubes were shot.
These are a bargain. Great for guitar as well. Hand wired, Hammond transformers, Mullard Mustard caps in the signal path, and built like a tank. Go get it! You won't regret it!
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