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Title: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Aussie Mark on June 07, 2012, 08:35:40 PM
I just hit this beauty on evilbay ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160816852773

Bruce Johnson says I's done good -

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That's great that you bought #28! You got a bargain too, at US$2999. Several years ago, it would have sold for about $4000.

I currently know of the existence of 10 of the approximately 54 prototypes. Yours, #28, is one of the three that are in all-original, excellent condition.

Now, to go and sell some stuff, to offset the cost of this one!   [smilie=fun_84.gif] 

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1965-1966-Ampeg-AEB-1-Bass-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/$(KGrHqV,!hME-Y,Gil)3BPzW(7io-!~~60_57.JPG)
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: chromium on June 07, 2012, 10:20:04 PM
Finish on it looks great (and still intact!).  Love to hear your impressions of the mystery pickup sound once you get acquainted.
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Basvarken on June 07, 2012, 11:43:02 PM
(green with envy) Wow, congrats Mark!!
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: drbassman on June 08, 2012, 06:00:06 AM
Quote from: Basvarken on June 07, 2012, 11:43:02 PM
(green with envy) Wow, congrats Mark!!

Me too, those things are so cool looking!  Never heard one though.
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: ack1961 on June 08, 2012, 06:07:17 AM
they really are drop dead gorgeous.
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Dave W on June 08, 2012, 07:01:43 AM
Sure looks to be in great shape. Congrats.
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Pilgrim on June 08, 2012, 08:02:25 AM
High drool factor!  ;)
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Highlander on June 08, 2012, 02:13:44 PM
Just repeating what I posted elsewhere... Jammy bugger...! 8)

Planning a Bad Co trib band...? ;)
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Aussie Mark on June 20, 2012, 04:29:57 PM
Me likey!

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Ampeg%20AEB-1/IMG01073-20120619-1136.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Ampeg%20AEB-1/IMG01077-20120619-1140.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Ampeg%20AEB-1/IMG01074-20120619-1137.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Ampeg%20AEB-1/IMG01076-20120619-1139.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Ampeg%20AEB-1/IMG01075-20120619-1139.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/IMG01082-20120619-2128.jpg)
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Highlander on June 20, 2012, 04:32:29 PM
That looks pristine... 8)
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Nocturnal on June 20, 2012, 05:58:13 PM
Looks fantastic!
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Dave W on June 20, 2012, 08:12:05 PM
Really nice shape, hope it plays as good as it looks.
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Aussie Mark on June 20, 2012, 08:53:16 PM
It plays great.  When it arrived the action was a bit buzzy (probably due to climate change en route to the southern winter), and all it took me was half a turn on each of the two bridge screws and the action is now perfect.   Sound wise, it is very much as demonstrated by Bruce Johnson's audio sample on his website - totally unusable with the tone control opened up (nasal honk), but with the tone rolled off it is lovely, warm and fat.
Title: Re: incoming Ampeg AEB-1 #028
Post by: Basvarken on June 21, 2012, 01:06:41 AM
WOW!!