OT: Ampeg BA115HP, What's it worth to you

[maddog]

Got a friend offering me a BA115HP. Haven't seen it yet to know what condition but he hasn't gigged it, just used it in rehearsal so I figure good condition. Wondering what a good offer would be. The guy just wants to get rid of it so I was going to offer $150, maybe $200. Too low, too high, any suggestions?

 

[higher1]

I used to own one of these and found it VERY un-fulfilling. I sold it for $250.00, the same price I paid for it new.

Make your own deduction from there.

 

[maddog]

I used to own one of these and found it VERY un-fulfilling. I sold it for $250.00, the same price I paid for it new.

Make your own deduction from there.

So is it even worth getting? I'm a living room bassist so there is no burning desire on my part. I thought there might be the possibility that a little gem was falling into my lap. My LMS doesn't have one to go try so your input is much appreciated. Any quantitative or qualitative statements are welcome.

 

[higher1]

If you are the "living room" bassist, then this will suit your needs perfectly. I saw what these things are going for now (retail), after I made the initial post.
150-200 dollars looks to be a great price for that unit.
I can't beleive how much they have jumped in price since I purchased and sold mine about 3 years ago.

I say, for living room and the occasional jam it's gonna be great for you. They are a good, solid, well made unit. It should last for years and years. Hell, it's an ampeg for gods sake!

JUST GO FOR IT!!!

 

[bovinehost]

I used my little nearly new B-50R a few weeks ago for a small living room jam and it performed wonderfully. At 50 watts, I wouldn't expect it to do much more than that, but the Ampeg combos have great tone....just underpowered for most purposes.

Living room? Oh yeah.

 

[maddog]

Thanks guys! This is why I love this board.