Ampeg SB12 – 60’s

Ampeg Portaflex SB-12 – Early Model – Circa 1966

For sale is a beautiful Ampeg Portaflex SB-12, an early vintage flip-top bass amplifier from the classic Ampeg era.

This is an early model SB-12, most likely dating from the mid-1960s, circa 1966, featuring the highly recognizable blue-check / checkerboard covering and classic Portaflex flip-top design. Compact, warm and full of character, the SB-12 delivers that unmistakable vintage Ampeg tone — round low end, smooth mids and a natural tube feel.

The amp is fully working and ready to play. A great choice for studio work, recording, vintage bass tones, guitar, or collectors looking for an early Portaflex model with serious character.

Details:

Model: Ampeg Portaflex SB-12
Early model
Approx. year: circa 1966
Vintage flip-top design
Classic Ampeg tube tone
Instrument and bass inputs
Simple volume, treble and bass control layout
Blue-check / checkerboard covering
Fully working and ready to play
Great for bass, guitar and studio use
A very cool early Ampeg SB-12 Portaflex with classic mid-’60s looks and warm vintage tone.