Ampeg Introduces AMG1 Guitar and AMB1 Bass

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Ampeg has introduced the new AMG1 and AMB1 electric guitars and basses. Utilizingmany of the design characteristics of the Ampeg Dan Armstrong guitar, the AMG1 and AMB1 are crafted from traditional tone woods for players seeking classic sound and cosmetics combined with modern form and function.

The Ampeg AMG1 guitar features a uniquely contoured, lightweight mahogany body with a triple-A grade quilted maple top. Utilizing the innovative neck joint system derived from the Ampeg Dan Armstrong guitar, the AMG1 features full access to all 22 frets, clear of the body, for effortless upper register excursions. With two Seymour Duncan SP90-1 soapbar pickups and a basic Volume/Tone/3-Way control circuit, a tremendous range of tones can be easily accessed.

A nickel-plated Wilkinson "wrap-a-round" bridge is used to generate sustain and allow adjustable intonation. The figured maple top of the AMG1 is highlighted with transparent finish options of Black Cherry, Amber Burst, Black, and Purple Burst. The retail price is $1099.00. joint allowing 24 frets clear of the body, and the tonal range of the Seymour Duncan SMB-4D Basslines pickup. The control circuit of the AMB1 utilizes a single Master Volume and Master Tone, with a mini switch for series/parallel pickup coil configuration.

With a design descended from the legendary Ampeg Dan Armstrong bass, the new AMB1 features an extremely lightweight basswood body finished in Blue Pearl, Black Pearl, and Purple Metallic. Quilted maple tops are also available in Black Cherry, Amber Burst and Purple Burst. A "high mass", nickel plated, bridge allows for precise intonation and offers the player the ability to mount the strings through the rear of the bridge or through the body, for increased sustain and string tension. The AMB1 in solid colors retails at $899.00, and at $949.00 with a quilted maple top.

The AMG1 and AMB1 will be available in February, 2000.

For more information, visit Ampeg on the web at www.ampeg.com.