Ampeg AUB-2 Horizontal Bass Reissue
July 11, 1997
Ampeg announced that it is shipping their new hand-made, Horizontal Bass, a modern
reissue of the famous 1960s four-string thumper.
The AEB-2 Horizontal Bass and its fretless cousin, the AUB-2 may look like pretty
reissues, but are really entirely new and modern instruments. The scroll headstock is
carved from solid maple (as is the neck), unlike the plastic end caps sported by the
original model. A brass nut adorns the current instrument whereas an aluminum string
spacer resided on the '60s model. Today's AEB-2 & AUB-2 have a 35" scale, an inch
longer than the original. The Western Ash body is available with a sunburst, black or
natural polyurethane finish.
The pickup on the AEB-2 was designed by whiz Rick Turner, and gives the bass its
unique vintage tone while expanding its sonic capabilities from a warm, thunderous growl to
clear, ringing overtones. Other features on the Ampeg Horizontal bass include ebony
fingerboard, Schaller tuners, brass bridge and chrome or gold hardware. An optional
padded bag or hard shell case are also available.
Ampeg inventor Everett Hull was dedicated to improving the performance and sound of
the bass. It is in this tradition that Ampeg has incorporated the Horizontal Bass instrument
line into its current product offering. These basses are custom set-up and serialized to
ensure long-term collection value. For more information, visit their web site at www.ampeg.com
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