James Jamerson's Amplifiers

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According to Standing in the Shadows of Motown, Jamerson used a B-15 live (and occasionally in the studio), sometimes with an extension cabinet; the amp would be set with the bass knob all the way up and the treble knob on half.

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James Jamerson is frequently associated with the Ampeg Portaflex B15-N bass amplifier, as detailed in the PBS feature "Motown Amp" on History Detectives. This amplifier is often credited for contributing to his distinctive Motown sound.

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