Origin Effects BassRig Ampeg B15 Fliptop recreation

[Quatschmacher]

1 hour ago, fretmeister said:

New pedal coming next week...

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ9pRjeDJci/?img_index=1

 

If it's a B15 and the Cab Sim is switchable I might have to find some money.

Even it were a B15, I imagine it’d be the same format as the other BassRigs so the cab sim would not be defeatable on the XLR in engaged mode.

 

From the teaser, I’m thinking it might be more like a Marshall recreation for guitarists (and maybe bass).

[krispn]

Yeah I think folks are alluding to it being a Marshall type. Trying to think of the link between those artists in terms of a bit of gear. 

[Quatschmacher]

Well, well, cross reference this list with the teaser photo!

https://www.guitarcenter.com/riffs/gear-tips/amplifiers--effects/history-of-the-ampeg-b-15-portaflex-bass-amp#On_Wax:_Famous_Tracks_Featuring_the_Ampeg_B-15

[MichaelDean]

And it's a bass you can see in the photo. It'd probably be a Les Paul if it was a Marshall. 

[Quatschmacher]

Im quite glad I’ve just sold another preamp as if this is the B15 it’ll be an instant purchase. 

[Linus27]

Exciting times and they say the pedal will be available to buy on the 18th 😮

[Quatschmacher]

This is a 6SL7 tube, the ones in a B15, so that pretty much confirms it!

 

Edited November 15 by Quatschmacher

[jimbobothy]

… I think I’ll have one of these on my shopping list also 😎

[markorbit]

Might have come at a good time for me. I was a little underwhelmed with the previous BassRigs (and the non-defeatable cabsim) but I will be checking out the videos on the 18th for sure.

[krispn]

Oh my!!

[Quatschmacher]

29 minutes ago, markorbit said:

Might have come at a good time for me. I was a little underwhelmed with the previous BassRigs (and the non-defeatable cabsim) but I will be checking out the videos on the 18th for sure.

Pretty sure the format will be the same, though would be nice if they have taken onboard the feedback about that and adapted the format. 

[walshy]

4 hours ago, Quatschmacher said:

This is a 6SL7 tube, the ones in a B15, so that pretty much confirms it!

 

Yeah thats what I asked them on insta and they liked my comment so looks like they've listened which is mighty news

[krispn]

4 hours ago, Quatschmacher said:

This is a 6SL7 tube, the ones in a B15, so that pretty much confirms it!

 

Whe. You think about it QM asked about this pedal and they said it at least a 2yr development cycle but that’s not to say it was already well into development. 
 

Looking forward to hearing the demos of this one and just had a couple of pedals sell and a refund from Thomann!!

[Quatschmacher]

I’m curious if they’ll have a mid control as the original didn’t. Also wonder if they’ll cover the two most popular circuit variations that were present in the heritage reissue. 

[Quatschmacher]

1 minute ago, krispn said:

Whe. You think about it QM asked about this pedal and they said it at least a 2yr development cycle but that’s not to say it was already well into development. 
 

Looking forward to hearing the demos of this one and just had a couple of pedals sell and a refund from Thomann!!

I just sold one preamp last night and will possibly sell my Super Vintage; together that might just cover this. 

[krispn]

36 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said:

I’m curious if they’ll have a mid control as the original didn’t. Also wonder if they’ll cover the two most popular circuit variations that were present in the heritage reissue. 

Yeah you can imagine a ‘64/‘66 switch or something like that. 

[Quatschmacher]

10 minutes ago, krispn said:

Yeah you can imagine a ‘64/‘66 switch or something like that. 

Wonder if maybe they’ll add the ultra high and low switches from the later models and have the 64/66 control where the mid control is on the other models. Could be a continuous blend or a 2-position knob and still keep the appearance of the rest of the line. 

[krispn]

28 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said:

Wonder if maybe they’ll add the ultra high and low switches from the later models and have the 64/66 control where the mid control is on the other models. Could be a continuous blend or a 2-position knob and still keep the appearance of the rest of the line. 

I can see them doing a similar move as with the bassman bass rig having that similar type of ‘mode switch’ tweed/Blk. 
 

Be cool To see the styling too 

[Quatschmacher]

3 hours ago, walshy said:

Yeah thats what I asked them on insta and they liked my comment so looks like they've listened which is mighty news

About the tube type or about a (potential) defeatable cab sim?

Edited November 15 by Quatschmacher

[ra0ulduke]

If that's really the case, that's very good news.

[Quatschmacher]

What would be quite cool is if the middle bottom knob were a headphone output volume control (with cab sim) as B15 has no mid control. 

[HoorayForAnonyms]

This is great news. Glad to see your campaigning paid off @Quatschmacher 😬. So glad I held off from getting the Supervintage and ‘64 Black Panel! 

[LawrenceH]

FWIW Origin's justification for not making the cab sim defeatable on the current bassrigs, from a conversation via social media, is that it just doesn't sound great - I think a spitty/fizzy top end. Their design philosophy appears to be to minimise bad-sounding possibilities even if it removes some flexibility.

 

I vaguely remember suggesting a carefully-chosen LPF could give a less coloured alternative to a full cab sim. Very interested in what this new pedal offers.

[jimbobothy]

... when I had an email conversation with them about it regarding the Blackpanel '64, their design philosophy was to recreate a specific sounding amp/cab combo, not a general preamp type thing.

[Nickthebass]

On 16/11/2025 at 14:23, jimbobothy said:

... when I had an email conversation with them about it regarding the Blackpanel '64, their design philosophy was to recreate a specific sounding amp/cab combo, not a general preamp type thing.

TBH I want the cab sim on the jack out too - not just the DI. 😆

Edited November 17 by Nickthebass