Olivia's Vintage Guitars - Vintage and Fine guitars

New Arrivals

$12,900

Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1960's Ampeg SSB-1 short-scale bass. This is the earliest version made with a serial number of #0100 which was the starting serial number for all Ampeg basses, making this the first Ampeg electric bass made. Almost all of the other SSB series basses were solid bodies where this version has F-holes and only a few were made. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case and paperwork featuring an operating instructions sheet with factory drawings of both the solid body and semi-hollowbody versions. The original adjustment wrenches and keys for the case are also included. This SSB-1 has a lot of finish chipped off around the edges of the body, some minor nicks + dings, a lot of finish checking and other cosmetic wear. The bass itself remains structurally sound with no cracks, breaks or repairs. All electronics work and sound great as the controls are still sealed in the factory "can". We are happy to ship internationally.