Ampeg Announces Gene Simmons Signature Amp

February 06, 1998

Ampeg announced that the Gene Simmons "Punisher Rig"' signature amp will be introduced at the winter NAMM show in Los Angeles on January 31, 1998.

Simmons, bassist and co-founder of Kiss, has been a long-time user and endorser of Ampeg bass amps and co-designed the new Ampeg Punisher Rig.

The Punisher Rig consists of a 350 watt head with three bands of EQ, ultra mid tone circuit, defeatable optocoupler limiter, nine band graphic EQ, effects loop, pre/post EQ, XLR line out, line out level select, preamp out/power amp in, variable speed fan and a cabinet boasting two JBL 15" speakers.

The Punisher Rig sports a unique custom "metallic" look and is adorned with both Ampeg logos and Gene Simmons' signature. The amplifier is available for a limited time as a head and cabinet system only. Amplifiers will begin shipping in January, 1998 and are available through authorized Ampeg retailers.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.ampeg.com/.

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