The famous 1960's Ampeg bass has been reissued as a much improved instrument called the AEB-2 and the fretless AUB-2. The scroll headstock is carved out of solid maple as is the neck. This new headstock replaces the plastic end caps of the original. There is also a brass head nut instead of the aluminum string spacer on the old ones.

Both the AEB-2 and AUB-2 use a 35-inch scale that is a full inch longer than the original. The Western ash body comes in sunburst, black or natural polyurethane finish. Other good things are: ebony fingerboard, Schaller tuners, brass bridge, Rick Turner designed pickups, and a choice of either gold or chrome hardware. There is an optional padded bag or hardshell case available.