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JESPERSEN - Oliver "Jess," of Massapequa Park, N.Y., a sound engineer whose work and inventions earned him the title of "Godfather of Bass Amplification," died June 30th, 2011. Former Vice President of Ampeg, late owner of Oliver Sound. He was also a musician and artist. His first wife, Lorraine...
Read MoreI enjoyed watching Jess's auctions on ebay to see the amps he restored. If the time had been right, one would have been mine. Sorry for your loss. All the Bass ! Bryan Van Vlymen from Indianapolis
Bryan Van Vlymen
January 21, 2012 | Indianapolis, IN
You were a great man, Jess, and I miss you. May you rest in peace.
Paul Wintermute
October 18, 2011 | Irvine, CA
Jess was talented and creative in making products so that others could make music. But most importantly for me he was a wonderful person that I was blessed to call my friend.
Dan Del Fiorentino NAMM Historian
July 18, 2011 | Carlsbad, CA
REST IN PEICE DAD thank you so much for everything you brought to my life I MISS YOU EVERYDAY -love mary
mary gandia
July 09, 2011 | Massapequa Pk, NY
He was always so nice when I would go over for amp repairs in his basement. It was an honor to know him. Rest in peace Jess.
-Todd Cohen
July 07, 2011
So long, my friend. So glad you were a part of my life. I'll never forget you. You are a treasure to the world of music.
Gregg Hopkins
July 06, 2011 | St Louis, MO
Great loss indeed! Mr Oliver's inventions and contributions to the music industry kept food on the family table when we were kids as my dad supported us with his Baby Bass and B-15. So sad to hear of the great loss.
Charlie Castro
July 06, 2011 | Sayreville, NJ
REST IN PEACE AND THANKS FOR THE SOUNDS.JIMMY BROGAN
July 05, 2011
Jess was a very special person. I had the honor of meeting him when he worked on two of my Ampeg B-15's in 2007. His wife Betty took a picture of us in the basement workshop. I am so glad I have that picture. He will be missed.
John Cardone
July 05, 2011 | Floral Park