Ampeg BA-115

Jmars11 · #1 01-22-2011, 07:40 PM

Just tried an Ampeg BA-115 solid state combo amp at my local music store with a MIA P Bass and 57 RI P Bass and I was blown away at how good the sound was...

I'm not primarily a bassist so I'm not much of a bass gear snob. I know Ampeg stuff is supposed to be good but I tried another Ampeg combo that was twice the size and twice the price and this little guy sounded way better. Anyone know anything about the BA-115?

JimmyM · #2 01-22-2011, 07:54 PM

probably my favorite combo in its price range.

funkybassinator · #3 01-22-2011, 07:54 PM

I have to say it does sound great, it just doesn't get very loud.

michael_atw · #4 01-22-2011, 07:56 PM

I've played through one a few times, GAS'ed for one years ago. They used to be much more expensive on the used market than they are now (I remember them being $300 and more...now I see them going for $200 regularly). Was that the one with the tube preamp or solid state? They had a line of BA-115T as well with the tube pre-amp. I enjoyed it when I played it - definitely a good value for an amp in it's niche.

It's got that EQ knob with 5 presets, I can't remember what they are...mid-boost, flat, etc. etc. It's a great practice amp and definitely for small gigs.

**Matt Lake** · #5 01-22-2011, 08:15 PM

I have a BA115 HP that is the same except it has 220 watts. It also has a built in tuner, a mute button and a DI out to feed the PA system. I use all those features. And the amp itself really does a great job and sounds good. I really like it. Sure, it's no SVT refridgerator but it's easy to move on it's castors. You CAN NOT hook up an extention speaker though. Overall it's a great smallish to medium amp. Oh yea, you can also feed an i-pod into phono inputs on it and plug in headphones.

Acousticdude · #6 01-22-2011, 08:33 PM

I'm currently using a BA115 and it has been a very good combo amp. Not a good amp if you have a loud guitarist and drummer. I'm in the process of getting a more powerful rig but I'll probably keep the combo amp for small venues and to play with some acoustic music acts.

robertusf · #7 01-22-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyM

probably my favorite combo in its price range.

+1 on that!

stiles72 · #8 01-22-2011, 10:43 PM

Friend of mine bought one because he couldn't find a B-100R, but is very happy with it. Great tone for the $$$$

CLMSHQ · #9 01-23-2011, 07:54 AM

I love the tone. I even used it at smaller gigs going direct..does the trick with out any tweaking..well worth the price. Just wish there was a way to get this tone with the bigger set up without breaking the back with a 80lb head.

Ibanez Bassist · #10 01-23-2011, 10:49 AM

The Ampeg BA-115 combo is almost $400.00 at Guitar Center and a few other places ( New ) The BA-112*50 Watt ( $300.00) is what I was looking at.. I wanted something between my 20W and my 100W that was lite enough to carry around but had a little kick to it.. Did someone say the Tone of the smaller Ampeg's was great but didn't seem to have any power.. ( loudness ) ?

RickenBoogie · #11 01-23-2011, 12:11 PM

Yes. And, the BA112 is a great little amp too, for what it is. Great tone for a ss combo amp, but yes again, limited volume.

Tommygunn · #12 01-23-2011, 12:14 PM

I personally for the wattage, you should go for the fender rumble 150. May get flamed for this, but I think it's a better amp.

armybass · #13 01-23-2011, 12:41 PM

Just not loud enough to be at all practical