Ampeg stack...your thoughts...

mello_bedwetter · #1 02-01-2011, 08:00 PM

Has anyone on here tried this Ampeg stack? It's a B2RE head with a B410HLF cab. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated. Thanks.
I use an Ibanez SR700 or a Fender Jazz usually and play mostly classic rock. Sometimes the "old" country using a Fender MIA Precision.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ampeg-B2...27-i1145700.gc

Josh Pelican · #2 02-01-2011, 08:06 PM

I ran that head for a long time with an Ampeg 810. After a while, I just found it wasn't loud enough for the music I was playing and people I was playing with.

Chances are it would be fine for what you're playing. I have a classic SVT-CL now. No comparison, of course.

Gearhead17 · #3 02-01-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mello_bedwetter

Has anyone on here tried this Ampeg stack? It's a B2RE head with a B410HLF cab. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated. Thanks.
I use an Ibanez SR700 or a Fender Jazz usually and play mostly classic rock. Sometimes the "old" country using a Fender MIA Precision.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ampeg-B2...27-i1145700.gc

Do a search on the B2RE head and you will see many of us do not like the head at all. I owned the model below it (B2R) and it always seemed liked it was never loud enough - even through a 810 it had barely any headroom. The cabinet is pretty much a beginner/budget cab and I think you would better off buying something used. Search the threads on the site and find something more worth the money.

Can the rig work for you? Yes. But I suggest going towards Gallien Krueger products and trying out as much gear as possible.

stiles72 · #4 02-01-2011, 08:11 PM

A local guy I know uses a B2RE with an older mid 90's 8x10 and it sounds great. He plays a mix of classic rock and country, and pretty much dials it in based on the suggested settings in the manual. But when I've used a B2R/B2RE or an SVT-350H before, they got the job done but I wasn't overly impressed by them. Personally I would look more at a good used 3-Pro if you are looking for something that's comparable- but offers more tone and features.

georgestrings · #5 02-01-2011, 08:48 PM

IMO, it's a crappy amp into an even crappier cab - you can do MUCH better for that kind of money...

- georgestrings

allexcosta · #6 02-01-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by georgestrings

IMO, it's a crappy amp into an even crappier cab - you can do MUCH better for that kind of money...

+1

Alex1984 · #7 02-01-2011, 11:30 PM

+1, you can do better for the money. With that budget, if you're going solid-state, you should be able to get an 810 to go with it.

AlPBass · #8 02-01-2011, 11:49 PM

I was once looking at exactly that setup a few years ago. After trying it, I can say that it's definitely lower-grade stuff. The head and cab both sound quite sterile, and they're also kinda expensive for the sound quality you get. Not a good value in my opinion. The B2RE cost more than the Gallien-Krueger 400RB-IV (now discontinued), which was a way better head. Once i switched over to the Classic Series Ampeg next to it, with said GK 400RB-IV on top of it, I immediately thought "now that's more like it". I ended up picking up a used, older GK 400RB and a used, older Ampeg SVT-210, which has worked out great for me so far. If you're looking for a solid-state setup, I'd say skip the Ampeg B-Series and go whether with the Ampeg MicroVR stack or a lower-powered GK head with the MicroVR cab.

HattoriHanzo · #9 02-01-2011, 11:52 PM

I currently picked up a used B2R with an 8X10 cab and im happy with is as my first amp/cab setup. I have only played it a few times since I picked it up but I am happy with it. I honestly agree with the other members posts as it being underpowered but seing as you are going to run a 4X10 You might as well consider a bigger cab or better head

mello_bedwetter · #10 02-02-2011, 03:13 AM

Thanks for all of the input. Right now I'm using the GK MB210 along with the 210MBE when needed. I use to run Ampegs at times(combos)and was just wondering about this stack. Thanks.