I prefer the ones made in China because they are constructed with plywood. They weigh about 12 lbs less. They are very rare though. I've only seen one.
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Ampeg B-100r Rocket Aficionados
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I prefer the ones made in China because they are constructed with plywood. They weigh about 12 lbs less. They are very rare though. I've only seen one.
Hey ampeg,
Please reissue the B-100R with a light weight amp inside along with lighter weight components.
(I own a 1996 B-100R but don't care to drag a 100 watt combo around that weighs a ton)
Please reissue the B-100R with a light weight amp inside along with lighter weight components.
(I own a 1996 B-100R but don't care to drag a 100 watt combo around that weighs a ton)
The amp itself was pretty lightweight. I think if they just constructed the cabinet with braced 1/2 inch poplar it would give you what you want.
At the risk of drawing heat from this group: after reading a lot, I had a chance to buy a used B100R 15" combo as a back-up or for small gigs. I took my late-model Fender Rumble 100 along to A/B: if the Rocket wasn't louder and punchier than the Rumble, there was no reason to get it.
Verdict: Rumble 100 > B100 Rocket. Rumble's lighter, quieter, punchier and as loud, and least with flat settings in a dude's living room. Playing around it seemed like the Rumble actually could get a little louder without distorting, but I can't swear to that. (Also I didn't bring my 5 string, and the Rumble falls down on low B - Ds). So I didn't buy the Rocket. I'm aware of the limitations of the Rumble -- it's just my practice amp. But in an A/B (with a Spector fretless 4) it sounded as good as a lightly-used B100R. Actually to my ears the Rumble sounded a bit better. YRMV and all that, but if you're pining for a Rocket I'd suggest trying a newer Rumble. They're cheap, light, abundant, and much better than you'd expect. Just my 2c.
Verdict: Rumble 100 > B100 Rocket. Rumble's lighter, quieter, punchier and as loud, and least with flat settings in a dude's living room. Playing around it seemed like the Rumble actually could get a little louder without distorting, but I can't swear to that. (Also I didn't bring my 5 string, and the Rumble falls down on low B - Ds). So I didn't buy the Rocket. I'm aware of the limitations of the Rumble -- it's just my practice amp. But in an A/B (with a Spector fretless 4) it sounded as good as a lightly-used B100R. Actually to my ears the Rumble sounded a bit better. YRMV and all that, but if you're pining for a Rocket I'd suggest trying a newer Rumble. They're cheap, light, abundant, and much better than you'd expect. Just my 2c.
No thanks
I've tried the Rumbles. They're fine amps that work well for some, and you'd be surprised how well 100w into a 112 can do on certain gigs. I'm just not in love with their voicing or tone controls.
Don't have one when it comes to the B100R. The only ones I ever tried were Chinese and they were awesome.
No thanks
Agree 100%. Like I said, Rumble's just my practice amp. But I wanted to give 1 data point that in a direct head-to-head, it sounded a bit better than a Rocket, and is much lighter. It would be smart for Fender to develop a "pro" version with better sound options, a couple extra features, & a little more juice. Or it would be smart for Ampeg to improve the Rocket and release a better, lighter version to beat the Rumble.
The BA series directly competes with the Rumble, and they're also very light. I'm not exactly an Ampeg fanboy, but I think the Ampeg BAs sound better than the Rumbles. Just a matter of personal preference I guess.
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I own a B100R and a BA115 v2. The 100 watt B100R is plenty loud enough for me to gig with. The 150 watt BA115 v2 is not.
Still haven't decided on speaker. So many ideas. Delta 15a (8 ohm) maybe, 3015 is more money than I can swing right now. I contacted Parts Express for suggestions. Legend CA154 is what they recommended. I'm confused now. WHAT TO DO. WHAT TO DO.
I would love to try a 3015 in a B15. I just never have because I'm too cheap to buy one when my Delta works fine. Have no idea how it would work in a b100r but I'd be afraid the box size would be too small for it. Who knows, though? Could be fine.
A TB member installed a 3015 in a 70’s Thiele B-15 cab and was very pleased with the result. How could a 3015 sound bad?
But the $100 Eminence sounds good to me. It comes down to personal taste.
But the $100 Eminence sounds good to me. It comes down to personal taste.
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Delta 15a it is. Gonna order one soon. I'll let you all know how I like it. Just ordered Delta 15a. It's on the way.
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Got the Delta 15a installed. Sounds good to me. Seems louder than the stock speaker. Trying it with a GK MB200 liking that also. Thanks for the advice.
