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Ampeg RB210 reliability?
- Thread starter fourstringbliss
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I don't recall anyone on TB ever questioning or remarking adversely on the reliability of the RB series. Do you have some reason to suspect it?
I've been reading online about issues but I didn't know how widespread they were.
I dont know. I'm just here to comment about how odd it is that Ampeg chose "RB" as a model line, that being the most famous model line of their main competitor GK. Or am I missing something in the battle of the "RB" moniker?
EDIT: Dang, I guess Ibanez had the fabulous rb bass guitar series too. At least those were not amps.
new gas??? a multi company RB bass rig from strings to speakers.
. and then get a gig at Arby's.
Gotta get an old Ross Rockbox rb200 in there too.
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EDIT: Dang, I guess Ibanez had the fabulous rb bass guitar series too. At least those were not amps.
new gas??? a multi company RB bass rig from strings to speakers.
. and then get a gig at Arby's.Gotta get an old Ross Rockbox rb200 in there too.
Ok... this thread can now resume it's original programming.
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I think Ampeg was referencing or reviving the Rocket Bass moniker they had used in a much earlier era.
Are you referring to the issues with the Portaflex 500s?
All I know is... that Ampeg looks like it's ready to Rumble...
I am not bashing Ampeg here in any way, (I own numerous Ampeg amps), but there are much better options out there (by Ampeg, and others), that I would prefer myself. Especially at that price.
Regarding reliability, I have not heard anything negative in that area.
Edited to add that I have not played through that particular model.
Regarding reliability, I have not heard anything negative in that area.
Edited to add that I have not played through that particular model.
Like what? I'm also looking at this one:
I had thought about the Fender Rumble but they're a bit muddy and I can't get extended financing from Sweetwater. I can get 36 months on both the Ampeg RB210 and Hartke HD500 (which I know isn't really 500w and doesn't have a speaker out).
I use an Ampeg RB 112 since 4 years and it always worked flawlessly so far.
I bought an Ampeg RB-210 4 years ago and have lugged it to band practice and small gigs almost every week since.
There were some initial teething problems with the model, but after 4 years of weekly use and transport - mine is still working fine.
There were some initial teething problems with the model, but after 4 years of weekly use and transport - mine is still working fine.
My RB210 has been flawless for something like 3 years. I have the tweeter on and the treble knob at 3 or 4 O clock. No hiss. It does everything I need it to do. I would recommend it strongly. The 115 is nice too. I had a hard time deciding which to buy.
