Ampeg Rocket Bass Combos

[usclassic]

So my RB115 arrived today. Sounds sooooooo nice.

PAS comes through again......I mean does this look used to you?

 

[Lync]

Does anyone really like tweeters on a bass amp anyway? Seems to me with modern speakers they really don't need them and your Ampeg isn't the first time someone had a buzzing tweeter from their cab or combo (looking at my GK MB212-ii).

 

[Passinwind]

Does anyone really like tweeters on a bass amp anyway?

IME, quite a few people greatly prefer that, including myself. I also have zero use for grind or grit though.

 

[SoulReflection]

Does anyone really like tweeters on a bass amp anyway? Seems to me with modern speakers they really don't need them and your Ampeg isn't the first time someone had a buzzing tweeter from their cab or combo (looking at my GK MB212-ii).

Well, I don't but, some do. Down the road, I wouldn't want to try to sell one that was defective (if, in fact they are).

 

[Akiyama]

I am not sure why the RB210’s tweeter is such an issue. The manual shows an on/off switch for the tweeter.

 

[Mastermold]

I am not sure why the RB210’s tweeter is such an issue. The manual shows an on/off switch for the tweeter.

I guess it’s only a concern then if you want to use it.

 

[Lammchop93]

I am not sure why the RB210’s tweeter is such an issue. The manual shows an on/off switch for the tweeter.

It's an issue to me because I am paying for $650 for something that has a defect. I don't even use tweeters, but the fact they they ship out a product that clearly has an issue is a huge red flag to me. It makes me wonder what else they cut corners on.

 

[Akiyama]

My single coil pickups buzz. Should I say they are defective? I don’t have an RB210 so I might not be understanding?

 

[butterfingers1]

This can be a serious issue, I don’t want to make jokes, but if I had a buzzy Rocket Bass I’d play the church bells out of it until buzzing was the least of its problems.

 

[Akiyama]

My first post was on mobile. I was too brief probably. I have been looking at the RB210. I have read many reviews that do not mention anything about the tweeter buzzing. So, is this a circumstantial situation where the tweeter is making noise with individual basses/home wiring/etc.? Or is it a defect of some peoples units? Or is it that this noise that comes with the flipside of some added benefit? For example, the Campfire Audio Andromeda is beloved by audiophiles despite being an IEM that "hisses" with different amps. Is the RB210 like the Andromeda?

 

[SoulReflection]

Is this tweeter "problem" with the RB115 as well?

 

[butterfingers1]

There’s no tweeter on the other Rocket Bass combos, just the top-of-the-line RB210 has one, to my knowledge.

 

[Bass]

Yes, the RB-210 is the only one with a tweeter. My tweeter is turned off, no buzz, no problem.

I suppose its more of a slight hiss than a buzz. It didn't occur to me that it might go away over time. Perhaps I should turn it on and check, I've had the amp for over a year now.

 

[SoulReflection]

There’s no tweeter on the other Rocket Bass combos, just the top-of-the-line RB210 has one, to my knowledge.

OK, then I might still be in the market!

 

[EncoremMP]

Not understanding how a "hiss," or " buzz" from tweeter just goes away over time?

I have never had a use for a tweeter but i feel like every combo amp ive used has had noise from the tweeter (if present).

 

[butterfingers1]

Not understanding how a "hiss," or " buzz" from tweeter just goes away over time?

I have never had a use for a tweeter but i feel like every combo amp ive used has had noise from the tweeter (if present).

It just does seemingly. Maybe like walking in new shoes makes them fit better.

 

[swagbotbilly]

For what it's worth, I switched the tweeter on my PF-115HE back on, and the noise/hiss/buzz whatever you want to call it is the same as on the RB-210

 

[Akiyama]

I am going to stay with my RB110 and not purchase the RB210. The RB110's tone and size are perfect. That said, I would like more power and ultra high/ultra low on occasion. Some may say look at the RB 112. There is something about the RB112's tone that does not sit well with me. Maybe it is a Jazz bass and RB112 pairing? Or Ampeg's l------o------n-----g history of excelling with 10 inch drivers that is just sits "right" for me?

Now, if Ampeg were to make an RB110 "pro version" with the ultra high/low and more power, then that would be an instant preorder purchase for me.

 

[swagbotbilly]

I am going to stay with my RB110 and not purchase the RB210. The RB110's tone and size are perfect. That said, I would like more power and ultra high/ultra low on occasion. Some may say look at the RB 112. There is something about the RB112's tone that does not sit well with me. Maybe it is a Jazz bass and RB112 pairing? Or Ampeg's l------o------n-----g history of excelling with 10 inch drivers that is just sits "right" for me?

Now, if Ampeg were to make an RB110 "pro version" with the ultra high/low and more power, then that would be an instant preorder purchase for me.

I'm in the same boat. So many groups I like use the Ampeg 10" sound, so it was hard to walk away from doing 10s.

That being said, I'm obsessed with having my 210 atop my 115 now. Really rips

 

[Akiyama]

I'm in the same boat. So many groups I like use the Ampeg 10" sound, so it was hard to walk away from doing 10s.

That being said, I'm obsessed with having my 210 atop my 115 now. Really rips

Brace yourself, incoming deep thought ;-)

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