• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Ampeg Rocket Bass Combos

#221
Well, just ordered the RB-110. I was recently looking at SCR-DI, but 110 is $20 less and although my band uses IEM's with no stage volume, it is nice to have a speaker to check signal without having to wait for the sound guy to turn on the monitor feed. I have a B100r and PF-800, so it will be interesting to compare to those (and my Rumbles).

BTW, I'm sure this was posted already, but the sound samples are great: https://ampeg.com/rocket-bass/index.html (scroll down)
 
  • Like
Reactions: musicman556, P Cheen, SJan3 and 5 others
#222
Correlli said:
Will extension cabs become available with this series of combos (RB 210 and RB 115), or will Ampeg recommend an already available cab from another product series? Thanks
Click to expand...

I have the same question; you would think they'd want to. Not really interested in combos but I'd love to see some new decent lightweight cabs from Ampeg.
 
  • Like
Reactions: butterfingers1, BluesOnBass, shoot-r and 2 others
#223
Exciting stuff for us Ampeg tone hounds. Over the years of gigging and rehearsing, my trusty B100R became my favorite small/medium rig I’ve ever owned. The tone has become the baseline sound I’m after anytime I play through another rig. It’s still going strong for me, but if this new 15inch Rocket combo can cop 80% of the ballsy, low mid delicious tone of my B100R, then I’d happily buy a new one of these and relegate my B100R to rehearsal/studio duty.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 6stringtheorist
#224
bassment zombie said:
Exciting stuff for us Ampeg tone hounds. Over the years of gigging and rehearsing, my trusty B100R became my favorite small/medium rig I’ve ever owned. The tone has become the baseline sound I’m after anytime I play through another rig. It’s still going strong for me, but if this new 15inch Rocket combo can cop 80% of the ballsy, low mid delicious tone of my B100R, then I’d happily buy a new one of these and relegate my B100R to rehearsal/studio duty.
Click to expand...
Agreed. i can't wait for my RB12
 
  • Like
Reactions: bassment zombie
#225
Over the past week I’ve been debating whether to get the 112 or 115. My only experience with a 112 combo was my Rumble 100 (too gritty, too trebly) and on the 115 it was my GK MB-115 II which was waaay too bassy.
I mostly use the headphone out or XLR out anyway but it’s nice to have a speaker size that suits me.
 
#226
P Cheen said:
Over the past week I’ve been debating whether to get the 112 or 115. My only experience with a 112 combo was my Rumble 100 (too gritty, too trebly) and on the 115 it was my GK MB-115 II which was waaay too bassy.
I mostly use the headphone out or XLR out anyway but it’s nice to have a speaker size that suits me.
Click to expand...
Those two sound nothing like this. I'm getting the 12 since 100w(or more) into a twelve tends to sound great.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 68Tele-Bass and chupacerveza
#229
The way music is going, these days, amplifiers (combos) aren't really going to matter much. Most bands are running the bass from the effects (or the head) right into the board.

This makes me doubt the PF series is going the way of the Do-do. Of course, it may be completely re-designed, etc., but I think they (or items just like them) will be around and even become the "standard".
 
  • Like
Reactions: Richard IV and 6stringtheorist
#230
After a few month break from talkbass and gear sites.... coming back to this news - I'm intrigued. I just hunted down a B100r back in the fall. I probably overspent in a trade, and it will probably be a dedicated church rig or rehearsal space amp due to the weight. I need another combo (just kidding).... but I'm sure these will be great but hopefully they can survive a few years. Fender is dropping some squier guitar models left and right probably due to basic margins.

Either way, I think it's great. I was seriously considering some Ashdown gear before and I'm excited that Ampeg is doing something. I really hope they innovate with some of their helix technology to help with FOH tones.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 6stringtheorist
#233
Michael Stanley 2112 said:
The way music is going, these days, amplifiers (combos) aren't really going to matter much. Most bands are running the bass from the effects (or the head) right into the board.

This makes me doubt the PF series is going the way of the Do-do. Of course, it may be completely re-designed, etc., but I think they (or items just like them) will be around and even become the "standard".
Click to expand...
It really depends on the market/venues. The places I play are usually on the small side and there's often no dedicated house PA. Or it's a lunchbox all-in-one with 10" monitors. That means there's plenty of opportunity for good combos and/or head and cabinet rigs.
 
  • Like
Reactions: BluesOnBass, Hot Rats and bassment zombie
#235
Bassdoggydogg said:
Well gang I just couldn't help myself, while TB was down I sold my Rumble500c and ordered an RB-210. Now I'll be suffering from withdrawals because I don't have anything but a BA112 practice amp. Oh my bones and muscles... ugh so queasy :(
Click to expand...
BA112 is probably my favorite of the entire line. I think that's about to change :D
 
  • Like
Reactions: One Way, 68Tele-Bass, Lowbrow and 3 others
#236
I received my RB 110. Fit and finish is nice...a lot like the B100r. Up to noon it is clean but gets gritty quickly even with phones using the DI into my Yamaha AG03 interface. It sounds a lot like the B100r with more grit possible earlier on (if that makes sense). I don't think the 110 will cut it with drums (my Rumble 100 112 and GK MB112 do, but they have more than twice the power and a 1x12 vs. 1x10). Still...I essentially bought it as a DI (instead of the SCR-DI). I don't usually use the ultra high or low with Ampeg and this gives me a speaker to check my signal while waiting for the FOH to turn on my monitor feed (and we all know that since us bass players have our sh!t together, we generally are waiting for someone else to be ready).

The SGT is nice since it gets grindy but doesn't lose any low end...I found that on my Rumbles the drive would lose some low end. The Rumbles lean to more warm and clear vs. the RB110 leans to more warm and grindy. Killer rock amp but maybe not super versatile. This is just my "opened the box and used it for a few days at home" take, so it could change down the road. I still will try to take it to band practice...we have live drums, but do our best to keep it down at practice. The Rumble 112 works for that so we shall see. This is what I have to compare but of course it is not fair since my other smaller combos are larger. I guess...if you are looking to play over with drums I would definitely start with the 112. As a "DI" though, the 110 is a winner.
 
  • Like
Reactions: butterfingers1, BassSquatch, Lowbrow and 7 others
#239
I just looked at the signal/noise ratios, and they are considerably lower noise than the BA series. This is a good thing. I'll add my own noise, thank you :D Not that the BA amps either bothered me on a gig but the little ones are a bit on the noisy side.
 
  • Like
Reactions: High Camp

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back