What are the watts without the extension cab?
The manual says the RB-115 has 100W and the RB-210 has 250W at 8 ohms.
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Ampeg Rocket Bass Combos
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What are the watts without the extension cab?
The manual says the RB-115 has 100W and the RB-210 has 250W at 8 ohms.
How many watts do you think a 210 can take, bro?
If you can get over 200w into one without it farting out and starting to overheat the coils, you're doing well.
Still undecided on the RB-108. It's the only one in my local store and I've tried it with several basses at least five different times. I find it's a little boomy on some notes and dead on other notes with eq set flat. They won't be bringing in any more, only by special order. I don't need it, but I want it, cause I can afford it and it's so darn cute! I fell in love with the original Rocket models but they were fairly heavy, pricey and hard to find. HELP ME DECIDE!!!
Well, a 8" driver can do a lot more than they used to, but IMHO the RB-108 is just a practice amplifier for rehearsals and shedding at home. Unfortunately, their have been a whole slew
of combos, with single eight inch and double 8" drivers, that were introduced when various lines are first brought to market, that disappear after 6 months to a year. It appears that Ampeg
is only using Eminence drivers in their 1X12, 1X15, and 2x10 Rocket Bass amps. So if I were buying one, I'd get the 1x12, but that's just my preference. I have a Ibanez Promethian 1X8 20 watt
and it's a pretty limited amplifier. Just my take though. Since I've not played one of the new Rocket Bass amps, I'll reserve judgment until I can.
of combos, with single eight inch and double 8" drivers, that were introduced when various lines are first brought to market, that disappear after 6 months to a year. It appears that Ampeg
is only using Eminence drivers in their 1X12, 1X15, and 2x10 Rocket Bass amps. So if I were buying one, I'd get the 1x12, but that's just my preference. I have a Ibanez Promethian 1X8 20 watt
and it's a pretty limited amplifier. Just my take though. Since I've not played one of the new Rocket Bass amps, I'll reserve judgment until I can.
The RB-110 was my first bass amp. I've been getting by with a SCR-DI. So, I am not used to "bass watts". In contrast, I have a 20 watt guitar amp that I can only play at 1 on the volume at home. So I assumed that 50 watts would blow my windows out. Instead, as I said, I am playing it at half volume and it is still fewer dbs than I play my guitar amp at. I mainly want it for playing at home and it is fine for that. But, I hope to occasionally play with friends and I don't think this amp is up for that. Due to Sweetwater's exchange policy, it is to step up to a larger amp.
Per my earlier post, I get good results with the 108 using a parametric EQ. That tamed some of the issues better than the onboard EQ. However, as noted, it's missing a lot of features of the larger units.
Are you choosing between alternatives (like a Fender Rumble 25), or just deciding whether to get one because... reasons?
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In general I think single 8 inch driver combos (with very few exceptions) are not going to be satisfying for anything beyond home practice and possibly some acoustic living room jams or simple monitor duties in quieter gigs. I have not played the new Ampeg combos, so they could be an exception, but from your description of your experience I suspect not.
IME a 110 combo or cab is typically about the smallest set-up that feels right for me as a 4 string player. Once I get with band, a 112 is the smallest size cab/combo I've found that can do most of what I need, and especially if I have FOH support. Unless it's an exceptional speaker, live bass amplification with quality, depth, and volume with a single 8 Inch driver is tough ask IMO.
I'm looking very forward to the RB12, hope to get it sometime next week by Sweetwaters estimate
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I'd expect that to be one sweet sounding little combo with a full, classic Ampeg sound.
Me too, it's why I downsized other items. Figured it will be a keeper
Only thinking of getting it for home use. I've owned the Rumble V3's (25, 40, 100) and still have the 100 which I'm thinking of selling. My current other amps are (2) Roland 60 Bass Cubes (older orange '80s). Love these amps and like the vintage vibe, hence my consideration for the RB-108.
Understood. Yes, it is a practice amp and maybe sufficient for an acoustic act but 1x10" and 50 watts isn't much in the world of bass. By contrast, 50 watts is plenty for most guitar players.
I will help! Get the RB110! DI out and control over the “Super Grit”...
I was thinking that too.
Seems the equivalent of the Rumble 40. I have that one- and it’s good all-rounder for practice and small gigs and open mics as well- the XLR out is really nice option to go into PA/FOH if that’s available! here is gratuitous shot with my Jazz I just put the chrome covers on today!
Ive preordered RB115 to handle bigger stuff/block parties etc!
Seems the equivalent of the Rumble 40. I have that one- and it’s good all-rounder for practice and small gigs and open mics as well- the XLR out is really nice option to go into PA/FOH if that’s available! here is gratuitous shot with my Jazz I just put the chrome covers on today! View attachment 4263903
Congrats on putting the PUP Covers on your Bass.....where they belong.
I owned a Cube 60 and actually used it for DB gigs, before Gallien Krueger built the first 200MB’s. The earlier SLM Rocket bass amps (50, 100, and 200 watts) sounded very much like a
B-15N. I really like the Fender Rumbles for DB and EB. I guess if you’re playing 4 String basses through the RB-108’s it should sound just dandy as a practice amp. Since I play 5 String EB’s exclusively I use a 3Leaf Audio Enabler into a set of headphones. Just my take. Two of the powered speaker cabinets I use for playing live are MAS 1/8’s both have Eminence drivers.
Oh wow, saw the 108 at my GC this might replace the Rumble 110. I love the styling but no DI or adjustment of the sgt might go with the RB110 for that but I wish it hat a 12 oh decisions
