Ampeg Rocket Bass Combos

[richntiff]

This is a brand new design. All those old designs are what they are.

Zero excuse for a brand new amp.

so… go design and market your own line of bass amps. Cater to a diverse network of players, with very specific experience, desires, and wants/needs. Good luck.

 

[68Tele-Bass]

Tele, get a good sleep and send the kids to Grandma’s tomorrow, you have some playing to do! That picture looks terrific, btw.

Yep, running the Ultra Hi helps me hear the D and G strings better and just opens up the sound more. I haven’t had to touch the tone controls at all. I’m also not bothered by a missing gain knob. I turn up the volume until I’m happy and let it rip.

The combo takes pedals well and that’s nice. I like the DI as well, though I still prefer to come out of the SCR-DI pedal to the interface.

Find a few of your favorite songs and just have some fun. Don’t forget to let the CC know about your exploits either.

On that!! As for “”Grandma”…we ARE the G-parents, technically…!! All too common these days, but we adopted the two grandsons! Finalized last year after three years wrangling with Texas (the Boyz are native Texans ), Arizona, where we live, AND the Navajo Nation where we work, Whew!

so… go design and market your own line of bass amps. Cater to a diverse network of players, with very specific experience, desires, and wants/needs. Good luck.

 

[Hounddog409]

so… go design and market your own line of bass amps. Cater to a diverse network of players, with very specific experience, desires, and wants/needs. Good luck.

Lame response. Seriously. Sound like a 4th grader.

 

[butterfingers1]

I agree, but the complaint about the amps that came before was also a little harsh and surprising. The specs are everywhere online and are not unusual.

 

[Lowbrow]

Lame response. Seriously. Sound like a 4th grader.

When Ampeg gets around to releasing a new series of combos at the feature and price points of GK's Legacy --- or even MB --- lines, the lack of Speakon connectors would probably be a more appropriate criticism.

 

[P Cheen]

Lame response. Seriously. Sound like a 4th grader.

Yet you’re the 53-year-old using the word ‘lame.’
Thank goodness for the ignore button, huh?

 

[iammr2]

Yet you’re the 53-year-old using the word ‘lame.’
Thank goodness for the ignore button, huh?

Are there particular words that certain age groups aren't allowed to use?

+1 on the ignore button!

 

[P Cheen]

Are there particular words that certain age groups aren't allowed to use?

+1 on the ignore button!

No, not really. But he used the adjective ‘lame’ while talking about a response he deemed like that of a 4th grader.

So anyway, AMPEG AMPS!

 

[jeff7bass]

When Ampeg gets around to releasing a new series of combos at the feature and price points of GK's Legacy --- or even MB --- lines, the lack of Speakon connectors would probably be a more appropriate criticism.

True dat. A good 1/4" speaker cable gets the job done with these combos all day. Boss makes some nice ones.

 

[iagtrplyr]

Are there particular words that certain age groups aren't allowed to use?

+1 on the ignore button!

Yes, many. For example, no one under 60 should use "groovy." Anyone else with a word?

 

[iagtrplyr]

On that!! As for “”Grandma”…we ARE the G-parents, technically…!! All too common these days, but we adopted the two grandsons! Finalized last year after three years wrangling with Texas (the Boyz are native Texans ), Arizona, where we live, AND the Navajo Nation where we work, Whew!

And a salute to you and your bride, Tele. That's fantastic that you took on the most important task we have as humans...parenting. As a teacher, I hold special respect for those g'parents who took it upon themselves to put their families ahead of their own wants. Keep up the great work and know there'll be a teacher this fall who's quite appreciative of your efforts!

 

[iagtrplyr]

While I'm here, I'm contributing a three-min Mel Bay blues piece that you add your bass. I'm not claiming perfection, but here's a sample of the 122 doing what it does best; holding down the bottom.

Instead of running through the DI, I decided to mic it with my low-budget Shure PG58. It doesn't have the lowest frequency curve, but you use what you have and a bass mic might be down the road. I kept the tone controls flat and did not use the Ultras, my comp, or any other pedals. It's bass/amp/mic to my Scarlett. I thought it sounded a little boomy upon playback, but maybe you'll hear it differently. My playing was meh, but I feel we need to get some tones out there. Now for anyone with a 115 who'd like to volunteer...
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[Lowbrow]

Sounds great @iagtrplyr and proof the Shure 58 does just fine recording bass. I tend to roll off the bass knob on my RB112 a hair, so yeah, a little bottom heavy in my experience too — but good to know it’s on tap.

 

[Michael Eisenman]

It sounds a bit boomy through my Grado SR-80s, which are not bass-heavy. Maybe cut some bass or add an HPF. Was this through just the neck pickup?

 

[jeff7bass]

While I'm here, I'm contributing a three-min Mel Bay blues piece that you add your bass. I'm not claiming perfection, but here's a sample of the 122 doing what it does best; holding down the bottom.

Instead of running through the DI, I decided to mic it with my low-budget Shure PG58. It doesn't have the lowest frequency curve, but you use what you have and a bass mic might be down the road. I kept the tone controls flat and did not use the Ultras, my comp, or any other pedals. It's bass/amp/mic to my Scarlett. I thought it sounded a little boomy upon playback, but maybe you'll hear it differently. My playing was meh, but I feel we need to get some tones out there. Now for anyone with a 115 who'd like to volunteer...
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Whole band sounds great.

 

[Hounddog409]

Good god how did we all survive for 60 years of amps without speakon connectors.

Speakon is better in everyway. I mean we don't need cars right? Horses were fine for thousands of years.

New technology replaces old technology. Everyday. Refusing to embrace it when there is negligible price difference makes no sense. It's lazy.

 

[Hounddog409]

When Ampeg gets around to releasing a new series of combos at the feature and price points of GK's Legacy --- or even MB --- lines, the lack of Speakon connectors would probably be a more appropriate criticism.

Whats the price difference in bulk order of 1/4" and speakon connectors? It's very little. Like would not effect price of amp. At all.

 

[Hounddog409]

True dat. A good 1/4" speaker cable gets the job done with these combos all day. Boss makes some nice ones.

And you can still use 1/4" cable with speakon. And also choose to use the superior cable.

 

[jeff7bass]

And you can still use 1/4" cable with speakon. And also choose to use the superior cable.

Well you might be the only person who won't buy one because of the speakon "issue".

 

[Lowbrow]

Well you might be the only person who won't buy one because of the speakon "issue".

Well apparently a fine whine should be savored