I consider the RB-110 to be a practice amp and the B100-R to be a rehearsal/small gig amp. It's an unfair comparison. If you wanted bigger sound, why not buy the RB-115? Adding the VT-Bass pedal to the B-100R is like another 200 bucks.
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Ampeg Rocket Bass Combos
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Wouldn't think a NEO driver would come in a combo at this price range.
Your Sweet water Rep is not correct. None of the Rocket Bass combos have Neo woofers. The weight savings achieved in the Rocket Bass family came from using switch mode power supplies with class D amplifiers along with selecting a particularly lightweight material for the enclosure (don't worry structural integrity was not compromised). Woofers with neodymium motor structures can not be offered at these price / performance points.
Yes, there is something lacking (to my biased ears, anyway). It is hard to define. The RB-110 is kind of boxy sounding, but not terribly so. It is a great little amp, but I prefer my old one. Maybe I should have gone for the 112 or 115.
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I have the 112, and our buddy here, Tele, has the 115. By what we've written on these pages you'll find that we're both quite pleased with what we hear coming out of our combos. It all depends on what your goal for that particular amp is. In a small room with less volume needed, I'd think the RB-110 (or even 108) would make for a fine complement to your bass. But you have to go with what your ears are telling you or you'll never be content.
I'm not a jazz bass guy and your jazz bass sounds great. Same goes for Reggae. You are the MVP of this thread with your recordings and putting yourself out there.
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Thanks man. Yeah, I'm not really a J guy either. But, there are times when you need to sound less angry, and just blend. So, I have both.
Different basses for different flavors and moods. What's that old candy bar commercial? Sometimes you feel like a nut... At this moment I am really enjoying how the Jazz is sounding thru the RB115. Don't get me wrong, the P sounds great but right now.... when you come home from working all day, take the shoes off, grab a nice cold beverage from the fridge and plug in the jazz for that end of day smooth sound. Perfect for that unwind noodling.
The 115 has me interested , how does the sound compare with a Rumble 200 , what differances are you hearing , i guess the Ampeg should work for small to med country gigs with no PA support , love to hear one of the Rockets .
While just another Humble opinion....... The 2x12 is the perfect Combo. Either as a 1x12 with an extension...or the 2x12 as it sits. Or....for those wanting that 1x15 thud...... Electro-Voice made a cabinet with a 30" speaker and a local bass player here in a very cool band used it with an Ampeg V4B head. You couldn't really distinguish the notes very well.....you simply KNEW that your intestines needed to be emptied every ten minutes.....right where you sat. 
As for Class D amplifiers....I've now owned three.....and in about a weeks time, sold them. Will I ever buy another? I'd rather have my Eyes eaten by Rabid Bats.
As for Class D amplifiers....I've now owned three.....and in about a weeks time, sold them. Will I ever buy another? I'd rather have my Eyes eaten by Rabid Bats.
Hey everyone! Haven’t been on here much this week, but have a link to the latest Anderton’s bass video featuring the RB-112 and 210. It was my first chance to really hear the flagship and I liked it very much. Check the video out if you haven’t seen it yet.
Yep, the RB line goes up to two tens. It’s direct competition to the Fender Rumble line. Who’s to say a 212 couldn’t be added but I haven’t read anything.
No 2x12 in this series. And the 1x12 does not have an external speaker out. That's only on the 1x15 and 2x10 models.
Perhaps Yamaha/Ampeg will come out with a 2x12 extension Cab......or a 2x12 RB......at which point I'd become moderately Interested.
Bassilicious.
I can only compare the RB115 to the Rumble 500 since I own both. The Rumble 500 is a bit more aggressive sounding and have sharper treble but still sounds pretty vintagelike. The RB115 on the other hands to me sounds very much Ampeg with a sweeter tone, a bit deeper bottom probably due to the 15’inch speaker compared to the Rumbles 210 configuration. The Rumble also has a lot more headroom and power of course and I think the RB115 may be a bit underpowered at times but it’s a great new take on the old Ampeg B15 style and for some gigs it’s perfect with it’s warmer sound. They did a great job in recreating the old vintage Ampeg vibe in a new solid state package and at a very light weight.
I’m not impressed by the distorsion (grit) section though.
Can you describe how the Rocket Bass' SGT compares to the Rumble's overdrive? I am interested in a combo with a nice sounding drive tone.
I feel the SGT is still better then the Scrambler circuit though. Less obnoxious and a little more musical. It’s all how you set it up. I run its volume to 2-3:00 and the grit to 9-12:00. Never an over abundance of grit because, to me, that’s when it sound ratty.
With it kicked in, I sense a slightly harder edge and that’s enough for me. If I want distraction or even a decent OD, I go to a pedal. If ya don’t like or need it, then bypassing the circuit is your way to go.
