Ampeg Rocket Bass Combos

[Lowbrow]

Well I just got distracted by the basses. Haha!

Tell us when you try the RB-108. Should be promising!

I think I'm going to hold off actually ... not interested til I can hear the 1x12

 

[Jim C]

Am I the only one confused by the RB designation since GK has used that for over 40 years?
There are a whole bunch of other letters to use!

 

[Jacobfred]

I'd be excited to try one out when the 12's are available. Clips sounded good on the Ampeg site and it'd be nice to load a small lightweight combo for rehearsals. I always hate having to set up and tear down equipment on tight schedules, so this scratches most of my itches.

 

[Slough Feg Bass]

looks cool, probably sounds good, but the grill cloth is so delicate, last time I had something like that it got torn at the first gig. I already have a small 12" combo that works for me, so I'm not really shopping.

 

[68Tele-Bass]

I’m pulling the trigger on the 200W RB115!!
Preordered it from MF!!
I’ve been looking at getting a new combo. Looked at Ampeg BA115- no extension out, 150 watts, and just shy of 50lbs. Looked at the Bugera BXD15A, again, close to 50lbs no ext out, and...RCA plugs for AUX in???? Really???
Also looked at the Rumble 200! Light, has the 15” Eminence speaker, AND an ext out.
I have a Rumble 40, and really like it, but wanted something a bit...different.
I think these new Ampeg will really slot in well! I think it’s a real step up from the BA series, and I’m all for the new retro look! YAY!!!

 

[Deleted member 165050]

Am I the only one confused by the RB designation since GK has used that for over 40 years?
There are a whole bunch of other letters to use!

Ampeg have used Rocket as a model name for decades (the Reverb Rocket guitar combo dates back to the 50s or 60s)... so it's an abbreviation of Rocket Bass.

 

[mikecd1]

Smart, sexy and can't wait to try some!

 

[Lowbrow]

Ampeg have used Rocket as a model name for decades (the Reverb Rocket guitar combo dates back to the 50s or 60s)... so it's an abbreviation of Rocket Bass.

You're correct, yet the previous poster has a valid point -- the GK RB line is very well entrenched (if old) and this is a little confusing.

 

[lowendrv]

You're correct, yet the previous poster has a valid point -- the GK RB line is very well entrenched (if old) and this is a little confusing.

The key thing , one is Ampeg and one is GK . I don't think it will confuse anybody . Two different animals .

 

[Lowbrow]

The key thing , one is Ampeg and one is GK . I don't think it will confuse anybody . Two different animals .

Dude. Both bass amps. Same animal.

BUT I'M SURE YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.

 

[Michael Eisenman]

Dude. Both bass amps. Same animal.

BUT I'M SURE YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.

My good man. I hope you’re not confused by all of the P basses out there. All bass guitars.

 

[Deleted member 165050]

You're correct, yet the previous poster has a valid point -- the GK RB line is very well entrenched (if old) and this is a little confusing.

I guess they decided not to use the B...R designation of the previous Rocket Bass series for some reason. Maybe it's a sign that Yamaha is planning a hostile takeover of GK.

 

[Lowbrow]

My good man. I hope you’re not confused by all of the P basses out there. All bass guitars.

Well, I'm a little confused by the two on the right sometimes, but I'm working on it.

 

[lowendrv]

Well, I'm a little confused by the two on the right sometimes, but I'm working on it.

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All Fender also . Would you confuse those with another brand ? Good thing Fender are the only guys making P basses . I've never confused any of my Fenders with anything else .

 

[S-Bigbottom]

First person to get one of these needs to post a video of them playing "Rocket Man".

 

[High Camp]

 

[High Camp]

 

[High Camp]

It was a bit of work to find the dimensions but here they are (along with the Thomann prices)

RB-108 / 167 Euros / 433 x 411 x 306 mm (1 mm = 0.0393700787 inches)
RB-110 / 273 Euros / 481 x 411 x 330 mm
RB-112 / 442 Euros / 543 x 462 x 360 mm
RB-115 / 609 Euros / 570 x 513 x 354 mm
RB-210 / 739 Euros / 654 x 513 x 354 mm

So, comparing the W and D of the RB115 and RB210 with the PF115HE and PF210HE:
W x D Portaflex = 533 x 363 vs Rocket Bass 513 x 354 means that the RB115/210 are an almost perfect fit on top of a PF115/210HE (as an extension cab)
Regarding height, with 598 mm, the PF115/210 is about 3 cm higher than the RB-115 and about 5,5 cm lower than the RB-210

So if your question is "Can I use the PF115HE or PF210HE as an extension cab for the RB-115 or RB-210?", my answer would be yes (based on the given data)

 

[High Camp]

COMPARISON:
Micro VR + SVT210AV vs RB-115:
Price: 693 Euros vs 609 Euros
Power: 200 Watt vs 200 Watt
Weight: 35,8 lbs vs 34 lbs
Overdrive: none vs SGT overdrive

The most important one in my view, the sound/tone, I can't comment on yet, obviously
But nice to know for those considering an amp for rehearsals or so

 

[Lowbrow]

COMPARISON:
Micro VR + SVT210AV vs RB-115:
Price: 693 Euros vs 609 Euros
Power: 200 Watt vs 200 Watt
Weight: 35,8 lbs vs 34 lbs
Overdrive: none vs SGT overdrive

The most important one in my view, the sound/tone, I can't comment on yet, obviously
But nice to know for those considering an amp for rehearsals or so

Thanks for all this research - manuals aren’t posted yet so I’m still wondering about the frequencies that correlate to the EQ knobs if you are able to find that out as well.