Don't agree that there is this agreement either. Maybe for rehearsal-to-stage use where options for standalone > extension cab would be advantageous?
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Ampeg Rocket Bass Combos
- Thread starter kranahan
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I am seriously considering getting the RB210 combo and a of 115lf cab for more bottom end and get the full 450 watts out the combo. But then again I am also considering the PF500 head with a DVD 410hlf cab. Can't decide. I'm not currently in a band right now but it could happen again and I'm sick of the GK set up I usually use. I am wanting Ampeg tone more and more lately again.
Go with 2 PF 2x10s or 2 PF 15s . The PF 800 is the best deal out of all the PF series . I run a PF 50 T and 2 PF 112s . It handles any gig or jam I do .
I am leaning more towards the PF head and cabs. The reviews of the rb210 combo. On you tube sound a bit thin in the low end even with high quality headphones listening to the review samples. What is your opinion of the PF410hlf cab? I know I definitely like the way the pf500 and 115he sounds like in video reviews. 2 me the pf115he sounds the most pleasing out of all of ampegs video reviews the 410hlf seemed to be lacking sum thing . but it could be just a creepy sound sample on that review
I've also though about getting one pf115he and one pf115lf too get more bottom end yet have the clarity of the 115he also. I'm not sure on TBE pf410hlf cab but I know I like the act 410hlf cab
The 115LF and 410 LF's have too much low end for me . Sound muddy imho .
Go with 2 cabs . Makes the rig more versatile for size of venue .
Honestly it looks like it’s the RB-112 but as always YMMV.
I am using a 110, purchased for coffee house gigs, in rehearsals with my four piece in a garage. Lower volumes overall, drummer using Rocket Sticks, lead player sometime gets overly loud, but not all the time. Nobody using ear plugs.
I only have volume at 6, not using SGT. Have never been overwhelmed in the slightest.
I also have never cranked it to max, given the nearby neighbours, so can't speak about farting at extreme volumes.
My first gig with the RB-210 is tonight. We're letting the bass amp run with no front of house. The room is 230' x 25'. Let's see how it goes!
Yeah Brent, we are a 3-piece so we use it for sound effects to fill out the sound. We don't actually play music with it, sound effects only.
To me the amp could use more mids, but I'm not the best judge. It seems the sound guy agrees, he cranked the mids up to about 2 or 3 o'clock.
Thanks for the tone report and thumbs up for the Theremin!
It's hard to say what it sounded like at the end of the hall. But the bass seemed to carry as far as need be. Of course I had no trouble at all hearing myself.
I’m thinking about returning my RB-108 tomorrow and swapping it for a 112.. hmm
I got my RB-115 Saturday. First impressions are that it is well built, looks cool, is lightweight, and sounds great. Mids are especially sweet. No pops when turning on or off. No hum or hiss. I also got the cover, which is nicely made and a perfect fit. So far, nothing to dislike. I think it'll be great for the animal club gigs I've been playing. I'll use it Thursday at a Moose lodge.
Nice! The no pops things is kinda nuts. I’m not used to that, but it’s nice.
I was thinking about exchanging my 108 for the 115 this morning but ended up with a 112. VERY excited to have the added onboard controls & DI out!
I know, it’s wild! Three pounds more than the 108.. I have two Mesa Subway cabs as well (1x12 & 1x15) and I’m still not used to things weighing so little & sounding so great. Wish the tech for that was around 20 or so years ago lol
I hear that. I used to have a Peavey combo that weighed like 80 pounds and sounded like poop.
