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This sound comes from a 112 combo?! (Ampeg Content)

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by alanolynn, Nov 8, 2019.

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  1. Nov 8, 2019 #1
    alanolynn

    alanolynn

    Aug 19, 2012
    NNY
    So I inherited a BA112, and thought, "nice, I finally have a decent practice amp to keep at home"

    I plugged that bad boy in and dialed a tone that made me wish my live rig could sound that awesome. Yes, it's in a smaller space, with better acoustics, but dayum!

    I suppose my mind is made up then. I had been using an MXR M80 preamp to my cheapo TC BQ500 head, but now I'm ready to upgrade to a real Ampeg head. I'm thinking a PF800 to pair with the Henry. Any reason to go with a BR vs. a PF? I assume not, but just looking to pick some brains. I'm lookin' at you Jimmy!
     
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  2. Nov 8, 2019 #2
    McG

    McG Goat Hill Gamblers

    Oct 6, 2010
    Costa Mesa, CA
    I know just what you mean. I've had a little Ampeg BA-108 for home practice for many years. It's in a corner, under a table, in a room with great acoustics. The best bass tone I've ever had from any amp/cab. Of course, it's in large part because of the room and not competing with other instruments, but I always wished I could bottle that sound.

    The BA-115 that lives in our band rehearsal room sounds very good and I LOVE my GK MB500/Avatar 210/112 gig rig, but neither of them have the tone of the 108 at low volume at home.
     
  3. Nov 8, 2019 #3
    Al Kraft

    Al Kraft Supporting Member

    May 2, 2016
    Northern Virginia
    Sometimes where you play a rig is just as important to the sound you get as the rig itself. I had a buddy who played one of the little Ampeg 15" loaded combos years back (BA-115 I think with the controls on top in the back IIRC) and in a small/med venue I thought it sounded great. I played on it a number of times and also liked how it sounded with my basses.
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2019 #4
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    I'm a fan of my PF800. I also am a fan of my BA112, although I do think the PF800's a better overall head.
     
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  5. Nov 12, 2019 #5
    Gregy

    Gregy

    Sep 21, 2017
    That's exactly what I'm using now, and it has been working fine for me so far. But I'm always open for better options!