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Which Ampeg Combo?

Whic Ampeg Bass combo??

  • Ampeg B-200R

    Votes: 17 48.6%

  • Ampeg BA-300/115

    Votes: 11 31.4%

  • Other????

    Votes: 7 20.0%
  • Total voters
    35
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May 1, 2007
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#1
All the venues I play generally have PA, the only times I've used backline I could probably get away with just using a 150w bass amp. The question is which one I should go for. I know the BA-300 has more power but does it seem louder than the B-200R? The only thing that is swaying me toward the B-200R is simply the way it looks; I dig the vintage look, does it have an extension cab output?
So should I go for more power or looks?


I play Indie/Rock, using a Rick 4003, love vintage tones and looks and my price range is around the £550 ($1000??) mark. For other suggestions ideally a combo with vintage sound/look.
 
#3
The BA-300 has a tube driven output, which the B-200R doesn't have , the BA-300 does have compression as well but I do have an EHX white finger. The only things stopping me from getting the B-200R are:
Is it easily loud enough for a heavy handed drummer?
Does the tube driven output make much of a difference when going through a PA, although I do have DHA VT1 Purist Tube pedal in my chain?:hmm:
 
#5
The BA200R is a sweeet, sweet Amp. I'm also in an Indie rock band, and I kind of wish I bought one (I use an ampeg SVT 410 and Traynor YBA200, weighing in at a combined 150 lbs!), as it has more than enough power. The "coolness" of this amp is amazing, as well. Its got a tube preamp, so crank the gain for warmy, gritty tube goodness. I played through it with my fretless Jazz with half-wounds, and the thing growled and sang sweetly. I've heard some of the first batch ones are crappy, though, so buy from Guitar Center and try it out if you want to avoid a potential headache.
 
#10
I have a B200R.

Get one.

It sounds AMAZING, and looks soooooo COOL!!!!!

It is MORE than loud enough, and the tone I get from my bass is just mouth-watering.

I love mine so much, I bought a B100R for my music room, practices, and small gigs. It performs AMAZING as well.
 
#15
I have been on the fence about the B200R for a while. I want one but it would be my main amp. I want to make sure it can hang by itself in a medium sized room. All i can do it take other TB'ers word for it. But I have not seen much proof yet. If you got proof, tell us all!
 
#16
I knew a guy that gigged his B100R, and though he had to push it hard to stay in the mix, it worked. The B200R should be fine, unless the rest of your band is uncooperative. It is , I think, one of the best sounding combos going. The BA300 and 600 have been on Ampegs website for most of this year, what's the deal? I had a BA500 for a while, but sold it to a guy that had all his gear stolen. I don't miss it.
 
#17
RickenBoogie said:
I knew a guy that gigged his B100R, and though he had to push it hard to stay in the mix, it worked. The B200R should be fine, unless the rest of your band is uncooperative. It is , I think, one of the best sounding combos going. The BA300 and 600 have been on Ampegs website for most of this year, what's the deal? I had a BA500 for a while, but sold it to a guy that had all his gear stolen. I don't miss it.
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What are you gigging now that you dont miss it?
 
#19
I have yet to get my hands on the B200R, but I bought the B100R a year ago after doing an extensive AB comparison against the BA115. Don't judge strictly on wattage or looks, because they are miles apart in tone. The Rocket series combos are designed to sound like old tube amps, and come much closer than any other SS combo amp I've heard. They just ooze vintage tubiness. (The addition of a tube to the preamp in the B200R is a little gimmicky and unnecessary -- at least judging from the B100R -- it would sound plenty tube-y without the actual tube.) The BA series has a bigger, window-rattling bottom, but the Rockets have rich gooey mids with a seriously vintage tone and vibe.
 
#20
johnnycat42 said:
I have been on the fence about the B200R for a while. I want one but it would be my main amp. I want to make sure it can hang by itself in a medium sized room. All i can do it take other TB'ers word for it. But I have not seen much proof yet. If you got proof, tell us all!
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If it's going to be your main amp get a head and cab instead. I think you will find it's limitations quickly as a main gig amp. It has a good D.I. on it so you can always go through the monitors if you need more stage volume. I still think it will limit you too much. If it could power an extention cab that would change my opinion of it.
 

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