Which Ampeg Rocket Bass Series Should You Buy?
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- I've owned a lot of bass amps over the years. These days, I'm looking for a light-weight amp that delivers a serious punch. Will the Rocket Bass Series be the answer?
Here are some links to some of the gear mentioned in this video...
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 (Amazon): amzn.to/32L1u8k
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Amps
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 (Amazon): amzn.to/32L1u8k (Amazon)
Fender Rumble 40 Bass Amp (Amazon): amzn.to/3tDtcBd
TC Electronic Bass Amp: amzn.to/3z6XgWe (Amazon)
Vox Bass Headphone Amplifier: amzn.to/2QYv1s8 (Amazon)
Basses I Really Like
Music Man Stingray 4 amzn.to/45xbfFv (Amazon)
Music Man Stingray 5 amzn.to/44ZL7Db (Amazon)
Fender Precision Bass (Sunburst) amzn.to/3OWHubw (Amazon)
Ibanez AGB200NT Semi-hollow Bass amzn.to/3KGPhHM (Amazon)
Yamaha BB234 amzn.to/47IrKAq (Amazon)
Yamaha 4 String (Great Budget Bass!) amzn.to/47KjIXR (Amazon)
Ibanez SRMD200 SR Standard Bass (Plays Excellent!) amzn.to/3OBZxCl (Amazon)
Pedals
Micro Bass 3 (Amazon): amzn.to/2QWPqy5 (Amazon)
Boss OC-5 Octave Pedal amzn.to/45bi5Ah (Amazon)
A Solid Inexpensive Delay Pedal amzn.to/45biqmx (Amazon)
Boss RC-500 Loop Station amzn.to/3O7f6Ss (Amazon)
TC Electronic DITTO + amzn.to/3QdN2Q0 (Amazon)
Moore Drummer X2 amzn.to/3Dzkl8v (Amazon)
Electro-Harmonix POG 2 amzn.to/3QhdckQ (Amazon)
Vox Bass Headphone Amp: amzn.to/3ylEJVS (Amazon)
Recording & Production
Zoom H4n: amzn.to/38hJ6q1 (Amazon)
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 amzn.to/3OwB8yh (Amazon)
Camera: Sony WX500 amzn.to/2NgJgXx (Amazon)
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Tuners
Tuners PolyTune (Amazon) amzn.to/3UuoWjp
Fender or D'Addario Tuner (Amazon): amzn.to/3hOVTbx
Wireless For Your Instrument
Lekato Wireless (Amazon) amzn.to/3A7uZlu
Fender Precision Bass: amzn.to/2WfQ4tC (Amazon)
Fender Stratocaster: amzn.to/3kmQm9V (Amazon)
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Dude, I watched this video having never seen you before and subscribed. I love your playing style and the way you talk straight to every point. Keep up the good work man!
I really appreciate your words -- Thank you!!
Wow. That Ampeg tone is very discernable. Excited for the bigger models to release!
I agree! You and me both!
I own a custom modded RB115. In stock form I hear what you are saying. But with the right backing magnets, port mods and cabinet damping.
It transforms into growling, snarling BEAST. & WMD.
Weapon of Mass Distortion.
She has a name.
The ....stank face eargasmotron accumulator.
She's multi eargasmic and she ROCKS! Its MY practice amp. & She knows how to make daddy VERY happy.
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Intelligent review! Currently have an Ashdown Studio 8 and looking to upgrade and was thinking Rumble 100 or RB 110. Your thoughts here on the SGT were informative as I believe like the Rumble the overdrive is the same across all models. Basically whatever the make it seems you are only paying for watts by moving up!
Dude, that was such an excellent review! So good I just had to subscribe. Thank you! Your playing is incredible too.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for this. Like your honesty and review style. Currently looking downsizing as can’t lift lumps any more. I want practice amp but still want bottom end whoomph shake the room every now and then. This and the mark 801 are what I’m considering.
Thanks! The Mark Bass stuff is superior when comparing the 2 particular lines, in my opinion, but for the savings, it's hard to beat Rocket Bass or even the Rumble Series.
@@progrockjocklooked at the acoustic stuff also but no supplier in Uk
I agree with acoustic also but all of their stuff has disappeared here in the US as well. For a while, they had a thing going with Guitar Center but that appears to be over. It's too bad because I really liked their stuff and was actually going to buy a B100C but decided to wait. A year or so later, I started hearing mixed reviews but I still liked the sound of those amps.
Alas another one bites the dust.
@@progrockjock dont mean to go on but re small speakers and mark bass. I’ve never been sold on this Phil jones and Markbass small speaker thing but I wonder if technology has improved . I’ve always believed it’s down to size of cabinet for good bass sound but it seems designed has improved on that front also. Am looking at ampeg but also more affordable markbass black line but the 801 keeps dancing in my mind super light and the speaker although 8 inch has 200 watt margin. I use lots effects , downtune sometimes and play lots of drone string style so with that margin I think it may handle it. Sorry to go on but you’ve touched a nerve as been researching this lately.
I am looking to downsize. My 1970 810 is a lug to carry around and move around. Was considering getting rid of my darkglass microtubes 500 head and getting the RB 210. After hearing you play on this 110 I feel confident in doing so. Great video man. Thanks
Oh man, I want to tryout the darkglass 900 microtubes! It looks like a mac mini bass amp! As for the ampeg, the RB108 actually had a bit more edge.
@@progrockjock I had the 900 for a while, it was great. For financial reasons I sold it. Went to the terror bass 500 for a bit and the. Back to the Darkglass 500 and been there since.
I use an rb110 in my studio and rb115 live. LOUD w/ TONE. If you want really loud and light the new rumble 210 neo is 28 lbs and 400 wats to internal speakers. It just doesn't sound like an Ampeg ;-)
I love the Rumble amps! They really started the whole lightweight/affordable combo bass amp generation. Wish they were around when I was actively on the road. You are correct, though. Ampeg has a sound that just hard to beat! I toured with a 1970 SVT and a 1980 SVT II. I quickly decided to park them in the studio and got the first release of the SVT 3 Pro. It was amazing. It was stolen in a studio robbery but I got another one to replace it and I still have it today.
RB 108 is my practice amp. The RB 112 is my current gig amp. It rules!
Do you like the 112? I'm thinking of buying a used one. The only Bass Amp I have is a 25W Fender Rumble. I've always liked the looks of Ampeg but I don't care about looks if the amp doesn't sound good.
@@kevinbrianjohnsonmusic The RB112 is a great sounding amp. Very flexible tone circuit. It's light (34 lbs.) Since Yamaha took over, I think the quality has improved. Make sure the chassis screws are snug. Both the 108 and 112 had screws that were not properly tightened. I bought both amps new.
Do You think Yamaha improve the sound of the rb ,based on the
Vox is the best in my practice And I'm going to follow you to Ampeg Rocket.
Good review thanks!
You're welcome! Appreciate you watching.
Thanks for the video. Was bouncing around thinking of just a home practice amp. A lot of food for thought here. Straight up. Edit; sub'd.
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I was digging the video, then when I saw the Anthrax poster then I knew you were an ok dude!
Thank you very much for your words! I LOVE Anthrax! I've seen them several times and met Scott Ian by accident just before playing a show in New York. I will be talking about them on this channel in the future.
You think is better the BA series than the rocket?
Rocket Bass Series is the better way to go if you care about the weight of the combo amp but if you can get a great deal on a BA, go for it.
8:00 Does add "compressor" fix the problem so it allow me slap comfortable using ampeg combo?
Hey man. Great playing!!
I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for listening!
If the 10 is ported and the 8 is not that may be the reason for some of the weight
Great video. What combo would you recommend for recording? Better to get the 15inch speaker? Open to any other amps. Cheers
Thank you! If you really want to stick with Ampeg, go with the RB-112. Otherwise, I'd go with the Acoustic B50C or the B100C. Both of these amps really impressed me and they're very versatile. Great overdrive too! I posted a video for the RB-112 and have videos for the Acoustic and MarkBass 1x12 on the way.
Ok, thanks for the help!
scrambler on the ba sounds better imo
Right On
I have the Ampeg BA 108 as my practice amp, and I'm thinking about upgrading to this because I don't like the tone of it:(
Have you tried the Fender Rumble Series? They're even lighter to carry and I honestly think they sound better.I haven't tried the BA 108 but I did tryout the BA-110 and I liked it. The RB 110 might feel like a step up to you because it has that classic "ampeg" sound, but the volume just wasn't there for me, so I returned it. I'm currently trying out more bass amps and will make a final decision soon...
@@progrockjock I played a few Fender Rumbles when I wanted a high watt combo, but I didn't like them, and ended up getting The Blackstar U500. Blackstar has a 30 watt amp but it's $230.
@@JVMC_ZR1 Thanks for the info!! I've been fiddling with Rumble amps for the past decade whenever I go into a music store but I just can't seem to pull the trigger. However, the other day, I met this bassist who was going off on a Rumble 100 and I started trading licks with him. I really think they've improved it. I saw the Blackstar U500 but I didn't get around to trying it out.
@@progrockjock The Blackstar U500 is great, but it's not enough for really loud bands, that's when I use my Darkglass rig. I'm thinking of getting the blackstar head, but I only have 4ohm cabinets.
@@JVMC_ZR1 Understood. I sincerely appreciate the advice. I'm mainly looking for something to play without a band. It would be nice to have a light-weight, super-load bass amp, but other than a MarkBass rig, this doesn't seem feasible. I failed to mention in this video that I used to play and old SWR head through a pair of 2x10 cabinets back in the mid 1990s. That rig was fine in a 3-piece band but the moment another guitarist shows up, it's not enough, so I sold it all. I also currently have the SVT-2, the SVT3 Pro and an ampeg 1x15 cabinet along with the TCE BG500 seen in the video, so I'm covered if I have to put a couple of guitarists in check😉 I sold my 1973 SVT to a old punk bassist who was in Atlanta recording back in 2018. A little before that, I foolishly sold my 8x10 Ampeg cabinet to some music store for $250! But anyway, I don't miss it too much because as time went on, it became a chore to move it around.
So did you end up keeping the 10” or did you get the 12? Or did you end up going in a different direction?
Short answer: No. Long answer: I returned the 10, so that I could try the 12” but Guitar Center didn’t have it in stock at the time, so decided to revisit at a later date. I ended up trying the acoustic 10” and liked it much better, but once again, the 12” version wasn’t in stock at GC. I borrows a friend’s MarkBass 1x12 and was really impressed but honestly, I liked the sound of the acoustic and the ampeg better overall. I already have 2 ampeg amps, so this is why my final answer would be to go acoustic.
Ampeg B100R.
yo DO want to have a DI.....thinking about the 115 myself
Keep in mind that you won't get full power from the 115 unless you hook up an extension speaker.
How tall that Ampeg is, is it 12 inches
RB 110 Height: 16.2" Width: 18.9" Depth: 13.1" Weight: 22.5 lbs.
Would you recommend for recording?
Absolutely.
I have to pay $212 for the rb108 here, you are lucky in america! Taxes are high here..
Wow!! That's insane!!! I recently tested out the new Fender Rumble Series. Should have a video for that coming soon, but it's time to talk about some Metal in my next video...
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The boss pedal sounded much worse than the built in drive to me. Then again, I don't even play bass so why am I watching this