Ampeg Unveils the Rocket Bass Combo Amp Series
Ampeg has launched a new line of amps with the Rocket Bass Series, which includes five new combos ranging from 30 to 500 watts of power. Each model marries the company’s vintage styling with more modern features.
“The new Super Grit Technology™ overdrive circuit combines with classic 3-band EQ and Ultra Hi/Ultra Lo switches (RB-112 and up) to produce legendary Ampeg tone,” they write, “while XLR line outputs (except RB-108), auxiliary inputs, and headphone outputs ensure that Rocket Bass combos are ready to rock anywhere—from the practice room to the stage.”
The smallest of the pack is the 30-watt RB-108, which has an 8-inch driver and weighs in at 23 pounds. Its SGT overdrive has a simple on/off switch, while the rest of the series has the switch with Grit and Level knobs. The lineup grows with the RB-110, the RB-112, the RB-115, and the RB-210.
Get the full scoop from Ampeg’s Dom Liberati:
The Ampeg Rocket Series is expected to ship in May with prices ranging from $149.99 to $649.99.
Ampeg RB-108 Combo Amp Specs:
| Power: | 30W |
| Driver: | 1x8″ Speaker |
| Preamp: | Legacy Preamp |
| Power Amp: | Class D |
| Tone Controls: | Bass, Mid, Treble |
| Boosts: | N/A |
| Super Grit Technology: | SGT Overdrive Circuit |
| Line Input: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Headphone Output: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Input Options: | 0, -15dB |
| Direct Out: | N/A |
| Ground Lift: | N/A |
| Effects Loop: | N/A |
| Footswitch: | N/A |
| HF Mute: | N/A |
| Extension Speaker Output: | N/A |
| Weight: | 23.15 lbs |
Ampeg RB-110 Combo Amp Specs:
| Power: | 50W |
| Driver: | 1x10″ Speaker |
| Preamp: | Legacy Preamp |
| Power Amp: | Class D |
| Tone Controls: | Bass, Mid, Treble |
| Boosts: | N/A |
| Super Grit Technology: | SGT Overdrive Circuit with Independent Grit and Level Controls |
| Line Input: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Headphone Output: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Input Options: | 0, -15dB |
| Direct Out: | XLR |
| Ground Lift: | Slide Swiitch |
| Effects Loop: | N/A |
| Footswitch: | N/A |
| HF Mute: | N/A |
| Extension Speaker Output: | N/A |
| Weight: | 22.49 lbs |
Ampeg RB-112 Combo Amp Specs:
| Power: | 100W |
| Driver: | 1x12″ Custom Eminence Speaker |
| Preamp: | Legacy Preamp |
| Power Amp: | Class D |
| Tone Controls: | Bass, Mid, Treble |
| Boosts: | Ultra Hi/Ultra Lo |
| Super Grit Technology: | SGT Overdrive Circuit with Independent Grit and Level Controls |
| Line Input: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Headphone Output: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Input Options: | 0, -15dB |
| Direct Out: | XLR |
| Ground Lift: | Slide Switch |
| Effects Loop: | Yes |
| Footswitch: | Yes - SGT On/Off |
| HF Mute: | N/A |
| Extension Speaker Output: | N/A |
| Weight: | 26.01 lbs |
Ampeg RB-115 Combo Amp Specs:
| Power: | 200W |
| Driver: | 1x15″ Custom Eminence Speaker |
| Preamp: | Legacy Preamp |
| Power Amp: | Class D |
| Tone Controls: | Bass, Mid, Treble |
| Boosts: | Ultra Hi/Ultra Lo |
| Super Grit Technology: | SGT Overdrive Circuit with Independent Grit and Level Controls |
| Line Input: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Headphone Output: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Input Options: | 0, -15dB |
| Direct Out: | XLR |
| Ground Lift: | Slide Switch |
| Effects Loop: | Yes |
| Footswitch: | Yes - SGT On/Off |
| HF Mute: | N/A |
| Extension Speaker Output: | 100W @ 8 ohms |
| Weight: | 34.17 lbs |
Ampeg RB-210 Combo Amp Specs:
| Power: | 500W |
| Driver: | 2x10″ Custom Eminence Speaker |
| Preamp: | Legacy Preamp |
| Power Amp: | Class D |
| Tone Controls: | Bass, Mid, Treble |
| Boosts: | Ultra Hi/Ultra Lo |
| Super Grit Technology: | SGT Overdrive Circuit with Independent Grit and Level Controls |
| Line Input: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Headphone Output: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Input Options: | 0, -15dB |
| Direct Out: | XLR |
| Ground Lift: | Slide Switch |
| Effects Loop: | Yes |
| Footswitch: | Yes - SGT On/Off |
| HF Mute: | Yes |
| Extension Speaker Output: | 250W @ 8 ohms |
| Weight: | 39.02 lbs |
I wonder which of them is possibly to be used with one second 18″ loudspeaker in order to render clean the low H (5th string) and, by the way would be nice to know which frequency field do they cover -(work within)-
(I’m very glad using one old B115 with Altec and sometimes a second 15 JBL to fill any room WITH MUSIC no loudness)
please send me more information on the
Micro-VR Stack Bass Amp.