Wonky2 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 The original Ampeg rocket bass br100/200 was a truly fantastic sounding and great looking little amp , it's only down fall was it was made of some kind of anti matter weighed more than 6 ton. it never seemed to get a lot of attention at the time but I thought it was great.. hope this new version of it is something like the old.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Wonky2 said: The original Ampeg rocket bass br100/200 was a truly fantastic sounding and great looking little amp , it's only down fall was it was made of some kind of anti matter weighed more than 6 ton. it never seemed to get a lot of attention at the time but I thought it was great.. hope this new version of it is something like the old.... I had an original B100r. I still regret selling it. Brilliant bit of kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky2 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Deffo..... I occasionally see the old ones come up for sale and I'm always so so tempted .... I know I could never lift one these days but for home use the b100r is overkill..... doesn't stop me gassing tho 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontregartha Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Sorry to be a party pooper, but I have an RB210 and it's a complete dog. Twice now its packed up on me - once on a pub gig where the output just quit - the repairers replaced the speakers under warranty. And on Saturday on the biggest gig in recent times on the Big Top stage at Silverstone Woodlands F1 campground - I loaded it in plugged in my Pbass and got crackly farts. Had to DI last minute. I need something I can rely on. I get that they will fix the stuff under warranty, but do I need to carry a back up to every gig? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James901 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I own the RB110 and for a little practice amp it sounds incredible. I don't have any experience with the larger combos in the range but I can definetely vouch for this one. It does pretty well keeping up with an electric kit, vocalist and guitarist. I certainly wouldn't gig with it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 18 hours ago, dontregartha said: Sorry to be a party pooper, but I have an RB210 and it's a complete dog. Twice now its packed up on me - once on a pub gig where the output just quit - the repairers replaced the speakers under warranty. And on Saturday on the biggest gig in recent times on the Big Top stage at Silverstone Woodlands F1 campground - I loaded it in plugged in my Pbass and got crackly farts. Had to DI last minute. I need something I can rely on. I get that they will fix the stuff under warranty, but do I need to carry a back up to every gig? Sad to hear that, I picked up the 210 a few weeks back and only used it at home so far but do have plans to use it live. Hopefully it's not a consistent with these Sounds nice with what I have done with it so far, some recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonerjoe Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 20 hours ago, dontregartha said: Sorry to be a party pooper, but I have an RB210 and it's a complete dog. Twice now its packed up on me - once on a pub gig where the output just quit - the repairers replaced the speakers under warranty. And on Saturday on the biggest gig in recent times on the Big Top stage at Silverstone Woodlands F1 campground - I loaded it in plugged in my Pbass and got crackly farts. Had to DI last minute. I need something I can rely on. I get that they will fix the stuff under warranty, but do I need to carry a back up to every gig? I was seriously considering the RB210 but upon reading this I'll give it a swerve, especially after the PF issues of the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 I've had the RB112 for a while now and it's been flawless both at home and at band rehearsal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 5 hours ago, skychaserhigh said: I've had the RB112 for a while now and it's been flawless both at home and at band rehearsal. That's good to hear, some faith restored. 102 page thread on Talkbass about the RB's and didn't notice much mention of failures. I remember getting a new TC Electronics amp and having to send it back 3 times (almost gave up on them), The 3rd one is still working and with me over 10 years later. I feel for dontregartha, a new amp letting you down mid gig would be a nightmare and I'd be reluctant to use it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 31/03/2021 at 08:40, Cat Burrito said: before anyone mentions the problems with the PF500 heads, that was just the first batch that was quickly fixed but seemed to repeatedly get mentioned on here for years The first several batches and revisions. Admittedly they were long since sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontregartha Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 I'm in discussions with Yamaha (Ampeg's distributor via the dealer) so will let you know. For the record I got it out today and thrashed the crap out of it and it was ok... but on a gig?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Thrashing the crap out of any amp probably isn't the best thing to do...just saying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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