Ampeg Practice Amps

bassman80189 · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2003 6:39 pm Post subject: Ampeg Practice Amps

What do you guys think of ampegs new "Bass Amp" series? Check out www.ampeg.com if you don't know what I'm talking about. Has anyone played one of these. I was considering going to Bass Northwest and trying out the BA-112, I need a new practice amp anyway.

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

I was thinking about buying one just for the hell of it. I can't say I'm to crazy about the solid state b.s. but they don't sound too bad.
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CK · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 1:32 pm Post subject:

I have the BA115 and it is great. It's big enough for small gigs and can plug directly into the house system. Great amps.

audiowkstation · Sea Monkey Joined: 21 Aug 2003 Posts: 13

Be cool if they had like 8 little 3 inch bose speakers to look like an ( Cool

10" with a waveguide to actually have some 42hZ "E"

I could build that...look cool and have large tone
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bassman80189 · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 12:02 pm Post subject:

I was thinking about getting the BA-115, but the BA-112 got better reviews at Harmony Central and I really only need a practice amp. I've also heard good things about Ashdown's new practice amps (After Eight, Perfect Ten, Five Fifteen, check out their website, to see what I mean). Has anyone tried these yet?

scorpionldr · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2003 6:07 pm Post subject: BA115HP

what do you guys think of the BA115HP?? i haven't heard much about it, but if it's a copy of the 210 without special effects (with the fifteen incher in place of course), i'm probably buying it. anyways, someone give me feedback about that particular model. thanx

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

Here is a good amp that I am thinking about getting...It is a 1970's B-15n. It is an EXCELLENT sounding amp. It has 2 6L6 tubes with 50 watts of power through a 1x15. Very fine bass amp
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sambass · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 2:45 pm Post subject:

i was wondering if anyone on here had the ampeg B50R.http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040111141830064012096046928181/g=bass/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/481765/ i was thinking about getting it and wanted an opinion on it.

mikethebassist88 · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 4:57 pm Post subject:

its the worst amp ever sam jk get it ampegs are awesome #Mad

zrevsnart · Little Guppy Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Posts: 30

I just picked up a BA-210SP. Great sounding! The effects are a nice touch too. For a 2x10, it puts out some good sound.

I'm wondering though if there is a better choice for the money? Maybe for a little bit more money even? I play rock/alt-rock and I'm rethinking about exchanging the BA-210SP for something better. Any ideas? Would appreciate it... Smile

insuficientmnded · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 7:52 am Post subject:

hey everyone just joined up here last night....but i just got a BA115 and its amazing!! it made my cheep rogue sound good! never knew 79 bucks could sound so good..... and the guy who sold me the amp cut me a good deal too....even $400 at guitar center
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zrevsnart · Little Guppy Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Posts: 30

After messing with the BA-210SP for a few weeks, I have realized that yes, it is indeed a practice amp...well, at least for me and my loud @$$ band. In my opinion, this combo is definitely good for less louder bands and musical genres, and also for small bars/clubs. Not that it definitely won't work, but at least in a rock-type band, this combo was not cutting it in the volume department. Just to keep up with everyone in our rehearsal studio, I had to have it cranked 3/4 of the way, with my active guitar in the passive input! Now that is stretching it...

But the tones and sound? That is where I believe it comes into greatness. Yes, it isn't those vintage amps and such, but they do sound good in their own right. My favorite is the SVT effect. Wonderful warmth. With my active setting on 1/2way, it was pure goodness.

So yeah, for me, GREAT (but pricey) practice amp, but would definitely fall short at shows. PLUS, the expandability is definitely not an option, which further makes it a practice amp, OR an amp for less louder genres or very small shows. Word. (up?)

ha.

kylebass · Not So Newbie Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 8

I also have the BA-210SP. Sounds amazing. I'm not in a band at the moment, so I'm not really interested in getting crazy-volume, but it can get pretty loud. However, I can't say enough about the sound quality. Spectacular.

Once I get my Warwark Corvette, I'll be a happy man......

oldfclefer · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:27 pm Post subject:

I use my BA115 to push the highs in my biamp setup. It also gives me the capability to use a smaller amp for practice.

Death Metall Bassist · Not So Newbie Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 8

Amepg is the number company for bass amps. they beat any amp whatsoever
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