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Ampeg B200R Rocket Bass Combo Amplifier (220 Watts, 1x15 in.)

Tube preamp. Solid-state power amp. Headphone output.

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Description
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The B-200R builds on the technology used in Ampeg's popular B-100R, offering 220 watts RMS and a custom-designed 15 in. Eminence driver. The retro "blue check" covering and companion silver and blue grill-cloth generate a cool '70s vibe; the B-200R is "old school" on steroids. Coming in at just under 70 lbs., the B-200R can rock an average- to medium-sized venue, and rock it hard!

Features:
Tube preamp, solid-state power amp

220 watts RMS

Custom-designed 15 in. Eminence speaker

Headphone output

Technical Info

Preamp: Tube (1 x 12AU7)

Power Amp: Solid-state

RMS Power Output: 220 watts

Component 1: Custom-designed 15 in. Eminence speaker

Tone Controls: 4-band EQ

Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid

Balanced Line Out: Yes with Level Control

Headphone Output: Yes

Dimensions (H x W x D inches): 22.25 x 22.25 x 14.25

Weight: 69 lbs.
Vintage tube amp sound and appearance with modern solid-state reliability and volume! Preamp with 12AU7 tube, 4-band EQ and ultra mid control. Line and headphone outputs. Eminence 15" speaker; 220 watts.

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Ampeg B200R Rocket Bass Combo Amplifier (220 Watts, 1x15 in.) Reviews

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Ampeg B200R Rocket Amp Customer Review
Feature:
For what I play this is the best. Tubed Preamp. Basic EQ with enhanced Ultra high, mid & low. XLR line out. Headphones out with level adjustment. You can select bass with or without tweeter. Classic amp look.

Quality:
I've had less than a week. Looks perfect. I cut down the power chord strap because it otherwise makes it difficult to get the power chord unraveled. It looks and feels solid, but too early make prediction on reliability. Ampeg does have a good rep, but this one is made in China and only time will tell. But for the price Zzounds sells it for at $350 it's like stealing. You can attach caster rollers that it comes with, but those things would make the amp rattle (on any amp)so I've used a collapsible folding cart with larger softer wheels.

Value:
Definitely worth the price.

Desirability:
I like the classic look which is a bonus. It is simply a great sounding amp.

Sound:
I've owned a Peavy Combo 300 for two years. The rich clear warm sound of this tubed Preamp is superb in the B200R. I play 50 & 60's rock & roll, blues and pop music. I also play some folk and basic blue grass through a Hoffner wannabe. In a pinch in will work as an acoustic guitar amp too.

Ease of Use:
Still figuring it out; so far easy as eating pie. Actually far easier to use than my Peavy which utilizes 8 band equalization. My needs are pretty basic and I run a DigiTech BP80 through for some distortion and also heavy reverb. Pipeline sounds awesome.

Support:
I chose Ampeg because other friends that play bass like Ampeg. I've had no reason to contact them.

Overall:
It sounds great. Still too early to make a real prediction. If lost or stolen TODAY I would replace with same. Good looks, great sound and a great price.

Submitted: 07/26/2009
Style of Music: 50, 60"s Rock & Roll and Pop. Blues and some folk early popular music of the 30's, 40's...
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           9 out of 10
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"220w of Ampeg tone with a tube preamp, best in class"
Feature:
very cool, no complaints. just the right amount of features, not a bunch of frills and gimmicks.

Quality:
this is the only gripe i have about this amp. made in china. sure i haven't had any quality issues, but for $650 i want american. i have looked this amp over thoroughly, and it looks solid.

Value:
tube preamp and 220W of ampeg tone. not bad. value should be slightly lower due to being made in china by 11 year old slave laborers

Desirability:
cool looking, great sounding. couldn't ask for more. except "i want it" to be made in the u.s.a

Sound:
sound is great, dialing in your sound is super easy no silly eq sliders or garbage like that. plenty loud, probably going to make your guitarist angry.

Ease of Use:
plug and play

Support:
haven't had to use it, don't anticipate any problems, but ampeg and zzounds have great reputations for customer support.

Overall:
i have played comparable units from swr, fender, the ba115hpt from ampeg, line 6, and plenty of others. this thing is the best by far. the only gripe i have is made in china, but when i turn it on and crank it up i pretty much forget about that.

Submitted: 03/26/2008
Style of Music: rowdy punk rock
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