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Ampeg BA210SP Bass Combo Amplifier (220 Watts, 2x10 in.)
3-band EQ. Digital FX.
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Ampeg has plowed the path for what electric bass amplifiers are supposed to sound like since their first combo hit the streets in the early 1960s. Fast forward to the 21st Century, where Ampeg and professional bass amplification are nearly synonymous terms, and the BA210SP embodies all you want in a bass combo.
Multiple Personalities
Versatility is the Ampeg BA210SP's middle name. You'll never find yourself short on sounds with this combo when you start tweaking its 3-band EQ, 5-position mid-frequency control knob, and onboard digital effects. You're going to want to get acquainted with that mid-frequency control right away, because it really opens up the usefulness and tonal complexity hidden within this amp. It's voiced to offer you the flexibility to dial up your favorite bass tone, whether that happens to be a vintage B15-inspired combo tone or a modern stack of Ampeg "refrigerator" cabinets.
On-the-Go Gigging
The onboard high-fidelity digital effects and included footswitch are a real boon for avid live giggers. When used together, the effects and footswitch allow for the creation and storage of your four favorite effects presets. Maybe one of your tunes has a funk feel and syncopation, while the next song in the set meanders into a foot-stomping hammer-of-the-gods swagger. Set your first preset to a subtle auto-wah, and your next preset to a sub-octave synth tone. Switching gears from song to song is just a toe tap away. With effects this simple and usable, you can leave your rack of effects and pedalboard at home!
Easy Load-In
Another welcome feature for the traveling bassists are the sunk-in side handles. Weighing in at 76 pounds, the Ampeg BA210 isn't exactly feather-light, but those handles make transporting your rig to and from the stage a breeze. Always thoughtful with their design and engineering, this Ampeg features tilt-back operation, getting your tone up into the room instead of hanging down on the floor. You'll hear yourself better, and so will your fans.
Shake the Rafters
Don't let the small footprint of this beast fool you. Hiding under the hood you'll find a power section capable of pushing 220 bone-shaking watts through two 10-inch speakers and high frequency piezo tweeter. That's more than enough power for most venues you'll find out on the road, and you can always mic-up the cab or run direct to the PA if you need a little more volume.
Stage to Studio
Featuring a balanced line out, you don't have to worry about bringing a DI box along to the gig. Run straight to the PA and send a tasty groove out to the mains and the monitors along with the fat tone already blasting from the cab. When you're laying down tracks in the studio, the BA210's preamp output allows you to direct your favorite sounds straight to your recording rig, truly bridging the gap between a full-featured live rig and versatile recording companion, favored by today's active bassists.
Ampeg has plowed the path for what electric bass amplifiers are supposed to sound like since their first combo hit the streets in the early 1960s. Fast forward to the 21st Century, where Ampeg and professional bass amplification are nearly synonymous terms, and the BA210SP embodies all you want in a bass combo.
Multiple Personalities
Versatility is the Ampeg BA210SP's middle name. You'll never find yourself short on sounds with this combo when you start tweaking its 3-band EQ, 5-position mid-frequency control knob, and onboard digital effects. You're going to want to get acquainted with that mid-frequency control right away, because it really opens up the usefulness and tonal complexity hidden within this amp. It's voiced to offer you the flexibility to dial up your favorite bass tone, whether that happens to be a vintage B15-inspired combo tone or a modern stack of Ampeg "refrigerator" cabinets.
On-the-Go Gigging
The onboard high-fidelity digital effects and included footswitch are a real boon for avid live giggers. When used together, the effects and footswitch allow for the creation and storage of your four favorite effects presets. Maybe one of your tunes has a funk feel and syncopation, while the next song in the set meanders into a foot-stomping hammer-of-the-gods swagger. Set your first preset to a subtle auto-wah, and your next preset to a sub-octave synth tone. Switching gears from song to song is just a toe tap away. With effects this simple and usable, you can leave your rack of effects and pedalboard at home!
Easy Load-In
Another welcome feature for the traveling bassists are the sunk-in side handles. Weighing in at 76 pounds, the Ampeg BA210 isn't exactly feather-light, but those handles make transporting your rig to and from the stage a breeze. Always thoughtful with their design and engineering, this Ampeg features tilt-back operation, getting your tone up into the room instead of hanging down on the floor. You'll hear yourself better, and so will your fans.
Shake the Rafters
Don't let the small footprint of this beast fool you. Hiding under the hood you'll find a power section capable of pushing 220 bone-shaking watts through two 10-inch speakers and high frequency piezo tweeter. That's more than enough power for most venues you'll find out on the road, and you can always mic-up the cab or run direct to the PA if you need a little more volume.
Stage to Studio
Featuring a balanced line out, you don't have to worry about bringing a DI box along to the gig. Run straight to the PA and send a tasty groove out to the mains and the monitors along with the fat tone already blasting from the cab. When you're laying down tracks in the studio, the BA210's preamp output allows you to direct your favorite sounds straight to your recording rig, truly bridging the gap between a full-featured live rig and versatile recording companion, favored by today's active bassists.
Named after their 1950's counterparts, these new combos embody all the elements that made Ampeg a household name among bass players. Innovative, versatile and great sounding, the Bassamp Series combos incorporate a tilt-back monitor style making them great for the stage, studio, and even the bedroom.
Ampeg's 1970's tone is taken on step further with the funkiness of digital signal processing. Sixteen presets of effects range from funk wahs to bass synths to overdrive, each with adjustable parameters. The included footswitch enables storage of 4 of your most commonly used effects. The adjustable level control blends the desired amount of effects into your sound.
Weight: 76 lbs.
Balanced Line Out: Yes
Effects Loop: N/A
Graphic EQ: N/A
High Frequency Component: Piezo Tweeter
Mid Tone Control: Style
Power Output with Ext. Cabinet: N/A
Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Preamp out
RMS Power Output: 220 watts
Speakers: 2 x 10 in.
Tone Controls: 3-band
Ampeg's 1970's tone is taken on step further with the funkiness of digital signal processing. Sixteen presets of effects range from funk wahs to bass synths to overdrive, each with adjustable parameters. The included footswitch enables storage of 4 of your most commonly used effects. The adjustable level control blends the desired amount of effects into your sound.
Technical Info
Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 15.5 in.Weight: 76 lbs.
Balanced Line Out: Yes
Effects Loop: N/A
Graphic EQ: N/A
High Frequency Component: Piezo Tweeter
Mid Tone Control: Style
Power Output with Ext. Cabinet: N/A
Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Preamp out
RMS Power Output: 220 watts
Speakers: 2 x 10 in.
Tone Controls: 3-band
220 watts, 2x10" speakers. Digital FX w/16 presets. Includes footswitch. 76 lbs.
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Ampeg BA210SP Bass Combo Amplifier (220 Watts, 2x10 in.) Reviews
10 out of 10
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"This Ampeg amp rocks!"
Feature:
I gave this a nine because it does not have an external speaker output jack. Otherwise, it is a ten. It is loaded with controls to shape your tone, some good effects, a footswitch, removable casters, and nice spring loaded handles.
Quality:
This thing is the perfect size but built like a tank. It is HEAVY but easy to manage with the quality spring loaded handles and snap in casters. This amp's build qualtiy is top notch. I was careful to inspect the entire amp upon delivery and it was flawless.
Value:
This amp lists for $979.99. zZounds had it on sale for $349.95 for quite a while. Then, they marked it down to $298.00 for about a week and I got lucky to buy a new (not b-stock) amp at that unbelievable price.
Desirability:
The amp has that great Ampeg look. It looks very appealing. The grill, Tolex covering, high quality hardware, and top panel all contribute to the appearance of the amp.
Sound:
This amp sounds incredible. The style selector knob gives you five different selections for tone. You can go from deep lows with the mids cut out, to a flat tone with good mids, to a boost in the upper frequencies with a roll off on the lows and anywhere in between. The EQ works great. This amp has fifteen effects and a bypass. I like the bypass and the SVT selections the best. The SVT tone is just about nailed. Several of the other effects sound great if you take the time to dial them in properly. The Chorus and Octavider effects are very good. The Chorus/Echo/Wah effect gives you the most otherworldly sound. The footswitch allows you to save four different effects. I saved Bypass, SVT, and two other effects. What I like most about having the bypass saved is I can use my Sansamp Bass Driver DI to provide three additional amp model tones when I have bypass selected. This gives seven footswitch options available if you have the Sansamp. The amp is plenty loud and should work fine in small to medium sized venues. The Sansamp has a 15db boost so you can get far more volume out of the amp when you are playing in a larger venue plus it has a line out for the PA if you need even more volume. I did a side by side comparison in my music room with a Fender 100/210 Rumble. The Ampeg blows it away.
Ease of Use:
I gave it a nine because dialing in some of the effects can be a little tricky. You have to be very careful not to apply too much of the Adjust and Level controls when dialing in some of the effects or they begin to sound bad. Otherwise, the amp is very easy to use.
Support:
I had some questions about the amp so decided to try out Ampeg's customer service. I got to talk to a real person and didn't have to wait too long to be connected. I wish Ampeg had a customer service function on their webpage for FAQ's and technical support. Line 6 does that on their website and it really makes it easy to get answers.
Overall:
For someone who does not want the hassle of a heavy speaker cabinet and amp head, this amp is a must to consider. It fits in the car fine. It does not take up too much space on stage. It's easy to move. Some say it doesn't sound like 220 watts. Maybe I have good luck with purchases but my amp definitely sounds like 220 watts. It doesn't matter anyway because you can plug it into the PA if you need that extra volume.
I gave this a nine because it does not have an external speaker output jack. Otherwise, it is a ten. It is loaded with controls to shape your tone, some good effects, a footswitch, removable casters, and nice spring loaded handles.
Quality:
This thing is the perfect size but built like a tank. It is HEAVY but easy to manage with the quality spring loaded handles and snap in casters. This amp's build qualtiy is top notch. I was careful to inspect the entire amp upon delivery and it was flawless.
Value:
This amp lists for $979.99. zZounds had it on sale for $349.95 for quite a while. Then, they marked it down to $298.00 for about a week and I got lucky to buy a new (not b-stock) amp at that unbelievable price.
Desirability:
The amp has that great Ampeg look. It looks very appealing. The grill, Tolex covering, high quality hardware, and top panel all contribute to the appearance of the amp.
Sound:
This amp sounds incredible. The style selector knob gives you five different selections for tone. You can go from deep lows with the mids cut out, to a flat tone with good mids, to a boost in the upper frequencies with a roll off on the lows and anywhere in between. The EQ works great. This amp has fifteen effects and a bypass. I like the bypass and the SVT selections the best. The SVT tone is just about nailed. Several of the other effects sound great if you take the time to dial them in properly. The Chorus and Octavider effects are very good. The Chorus/Echo/Wah effect gives you the most otherworldly sound. The footswitch allows you to save four different effects. I saved Bypass, SVT, and two other effects. What I like most about having the bypass saved is I can use my Sansamp Bass Driver DI to provide three additional amp model tones when I have bypass selected. This gives seven footswitch options available if you have the Sansamp. The amp is plenty loud and should work fine in small to medium sized venues. The Sansamp has a 15db boost so you can get far more volume out of the amp when you are playing in a larger venue plus it has a line out for the PA if you need even more volume. I did a side by side comparison in my music room with a Fender 100/210 Rumble. The Ampeg blows it away.
Ease of Use:
I gave it a nine because dialing in some of the effects can be a little tricky. You have to be very careful not to apply too much of the Adjust and Level controls when dialing in some of the effects or they begin to sound bad. Otherwise, the amp is very easy to use.
Support:
I had some questions about the amp so decided to try out Ampeg's customer service. I got to talk to a real person and didn't have to wait too long to be connected. I wish Ampeg had a customer service function on their webpage for FAQ's and technical support. Line 6 does that on their website and it really makes it easy to get answers.
Overall:
For someone who does not want the hassle of a heavy speaker cabinet and amp head, this amp is a must to consider. It fits in the car fine. It does not take up too much space on stage. It's easy to move. Some say it doesn't sound like 220 watts. Maybe I have good luck with purchases but my amp definitely sounds like 220 watts. It doesn't matter anyway because you can plug it into the PA if you need that extra volume.
Submitted: 09/23/2009
Style of Music: Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative
10 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Ampeg BA210SP Bass Amp Customer Review
Feature:
can change highs and lows and mid drives, the 5 style switches work to anyones preferance even though you may need to turn up.
Quality:
awesome.
Value:
ordinarily cheaper the the fender competitors like the bassman.
Sound:
amazing the effects cut through anything at all. i can not buy anything else because i am addicted to all of the 16 effects of this amplifier. if any one wants to fan out and add effects to your musci this is the best choice. if you just keep it simple the amp still sounds amazing.
Support:
cannot get in touch ever with ampeg.
can change highs and lows and mid drives, the 5 style switches work to anyones preferance even though you may need to turn up.
Quality:
awesome.
Value:
ordinarily cheaper the the fender competitors like the bassman.
Sound:
amazing the effects cut through anything at all. i can not buy anything else because i am addicted to all of the 16 effects of this amplifier. if any one wants to fan out and add effects to your musci this is the best choice. if you just keep it simple the amp still sounds amazing.
Support:
cannot get in touch ever with ampeg.
Submitted: 12/26/2005
Style of Music: difficult, creative, everything you can imagine
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