Ampeg BA210SP Bass Combo Amplifier (220 Watts, 2x10 in.)

zZounds' Take on Ampeg BA210SP

A Name You Can Trust
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.

Manufacturer's Description for Ampeg BA210SP Bass Combo Amplifier (220 Watts, 2x10 in.)

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. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Ampeg products.

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