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Ampeg B2RE Rackmount Bass Amplifier Head (450 Watts)

The new B2-RE replaces the popular B2R by now delivering 450 watts of @ 4 ohms of output and adding a Neutrik Speakon® output jack as well as the 1/4" speaker outs. The 9-band Graphic EQ and XLR line out are still standard on the upgraded B2-RE. Learn More...

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* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
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Support:
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Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
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Feature:
It had every interface you could ever want. All with sturdy construction.

Quality:
Great product. Well built, functions perfectly and has a solid as a rock construction.

Value:
I am a guy who doesn't like to spend money if I don't have to, but this was probably worth the investment.

Desirability:
I love the color scheme and materials it's made from. It's beautiful. The only thing I would want is a tube driven circuit, but that's not practical for this price.

Sound:
My bass is very cheap so it acts as the weakest link. I used it with a good six stringer and it sang. The tone sensitivities of the potentiometers could have been better, but with the 9 band, it works just fine. This is probably just because I have a passive bass.

Ease of Use:
To people new to electronics or musical equipment, it could be a struggle at first. I have a background in music and electronics so it was self explanitory.

Support:
I have never needed any assistance and I don't expect to.

Overall:
I will probably keep this product for a very long time. Even the potentiometers have wipers that don't make scratching at all. It's made from quality electrical components.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Ease of Use:
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Support:
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Feature:
Eq, Limiter, simple to operate

Quality:
No problems, do't expect any.

Value:
Good price but Cad's are not cheap.

Desirability:
Got it, Me happy.

Sound:
Upgraded from my Hartke, Hartke is a good amp and can't complain, but Ampeg is the Cadillac.

Ease of Use:
Fine sound, in fact, it sounds like an Ampeg

Support:
I've heard there good, but haven't needed to dial up.

Overall:
I'm back to playing in bands and this is the right tool. :-)

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
the limiter is a nice feature. eq on off button is cool. wish it had a tuner out

Quality:
pots have a tight feel. tough case. all screws were tight

Value:
power and tone for under $600

Desirability:
product is kind of plain looking but who really needs all the led lighting and polished chrome. i buy amps based on sound.

Sound:
bass, mid and treble with a 9 band eq allows you to find any tone you like. plenty of power for many cabinet combos...4 tens, 2 tens and a15

Ease of Use:
controls are kept simple. this is an advantage for someone who does not understand crossovers, frequency and slope. very easy to find any tone. turn the amp on, make a few adjustments on the eq and play.

Support:
who needs support if you never have to use it?

Overall:
a great buy for the starving musician who does not have $1200 for a head.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
9 band eq, limiter not much else in the way of features, its pretty simple

Quality:
very well made. better than the hartke5500 and ashdown mag 300 i had, it can pump out loads of volume and doesnt get the least bit hot, the limiter really helps in longevity. everything on it feels solid, all the pots are tight and its heavy

Value:
worth it

Sound:
the sound is great, from slap to blues this amp can make the sound you want with its 9 band equaliser, with it turned off it still sounds great and is easy to adjust.

Support:
never had to contact them, i have a crate combo that i have played at full volume for ages, and not one problem.

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