Ampeg B1RE Rackmount Bass Head (300 Watts)

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Ampeg B1RE Rackmount Bass Head (300 Watts), Main
Ampeg B1RE Rackmount Bass Head (300 Watts), Main
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Input pad, Peak LED input indicator, Defeatable octocoupler limiter

B-Series Heads offer the player the power and response of the Pro Series, but in all solid-state formats. All B-Series heads feature XLR balanced line out, MOSFET power amps, an optocoupler limiter, and an effects loop. The new B1-RE is Ampeg's most affordable amplifier head, yet features a solid 300 watts of output @ 4 ohms, three bands of EQ, Preamp out/Power amp in jacks, plus an XLR line out.

Feapures
Input Pad

Peak LED input indicator

Defeatable octocoupler limter

Pre/Post EQ XLR line out

Effects loop

Variable speed fan

Preamp out/Power amp in

Dimensions: 19 x 3.5 x 15 in.

Weight: 22 Pounds

Balanced Line Out: Yes

Effects Loop: Yes

Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid

Power Amp (Tube or MOSFET): MosFet

Preamp (Tube or Solid State): SS

RMS Power Output (4 ohms): 300

RMS Power Output (8 ohms): 175

Tone Controls: 3 band

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-575-3600
Web: https://ampeg.com/support/

Submitted October 11, 2011

"Ampeg sound at a value price."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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It's a good starting point for someone who doesn't want to dive into a $1,000 amp head. I would buy it again. I chose to buy it because I wanted value and I trust the Ampeg name. I tested Ampegs in the guitar store and was extremely pleased.
Sound
Sounds good for the cost of the unit. I use effects anyway so it doesn't matter to me how the amp itself really sounds.
Features
Pretty basic but functional.
Ease of Use
About as easy as it gets. Turn it on, play w/the low, mid, and high a bit. Has a gain and master knob.
Quality
Can't beat it in the time I've used it. Only had it about a year but have had zero problems with it.
Value
Can't beat the price. Ampeg is the standard in bass amplification. This amp does what its supposed to for the price.
Manufacturer Support
Heard the service is great but I myself haven't had to use them. I'd say its a testament to the simplicity and quality of the product.
The Wow Factor
Not very sexy. It only takes up two places in a rack mount and sounds good.
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