Ampeg RB-210 Rocket Bass Combo Amplifier (500 Watts, 2x10")
Ideal for stage or in the studio! The Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-210 boasts 500 watts of power, an effects loop, extension speaker output, and an XLR direct out.
$749.99
- 12 payments of$62.50/mo
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Overall User Ratings (based on 3 ratings)
Submitted June 17, 2025 by a customer from gmail.com
"Great amp for the price (and weight!)"
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I'll preface this review by saying that I wish I could justify purchasing an all-tube loud-enough bass amp, but I can't. That being said, this amp gets me about as close to that pipe dream as I can realistically get. I put the SGT drive to around 2 o'clock, and I turn the SGT Level all the way up, and I get a great sound where the drive dynamically ranges between vintage-clean and tube-sounding overdriven depending on my plucking hand placement and how hard I dig into the bass. I play small- to mid-size places, and I've never felt the need for the additional power that adding an extension would give me -- I always feel heard on stage and most sound guys also use the DI out.
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Submitted April 11, 2026 by a customer from icloud.com
"Thunderous and lightweight!"
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I am 5' 2" female about 125lbs. I was using a 65lb cabinet with a 15lb head, what a difference this makes! It is clearly ideal for gigging if you're going up a flight of stairs with it and it's weird I am saying that about an Ampeg because every fellow Gen-Xer knows what I am talking about! I have not tried it as a recording amp yet but I got to hand it to Ampeg for this one. I love it's classy '60-style looks. The 3-band EQ is straightforward and if you're having trouble being heard just use the Ultra Hi switch. I am not crazy about the super grit just playing at home but with the band I can see why you would use it. Really like the two separate jacks: -15dB for active/hot pickups and 0 for passive.The only gripe I have is I wish it came with the footswitch for the footswitchable SGTTM overdrive for gigs.
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Submitted March 6, 2023 by Russell N in Raleigh, NC
"Pretty Good"
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I'm going to preface this review with this: I wish I hadn't bought this amp. I know that's a weird thing to put right after I said this amp was pretty good, but here we are. Both of these statements are true, however. Most of the things that I have issues with are my own fault for not being realistic about my expectations. So, while I may say a few disparaging things about this amp, I don't hate this amp and it's really the only one I am using and has been for a year.
Sound
The sound on this amp is really good. I can get some really nice tones out of it. I initially got this guy to compete with a super loud drummer in a small room. I still had loudness issues with it, but I didn't add an extension cab. I was pretty bummed that it wasn't loud enough for the situation I was in(I did manage to pair it with a different amp through a PA but that defeated the purpose of this amp), but the sound quality is there and the option to add an extension cab kept me from writing it off. This is the third bass amp I've owned now and this time I really regret not just buying a head and a cab instead, but I was trying to save myself money as this is just an expensive habit.
Features
I like the overdrive effect built into the amp. It's plenty loud for most situations, but if you find yourself playing bass next to a super loud drummer bashing away on his pearl eliminator double bass pedal... maybe opt for something different or try an extension cab with it, but I think once you spend 1500 dollars on this with an extension cab, it's a hard sell when you can get a head and cab that is just as loud and more expandable at the same price point.
Ease of Use
It's relatively easy to shape the tones I like and there are times when I'm blown away by how good the amp sounds with my super low-budget department store bass(looking to upgrade haha). I just wish it was louder. It's underwhelming when you pull out this big combo amp and then it can't get loud enough to hang with drums.
Quality
I've had this guy for almost a year now and it still looks brand new. It's broken in so it sounds better than the day I first received it. No complaints about the build quality. A++
Value
I personally think that if you can learn something from my experience, it is this: If you are going to spend 700-800 dollars on a combo amp, consider starting with a head and cabinet instead. Invest heavily in a good bass amp head that you can build on to as you grow as a bassist. If you absolutely HAVE to have a combo amp like this, you really only have 2 options. This Ampeg RB-210 or the Fender Rumble 500. They both have very similar stats and both support extension cabs. I personally went with this one because I'm a contrarian. It's really a coin flip between the two from the amount of time I spent researching and playing on both.
Manufacturer Support
Never dealt with Ampeg. The amp works like it should.
The Wow Factor
The appeal of a combo is that you only have the one unit. You don't have to worry about the extra connections on the back of the amp or moving extra pieces around. You also don't have to worry about making sure the cabinet pairs well with the head. It's easy-mode.
Musical Background:
28 years drumming, 10 years on bass and guitar
Musical Style:
Rock/Metal/Funk
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