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Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 1 x 8-inch 30-watt Bass Combo Amp

30W 1 x 8" Bass Combo Amplifier with 3-band EQ, 1/8" Aux Input, 1/8" Headphone Output, and 0dB and -15dB 1/4" Inputs
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Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 1 x 8-inch 30-watt Bass Combo Amp
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Heritage '60s Looks and Hearty Ampeg Bass Tones, to Go!

The 30-watt Rocket Bass RB-108 bass combo delivers classic good looks and timeless Ampeg tones to players on the move. Fans of the Rocket series of 1960s Ampeg amplifiers will especially groove on the RB-108's black diamond wrap and signature sparkle grille cloth. Of course, bassists of all stripes will enjoy taking the renowned Ampeg punch and growl to go with this easy-traveling solution. The Rocket Bass's Legacy preamp, 3-band EQ, and specially voiced ported speaker make it ridiculously easy to achieve monumental bass tones with any instrument in your arsenal. And thanks to a pair of 0dB and -15dB instrument inputs right on the front panel, the RB-108 has no trouble adjusting to hot-wound active humbuckers or passive vintage single-coils. When you're ready to add some grit to rhythms and sustain to leads, the Rocket Bass's SGT ("Super Grit Technology") switch dials in a smooth overdrive that manages to keep fundamentals full while packing on the heat. You'll even find an 1/8-inch aux input and an 1/8-inch headphone output to facilitate silent practice, whether you're jamming along to tracks at home or warming up in the green room pre-show.

Though the Rocket Bass RB-108's 30 watts and 8-inch ported speaker certainly pack a punch, this is one combo that's best suited for the practice room, hotel, or studio — after all, that headphone output sounds great into an audio interface.

Portable size, potent tone

A Legacy preamp and 3-band Ampeg tone stack give the Rocket Bass RB-108 bass combo the punch, power, and growl that Ampeg amps are known for. A specially voiced 8-inch speaker succeeds in delivering the goods for practice, tracking, and travel. Need a meatier tone? The Rocket Bass's SGT switch dials up the heat in a hurry. No matter what style of music you play, there are buckets of big-sounding tones waiting to be discovered in the Ampeg RB-108.

Vintage 1960s Ampeg visuals

Ampeg holds claim to some of the most recorded and toured-with bass amplifiers of all time. The Rocket Bass RB-108 combo amp looks back to Rocket-series amplifiers of the 1960s for its Atomic Age visual cues while focusing forward to bring in-demand bass features to a mobile design. Whether you're just starting out or you're a van-seasoned veteran, bass players at Sweetwater agree: there's loads to love about the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 bass combo.

Ampeg RB-108 Rocket Bass Combo Amplifier Features:

  • Timeless Ampeg bass tone to go
  • Takes visual cues from 1960s Rocket amplifiers
  • Iconic black diamond wrap
  • Signature sparkle grille cloth
  • Ampeg Legend preamp with 3-band EQ delivers monumental bass tone for country to rock
  • SGT overdrive packs on bite and sustain
  • Specially voiced 8-inch speaker in a ported cabinet
  • 0dB/-15dB instrument inputs accommodate active or passive pickups
  • 1/8-inch auxiliary input for jamming along to backing tracks
  • 1/8-inch headphone output for practice and recording

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Solid State
  • Number of Channels: Single
  • Output Power: 30W RMS
  • Speakers: 1 x 8"
  • EQ: 3-band EQ
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (-15dB/0dB), 1 x 1/8" (aux)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 16.2"
  • Width: 17"
  • Depth: 12"
  • Weight: 23 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-015-1905

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Reviews

Amazing amp
AMAZING AMP!!! I would recommend this to any beginner that wants more thump and pretty much everything!! I give this a 10 outta 10!!
Great jazz guitar amp.
I wanted a super clean tone affordable daily practice amplifier that wasn't a modeling amp. I heard that many "jazz" amps incorporate speakers from bass amps which have greater dynamic range than guitar amps and often a very neutral clean tone. I purchased this 30 watt Ampeg bass amp. It has only bass, mid, treble and volume controls. I added a reverb pedal. Very clean undistorted tone that doesn't break up. Good response to the controls. Aux in and headphones out. Extremely pleased with it. I know that amp selection is up to individual taste but thought I'd share should anyone be looking for a low cost, clean, round tone.
Music background: Jazz guitar serious enthusiast.
Flawless!!
Just a quick shout out to Matthew Klopfenstein and the entire crew at Sweetwater! Wouldn't go anywhere else! Thanks! S.Reedy Austin Texas
Rocket Bass
I love this thing so much I was debating this or the rumble 40 and im glad i chose this a little bit less money and its still perfect its all ill need for a really long time and it also looks really cool
ampeg does it again
i bought two and daisy chain them for larger venues i use a small mixer to link them . sounds great . the main reason being they weigh nothing . is i need more i mic them . love ampex since the sixties . used svts dbl bottoms for years . no longer doing svt gigs lol . my advice . get two . also work as p.a. and are great guitar amps like the old rockets . thanks ampeg
Music background: 69 yrs playing . started at four