Ampeg RB210, RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115 Owner’s Manual

RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210

Bass Guitar Combo Amplifiers

Owner's Manual

	Rocket Bass Combo Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What’s in the Box	2
Introduction	2
Rocket Bass Series Features	3
Top Panel Features	4
Rear Panel Features	5
RB-108 Technical Specifications	6
RB-110 Technical Specifications	7
RB-112 Technical Specifications	8
RB-115 Technical Specifications	9
RB-210 Technical Specifications	10
Warranty and Support	11

What’s in the Box

RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, or RB-210 Amplifier, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

Designed from the ground up, with Ampeg’s industry standard tone and styling in mind, the all-new Rocket Bass combos feature the legacy Ampeg preamp and tone stack circuits with the widest range of classic Ampeg tones any Ampeg combo has ever offered. The new SGT™ (Super Grit Technology) overdrive circuit gives you the warmth and grit of a monster SVT® stack, packed into a lightweight combo that you can easily carry to any practice or performance.

Iconic black diamond vinyl, reminiscent of the most recorded bass amp of all time, the Ampeg B15, wraps the most lightweight cabinets Ampeg has ever built, without sacrificing ground shaking lows and classic Ampeg tone. Integrated DIs, effect loops, and aux in/phones out circuits provide the ultimate tools for any rehearsal or gigging situation.

Like all Ampeg products, your Rocket Bass combo is designed by musicians and built using only the best of components. Each combo is tested to confirm that it meets our specifications, and we believe that each amp is the best that it can be.

In order to get the most out of your new combo, please fully read this Owner’s Manual, as well as the Important Safety Instructions included with your Rocket Bass series amp, before you begin playing.

Best of luck in all of your musical endeavors!

- And THANK YOU for choosing Ampeg! -

Rocket Bass Combo Series

Rocket Bass Series Features

•Superior Tone

•Legacy Ampeg preamp and tonestack circuits

•New SGT overdrive circuit

•Perfectly-matched Eminence® custom speakers*

•Pro-Grade Flexibility

•Super lightweight construction

•Integrated DIs, effects loops, extension speaker outs*

•Aux in / headphone outs

•Iconic Styling

•Ampeg’s iconic black diamond vinyl

•Impact-resistant metal corners

•Rugged, braced enclosures

*Some features available on select models only.

Rocket Bass Combo Series

Top Panel Features

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1.–15 dB INPUT: The attenuation of this 1/4” input is suited for use with basses that have active electronics or high-output pickups.

Connect here using a shielded instrument cable.

2.0 dB INPUT: The signal output from a passive instrument may be connected to this 1/4” input. Connect here using a shielded instrument cable.

3.SGT LED: This LED illuminates amber when the SGT overdrive circuit is on.

4.SGT ON/OFF: Engage this switch to activate the SGT overdrive circuit. This allows

for varying amounts of tube-like grit and distortion.

5.GRIT: Use to adjust the amount of SGT "grit." Turn the knob clockwise for a more overdriven sound (RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).

6.LEVEL: Use to control the overall level of the SGT overdrive circuit. Turn the knob

clockwise to increase the SGT level. (RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).

7.VOLUME: Use to control the amplifier's overall output level. It affects the preamp level fed to the Speaker and Phones outputs. Use it wisely and turn down when making connections, wearing headphones, or when trying something new. This control does not affect any signal coming into to the Aux Input (14).

8.ULTRA HI: This switch, when engaged, enhances the amount of high frequency output with 5 dB boost at 8 kHz (RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).

9.ULTRA LO: This switch, when engaged, enhances the amount of low-end output with a 1 dB boost at 40 Hz, and a 10 dB cut at 500 Hz (RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).

10.BASS: Use to adjust the low frequency level of the amplifier. The low frequency output is flat at the center, "0" knob position. Rotate the control counter clockwise from 0 to reduce the bass frequencies—or clockwise from 0 to increase the bass frequencies. See the following pages for Technical Specifications.

11.MIDRANGE: Use to adjust the midrange frequency level of the amplifier. The midrange frequency level is flat at the center "0" knob position. Rotate the control counter clockwise for a "contoured" sound (more distant, less midrange output), or clockwise for a sound that really cuts through (increased midrange). See the following pages for Technical Specifications.

12.TREBLE: Use to adjust the high frequency level of the amplifier. The high frequency level is flat at the center "0" knob position. Rotate the control counter clockwise from 0 to reduce the treble frequencies—or clockwise from 0 to increase the treble frequencies. See the following pages for Technical Specifications.

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