Ampeg BA-300 series (OT)

[Sheppardslegion]

Hi Folks,

I am interested in getting either the 210 or the 115 in this series. I notice on the web that there is one in a silver face and another picture in the same black faced grill as its other BA amps.

Which package is correct?

Has anyone here tried them?

Thanks...

Shepp...

 

[Sheppardslegion]

Wow... no replies to this one... I guess they are not popular with the MM crew.

Shepp...

 

[KennethB]

Seems that the 115 you can get in both, and the 210 in silver only. Never tried them.
Sorry.

 

[TNT]

Shepp,

I have a 115 combo and (for that price range) it is probably one of the best!!

 

[kirkm24]

Most of the EBMM guys are Markbass people. Anyway, are you referring to the new BA series with the Neodynamium speakers? Those have a silver screen on them. The 15" model comes in 300 or 600 watt versions. They have a multi stage tube preamp and a MOSFET power amp along with a built in optical compressor. They range between $600-$1000 in price depending on which wattage you get. As far as I know, the only company that sells them (right now) is Sweetwater. They seem decent but you can get a lighter combo for about the same money. Even with neo speakers these guys weigh over 50 lbs. a piece. Plus Ampegs are now made in Vietnam and China (I'm not intending to start a war here, but this may be a legitimate concern for SOME buyers). Anyway, I hope that helps.

 

[Sheppardslegion]

Thanks for the replies.

It is difficult to test and buy Markbass gear in NFLD, Canada as there are only a few decent shops around. I like the look of the new silver grill Ampegs - must try them out to hear if they sound as great as they look.

I know that most folks on the MM Forum have the amp head and cabinet combination, but I like the combos and I've already had some experience with them in the past. Maybe I should break tradition?

Cheers...


Shepp...

 

[Kirby]

I know I may get flack for this, but I have never liked Ampeg save a few of their early tube heads which weigh a ton. They are good for one sound and that is just a bit too narrow for my tastes. In my opinion, their are several other combo's out there that would offer more variety and better tone. I love the Markbass and have an LMKII. I also have a GK 1001 RB combo though that has served me well.