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The Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-210 bass combo amplifier provides 500 watts of pure Ampeg power and tone in a lightweight, gig-ready unit. This innovative amp combines a vintage-inspired design with modern performance features bassists demand. The RB-210's black diamond Tolex covering and signature sparkle grille cloth harken back to Ampeg's iconic 1960s Rocket Series amps, while its robust feature set, including a specially voiced 10" Eminence driver in each of two ports and a high-frequency horn, delivers clarity and punch perfect for any bass. Thanks to its ultracompact and portable size, the Rocket Bass is ideal for bassists on the move.

Shape Your Sound With Classic Ampeg EQ

Like all Ampeg bass amps, the RB-210 provides simple but effective 3-band EQ and Ultra Hi/Ultra Lo tone switches to sculpt your ideal bass tone. From thick, thumpy lows to biting highs, you'll have no trouble achieving the legendary Ampeg sound that has defined the bass world for decades. The EQ gives you complete control to boost or cut lows, mids and highs as needed for your instrument and musical style.

Add Grit and Growl With Super Grit Technology

When you want to infuse your tone with a dose of distortion, the Rocket Bass's switchable Super Grit Technology overdrive circuit delivers. Use the independent Grit and Level controls to dial in a smooth overdrive perfect for rock rhythms or a gnarly, saturated sound ideal for leads. Super Grit Technology provides warm, tube-like overdrive while maintaining tight, robust low end.

Practice and Play Anywhere

Despite its power and performance, the RB-210 is designed with the gigging bassist in mind. It features an 1/8" headphone output for silent practicing in small spaces, as well as an 1/8" AUX input to jam along with tracks. Its ultra-compact size and durable construction mean you can take the Rocket Bass anywhere without worry. When it's time to perform, the XLR direct output provides a professional signal straight to the PA or recording equipment.

Vintage Style Meets Modern Versatility

While the Rocket Bass RB-210 may look like it came straight out of the '60s, it offers contemporary features for today's bassists. An effects loop allows you to integrate your favorite pedals, and a speaker extension jack lets you connect an additional cabinet when more power and spread is needed. With stunning retro looks, professional-grade components and a robust feature set, the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-210 bass combo amp is built to handle any gig.

Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-210 500W 2x10 Bass Combo Amp Black and Silver
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-210 500W 2x10 Bass Combo Amp Black and Silver
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-210 500W 2x10 Bass Combo Amp Black and Silver

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  • 500 watts
  • Dual 10" Custom Eminence speakers + HF horn
  • Ampeg Legacy preamp with 3-band EQ
  • Footswitchable SGT overdrive
  • AUX input and headphone output
  • Effects loop
  • Extension speaker and XLR direct outputs
  • 39 lb. (17.7 kg)

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  • 500 watts
  • Dual 10" Custom Eminence speakers+ HF horn
  • Ampeg Legacy preampwith 3-band EQ
  • Footswitchable SGT overdrive
  • Auxiliary input and headphone output
  • Effects loop
  • Extension speaker and XLR direct outputs
  • 39 lbs. (17.7kg

collapse expand iconWarranty

On May 1st, 2009, the Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg websites will be updated with the addition of warranty URLs (e.g. www.mackie.com/warranty) expressing new A Stock warranty terms. These warranty URLs will go live on May 1st, 2009. Formerly, warranty periods for these LOUD brands appeared in a variety of locations – in product manuals (for Mackie and TAPCO) and on warranty cards and hang tags (for Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg). In order to streamline and clarify this process, Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg warranty periods and terms will be communicated in full on the warranty pages. Any LOUD products purchased prior to May 1st will bear with them the manufacturer’s warranty as predates the new policy. Moving through this transition, in order for customers to obtain warranty service, both the sales receipt and a physical copy of the (older) warranty statement will be required by our Service and Support departments in order to issue Service Requests, etc. If the product was purchased on or after May 1st, 2009, but a physical copy of the older warranty terms is not presented, the new warranty terms and periods will apply. Meanwhile, the products that bear with them the new warranty periods (as reflected in the box contents of each product) are being tracked by serial #, and contain new warranty content referring customers to the appropriate brand website. The information below reflects the product warranty periods that will be effective on May 1st, 2009 for the Mackie, TAPCO, Crate, Blackheart and Ampeg brands: Mackie: A 3-year, nontransferable, inclusive warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable, inclusive warranty on drivers (where applicable) apply to loudspeakers (active and passive), power amps, powered mixers, and HR studio monitors. Specific models under this warranty include all SRM, HD, SA, C and S Series Speakers, all FRS Amplifiers, all HRmk2 Studio Monitors. A 1-year, all inclusive, nontransferable warranty applies to all mixers, MR Studio Monitors, Control Surfaces, Processors (digital), MR Studio Monitors, Control Surfaces, Audio/MIDI Interfaces, other SR & Recording Products. Specific product models under this warranty include all Onyx Compact, 4-bus and 8-bus, all VLZ3, all PPM, all ProFX, all CFXmk2 Mixers, all MR Studio Monitors, Big Knob, Onyx 800R, all MCU Pro family. Tapco: A 1-year, all inclusive, nontransferable warranty applies to all products and all models. Crate: A 1-year, nontransferable warranty applies to electronics and speakers on all models of MI amps, cabinets, and combos. 90-day warranty on all tubes Blackheart: A 1-year, nontransferable warranty applies to electronics and speakers on all models of MI amps, cabinets, and combos. 90-day warranty on tubes. Ampeg: A 5-year, nontransferable warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable warranty on speakers apply to all SVT Classic and Pro Series, MI amps and cabinets. A 2-year, nontransferable warranty on electronics and a 2-year, nontransferable warranty on speakers apply to all B Series, all Diamond Blue, and all BA combo amps. 90-day warranty on tubes.

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23 Reviews

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Most Liked Positive Review

4

Ohh this is nice!

First off, I've never been a huge fan of Ampeg. I've been playing bass for 33 years and had all kinds of amps. Peavey, Ampeg, SWR, Markbass, Eden, ect.... I had Markbass 410 and 210 cabs with a Little Mark Tube 800 head, and decided I didn't need all this for the gigs I'm doing. Mostly festivals where I have to move my stuff for other bands between our sets. I had planned on going with a Bose Katana 210 combo because of all the added features, but this Ampeg was sitting right beside it at our local guitar center. As soon as I plugged into the Ampeg I knew it was what I was looking for. It sounded great, and the 3 band eq with ultra low & ultra high were all I needed to dial in any tone I needed. Then I hit the SGT button and that sealed the deal. I hated the overdrive circuit on the BA combos Ampeg put out, but this one sounded awesome. And the weight, it's as light if not lighter than the Markbass stuff I've used. Easy to pick up and move around with one hand. My only issue with this amp is the tweeter. With it on, I get a constant hum. I keep it turned off and notice no difference it tone though. So the tweeter is really unnecessary with this amp. I bought a PF-115LF to go with it and it sits perfectly on top of the cabinet.

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Most Liked Negative Review

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Blown speaker on brand new amp upon arrival!

I also tried out the Fender Rumble 200 and 500, and the Ampeg RB-115, and liked the sound of the RB-210 the best so I bought it. GC didn't have a new one in stock, so I had it shipped to my house. Box was perfect, so no shipping damage... unpacked it, plugged it in (with the volume on low, of course): bzzzzzzz 1 of the speakers was blown! How does this even happen? Then, I emailed Ampeg's customer service, fully expecting them to want the serial number to trace the quality control, etc... Nope! Just "we're sorry that you had this problem" no offer to help resolving it in any way... Obviously I returned it and bought another brand. I couldn't convince myself to take a chance on another Ampeg! And yes, GC confirmed that 1 speaker was blown...

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Best Uses
  1. Performances17
  2. Outdoor Events / Games11
  3. Home Studio10
  4. Amateur Recording5
  5. Professional Recording4
Cons
  1. Limited Functions2
  2. Poor Sound Quality1
  3. What quality control?1
  4. Failed with less than 30 hours use1
  5. i had 3 they wouldn't play!!!1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced16
  2. Professional Musician5
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound20
  2. Easy To Use17
  3. Good Power Output16
  4. Portable15
  5. Warm / Comfy15
  • Best combo amp

    5

    submitted5 days ago

    byJon

    fromSan Jose Ca.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    #sweepstakes I tried all combo amps of this size and this out performs them all.

  • Best combo amp

    5

    submitted5 days ago

    byJon

    fromSan Jose Ca.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I tried every amp in this class and to me it sounded better than the rest.

  • Very happy with this amp

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    byCharlie

    fromMiddlesex, NJ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Easy to get good sound

  • Dig it

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byJesse

    fromPortland, OREGON

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love it! The highs are a little "tinny" at higher volumes but that can be easily corrected with modeling. Great built in fuzz/distortion. Definitely why I went with this over the Rumble.

  • Great Amp

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byJesse

    fromPortland, Oregon

    Great sound. Far better fuzz than the Fender's joke of an onboard fuzz. Sounds about equal to a Rumble's clean sound. Great sound for a solid state amp, too. Haven't hooked it up to another speaker but maybe 1x15 would sound good?

  • SGT Switch is Awesome!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byReece

    fromLas Vegas, NV

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love how the SGT switch sounded. Lots of cool options to play with.

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