Ampeg BA-115 Reviews4 Found On 2003-12-23, Eric from Massachusetts gave this Ampeg Bass Guitar Amplifier a 5...(7034)
Purchase: I bought this amp used for $360 at Guitar Center in Massachusetts. I needed an amp that was powerful enough to play small shows and cheap enough for me to afford.
Pros: The amp has POWER. This amp really shakes the walls, even at low volume levels. I was surprized how loud 100watts actually was. This amp also has great tone. It didn't sound muddy like some other 15" amps I tried. The highs are crisp and the lows really thump. I also liked the tilt-back feature.
Cons: The only problem that I have had is hissing from the tweeter. Though, it really isn't much of a problem. When you're playing, you can't notice the hiss and it isn't all that loud unless you turn up the highs.
Quality: This amp really takes a beating. I dropped it from my mothers SUV. It fell about 3' and landed upside-down. The only damage was some denting at the metal renforement at one corner and a slight clack in the wood at that same corner. (It must have taken the brunt of the impact.) It still sounds perfect and i have never had a problem with it. Summary: This amp is a great value, tough, and really stands out in its price range. i reccomend this amp to anyone who wants a nice small gig amp at very fair price.
Search for more Ampeg Bass Guitar Amplifier reviews and comparisons On 2003-01-06, Lyle AKA Banana gave this Ampeg Bass Guitar Amplifier a 5...(3823)
Purchase: I bought this amp used from a friend. But it was only about 3 months old. i payed $350 with isn't bad considering it's $450 new. I had a Peavey TKO-115 before this and is was crap. It didn't push anything and all it was good for was firewood.
Pros: I don't know why but i just like this amp because of its price and tone.
Cons: It lacks a good equalizer. It's only a three band equalizer whereas, my peavey had a 7-band. The style selector is quick and conveniant for switching styles. I like that is has two inputs for 0 Db and 15Db because i have active pickups on my bass and i sing through the other input for pract.
Quality: The condition and quality is good. Summary: If you wanna play small clubs and stuff like that the BA-115 isn't a bad choice unless you have $$$ to spend.
I hate this 200 word thing
Search for more Ampeg Bass Guitar Amplifier reviews and comparisons On 2002-12-30, Alex gave this Ampeg Bass Guitar Amplifier a 5...(3674)
Purchase: I bought this amp used (almost brand new) from a friend for 250$ (how about a deal?).
Pros: This amp is awesome! It sounds absolutely amazing, and is louder than my friends 4x12 cabinet! The presets are terrific, and they actually change the sound, which my other amp failed to do. IT'S A BEAST!!! For example, the first gig i did with it i had it up at full volume for the first time, and it blew itself back into a wall it was so loud and powerful! I am dead serious, THIS IS A BEAST!!!!
Cons: Almost too much beast for me. This thing weighs 106 pounds (no kidding), and doesn't fit through my front door. It really is huge. But that's not too much of a sacrifice for the great sound it makes.
Quality: Rock solid construction. This amp didn't break after my 5' 10'' friend fell on it from 5 feet above (long story). Very good quality, looks good, tilts back for better sound delivery; really terrific! Summary: The amp has better tone than anything else under 1000$; i swear on this thing. It is really terrific. The weight and size of it is annoying sometimes, but you won't believe how rewarding it is when you hear the sound it makes.
Search for more Ampeg Bass Guitar Amplifier reviews and comparisons On 2002-05-13, brector gave this Ampeg Bass Guitar Amplifier a 5...(2124)
Purchase: I got this amp off of ebay. I had played a bunch of amps at local shops to decide what I wanted. I wanted a good practice amp - but one I could play small gigs with. I got the amp for $300.
Pros: It was cheap :). For what you get - it is a great deal. It isn't too heavy, has great sound and enough features for what I wanted it for. Plus it is loud! The case is pretty rugged. Also - the speaker cab is a ported inclosure. Being an ex-guitar player - it thought that was a pretty cool feature. I was used to a speaker just mounted behind a piece of wood - not w/ a ported box just for the speaker.
Cons: The tweeter hisses. I read a couple articles about this amp and all of them said something about the tweeter being noisey. You can get the hiss fairly quiet by turning the high eq down - but I didn't want to sacrifice highs. So to fix this - I just unscrewed the tweeter mounting screws and disconnected the tweeter.
Quality: It is built pretty solid. I just wish it wasn't made from particle board. Side handles would have been nice too. Summary: For what I needed - this was the best amp to get. It has plenty of power, great sound, and isn't too heavy. I wouldn't buy any other amp for what I needed.
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