Ampeg Rocket Bass 210 Review - Can it compete with the Fender Rumble?

Look at this description. Now back at the video. Now back at the description, and now back to the video. You're reading this in his voice aren't you?

0:00 - Do you 'member?
0:26 - Yes, I use it live
0:49 - This video is sponsored by my paycheck
1:45 - Why no Rumble?
2:09 - TL;DW
2:30 - EQ
4:15 - Gimmick Switches
5:43 - Is it loud enough?
6:41 - SGT Circuit
8:47 - Back Panel
11:05 - Ok, but what do I really think?

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[YouveAFriend]

This is how all bass videos should be!: high quality, illustrate your points, easy to navigate, appropriate great humour (not offensive so it can be recommended to anyone), not biased, and completely honest. I probably missed a few other things but that'll do. Thank you.

[wtbgamegenie]

If a company has a bad rep for QC and reliability getting acquired by Yamaha is the best thing that could ever happen to them. Seriously who else makes guitars, pianos, motorcycles, ATV’s, and outboard boat motors that all last forever?

[revnichols]

Great content! Thank you for the live gig footage! This is what everyone else is missing! What does it sound like at a gig! Thank you!

[cobramoose]

You got a like for the TL;DW review 2 min in. Still watched the whole video too. Thank you.

[brandon]

I went with this amp over the Rumble 500, mainly because of the sound. When you pair the Ampeg sound with some compression and chorus, you get a REALLY unique sound that fits a lot of different genres. I've used it in CCM and pop with the same effect.

I am going to get the SVT to expand this because want the full 500 when I do festivals

[JustinSchroder]

That is VERY good to know about the master volume affecting the DI output on the Fender and Ampeg amps. Thanks!

[shaunmatthews]

A killer demo! I particularly love the fact that you played a Thunderbird through it, since that will be the bass i intend to use jt with. Now I have a great idea of what mine will sound like. Thanks for making this demo video!

I’m sold on this and I’m definitely buying one.

[marcatto]

That GRT Channel is nasty!
Great Review, Andrew; Now we have a proper showcase of these combos

[LowEndLobster]

11:05 This is why you're my favorite XD. Great vid dude!

[roadbull]

Once you start using an effects loop you it will expand your amps versatility in a big way. Running external preamp pedals or overdrives/distortions into the return give you a different amp! Great content man :).

[GeorgePRiley-ghug]

Hello there Sir. As for the fx loop feature on most amps, while I can see it not being the most useful for most situations. Running a preamp pedal into the in and negating the out can by pass your amps pre and result in some very interesting results. Just putting that out there.

[redbarron]

Just got here. I can’t wait to get all of your side jokes first take. Nice review and amazing demonstration.

[patrickhunter]

5:43 - Damn it Andrew, the quick jokes you throw in are GOLD 😂😂😂

[Mattseak]

Great review dude! Definitely gonna consider this amp in the future

[NoChi]

The effects loop isn't the most useless standard feature on bass amps. It's a dealbreaker if it doesn't have one for me. Maybe I am the one percent.

[sallopiccolo]

I love this amp. I own 3 of them. 1 is at home in my studio. I use the other 2 at practice and live. I run into an ABY box and out into both amps. It's loud, but it needs to be.(I would rather run both at a lower output than 1 pushing hard). Plus then I always have a backup if 1 go's down. I used to have the same exact of a setup with the Fender Rumble 500, but it didn't quite have enough attitude and I'm an Ampeg guy anyway.

[DanParker]

Sounds great. I'm a Rumble user and want to check out other larger combos but the Rumbles are just so light.

[timedwards]

Thnx from an old bass player that's being eying this amp.

[bpatt]

Great video…. I picked up a Rumble when they first came out. Use it regularly and have never had an issue… Got it mainly to use in rehearsals and horrible load ins… but I find I use it most of the time now. Intended on getting an extension cab eventually, but have never needed it. Liked it so much I later picked up a Rumble 100…. I will say the overdrive on the rumble sucks. They need to work on that… lol. But I have a few different overdrive pedals I like so it’s not a big deal.

I got to try an Rocket in a store side by side with a Rumble… Liked it a lot. But not enough to replace my Rumble. Both nice combos.

[tylerwatson]

I have this coming to take on the road with me in this January. I’m excited that way it’s light to move but enough power to mix well with the band and push some air!!