@@LowEndLobster I know you said you wouldn't use the overdrive channel, but it really sounds great and you might draw a larger audience if you just used it once per demo. That way, people who play heavier styles can know how the bass sounds in that kind of setting. Basses can sound good with overdrive, or not! Just a suggestion though, I love your content!
Very nice change! More articulate, deeper lows, plus the lack of compression sounds cleaner, it's not just compression on the Orange it's the way it compresses, Huge improvement! Thank you!
I love them both. The Ampeg for sure sounds like an Ampeg. So you cannot go wrong with the change. I will say the Orange is more transparent than the Ampeg.
I have the RB112 I use in my home studio and carried a little Rumble40 for small gigs... it finally died and couldn't decide if I wanted another or an RB110 as I love my 112. You sold me, just ordered an RB100! Sounds great for what I need it for!
I really like the amp comparison. It gives you an idea of what the bass sounds like thru different rigs. I also like how you played some different riffs to demo.
I personally think the Orange amp sounds dramatically better. Fuller and more present. Ampeg sounds thin and hollow, almost brittle. Just my two cents, looking forward to more content either way. Thanks for what you do!
It's a 12 inch driver on the Orange, and a 10inch on the Ampeg! This would explain for the thinner sound. Both are very nice amps and i own a Orange C-50, i play overdriven heavy metal/metal which the Crush-50 really relishes🤘
Frankly they sound very similar to me, probably because my speakers. But Ampeg at 10:41 sounds a lot different and a lot solid than Orange at 10:09. Seems the replacement is a positive!
Glad this channel came up in my feed. This is a really good demonstration of the “orange” sound compared to the “ampeg” sound. Well done. When I play through bias on my iPad I have a patch that has both orange and Ampeg.
Loved all of the basses, and both amps sounded great. The Ampeg Rocket sounded more like the amp that I would personally pick. Loved the articulation and the lows. Also-loved the shout out to Mr. Benet. Incredible musician.
Will have to come back to this video on headphones. On my phone the new amp sounds like it has less low end than the Orange. I know phones aren’t good speaker platforms but lots of people watch videos on their phones nonetheless. If the Ampeg has more lows, it may be lacking some low mids that come through smaller speakers. I definitely understand the desire to eliminate the built-in compression. I would suggest playing some test tones through the amp and analyzing the signal through a spectrum analyzer so you can get an idea of the amps EQ curves and dial in your reference tone. Anyway, keep on being awesome.
The Rockets are a nice competitor for the Fender Rumbles. I compared both and ended up going with a Rumble because feature-wise, they were very similar, but you were paying a 10%+ fee for the Ampeg name. Regardless, definitely a solid upgrade from the Orange.
@@revolverocelot7099 that's a tough call. The ampeg does a great job getting a sound similar to a big ass ampeg rig, but the fender can also get a lot of what I like out ampegs, and I like the 4 band EQ. It let's me get more than JUST the ampeg tone (which I characterize as pretty aggressive). I just tried a peavey max 150 and will be returning it because it's too clean and doesn't add that nice "amp" sound. More like a clean DI sound. Where as I liked both the rumble and rocket bass but would probably go with the rumble. It was actually fun to play through which I think is more important than nailing a singular "sound". Definitely try both if you haven't.
Awesome!! I’ve always been an Ampeg fanboy! I have multiple ampeg rigs! And love them all! To me it’s the holy grail of bass tone! Stingrays and Ampeg are a perfect match!! Love your classic!! Did you shave? Lol
Dudester. You are becoming an industry leader. A TH-cam Titan, baby. So inspiring. So professional. I am a rock jammer in LA. Guitar, bass, vx . In 1994 I joined a (GMA Agency) signed cover band and played 20 cities. Joined a Seattle blues trio on bass and played Alaska for 6 months. They had a SVT! I brought in my awesome '77 Ibanez Eagle bass. Ooooh! Such huge tone! Came back to LA. Fast forward to 20013 a NAMM show buddy took me to huge L.A. jam nights. Played 'em hard (3 nights a week) 'til 2019. Yep. Wow. Then blam! Covid. ugggggh. Decimated. Now L.A. jam nights are slowly coming back. All new people. I'm going back. Wish me luck. Dudester your Pink Sparkle Music Man could be the world's freshest bass! ! You deserve it! Lobster, we tip our (chef) hat to you. Thanks for your spirit and enthusiasm. Love the new Ampeg. Can you review the new Ibanez Eagle bass reissue? The Commadores dude played it to ecstatic new funk heights back in the 70's. I miss that bass. HUGE fat smooth tone. Cheers, baby.
I have the RB-108 and I am quite happy with this one! I have had a Ampeg once before that was a kick back series, and I was not impressed and had Fenders, Ibanez, ASHDOWNs, and now this RB is my soulmate, and I want more!
I like this, I always loved lobster vids but never thought you got a true idea of how the bass sounded because of the compression. This is something fresh and I like it
"I'm changing the amp because there's no way to turn off the compressor" "and I changed the interface to have it with a compressor turned on anyway!" Man, you made my day! The interface change clearly shows on the highs. And the Ampeg sounds better with this new interface
I bought an RB110 for home practice and recording, and I have to say it's the nicest "bedroom tone" amp I've ever heard. I'm looking at trying out the RB210 with my band. I just wish the XLR out wasn't post master volume.
Nice! 100% agreed on the XLR. The nice thing about the orange was that you had the speaker volume and gain separated. I could run the speaker as loud or as quiet as I want and the line out wouldn't be impacted. I found a nice setting with the ampeg for my recordings though. Volume at 11 o clock and EQ at noon.
It makes more sense to be post master. If it wasn't, the tone of the di signal wouldn't match through tone of the Amp. To do this pre master it would be a very expensive option.
I liked the Ampeg much better, it's warmer, deeper and much more dynamic sounding. However, I did like the Orange better with the fretless but overall I glad you've made the change. Looking forward to future reviews with the new setuo!
Great playing / lines. Sorry to be negative but I feel in this demo that the Orange is much more open and lively sounding. The Ampeg sounds a tad wooly and muted to me….in every case with every different bass you used. The Ampeg sounds like it would be great for reggae with that low end bias. I’m not so sure it will be as good for general bass demo’s. I’m assuming that you are using the DI / Line out so it won’t be EQ’able.
7:14 we both lol'd at the same lazy line 😅 After finishing the video, my conclusion is that regardless of amp, you're expert at dialing it in to give you the sound you need for the song
I hear a big difference in the sound on your video. The character of that Rick really shines here. Good job. I have the 2x10 version of this amp and it's great and lightweight for an amp with this output - easy to get in and out of the boot of my car!
You're clearly better at recording than me. I had that interface as well as the Scarlett and the Harmony. I ended up with the Clarett +2. Seems like I would've been ok with either interface if I knew how to record. I think you'll be fine, going forward. I was an early sub and still watch, on the regular. Great job sir!
Scarlett and Clarett entry level models are BS… they are scam intended at newbies, no offense. I mean… just have a look at reviews all over the net. Any other brand will offer a better product at that price point (Steinberg, Tascam, Audient, etc.). I went for Steinberg because I wanted USB C interface and Cubase.
@Nono Robo that's the thing about reviews. Every brand seems to have strong and weak points. I'm definitely a newbie at real recording. I just record my personal bass practice with audio and video and an occasional cover. If I was into production, I know I would need more. Fortunately, it's just me and a Beatbuddy. I'll look into the brands that you mentioned, since I'm always open to trying new gear.
For those doing research. I returned the Clarett yesterday. I couldn't justify keeping it when Lobster is getting better sound quality with units costing a third of the price. This proves that expensive gear is useless if you don't know what you're doing.
Awesome. And a bit of humble pie for me for never noticing the compression and lacking low end of the Orange. Can't wait to see some re-visits of basses you've already covered.
I've just bought one of these to go alongside my Jackson Concert Bass. I'd have liked to hear some of the SGT grit/distortion demonstrated, but so far I've felt it's a good upgrade from the Fender Rumble 25 I had before this. I first picked up the bass back in 2001, then stopped about eight years ago and restarted early this year with the Rumble 25. I do enjoy my hard rock and metal but I think the Jackson and this Ampeg are far more versatile than some people claim. I've only had it a few days to be fair, but I'm happy so far. Absolutely loving the Temple of Time audio sample and the use of Saria's Song as a bassline in this video, buddy! I'll have to give that a go myself.
I bought one of these about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. I tend to keep everything set to 12 o'clock except for the grit which I have set at 9 o'clock and it sounds absolutely fantastic for a relatively cheap amp.
Of course you have to finish with my favorite bass, Rick (which I own one after playing once) and play my favorite band, Rush. Love the clean tone of the Ampeg.
The P bass and Ampeg combo definitely a great combination. Can't help but think though that the Orange might be more of an advantage for someone who hasn't quite mastered their dynamics of touch. It's much more forgiving for someone who really likes to crank on those strings, Where the Ampeg requires a more finesse style of player.
Bro, that Legend of Zelda song brought on a smile 😁 And it just sounded so perfect with that fretless bass. That thing needs a Hylian Shield (or even wooden Kokiri shield) pickguard on it 🤘
I have the RB115 and the RB210. I bought the RB115 for practice at home but am running the RB210 for gigs. I run an extension 1x12 cabinet to help push the wattage. I really liked these new Rocket Bass amps. I was leery about going to Amp g due to past QC issues but now that they are owned by Yamaha. I know Yamaha makes fantastic gear and even if they are still made in China the QC will be much better.
I also like that the RB110 is SUPER LIGHT. Almost punched myself in the face when I picked it up for the first time. Really handy for taking to practice or gigging. You make your amp sound way better than mine! Ha! Keep up the good work.
Ampeg to my ears, using Bose headphones, sounded warmer and deeper, on the low end, slightly scooped in the mids. I really like the sound of the Rickenbacker.
I bought a RB210 in late 2022. A/B’d with a Fender Rumble and chose the Ampeg for simplicity clarity and transparency. Impressive and plenty loud to hold up with loud drummer and half stack guitar by itself without adding a cab. Love it! (PS, it’s made by Yamaha)
Running a bass directly into the instrument input of the audio interface would give the truest uncolored sound of the bass. Comparing the direct signal to the amp signal would really show what the amp is adding to the sound. Another comparison video perhaps 😃 ?
Very nice demo and practice amp. When I first started in the late 60s I had a Vox Essex bass amp. Then Fender Bassman, then Ampeg SVT stack then GK amps which have been superb for me for 20 years. Thanks for the demo.
Great content! Love your channel. I noticed that on Sir Duke your right hand position was closer to the bridge during the OC amp. This definitely will affect the tone. But I do like the Ampeg. Having a pure, compression-free input makes a world of difference. Keep doing the Lords work, lol!
Kinda seems like the orange has either more gain at the same setting, or a wider frequency range. The amped doesn’t just sound quieter. It sounds more…. “Vintage “ I’m really a fan of brite tones. But used to rock a amped SVT-7 and loved it. Not familiar with that rocket amp, but I bet if you get the ultra hi and ultra lo switches engaged I’d love it.
That's the compression. It aggressively brings things up but also squishes the low end a lot. I've already filmed a lot of videos (not out yet) with the new setup and am very happy!
The 110 doesn't have Ultra Hi or Ultra Low switches, but I think the larger ones (112 and up) do have them. I have them on a different Ampeg I use for gigging, I don't care for them though. Too much mid scoop.
Both amps sound great. I mean that the instruments sound like themselves instead of each instrument sounding “like the amp.” Credit going to you, Sir, a great player is able to make almost any decent amp sound good. One of the details I really love is a defeat-able horn/tweeter. I may not consider one or both of these amps for that reason, but they sound great anyway. Congrats.
Like this! Interestingly had been looking at the Ampeg Rocket line. Would like to hear more of the MTD. Also, what the Ibanez EHB would sound like through it. Finally it strikes me that you could do a favorite riff video say once a month. Those you used to demo the amps would be a good start. A bit of history, your history with it, how you get the tone, and how to play it.
Nice amp. I actually picked up the 1x15 version of this amp at a great price on a trade in. Sounds great! After a while I bypassed (removed ) preamp and amp section and using like a cab with my Tone Hammer 500. Love it!
Right off the bat, the Ampeg is doing more (low?)mid range. Works great for P type basses. But the jazz bases sounded just as good out of the orange. (as ‘hot’ as you think it sounded, that ‘white sire v7 vin’ still sounded fantastic.. it really does that Marcus tone)
Lobster, the Ampeg sounds more alive and a bit more clarity , and depth. Good choice and it looks like you got a new sweatshirt. Maybe it could be your Maine outfit on the show.
Love the setup and the different bass lines! I'm happy for you bro and looking forward to more reviews. I'm going to be looking to do some covers in the near future. I will keep this setup in mine.
Honestly i think i prefer the Orange tone more, cant say why particularly, maybe just overall more even and “equal” sounding…could be the compression, sorry if im not articulate enough. On the other hand, ive owned a rocket100 bass amp since i was 15 yrs old (im 40 now), and that thing is still tickin AND KICKIN! I run multiple pedals including and eq and compressor through it for my own taste, but man that thing gets LOUD! Very curious to see the upcoming and maybe revisited basses through it. Congrats on the 3 yr anniversary! And thank you for making awesome vids Lobster! Hope to see many more! ✌️
The orange had a little dirt on it. I never play clean but in demos I prefer what the ampeg is bringing to the table. I bet the ampeg could get dangerously close to the orange sound. Great upgrade imo.
Some time ago a friend of mine's girlfriend asked me for help to get a new small combo for him as a gift, since his older one was broken. We went around some music shops to try some, in the end we bought the RB-110 since it was much better sounding than the other options, especially the Orange one, which sounded very "empty". Fender Rumble are another interesting option in that category, but they cost more for the same output volume. The RB-110 also has an actually usable distortion preset, unlike other combos in that price range.
The best thing about Orange amps is that they are...orange. I've never found them to sound as good as (insert name of other major amp brand) and more especially since you have a black one. Upgrade. Happiness and peace.
Ampeg all the way. Same studio amp I use. I have yet to hear an Orange bass amp I like. Bought that same D5 bass btw, exceptional, except a few high frets...nothing I can't fix.
I can hear more background noises, like the A/C or the PC fans blowing. This isn't that bad, as I should hear the hiss/buzz from single coils better. I don't always hear them in you previous videos. The audio is clearer also. With the amps, the RB-110 is noticeably warmer/fatter sounding. The highs are more rounded and controlled. I can also hear the difference in your dynamics, without them being squished by the onboard compressor. TH-cam's bandwidth compression is bad enough.
Thanks Jack! I have a loud ass gas furnace for the house behind the wall, that often gets picked up and bugs me so much lol. Spring can't come soon enough LOL
Actually, I’d love to see more amp/preamp reviews on the channel in the future... Your bass reviews are really helpful in finding a great bass to fit ones playing style... I’m always in the market for finding great tone & reliable gear but don’t always have access to try things out... Right now I’m looking at purchasing either the Hartke LH 1000 or XL8500 amolifier, matched with the Tech 21 DP3x Dug Pinnick preamp to ad some sonic flexibility... I still have one of my old Hartke HA7000 heads from 1994-95 & it’s still reliable & never broke down once on me... I’d really love to try out the Ampeg SVT7 PRO, but I’ve heard so many stories about reliability & quality control issues & just cant see taking the risk of investment...
I couldn't find really any bass amps as I was shopping for my first set of gear and I got this rocket. Costed more then the guitar, I think i spent too much but still pog amp
The Ampeg sounded better all around for me. I could really tell a difference with my headphones. BTW - I used be stationed at Naval Air Station Brunswick, if you know where that's at.
New amp sounds nice. But my main take away is that string-base-pickup combo on the sire 50s p bass is fantastic
I am so happy with that one once I put the Fralin in there. Loooove it
@@LowEndLobster I know you said you wouldn't use the overdrive channel, but it really sounds great and you might draw a larger audience if you just used it once per demo. That way, people who play heavier styles can know how the bass sounds in that kind of setting. Basses can sound good with overdrive, or not!
Just a suggestion though, I love your content!
@@thierry18 Or he could invest in a Sansamp or Darkglass pedal... Those are my fav dirty bass tones anyways haha
Very nice change! More articulate, deeper lows, plus the lack of compression sounds cleaner, it's not just compression on the Orange it's the way it compresses, Huge improvement! Thank you!
I love them both. The Ampeg for sure sounds like an Ampeg. So you cannot go wrong with the change. I will say the Orange is more transparent than the Ampeg.
Finally amps!!!!!!!
I think the orange amp sounds wider... If that makes sense!?
I think the MTD really showed the improvement with the Ampeg. Nice.
I just went back and listened and absolutely agree! Very happy with this upgrade
Can't tell if it could be fingers, but think it showed improvement with the Rick too!
I think Lobster needs to go back to rounds on the MTD now. The Ampeg tames the highway better than the Orange.
I have the RB112 I use in my home studio and carried a little Rumble40 for small gigs... it finally died and couldn't decide if I wanted another or an RB110 as I love my 112. You sold me, just ordered an RB100! Sounds great for what I need it for!
Love the new Ampeg Rocket Amp...and the Maine shirt!
I really like the amp comparison. It gives you an idea of what the bass sounds like thru different rigs. I also like how you played some different riffs to demo.
I personally think the Orange amp sounds dramatically better. Fuller and more present. Ampeg sounds thin and hollow, almost brittle. Just my two cents, looking forward to more content either way. Thanks for what you do!
It's a 12 inch driver on the Orange, and a 10inch on the Ampeg! This would explain for the thinner sound.
Both are very nice amps and i own a Orange C-50, i play overdriven heavy metal/metal which the Crush-50 really relishes🤘
sounds amazing with that sire precision
Thank you for putting this together. I think it sounds great through headphones at my desk. Thank you for the explanation of the changes.
Frankly they sound very similar to me, probably because my speakers. But Ampeg at 10:41 sounds a lot different and a lot solid than Orange at 10:09. Seems the replacement is a positive!
Glad this channel came up in my feed. This is a really good demonstration of the “orange” sound compared to the “ampeg” sound. Well done. When I play through bias on my iPad I have a patch that has both orange and Ampeg.
Loved all of the basses, and both amps sounded great. The Ampeg Rocket sounded more like the amp that I would personally pick. Loved the articulation and the lows.
Also-loved the shout out to Mr. Benet. Incredible musician.
Just to start of at second 0:28! The new bears suit you! Now i go back to watching the vid! Cheers Lobster!
Will have to come back to this video on headphones. On my phone the new amp sounds like it has less low end than the Orange. I know phones aren’t good speaker platforms but lots of people watch videos on their phones nonetheless. If the Ampeg has more lows, it may be lacking some low mids that come through smaller speakers. I definitely understand the desire to eliminate the built-in compression. I would suggest playing some test tones through the amp and analyzing the signal through a spectrum analyzer so you can get an idea of the amps EQ curves and dial in your reference tone. Anyway, keep on being awesome.
I saw this amp on Amazon, I can have it delivered to my door in one day from Amazon. Just want something for recording, great demo. Nice channel.
Thanks Ryan! It's a great amp. Enjoy!
Both sound great I suppose it comes down personal choice.The Forrest Song brings back great memories.
Yes the amped sounds more pure not filtered now we can tell what the basses really sounds like thanks I'm glad they brought that to your attention 😮
The Rockets are a nice competitor for the Fender Rumbles. I compared both and ended up going with a Rumble because feature-wise, they were very similar, but you were paying a 10%+ fee for the Ampeg name. Regardless, definitely a solid upgrade from the Orange.
For playing rock which one is better?
@@revolverocelot7099 that's a tough call. The ampeg does a great job getting a sound similar to a big ass ampeg rig, but the fender can also get a lot of what I like out ampegs, and I like the 4 band EQ. It let's me get more than JUST the ampeg tone (which I characterize as pretty aggressive).
I just tried a peavey max 150 and will be returning it because it's too clean and doesn't add that nice "amp" sound. More like a clean DI sound. Where as I liked both the rumble and rocket bass but would probably go with the rumble. It was actually fun to play through which I think is more important than nailing a singular "sound".
Definitely try both if you haven't.
Awesome!! I’ve always been an Ampeg fanboy! I have multiple ampeg rigs! And love them all! To me it’s the holy grail of bass tone! Stingrays and Ampeg are a perfect match!! Love your classic!! Did you shave? Lol
Love the rocket bass amps! My RB108 is the perfect living room practice amp
Dudester. You are becoming an industry leader. A TH-cam Titan, baby. So inspiring. So professional. I am a rock jammer in LA. Guitar, bass, vx . In 1994 I joined a (GMA Agency) signed cover band and played 20 cities. Joined a Seattle blues trio on bass and played Alaska for 6 months. They had a SVT! I brought in my awesome '77 Ibanez Eagle bass. Ooooh! Such huge tone! Came back to LA. Fast forward to 20013 a NAMM show buddy took me to huge L.A. jam nights. Played 'em hard (3 nights a week) 'til 2019. Yep. Wow. Then blam! Covid. ugggggh. Decimated. Now L.A. jam nights are slowly coming back. All new people. I'm going back. Wish me luck.
Dudester your Pink Sparkle Music Man could be the world's freshest bass! ! You deserve it! Lobster, we tip our (chef) hat to you. Thanks for your spirit and enthusiasm. Love the new Ampeg. Can you review the new Ibanez Eagle bass reissue? The Commadores dude played it to ecstatic new funk heights back in the 70's. I miss that bass. HUGE fat smooth tone. Cheers, baby.
I have the RB-108 and I am quite happy with this one! I have had a Ampeg once before that was a kick back series, and I was not impressed and had Fenders, Ibanez, ASHDOWNs, and now this RB is my soulmate, and I want more!
Thanks for sharing Lobster 🦞🎵🎸🎶🇬🇧
Sounds so much better,congrats on the purchases, and happy third birthday 🎉
Looks like my comment did something, i was asking for amps and now we have here a new combo :D
I normally don’t comment, but I had to let you know that I love that you played Khruangbin!
I like this, I always loved lobster vids but never thought you got a true idea of how the bass sounded because of the compression. This is something fresh and I like it
"I'm changing the amp because there's no way to turn off the compressor" "and I changed the interface to have it with a compressor turned on anyway!"
Man, you made my day!
The interface change clearly shows on the highs. And the Ampeg sounds better with this new interface
Good one on swapping the amp! It's even a little quieter when recording.
I bought an RB110 for home practice and recording, and I have to say it's the nicest "bedroom tone" amp I've ever heard. I'm looking at trying out the RB210 with my band. I just wish the XLR out wasn't post master volume.
Nice! 100% agreed on the XLR. The nice thing about the orange was that you had the speaker volume and gain separated. I could run the speaker as loud or as quiet as I want and the line out wouldn't be impacted. I found a nice setting with the ampeg for my recordings though. Volume at 11 o clock and EQ at noon.
It makes more sense to be post master. If it wasn't, the tone of the di signal wouldn't match through tone of the Amp. To do this pre master it would be a very expensive option.
That ampeg is GREAT. loving how it sounds over the orange by a long shot. Really stood out to me when you played Mr Experience. What a solid amp!
Very happy about this change. To be honest, in the past i was skipping a lot of the playing because i didn't like the sound, this sounds much better.
I liked the Ampeg much better, it's warmer, deeper and much more dynamic sounding. However, I did like the Orange better with the fretless but overall I glad you've made the change. Looking forward to future reviews with the new setuo!
Great playing / lines. Sorry to be negative but I feel in this demo that the Orange is much more open and lively sounding. The Ampeg sounds a tad wooly and muted to me….in every case with every different bass you used. The Ampeg sounds like it would be great for reggae with that low end bias. I’m not so sure it will be as good for general bass demo’s. I’m assuming that you are using the DI / Line out so it won’t be EQ’able.
7:14 we both lol'd at the same lazy line 😅
After finishing the video, my conclusion is that regardless of amp, you're expert at dialing it in to give you the sound you need for the song
I hear a big difference in the sound on your video. The character of that Rick really shines here. Good job. I have the 2x10 version of this amp and it's great and lightweight for an amp with this output - easy to get in and out of the boot of my car!
You're clearly better at recording than me. I had that interface as well as the Scarlett and the Harmony. I ended up with the Clarett +2. Seems like I would've been ok with either interface if I knew how to record. I think you'll be fine, going forward. I was an early sub and still watch, on the regular. Great job sir!
Thank you Gerry!
Scarlett and Clarett entry level models are BS… they are scam intended at newbies, no offense.
I mean… just have a look at reviews all over the net.
Any other brand will offer a better product at that price point (Steinberg, Tascam, Audient, etc.).
I went for Steinberg because I wanted USB C interface and Cubase.
@Nono Robo that's the thing about reviews. Every brand seems to have strong and weak points. I'm definitely a newbie at real recording. I just record my personal bass practice with audio and video and an occasional cover. If I was into production, I know I would need more. Fortunately, it's just me and a Beatbuddy. I'll look into the brands that you mentioned, since I'm always open to trying new gear.
For those doing research. I returned the Clarett yesterday. I couldn't justify keeping it when Lobster is getting better sound quality with units costing a third of the price. This proves that expensive gear is useless if you don't know what you're doing.
It's Sunday, was about to go to church, but there's a new lobster video! Let's get some ampeg goodness!
Awesome. And a bit of humble pie for me for never noticing the compression and lacking low end of the Orange. Can't wait to see some re-visits of basses you've already covered.
Nice change, love Ampeg sound. MTD is such a beauty !
Good stuff cool basses your p basses was the best from my point of view good job good amp a real rocket keep on blowing louder and better
I've just bought one of these to go alongside my Jackson Concert Bass. I'd have liked to hear some of the SGT grit/distortion demonstrated, but so far I've felt it's a good upgrade from the Fender Rumble 25 I had before this. I first picked up the bass back in 2001, then stopped about eight years ago and restarted early this year with the Rumble 25. I do enjoy my hard rock and metal but I think the Jackson and this Ampeg are far more versatile than some people claim. I've only had it a few days to be fair, but I'm happy so far.
Absolutely loving the Temple of Time audio sample and the use of Saria's Song as a bassline in this video, buddy! I'll have to give that a go myself.
Wow.....that is definitely a noticeable difference! The Ampeg sounds fantastic ( but the player has a lot to do with that too)....
I bought one of these about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. I tend to keep everything set to 12 o'clock except for the grit which I have set at 9 o'clock and it sounds absolutely fantastic for a relatively cheap amp.
Of course you have to finish with my favorite bass, Rick (which I own one after playing once) and play my favorite band, Rush. Love the clean tone of the Ampeg.
The P bass and Ampeg combo definitely a great combination.
Can't help but think though that the Orange might be more of an advantage for someone who hasn't quite mastered their dynamics of touch.
It's much more forgiving for someone who really likes to crank on those strings, Where the Ampeg requires a more finesse style of player.
Bro, that Legend of Zelda song brought on a smile 😁 And it just sounded so perfect with that fretless bass. That thing needs a Hylian Shield (or even wooden Kokiri shield) pickguard on it 🤘
I have the RB115 and the RB210. I bought the RB115 for practice at home but am running the RB210 for gigs. I run an extension 1x12 cabinet to help push the wattage.
I really liked these new Rocket Bass amps. I was leery about going to Amp g due to past QC issues but now that they are owned by Yamaha. I know Yamaha makes fantastic gear and even if they are still made in China the QC will be much better.
I also like that the RB110 is SUPER LIGHT. Almost punched myself in the face when I picked it up for the first time. Really handy for taking to practice or gigging. You make your amp sound way better than mine! Ha! Keep up the good work.
I use an old Ampeg Rocketbass amp b-50r (112) at home so I'm glad to see the new one used!
Old ? These are pretty new line of amps. The old model was the BA series.
@@nichreynolds7712 the b-50r is old. The rb is new.
Ampeg to my ears, using Bose headphones, sounded warmer and deeper, on the low end, slightly scooped in the mids. I really like the sound of the Rickenbacker.
Recently bought a Rocket Bass 112. The tonal variety it can get is amazing. My one real complaint is that it doesn't put out a whole lot of volume.
I bought a RB210 in late 2022. A/B’d with a Fender Rumble and chose the Ampeg for simplicity clarity and transparency. Impressive and plenty loud to hold up with loud drummer and half stack guitar by itself without adding a cab. Love it! (PS, it’s made by Yamaha)
Running a bass directly into the instrument input of the audio interface would give the truest uncolored sound of the bass. Comparing the direct signal to the amp signal would really show what the amp is adding to the sound. Another comparison video perhaps 😃 ?
Very nice demo and practice amp. When I first started in the late 60s I had a Vox Essex bass amp. Then Fender Bassman, then Ampeg SVT stack then GK amps which have been superb for me for 20 years. Thanks for the demo.
I have a budget Bass, Schecter Raiden Special 4, and I'd love to see a raview about it. Thanks for you videos Lobster. Salutations from Argentina.-
I have to say with most basses on this video I prefer the Orange. It’s much clearer, less muddy. The Ampeg dulls a lot of those highs.
Great content! Love your channel. I noticed that on Sir Duke your right hand position was closer to the bridge during the OC amp. This definitely will affect the tone. But I do like the Ampeg. Having a pure, compression-free input makes a world of difference. Keep doing the Lords work, lol!
By far the best damn review channel of all time happy to be a subscriber 🦞
Thanks Victor!
I definitely notice a lack of hiss with the new amp. Good upgrade!
Kinda seems like the orange has either more gain at the same setting, or a wider frequency range. The amped doesn’t just sound quieter. It sounds more…. “Vintage “ I’m really a fan of brite tones. But used to rock a amped SVT-7 and loved it. Not familiar with that rocket amp, but I bet if you get the ultra hi and ultra lo switches engaged I’d love it.
That's the compression. It aggressively brings things up but also squishes the low end a lot. I've already filmed a lot of videos (not out yet) with the new setup and am very happy!
The 110 doesn't have Ultra Hi or Ultra Low switches, but I think the larger ones (112 and up) do have them.
I have them on a different Ampeg I use for gigging, I don't care for them though. Too much mid scoop.
I love that mid scoop.
Oh wow Lost Woods sounds great on fretless. Great pick Lobster, Zelda forever!
Oh …… and some ampeg, greatness
Definitely dig this amp. Picked one up a couple of months ago and my John Hill bass sounds fantastic through it with an ebs multicomp in front of it.
Both amps sound great. I mean that the instruments sound like themselves instead of each instrument sounding “like the amp.” Credit going to you, Sir, a great player is able to make almost any decent amp sound good.
One of the details I really love is a defeat-able horn/tweeter. I may not consider one or both of these amps for that reason, but they sound great anyway.
Congrats.
Like this! Interestingly had been looking at the Ampeg Rocket line. Would like to hear more of the MTD. Also, what the Ibanez EHB would sound like through it.
Finally it strikes me that you could do a favorite riff video say once a month. Those you used to demo the amps would be a good start. A bit of history, your history with it, how you get the tone, and how to play it.
Great review. I have the exact same combo at home. It’s excellent. Even holds up surprisingly well in a band setting for low to mid volume rehearsals.
Wich bassline are you playing at 13:33? And awesome content as always. More amp reviews please!
LOL You got me. Thank you!
@@LowEndLobster oh it says it in the bottom. It’s khruangbin lol I knew I’ve heard that song.
The mtd sounded really good through this!
But I’m still noticing a bit of noise from it :/
I love my rocket 112. its small, light and its a great amp that sounds good when quiet. my 8 10 setup is huge not light and it can't really be quiet.
Nice amp. I actually picked up the 1x15 version of this amp at a great price on a trade in. Sounds great! After a while I bypassed (removed ) preamp and amp section and using like a cab with my Tone Hammer 500. Love it!
If I could choose I would want to hear the basses plugged in directly :-P. But either way I'm happy from what I get from your videos :D
Right off the bat, the Ampeg is doing more (low?)mid range.
Works great for P type basses. But the jazz bases sounded just as good out of the orange.
(as ‘hot’ as you think it sounded, that ‘white sire v7 vin’ still sounded fantastic.. it really does that Marcus tone)
You make inexpensive amps sound great!
Lobster, the Ampeg sounds more alive and a bit more clarity , and depth. Good choice and it looks like you got a new sweatshirt. Maybe it could be your Maine outfit on the show.
Love the setup and the different bass lines! I'm happy for you bro and looking forward to more reviews. I'm going to be looking to do some covers in the near future. I will keep this setup in mine.
I appreciate this video
The Ampeg's cleaner which is probably what you're going for but the Orange does possess a cool certain vibe.
Honestly i think i prefer the Orange tone more, cant say why particularly, maybe just overall more even and “equal” sounding…could be the compression, sorry if im not articulate enough. On the other hand, ive owned a rocket100 bass amp since i was 15 yrs old (im 40 now), and that thing is still tickin AND KICKIN! I run multiple pedals including and eq and compressor through it for my own taste, but man that thing gets LOUD! Very curious to see the upcoming and maybe revisited basses through it.
Congrats on the 3 yr anniversary! And thank you for making awesome vids Lobster! Hope to see many more! ✌️
awesome tone outta this amp, i need one now, you need to do a re-review of the Project Code Red with this new setup. Rock on Lobster
The orange had a little dirt on it. I never play clean but in demos I prefer what the ampeg is bringing to the table. I bet the ampeg could get dangerously close to the orange sound. Great upgrade imo.
I gotta be honest here, I just had the ampeg rocket 50 delivered today but after listening to this video i thought the Orange sounded better!
Larry the Cucumber!! Love it :D Oh-- the Ampeg sounds great... I actually like its sound better than the Orange~
Some time ago a friend of mine's girlfriend asked me for help to get a new small combo for him as a gift, since his older one was broken. We went around some music shops to try some, in the end we bought the RB-110 since it was much better sounding than the other options, especially the Orange one, which sounded very "empty". Fender Rumble are another interesting option in that category, but they cost more for the same output volume.
The RB-110 also has an actually usable distortion preset, unlike other combos in that price range.
The best thing about Orange amps is that they are...orange. I've never found them to sound as good as (insert name of other major amp brand) and more especially since you have a black one. Upgrade. Happiness and peace.
Man... Now you have to go back and start over! 😁
More Amp reviews please!
The RB series seems like a good value. I have been considering the RB210
Ampeg all the way. Same studio amp I use. I have yet to hear an Orange bass amp I like. Bought that same D5 bass btw, exceptional, except a few high frets...nothing I can't fix.
I’m with ya ! Stingrays rule!
I can hear more background noises, like the A/C or the PC fans blowing. This isn't that bad, as I should hear the hiss/buzz from single coils better. I don't always hear them in you previous videos. The audio is clearer also.
With the amps, the RB-110 is noticeably warmer/fatter sounding. The highs are more rounded and controlled. I can also hear the difference in your dynamics, without them being squished by the onboard compressor. TH-cam's bandwidth compression is bad enough.
Thanks Jack! I have a loud ass gas furnace for the house behind the wall, that often gets picked up and bugs me so much lol. Spring can't come soon enough LOL
Actually, I’d love to see more amp/preamp reviews on the channel in the future...
Your bass reviews are really helpful in finding a great bass to fit ones playing style...
I’m always in the market for finding great tone & reliable gear but don’t always have access to try things out...
Right now I’m looking at purchasing either the Hartke LH 1000 or XL8500 amolifier, matched with the Tech 21 DP3x Dug Pinnick preamp to ad some sonic flexibility...
I still have one of my old Hartke HA7000 heads from 1994-95 & it’s still reliable & never broke down once on me...
I’d really love to try out the Ampeg SVT7 PRO, but I’ve heard so many stories about reliability & quality control issues & just cant see taking the risk of investment...
Ampeg is a big improvement imo!
I couldn't find really any bass amps as I was shopping for my first set of gear and I got this rocket. Costed more then the guitar, I think i spent too much but still pog amp
More clips for amps please :)
My amp! thanks :)
The Ampeg sounded better all around for me. I could really tell a difference with my headphones. BTW - I used be stationed at Naval Air Station Brunswick, if you know where that's at.