It really is a great all-around little amp. It sounds great at bedroom levels and more than keeps up when I'm jamming with my buds. I love the shit out of my Micro-CL
that's generally for people using active basses. active basses have a higher output and can drive the amp a little hard, so they would use the -15db input. however, there is no harm in plugging in a passive or active bass into either input.
What was the thought process behind eliminating the gain control? That's the most important feature of an Ampeg bass amp, IMO. Seems like there's plenty of room above the Aux In to put a level control there and put gain back in the control section.
I just got this one from a pawn shop today. I wanted something smaller but still has a lot of wattage, and it certainly does! The highest I've had it was level 4, and can't go beyond that, it might damage my hearing!!! I also have a 450 watt Eden bass amp, then a 50 watt Marshall with effects. On this Ampeg I'm using a RP100a effects box with a Wawa pedal. This little amp sure can put out the sound!!!
even though i am primarily a guitarist, i really like bass amps for their clarity and true tonality. would the micro cl be a good choice for jazz/progressive jazz guitar with single coils? i also use baritone tuning and sometimes Bass IV tuning.
For Jazz? Any bass amp would probably sound good. Bass amps are great for clean tones as they have to be able to amplify sound with as little distortion as possible
I liked the video. Missing though - the back panel. What are the connections on the back? The still shots (pics) I’ve seen - when zoomed in are so fuzzy it’s hard to figure out without going to the internet to pull up a user’s guide. Wondering if adding a single 15 cabinet to the set would provide a bit more bottom in, when playing a small venue that the PA doesn’t afford an input for bass. Thanks for a clean & straight video.👍🏻
I'm looking for this type of amp to play in my small living room. Is the power not too strong so as not to disturb the neighbors ? I'm hesitating with a Vox Super Beetle Bass
I play 5 string bass and play primarily on the low B 5th string. I want to get this as a bedroom practice amp not for live. If I had this amp on 12 o'clock can/ will it support the low B? Or am I better off getting the micro VR?
Can anyone tell me why when I plugged this amp in for the first time it immedietly started fucking smoking!?! It caught fire immedietly and broke as soon as I plugged it in??
Hey, I´m just getting into Ampeg and I was just wondering which micro should I get, which one is better VR or CL... for now I´m just looking for something for practice and maybe a small gig... what do you suggest? thank you
I ran an SVT since 77, I got a VR about a year ago, I run it through a 2X15 Ampeg Altec cab,, it think it is a 67, and do small gig's with it. I XLR to the snake, and all is well. I love the VR, what the hell, get a CL and run both.
To the best of my knowledge, that is from his ipods volume being too loud and pushing the amp too far. It is the amp saying,” too much quiet that down a bit.”
Hi Ampeg, I have git two questions: 1.) why is this Amp not available with a Gain knob?! (Expect of the the 1000+ $ heavy tube version) 2.) why is this Amp not available as a 200 watt version (or higher) as the Micro VR?! I mean, if I wanna bother my neighbours, it has too be loud enough for rehearsal or a Punk Rock Gig, come on :'D 100 watt is too loud for home practise, but too weak for rehearsal. I don't see the point.
Problem with Ampeg Micro Stack CL second (yes, you read right, this is the second one!) micro stack cl (ampeg) that I´ve tried with the same problem: crack sound Not a clip or overdrive type of clip, but a crack like when you set a digital signal too hot. like a scratchy "dirty pot" type of noise Not a pleasant sound.
I bought one of these and I DO love it but the first time I drove the "custom design drivers" hard for a decent practice they blew. I replaced them for non standard less "ampeg custom design" drivers and it is much better.
@@someonewhatever611 Don't be a wowser, underdriving a cab is not going to destroy it. A small amp at volume 9 is no different from a large amp at volume 2 as far as the speakers are concerned.
@@someonewhatever611 There aren't "min and max watts and ohms ratings on cabs". On the cab there is a resistance value (in ohms) that is a static value, not a min/max thing, and a max watts rating because going past it will damage the speakers. There is no minimum watts rating on cabs because, as I said, you can't damage a driver by giving it too little power. There is however a min ohm rating on the head, as too low a resistance will damage the poweramp circuit.
@@someonewhatever611 If you want to be ignorant and continue thinking you can blow something up by sending too few watts to it you sure can ...except that you can't actually. Destroy the tone perhaps metaphorically speaking, but not the hardware.
Hey, I was just looking at buying a good decent bass amp that wasn't overly expensive, I am seriously considering buying one of these, but I need to know is this going to be loud enough to play a small gig? as I heard on reviews that if you take this anywhere over 5-6 on the master volume the cabinet can't take it. Thanks
I suggest the 200wt VR or using a second 8ohm extension cab to get the full power from the amp. I dig the head with two of the cabs laid down horizontally
I have a question about bass cab configurations, i have a 4x10 at @ 8ohms and i need to add another cab because i have an 4ohm head, my question is to get good low end which is better adding another 4x10 or a 1x15? I know it's not just that simple but from your experience(anyone can also answer) on a general basis which tends to have better low end. I have never had two cabs i have just used one when i played in a band before
Even though this question is a few months old, I will reply to it but if you've already gotten an answer, great. Maybe my info will help others who read this and are in the same situation. The right answer depends on what you want to accomplish. The 15 will reach lower Hz but will not push as much air as a 410. And personally tens reach as low a Hz as you need while still having an extra 25in of air moving power. Also the tens will be quicker to response than a 15. That being said if you want a lower sound but are able to compensate with the "floppy" sound of a 15 with your current 410. Then go with that. I had an Ampeg 810 and it went low. And I mean real low with enough air movement to move a house. Some 15s don't suffer from the floppiness but test them out and see what you like. The right answer is always what you like.
Thanks Kevin for that info it really helps, I haven't purchased a second cab and I am glad because I was thinking of the 15in, I don't want the "floppy sound" but a tight low end so I will go with another 4x10 and I see tons of 8x10's played but not many 4x10/1x15. God bless
Silly question... is it normal for there to be a low volume 120 cycle hum when you turn on the amp without anything plugged into it? For some reason I almost feel like it's not normal.
Anybody care to share their thoughts on using this little guy for keyboard amplification? I'm fairly new to live rig set ups.. the few times I've played live, I've used MIDI Logic X instruments, run from the laptop into a DI box into the PA. I still use that Logic setup, but have also added a Moog Little Phatty Stage 2 since then. Thanks!
for less than double the price, you could get a Hartke LH1000 and an AK4X10 cabinet. Then youd have a legit rig that you could play just about anywhere.
I love this amp. I haven't even used past level 3. It rocks my entire apartment!
“ and as always, play more bass.”
What a legend
It really is a great all-around little amp. It sounds great at bedroom levels and more than keeps up when I'm jamming with my buds. I love the shit out of my Micro-CL
that's generally for people using active basses. active basses have a higher output and can drive the amp a little hard, so they would use the -15db input. however, there is no harm in plugging in a passive or active bass into either input.
What was the thought process behind eliminating the gain control? That's the most important feature of an Ampeg bass amp, IMO. Seems like there's plenty of room above the Aux In to put a level control there and put gain back in the control section.
Allen Montgomery you could probably mod one in if you really needed to
on the face yes it might look like that, but I bet you on the other side its a different story.
Gigged one of these a few days ago. Pretty good audibility but starts overdriving right off the bat.
its an option that has to do with the type of bass you are using,
i.e. for an Active bass -15Db , 0db for passive ones
I think it's the best Bass amp out there
is it really loud? like loud enough with a full band setup?
Happy Holidays Dino. Love your vids and your bass playing
I just got this one from a pawn shop today. I wanted something smaller but still has a lot of wattage, and it certainly does! The highest I've had it was level 4, and can't go beyond that, it might damage my hearing!!! I also have a 450 watt Eden bass amp, then a 50 watt Marshall with effects. On this Ampeg I'm using a RP100a effects box with a Wawa pedal. This little amp sure can put out the sound!!!
Really cool ,I like the AUX idea
even though i am primarily a guitarist, i really like bass amps for their clarity and true tonality. would the micro cl be a good choice for jazz/progressive jazz guitar with single coils? i also use baritone tuning and sometimes Bass IV tuning.
For Jazz? Any bass amp would probably sound good. Bass amps are great for clean tones as they have to be able to amplify sound with as little distortion as possible
I liked the video. Missing though - the back panel. What are the connections on the back? The still shots (pics) I’ve seen - when zoomed in are so fuzzy it’s hard to figure out without going to the internet to pull up a user’s guide. Wondering if adding a single 15 cabinet to the set would provide a bit more bottom in, when playing a small venue that the PA doesn’t afford an input for bass. Thanks for a clean & straight video.👍🏻
I'm looking for this type of amp to play in my small living room. Is the power not too strong so as not to disturb the neighbors ? I'm hesitating with a Vox Super Beetle Bass
I play 5 string bass and play primarily on the low B 5th string. I want to get this as a bedroom practice amp not for live. If I had this amp on 12 o'clock can/ will it support the low B? Or am I better off getting the micro VR?
Will it keep up with a string quartet with six oboe players? I NEED TO KNOW
Can anyone tell me why when I plugged this amp in for the first time it immedietly started fucking smoking!?! It caught fire immedietly and broke as soon as I plugged it in??
Because you touch yourself at night
Good for live show?
This guy has "MONO" in his name! Works at the right place. 😂
Hey, I´m just getting into Ampeg and I was just wondering which micro should I get, which one is better VR or CL... for now I´m just looking for something for practice and maybe a small gig... what do you suggest? thank you
I ran an SVT since 77, I got a VR about a year ago, I run it through a 2X15 Ampeg Altec cab,, it think it is a 67, and do small gig's with it. I XLR to the snake, and all is well. I love the VR, what the hell, get a CL and run both.
Hi, how are you. Could you tell me which equalization is the most adequate in this amplifier to make SLAP? Thank you.
why can't we have a micro (or min) valve setup? thx
What about the back ? What about does it use tubes? What about the weigh?
Great review, it is possible to connect the ampeg 1x15 cabinet of 200 watts at 8 ohms to that head??
I just got one, It seems to distort a LOT when you hit 5 on the volume. Is this normal? My bass is passive & I'm in 0 dB Jack
What's causing the popping sound at 2:07????
To the best of my knowledge, that is from his ipods volume being too loud and pushing the amp too far. It is the amp saying,” too much quiet that down a bit.”
Hi Ampeg, I have git two questions:
1.) why is this Amp not available with a Gain knob?! (Expect of the the 1000+ $ heavy tube version)
2.) why is this Amp not available as a 200 watt version (or higher) as the Micro VR?!
I mean, if I wanna bother my neighbours, it has too be loud enough for rehearsal or a Punk Rock Gig, come on :'D
100 watt is too loud for home practise, but too weak for rehearsal. I don't see the point.
whats the difference between the micro CL and the VR?
Problem with Ampeg Micro Stack CL
second (yes, you read right, this is the second one!) micro stack cl (ampeg) that I´ve tried with the same problem: crack sound
Not a clip or overdrive type of clip, but a crack like when you set a digital signal too hot. like a scratchy "dirty pot" type of noise
Not a pleasant sound.
I bought one of these and I DO love it but the first time I drove the "custom design drivers" hard for a decent practice they blew. I replaced them for non standard less "ampeg custom design" drivers and it is much better.
Could I use this head on my Ampeg Svt 4x10 cab.?
If you want to destroy it underdriving the cab you sure can!
@@someonewhatever611 Don't be a wowser, underdriving a cab is not going to destroy it. A small amp at volume 9 is no different from a large amp at volume 2 as far as the speakers are concerned.
@@spentfromnz
Well.. How come there is min and max watts and ohm ratings on cabs?
@@someonewhatever611 There aren't "min and max watts and ohms ratings on cabs". On the cab there is a resistance value (in ohms) that is a static value, not a min/max thing, and a max watts rating because going past it will damage the speakers. There is no minimum watts rating on cabs because, as I said, you can't damage a driver by giving it too little power. There is however a min ohm rating on the head, as too low a resistance will damage the poweramp circuit.
@@someonewhatever611 If you want to be ignorant and continue thinking you can blow something up by sending too few watts to it you sure can ...except that you can't actually. Destroy the tone perhaps metaphorically speaking, but not the hardware.
Hey, I was just looking at buying a good decent bass amp that wasn't overly expensive, I am seriously considering buying one of these, but I need to know is this going to be loud enough to play a small gig? as I heard on reviews that if you take this anywhere over 5-6 on the master volume the cabinet can't take it. Thanks
I suggest the 200wt VR or using a second 8ohm extension cab to get the full power from the amp. I dig the head with two of the cabs laid down horizontally
How do you get a flat eq? The eq goes for 0 to 10, is 0 flat?
I have a question about bass cab configurations, i have a 4x10 at @ 8ohms and i need to add another cab because i have an 4ohm head, my question is to get good low end which is better adding another 4x10 or a 1x15? I know it's not just that simple but from your experience(anyone can also answer) on a general basis which tends to have better low end. I have never had two cabs i have just used one when i played in a band before
Even though this question is a few months old, I will reply to it but if you've already gotten an answer, great. Maybe my info will help others who read this and are in the same situation. The right answer depends on what you want to accomplish. The 15 will reach lower Hz but will not push as much air as a 410. And personally tens reach as low a Hz as you need while still having an extra 25in of air moving power. Also the tens will be quicker to response than a 15. That being said if you want a lower sound but are able to compensate with the "floppy" sound of a 15 with your current 410. Then go with that. I had an Ampeg 810 and it went low. And I mean real low with enough air movement to move a house. Some 15s don't suffer from the floppiness but test them out and see what you like. The right answer is always what you like.
Thanks Kevin for that info it really helps, I haven't purchased a second cab and I am glad because I was thinking of the 15in, I don't want the "floppy sound" but a tight low end so I will go with another 4x10 and I see tons of 8x10's played but not many 4x10/1x15. God bless
do you need the speaker cable with speakon connectors to connect the brain to the speakers?
are these loud enough to play with a drum kit and two other guitars?
In a small venue like a pub or club yes 👍. Not big enough for Shea Stadium 🤣🤣🤣
Would this keep up with a band at practice? No drummer yet so just loud enough to keep up with guitar/vocals
Logan Abbott yes
How do they do with pedals
What's the height of the cabinet?
but does it doom?
Can you use the head on a bigger cabinet?
+Skylar Palacios Yes, for sure. Just make sure the impedance of the cab matches. But, certainly.
Ampeg the best..
There are no speakon connectors for the Micro-CL Stack. You just need a standard 1/4'' speaker cable.
Cool I want one!
Is it good for band rehearsals?
Jesus MedinaP depends on the drummer honestly but I’m most situations yes
could i just plug this into my line 6 ux2 interface and record? thanks
Giulio yes
Silly question...
is it normal for there to be a low volume 120 cycle hum when you turn on the amp without anything plugged into it? For some reason I almost feel like it's not normal.
Anybody care to share their thoughts on using this little guy for keyboard amplification? I'm fairly new to live rig set ups.. the few times I've played live, I've used MIDI Logic X instruments, run from the laptop into a DI box into the PA. I still use that Logic setup, but have also added a Moog Little Phatty Stage 2 since then. Thanks!
Do they still make new guitar amps?
Andertons have a video showing their current guitar amps
Does this create svt like tones just without any gain?
Is there a tiny speaker behind the grill cloth on the head or is it just there for show?
The grille cloth on the head is there for cooling purposes, rather than letting the head melt itself. The cabinet is a 2x10
Yes, CUTENESS
Can you plug two cabs into that one bass head?
You can, but each cabinet would need to be 16 ohms.
Why dont you use Ampeg basses in your demo's?
cool!
D718 transistor 50w not 100w
Id like to hear a guitar plugged into this sucker!
He looks like a bassist.
for less than double the price, you could get a Hartke LH1000 and an AK4X10 cabinet. Then youd have a legit rig that you could play just about anywhere.
I will also say the Hartke LH1000 is a good solid amp. Having owned one, I regret having to sell it. I'll probably pick another one up again.
back off... do u not realize we need to see it ,, not 1/4 of it duhhh
I’m the 666th like! Hail Satan!!
So.......this is a bass amp.
too bad its not tube :/
Awwww
Thats one of the reasons it sounds lifeless.
@@someonewhatever611 can you please explain? I just bought one and I’m not happy with the sound of it to be honest.
Happy Holidays Dino. Love your vids and your bass playing