All user reviews for the Ampeg BA-115

100 w, 50 w parraissent staff!
Despite my active bass, I had to put me on the first entry (open to passive) as the difference in power delivered is important.

SOUNDS

THE sound Ampeg: versatility ensured without changing settings from rock to slap!

OVERALL OPINION

Quality workmanship that does not inspire serenity.
Power too just to play with a drummer who hits and two guitarists.
Its incredible, haunting, you get up at night to plug it in!
BUT I change cons BA 115 HP, a little more expensive (just by watching the promos) but 2 times more powerful ... then we can play together without having to put it up!

100 w, 50 w parraissent staff!
Despite my active bass, I had to put me on the first entry (open to passive) as the difference in power delivered is important.

SOUNDS

THE sound Ampeg: versatility ensured without changing settings from rock to slap!

OVERALL OPINION

Quality workmanship that does not inspire serenity.
Power too just to play with a drummer who hits and two guitarists.
Its incredible, haunting, you get up at night to plug it in!
BUT I change cons BA 115 HP, a little more expensive (just by watching the promos) but 2 times more powerful ... then we can play together without having to put it up!

In truth this is my second BA115. I bought one in June 2008 and had sold in September 2009 to buy bigger. Finally I came back to BA115 for lots of reasons (starting with the one I did with the desirability of big amps).

I will not dwell on the features of this amp, as is well known: while transistors, 100W RMS.

Power is provided HUGE understand how we adjust the volume on an Ampeg (see below).

In terms of regrets: DI is not a real ID and whose output level is directly linked to the master volume of the amp, the handle on top (side handles would have been preferable), auxiliary input RCA stereo is not used much (and whose volume can not be controlled).

Overall, no complaints at this rate, the receiver offers features very correct.

UTILIZATION

Many people complain of "lack of volume" of this amp. So that is what must be understood with the amplifier transistor from Ampeg.

The BA115 you have a potentiometer "volume" (which corresponds to "gain" in fact) and a potentiometer "master" (which is ... "master" !!!). We must put first, the master rather slowly (no more than 1 / 4 volume) and then turn the volume gradually until a (possible) undesirable saturation begins to be heard. Therefore, we descend a little volume to remain below the threshold of saturation.

NB. This assumes, of course to adjust the levels by typing like crazy, slap big, big attack with a pick, etc.).

Then you set the master volume at will, with the "master".

Warning: Use of the EQ affects the volume, thus making this manip preferably after having found that his research.

Under these conditions, we get a LOT of power (relatively speaking of course, but I have no problem making myself understood in the midst of noisy mesaboogiesques 2 guitarists and a drummer lumberjack).

Also avoid the serious push, it creates confusion in the sound, and contrary to popular belief it prevents good "cross". Better to boost midrange.

I also often heard a "whistling tweeter. Even putting on treble fact I have never had this problem either with my first BA115 or with the new (and yet the two are made in China). Perhaps this problem has been solved?

SOUNDS

I use it in neutral mode: switch in position 3, and EQ all flat. I "shoot" with the Tech 21 Sansamp VT Bass, result: without the pressure of a large primary dealers, I have at least the grain. Brilliant!

I play a Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass 5-string. Whatever I ask him, he does, always of course with this natural tendency to fullness of sound (requires Ampeg).

OVERALL OPINION

At this price there is little choice anyway. A 300W Behringer? No thank you. If it all over again, I would do the same choice. No hesitation.

Unable to put 10 to an amp in this category, however. We stay away from the amp "ultimate" or "ultimate" of course.