Ampeg B2RE Rackmount Bass Amplifier Head (450 Watts)
Input pad, peak LED input indicator, defeatable octocoupler limter
Overall User Ratings (based on 27 ratings)
Submitted February 23, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
Ampeg B2RE Head Customer Review
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a great buy for the starving musician who does not have $1200 for a head.
Sound
bass, mid and treble with a 9 band eq allows you to find any tone you like. plenty of power for many cabinet combos...4 tens, 2 tens and a15
Features
the limiter is a nice feature. eq on off button is cool. wish it had a tuner out
Ease of Use
controls are kept simple. this is an advantage for someone who does not understand crossovers, frequency and slope. very easy to find any tone. turn the amp on, make a few adjustments on the eq and play.
Quality
pots have a tight feel. tough case. all screws were tight
Value
power and tone for under $600
Manufacturer Support
who needs support if you never have to use it?
The Wow Factor
product is kind of plain looking but who really needs all the led lighting and polished chrome. i buy amps based on sound.
Musical Background:
active musiciam
Musical Style:
blues
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Submitted October 22, 2019 by a customer from hotmail.com in Akron, OH
"Decent amp for the price"
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Definitely a budget amp, but it works well.I had one issue a month after I bought it. I got set up to play a gig, and it was dead.The next day, I opened it up and started checking connections, and found a cold solder join. I fixed the solder joint, and have had no issues in 10 years. I could sent it in under warranty, but didn't have time to wait.I'm not upset about that issue, things happen. Had it been made in the USA, would it ave happened? Who knows.Aside from that, it's been a reliable amp for over 10 years.It has a decent tone, and i've played some large venues and never worried about having enough power.
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Submitted February 3, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com
"Good amplifier for a bassist on a budget that doesn't need the top of the line."
Sound
It sounds pretty good but with the lack of any tubes, it can sound too chimey and brittle.
Features
It contains a good variety of equalization, but it has no parametric EQ. The construction is quite good actually and the soldering was all good.
Ease of Use
It was so easy, anyone who has used an amplifier can use it.
Quality
Although this is made in China, and NOT the USA like Ampeg used to be, it is still pretty good. It actually contains a TOROIDAL transformer, which is quite impressive.
Musical Background:
Bass player, Electrical Engineer.
Musical Style:
Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion.
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Submitted September 1, 2007 by a customer from rock.com
"Technically proficient, solid as a rock product."
I will probably keep this product for a very long time. Even the potentiometers have wipers that don't make scratching at all. It's made from quality electrical components.
Sound
My bass is very cheap so it acts as the weakest link. I used it with a good six stringer and it sang. The tone sensitivities of the potentiometers could have been better, but with the 9 band, it works just fine. This is probably just because I have a passive bass.
Features
It had every interface you could ever want. All with sturdy construction.
Ease of Use
To people new to electronics or musical equipment, it could be a struggle at first. I have a background in music and electronics so it was self explanitory.
Quality
Great product. Well built, functions perfectly and has a solid as a rock construction.
Value
I am a guy who doesn't like to spend money if I don't have to, but this was probably worth the investment.
Manufacturer Support
I have never needed any assistance and I don't expect to.
The Wow Factor
I love the color scheme and materials it's made from. It's beautiful. The only thing I would want is a tube driven circuit, but that's not practical for this price.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist, Musician, Student
Musical Style:
Progressive Metal, Rock, Jazz, Blues..
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Submitted June 17, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com
"good gig amp worth the extra few hundred"
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Sound
the sound is great, from slap to blues this amp can make the sound you want with its 9 band equaliser, with it turned off it still sounds great and is easy to adjust.
Features
9 band eq, limiter not much else in the way of features, its pretty simple
Quality
very well made. better than the hartke5500 and ashdown mag 300 i had, it can pump out loads of volume and doesnt get the least bit hot, the limiter really helps in longevity. everything on it feels solid, all the pots are tight and its heavy
Value
worth it
Manufacturer Support
never had to contact them, i have a crate combo that i have played at full volume for ages, and not one problem.
Musical Background:
active musician in a band
Musical Style:
rock, blues, metal4
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Submitted August 11, 2009
"Good for church music."
Sound
Sounded great when I first bought it. After a few months and a few gigs it started on the decline. Just seems to be inconsistent now.
Features
Has all the basic features you need from a basic amp.
Ease of Use
Not much to figure out here.
Quality
I've had this amp a year and a half and it's been in the shop twice. It seems the components on the "upper" upside-down circuit board keep on shaking loose. Not quite the amp you would want for two or three gigs a month. BTW, my band plays LOUD.
Value
Not bad in terms of price, but not a real sturdy amp. It's no SVT.
Manufacturer Support
Don't bother even calling...
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Submitted May 24, 2006 by a customer from comcast.net
"Cad. of Amps"
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I'm back to playing in bands and this is the right tool. :-)
Sound
Upgraded from my Hartke, Hartke is a good amp and can't complain, but Ampeg is the Cadillac.
Features
Eq, Limiter, simple to operate
Ease of Use
Fine sound, in fact, it sounds like an Ampeg
Quality
No problems, do't expect any.
Value
Good price but Cad's are not cheap.
Manufacturer Support
I've heard there good, but haven't needed to dial up.
The Wow Factor
Got it, Me happy.
Musical Background:
semi pro
Musical Style:
Rock, blues, country
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