Ampeg RB-108 Rocket Bass Combo Amplifiers User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ampeg
Table of Contents
RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 Combo Amplifiers
Quick Start Guide
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifiers: Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information:
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.
26580 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302-1921
818-575-3600
https://ampeg.com/
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
There are various types of fuses, and replacing them with different types may cause malfunction, electric shock, or fire. Be sure to confirm you are replacing the correct fuse with electrical rating and specifications.
Each number and symbol represent the following:
Example: T3AL250V
- T,
- •A,
- L, and
- ■ NV is shown below.
- A symbol indicating relative fusing time / current characteristics T: Time lag type, F: Fast-acting type.
- •A: Rated current.
- A symbol indicating the blocking capacity L: Low cutoff capacity, E: Medium cutoff capacity, H: High cutoff capacity.
- ■V: Rated voltage.
© 2021 Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Ampeg, the Ampeg logo, Rocket Bass, SGT, and Super Grit Technology are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. in the U.S.
and/or other jurisdictions. Eminence is a registered trademark of Eminence
Speaker, LLC.
Serial Number: ————————
What’s in the Box
Rocket Bass® RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, or RB-210 Amplifier, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide.
Hookup Diagrams
Standard Setup
Practice Setup
PA/Recording Setup
Top & Rear Panels
RB-108
RB-110
RB-112/RB-115/RB-210
Rear Panel
Top & Rear Panel Descriptions
- 1/4″ Inputs: Connect a passive or active instrument to the Input jack. The -15dB jack is recommended for use with instruments that include high output pickups or active electronics.
- SGT™ On/Off: Turns the SGT (“Super Grit Technology™”) overdrive circuit on/off.
- SGT Grit: Adjusts the amount of “grit” or drive of the SGT circuit (RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 only).
- SGT Level: Adjusts the overall level of the SGT circuit (RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 only).
- Volume: Adjust the amplifier’s overall output level.
- Ultra Hi/ Ultra Lo Switches: Boosts high or low frequencies. (RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 only).
- EQ Knobs: Boost or cut the levels at certain frequencies to enhance the sound.
- Phones: Connect stereo headphones here.
- Aux In: Analog input for an MP3 player or another music source.
- Power Switch and Power LED: Turns the power on/off, indicated by the LED.
- Balanced DI Out: Feeds the Post EQ, Post Volume, Post FX Loop signal to an external power amplifier, mixer, or recording setup (RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 only).
- Ground/Lift Switch: Connects the ground connection at the Balanced Output jack (RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 only).
- FX Loop Send Jack: Connect the input of an external FX processor here (RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 only).
- FX Loop Return Jack: Connect the output of an external FX processor here (RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 only).
- Footswitch Input: Turns the SGT overdrive circuit on/off using an optional TS footswitch (RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 only).
- Extension Speaker Output: 1/4″ TS output jack for connecting an external 8 Ω speaker cabinet (RB-115 and RB-210 only).
- Horn On/Off Switch: Turns the high-frequency horn on/off (RB-210 only).
Getting Started
- Read and understand the included Important Safety Instructions.
- Make sure the Power switch is off before making any connections.
- Push the included line cord securely into the amplifier’s IEC connector. Connect the line cord to a grounded AC outlet. The amplifier may accept the appropriate voltage as indicated on the rear panel.
- Connect an instrument to the Input jack with a 1/4″ (shielded) instrument cable.
- With all controls fully off, turn the amplifier on by flipping the power switch up.
- While playing the instrument, adjust the Volume knob to the preferred level.
- Adjust the EQ knobs to taste.
Technical Specifications
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Rocket Bass Combo Amplifiers
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RB-108| RB-110| RB-112| RB-115| RB-210
Output Power Rating| 30W| 50W| 100W| 200W| 500W
Speaker Specs| 1 x 8″ 4 Ω| 1 x 10″ 4 Ω| 1 x 12″ Eminence® 4 Ω| 1 x 15″
Eminence ® 8 Ω| 2 x 10″ Eminence®
16 Ω per speaker
External Speaker Specs| N/A| N/A| N/A| 100W @ 8 Ω
8 Ω minimum| 250W @ 8Ω
8 Ω minimum
Max Operating Range| 40° C ambient temperature, 93% relative humidity, up to
2000 m altitude
Power Requirements| 100-240V~
50-60 Hz
45W Max| 100-240V~
50-60 Hz
70W Max| 100-240V~
50-60 Hz
150W Max| 100-240V~
50-60 Hz
280W Max| 100-240V~
50-60 Hz
600W Max
Size (H x W x D)| 17.05×16.18x
12.05 in
433x411x306 mm| 18.94×16.18
x13.00 in
481x411x330 mm| 18.2×21.4
x14.2 in
462x543x360 mm| 20.20×22.44
x13.94 in
513x570x354 mm| 20.20×25.75
x13.94 in
513x654x354 mm
Weight| 23.00 lb 10.45 kg| 22.50 lb 10.20 kg| 25.9 lb 11.75 kg| 33.4 lb 15.45
kg| 38.0 lb 17.7 kg
All specifications are subject to change.
WARRANTY AND SUPPORT
Visit WWW.AMPEG.COM to…
- …identify WARRANTY coverage provided in your local market. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
- …retrieve a full-version, printable OWNER’S MANUAL (English only) for your product.
- …REGISTER your product.
- …CONTACT Technical Support, or call 818-575-3600.
www.ampeg.com
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.
26580 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302-1921 USA
Part No. 40-00-0555 Rev B
