Pow_22 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) NAD – whilst working from home and all my big amps are lockedup in our rehearsal space I found myself missing my old B15 for home noodles. For several days I was considering the ampeg b50r over on that Bass Directs website and eventually decided to treat myself. She arrived today and initially dabbles have been met with some surprise. Firstly for 50w she is VERY loud! I need more time with her to get the EQ right, currently lacking a bit of low end, not that I was expecting windows rattling from a 50w 1x12 but im sure theres more in there to be had. So far with my MIM 50’s bass and flats she sounds good, very smooth and ‘balanced’. Ill maybe hook up my VT pedal to her later to see what tones I can coax out. Only issues are the well worn grill cloth (not a biggie) and the standard Rocket Bass problem in that the jewel light doesn’t work. Ill report back after a proper mess and play. Any other b50r users on here? Edited May 5, 2020 by Pow_22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I had a B200R, great sounding amp. Had plenty of volume also. I'm sure you'll like yours. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I saw your combo on the Bass Direct website and thought the grill looked really great road worn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Looks good, and sounds like it sounds good too - what's not to like? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I kept looking at this on bass direct too! Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I've got a USA B-100 and absolutely love it great little combos very underrated IMOP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Lovely, as a dyed in the wool P bass player that Jazz bass looks stunning! Still not sure whether to replace my cloth or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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