Ampeg RB-112 Rocket Bass 100-Watt Combo Bass vs Phil Jones BG-110 Bass Cub II 110W 2x5 Bass Combo
The Ampeg RB-112 Rocket Bass 100-Watt Combo Bass and the Phil Jones BG-110 Bass Cub II 110W 2x5 Bass Combo are both amplifiers sharing high headroom, mid-forward, transparent. The Ampeg RB-112 Rocket Bass 100-Watt Combo Bass leans bright and full. The Phil Jones BG-110 Bass Cub II 110W 2x5 Bass Combo leans tight.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.46% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- high headroom
- mid-forward
- transparent
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$371.96via Reverb
The Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-112 is a 100-watt, 1x12-inch bass combo amplifier in the Rocket Bass series, featuring Ampeg's Super Grit Technology (SGT) overdrive and an SVT-inspired preamp voicing. The 12-inch driver delivers more headroom and low-frequency presence than the RB-110 while remaining compact and portable. Three-band EQ, SGT drive, a rear XLR DI, and headphone and aux connections make it versatile across rehearsal, small-venue gigging, and home recording. It delivers warm, slightly mid-forward Ampeg character suited for rock, blues, soul, and practice situations where a full stack is impractical.
The Phil Jones Bass BG-110 Bass Cub II is a 110-watt bass combo fitted with two of the company's five-inch drivers in what PJB describe as a shoebox-sized package. It sits below the Bass Cub Pro in the range, offering slightly less power in the same compact form. The brand's design approach of several small drivers rather than one large one gives faster transient response and clearer midrange than conventional bass cabinets, making it well suited to upright, fretless and acoustic instruments as well as electric bass. It suits bassists who need genuine amplification in a package small enough for public transport, rehearsal rooms and small venues.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Soul
- Blues
- Jazz
- bright
- full
- tight
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Studio
- Silent Recording
- Live
- Practice
- Studio