The Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp is an Ampeg amplifier, currently around $461.68. Close alternatives include the Aguilar Tone Hammer 210 Combo and the Swart Star-Base 1. It pairs well with the Ibanez Tube Screamer and the J. Rockett The Dude.
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
Ampeg · amplifier
The Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 is a 200-watt, 1x15-inch bass combo amplifier with an SVT-inspired preamp and Ampeg's Super Grit Technology (SGT) overdrive circuit. The 15-inch Eminence speaker delivers warm, massive low-end with a slightly scooped midrange and SVT-like warmth in the high end. At 34 pounds and priced around $549, it is the most stage-capable single-driver model in the Rocket Bass series, suited to players seeking their first professional-quality Ampeg combo for small to medium venues, rehearsals, and recording.
What stands out
“The 15-inch Eminence speaker delivers warm, massive low-end with a slightly scooped midrange and SVT-like warmth in the high end”
— from the listing
“At 34 pounds and priced around $549, it is the most stage-capable single-driver model in the Rocket Bass series, suited to players seeking their first professional-quality Ampeg combo for small to medium venues, rehearsals, and recording”
— from the listing
“It is noticeably louder and fuller than the RB-112 at comparable volume settings”
— from the community notes
“The SGT overdrive is useful at moderate settings; higher settings are more aggressive than most styles require”
— from the community notes
“The Eminence 15-inch driver delivers clean, extended low-frequency response”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“the absence of a tweeter limits high-frequency extension”
— from the community notes
- warmth
- low end
- massive
- high end
- frequency response
- broad tone
- vintage
Good for
- Live
- Silent Recording
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp is commonly used in
- Soul
- Blues
- Funk
- Rock
Pedals that stack with the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
43% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes the RB-115's warm, massive bass breakup into brighter territory.
Goes in front of the amp
J. Rockett The Dude
J Rockett
37% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
The Dude's TS-voiced, bluesy drive stacks with the RB-115's own warm, massive bass breakup.
Goes in front of the amp
Cusack Music Screamer
Cusack Music
37% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Cusack Music Screamer takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Goes in front of the amp
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
28% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The Orange Phaser's modern, rhythmic sweep follows the RB-115's warm, massive bass breakup for added motion.
Goes in front of the amp
MXR Dyna Comp
MXR
27% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
The Dyna Comp evens out pick attack before the Rocket Bass's own preamp warmth, keeping funk and soul lines consistent.
Goes in front of the amp
Ashdown Triple Shot
Ashdown
21% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
The Triple Shot's driven midrange overdrive pushes the RB-115's warm, massive bass breakup further.
Goes in front of the amp
Dunlop MXR M282 Dyna Comp Bass
Dunlop
19% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Run the Dyna Comp Bass ahead of the RB-115 for even attack before the amp's own massive, vintage-voiced preamp reacts.
Goes in front of the amp
Taurus Bass Pedals
Moog
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
The Taurus Bass Pedal's analog filter and resonance give the RB-115's massive preamp a synth-bass low end.
Goes in front of the amp
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Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Ampeg Rocket Bass 210
Ampeg
58% similarity“provides better high-frequency extension and articulation than the single-driver RB-115”
Ampeg Venture V7 700-Watt Bass
Ampeg
56% similarityShared character: grit, warm, vintage charm
Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head
Phil Jones
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Aguilar Tone Hammer 210 Combo
Aguilar
48% similarityShared character: grit, warm, vintage charm
Swart Star-Base 1
Swart
48% similarityShared character: warm, vintage charm
Ampeg RB-110
Ampeg
47% similarity“players who regularly gig should consider stepping up to the RB-112 or RB-115”
Ampeg Rocket Watts
Ampeg
43% similarityShared character: soul, aggressive playing, warm
Blackstar BASSU120 Unity 120-Watt Bass Amplifier
Blackstar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar Unity 120
Blackstar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp?+
The closest matches in character are the Aguilar Tone Hammer 210 Combo, the Swart Star-Base 1, the Ampeg RB-110. Budget picks: Blackstar Unity Bass U30, Ampeg RB-112. Boutique upgrades: Ampeg Rocket Bass 210, Ampeg Venture V7 700-Watt Bass, Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head.
What pairs well with the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ibanez Tube Screamer, J. Rockett The Dude, Cusack Music Screamer — The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes the RB-115's warm, massive bass breakup into brighter territory..
How much does the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp cost?+
Around $461.68 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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