Pedals that stack with the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
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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
Boss BB-1X
Boss
16% 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)
Into the RB-115's massive, vintage-voiced preamp, the BB-1X's natural, presence-forward drive adds real overtone.
Goes in front of the amp
Ashdown Double Shot
Ashdown
15% 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)
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Goes in front of the amp
Catalinbread Epoch-Set
Catalinbread
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Catalinbread Epoch-Set in Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp's effects loop, clear of Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Wampler Catacombs
Wampler
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Wampler Catacombs in Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp's effects loop, clear of Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Tech 21 DP-3X Dug Pinnick Signature Bass Distortion
Tech 21
13% 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 DP-3X's cutting, responsive bass distortion gives the RB-115's massive preamp real grit.
Goes in front of the amp
Electro-Harmonix Nano Battalion
Electro-Harmonix
12% 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 Nano Battalion's own EQ'd overdrive stacks with the RB-115's massive preamp for a fuller push.
Goes in front of the amp
Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ
Boss
10% 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 GEB-7's clean-boosted EQ shapes the tone before it hits the RB-115's massive, vintage-voiced preamp.
Goes in front of the amp
Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ
Roland
10% 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 GEB-7's clean-boosted EQ shapes the tone before it hits the RB-115's massive, vintage-voiced preamp.
Goes in front of the amp
Source Audio SA251 Ultra Wave Bass
Source Audio
10% matchAmpeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp's own warm character is the real reason this is worth trying
Goes in front of the amp
Beetronics Whoctahell Custom Zigzag
Beetronics
10% matchAmpeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Goes in front of the amp
Arcade Audio Button Masher Compressor
Arcade Audio
10% 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)
Into the RB-115's massive, vintage-voiced preamp, the Button Masher's smooth optical compression keeps dynamics even before the amp's own broad tone reacts.
Goes in front of the amp
Empress Bass ParaEQ Peda
Empress
9% 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)
Where this leans bright, Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp answers back warm
Goes in front of the amp
BLAXX BX-Bass EQ
Blaxx
9% 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 BX-Bass EQ ahead of the RB-115 to shape frequencies before the amp's own massive, vintage-voiced preamp reacts.
Goes in front of the amp
Electro-Harmonix Bass Clone
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchAmpeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp's own warm character is the real reason this is worth trying
Goes in front of the amp
Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Chaos Custom Shop
8% matchAmpeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Goes in front of the amp
TC Electronic Nether Octaver
TC Electronic
8% matchWhat Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp brings here leans toward warm — that's worth building a pairing around
Goes in front of the amp
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