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Description
The Ampeg BA-108 8³ Bass Combo delivers classic Ampeg tone and performance-driven features in a highly-affordable package perfect for practice. Its special design features a true 60-degree sound reinforcement monitor angle that adds clarity in any situation. The front-facing panel is easy to access at all times with great features like a headphone out and line in to practice silently with your mobile music device. Built to last, the rugged enclosure features an all-steel amp chassis and protective metal corners. Decked out in black with front facing controls, the BA-108 is an extremely professional practice amp for the money.
Ampeg BA108V2 1x8 Bass Combo Amplifier
Ampeg BA108V2 1x8 Bass Combo Amplifier
Ampeg BA108V2 1x8 Bass Combo Amplifier
Features
  • Classic Ampeg tone
  • 20 watts RMS power
  • 8³ Ampeg Custom8 speaker
  • Legacy Ampeg preamp with 3-band EQ
  • True 60 sound reinforcement monitor angle
  • Aux input for playing along with smartphone or iPod
  • Headphone output for silent solo practice
  • -15dB input pad for active basses or additional level control
  • Protective all-steel amp chassis
  • Impact-resistant black metal corners
  • Durable double-thick Ampeg Classic black Tolex
  • Lightweight, portable design
  • 28.0 lb. / 12.7kg
Reviews

4.49

37 Reviews

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

highly recamended
highly recamended
I will buy a bigger rig from Ampeg

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Practice and Recording Amp

For the $, this is a great amp. Nice tone and plenty of volume. This is a PRACTICE AMP. Anybody talking about how it didn't cut it "at the club" is a fool and obviously an amateur. if they were a pro, they would have guessed. That being said, you COULD use this in a small, quite coffeehouse type setting with no worries. I bought this for my 11-year-old son to practice on. I have a studio, but he wanted something for our music room upstairs... I also wanted something to use for recording. I use a redbox DI, but it's nice to have a little volume for the bass player without cranking up the NS-10s. You Could use it for recording, but as some have pointed out, it has a little buzz to it. I will try a phase reverse at some point and see if that clears it up...

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

It's alright to learn on but I've grown to hate it.

It was good to learn on but afte4 you use ut for so long and have put 100s of hours into it you really start to hate the thing. It's hard to describe but you just discover so many small things that make you annoted that just build up to make a ball of stress.

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio20
  2. Amateur Recording11
  3. Performances5
  4. Outdoor Events / Games2
  5. Lessons1
Cons
  1. Limited Functions4
  2. Weak1
  3. A little ground hum...1
  4. Stressful to use1
  5. You think its broken but it's not1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced18
  2. Novice10
  3. Professional Musician3
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use29
  2. Excellent Sound26
  3. Portable25
  4. Warm / Comfy18
  5. Good Power Output10

Reviewed by 37 customers

  • Solid for in-home practices

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMichael W.

    fromFlorence SC

    This is a no-frills solid state bass amp which is perfect for practice sessions in the home or jam sessions with some friends who are bringing over acoustic 6-strings and you're only packing an electric 4 or 5 string (do not expect this to get over a drum set - look elsewhere for that). The sound reproduction is spot on without any fuss.

  • Simplicity is the key!

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byWilliam H.

    fromCadillac, MI

    Simple, basic, and perfect for what it is. No frills bass amp that is powerful, has a -15db and is super clean. You don't get that low end buzz if you don't want it.

  • highly recamended

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bysilas g

    frombella vist ar

    I use this to play a rowned my spelling is not the beat I am 13 my dad and I both play base he has been playing for 16 years and he says that it is a good amp I think a cool thing to have on a amp is a over drive just to hear the sound.

  • Nice little bass amp

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byKim W.

    fromWestern North Carolina

    I'm using this amp with a short scale bass basically to learn with. Works just fine for that.

  • I would use for a long time

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byClaudio o

    fromHawaii

    I just use it to practice

  • Another Function of a Great Bass Amplifier

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byActually, Guitar Player

    fromSouth Carolina

    It is awesome for the money, especially at home and small gigs. As a by-product, it also functions great if you connect a guitar. And let me explain: Since the distortion due to gain is so low, it can also be used as a great acoustic guitar amplifier. For electric guitar, it is still great for clean tones. Needless to say, it is not designed to be an electric guitar amplifier, therefore, if you do need a distorted sound, you need some effects pedals, etc.

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  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRickey

    fromVirginia (VA)

    How much does it weight

    Open Reply - Beau
    This combo amp weighs approximately 27 lbs.
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Weight 2.27 pounds Product Dimensions 12 x 15 x 16.8 inches

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byArijit

    fromPittsford, NY

    Can we use Ampeg BA108V2 1x8 Bass Combo Amplifier with Roland Td-4KP drum set?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    You can, but it is not recommended. This amp is made specifically for Bass guitars
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    You can, but it is not recommended. This amp is made specifically for Bass guitars

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromSan Diego, CA

    Taylor GS mini guitar with a built-in digital chromatic tuner. How to replace batteries when needed?

    Open Reply -
    There should be a battery compartment located on the top of the body.