Very nice change! More articulate, deeper lows, plus the lack of compression sounds cleaner, it's not just compression on the Orange it's the way it compresses, Huge improvement! Thank you!

New amp sounds nice. But my main take away is that string-base-pickup combo on the sire 50s p bass is fantastic

I think the MTD really showed the improvement with the Ampeg. Nice.

Dudester. You are becoming an industry leader. A KZfaq Titan, baby. So inspiring. So professional. I am a rock jammer in LA. Guitar, bass, vx . In 1994 I joined a (GMA Agency) signed cover band and played 20 cities. Joined a Seattle blues trio on bass and played Alaska for 6 months. They had a SVT! I brought in my awesome '77 Ibanez Eagle bass. Ooooh! Such huge tone! Came back to LA. Fast forward to 20013 a NAMM show buddy took me to huge L.A. jam nights. Played 'em hard (3 nights a week) 'til 2019. Yep. Wow. Then blam! Covid. ugggggh. Decimated. Now L.A. jam nights are slowly coming back. All new people. I'm going back. Wish me luck. Dudester your Pink Sparkle Music Man could be the world's freshest bass! ! You deserve it! Lobster, we tip our (chef) hat to you. Thanks for your spirit and enthusiasm. Love the new Ampeg. Can you review the new Ibanez Eagle bass reissue? The Commadores dude played it to ecstatic new funk heights back in the 70's. I miss that bass. HUGE fat smooth tone. Cheers, baby.

I love them both. The Ampeg for sure sounds like an Ampeg. So you cannot go wrong with the change. I will say the Orange is more transparent than the Ampeg.

I personally think the Orange amp sounds dramatically better. Fuller and more present. Ampeg sounds thin and hollow, almost brittle. Just my two cents, looking forward to more content either way. Thanks for what you do!

The P bass and Ampeg combo definitely a great combination. Can't help but think though that the Orange might be more of an advantage for someone who hasn't quite mastered their dynamics of touch. It's much more forgiving for someone who really likes to crank on those strings, Where the Ampeg requires a more finesse style of player.

The Rockets are a nice competitor for the Fender Rumbles. I compared both and ended up going with a Rumble because feature-wise, they were very similar, but you were paying a 10%+ fee for the Ampeg name. Regardless, definitely a solid upgrade from the Orange.

I really like the amp comparison. It gives you an idea of what the bass sounds like thru different rigs. I also like how you played some different riffs to demo.

I have the RB112 I use in my home studio and carried a little Rumble40 for small gigs... it finally died and couldn't decide if I wanted another or an RB110 as I love my 112. You sold me, just ordered an RB100! Sounds great for what I need it for!

I bought an RB110 for home practice and recording, and I have to say it's the nicest "bedroom tone" amp I've ever heard. I'm looking at trying out the RB210 with my band. I just wish the XLR out wasn't post master volume.

Will have to come back to this video on headphones. On my phone the new amp sounds like it has less low end than the Orange. I know phones aren’t good speaker platforms but lots of people watch videos on their phones nonetheless. If the Ampeg has more lows, it may be lacking some low mids that come through smaller speakers. I definitely understand the desire to eliminate the built-in compression. I would suggest playing some test tones through the amp and analyzing the signal through a spectrum analyzer so you can get an idea of the amps EQ curves and dial in your reference tone. Anyway, keep on being awesome.

Thank you for putting this together. I think it sounds great through headphones at my desk. Thank you for the explanation of the changes.

Running a bass directly into the instrument input of the audio interface would give the truest uncolored sound of the bass. Comparing the direct signal to the amp signal would really show what the amp is adding to the sound. Another comparison video perhaps 😃 ?

Glad this channel came up in my feed. This is a really good demonstration of the “orange” sound compared to the “ampeg” sound. Well done. When I play through bias on my iPad I have a patch that has both orange and Ampeg.

Awesome!! I’ve always been an Ampeg fanboy! I have multiple ampeg rigs! And love them all! To me it’s the holy grail of bass tone! Stingrays and Ampeg are a perfect match!! Love your classic!! Did you shave? Lol

I have the RB-108 and I am quite happy with this one! I have had a Ampeg once before that was a kick back series, and I was not impressed and had Fenders, Ibanez, ASHDOWNs, and now this RB is my soulmate, and I want more!

Love the new Ampeg Rocket Amp...and the Maine shirt!

Finally amps!!!!!!!

I've just bought one of these to go alongside my Jackson Concert Bass. I'd have liked to hear some of the SGT grit/distortion demonstrated, but so far I've felt it's a good upgrade from the Fender Rumble 25 I had before this. I first picked up the bass back in 2001, then stopped about eight years ago and restarted early this year with the Rumble 25. I do enjoy my hard rock and metal but I think the Jackson and this Ampeg are far more versatile than some people claim. I've only had it a few days to be fair, but I'm happy so far. Absolutely loving the Temple of Time audio sample and the use of Saria's Song as a bassline in this video, buddy! I'll have to give that a go myself.

You're clearly better at recording than me. I had that interface as well as the Scarlett and the Harmony. I ended up with the Clarett +2. Seems like I would've been ok with either interface if I knew how to record. I think you'll be fine, going forward. I was an early sub and still watch, on the regular. Great job sir!

I have to say with most basses on this video I prefer the Orange. It’s much clearer, less muddy. The Ampeg dulls a lot of those highs.

Great playing / lines. Sorry to be negative but I feel in this demo that the Orange is much more open and lively sounding. The Ampeg sounds a tad wooly and muted to me….in every case with every different bass you used. The Ampeg sounds like it would be great for reggae with that low end bias. I’m not so sure it will be as good for general bass demo’s. I’m assuming that you are using the DI / Line out so it won’t be EQ’able.

I liked the Ampeg much better, it's warmer, deeper and much more dynamic sounding. However, I did like the Orange better with the fretless but overall I glad you've made the change. Looking forward to future reviews with the new setuo!

That ampeg is GREAT. loving how it sounds over the orange by a long shot. Really stood out to me when you played Mr Experience. What a solid amp!

Both sound great I suppose it comes down personal choice.The Forrest Song brings back great memories.

Yes the amped sounds more pure not filtered now we can tell what the basses really sounds like thanks I'm glad they brought that to your attention 😮

Loved all of the basses, and both amps sounded great. The Ampeg Rocket sounded more like the amp that I would personally pick. Loved the articulation and the lows. Also-loved the shout out to Mr. Benet. Incredible musician.

Wow.....that is definitely a noticeable difference! The Ampeg sounds fantastic ( but the player has a lot to do with that too)....

I saw this amp on Amazon, I can have it delivered to my door in one day from Amazon. Just want something for recording, great demo. Nice channel.

Kinda seems like the orange has either more gain at the same setting, or a wider frequency range. The amped doesn’t just sound quieter. It sounds more…. “Vintage “ I’m really a fan of brite tones. But used to rock a amped SVT-7 and loved it. Not familiar with that rocket amp, but I bet if you get the ultra hi and ultra lo switches engaged I’d love it.

Just to start of at second 0:28! The new bears suit you! Now i go back to watching the vid! Cheers Lobster!

I bought a RB210 in late 2022. A/B’d with a Fender Rumble and chose the Ampeg for simplicity clarity and transparency. Impressive and plenty loud to hold up with loud drummer and half stack guitar by itself without adding a cab. Love it! (PS, it’s made by Yamaha)

I think the orange amp sounds wider... If that makes sense!?

I bought one of these about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. I tend to keep everything set to 12 o'clock except for the grit which I have set at 9 o'clock and it sounds absolutely fantastic for a relatively cheap amp.

Awesome. And a bit of humble pie for me for never noticing the compression and lacking low end of the Orange. Can't wait to see some re-visits of basses you've already covered.

Looks like I'm the only one who likes the Orange more. It has more high and low end. The Ampeg sounds a bit nasal and tame to me.

Frankly they sound very similar to me, probably because my speakers. But Ampeg at 10:41 sounds a lot different and a lot solid than Orange at 10:09. Seems the replacement is a positive!

Recently bought a Rocket Bass 112. The tonal variety it can get is amazing. My one real complaint is that it doesn't put out a whole lot of volume.

It's Sunday, was about to go to church, but there's a new lobster video! Let's get some ampeg goodness!

Bro, that Legend of Zelda song brought on a smile 😁 And it just sounded so perfect with that fretless bass. That thing needs a Hylian Shield (or even wooden Kokiri shield) pickguard on it 🤘

I hear a big difference in the sound on your video. The character of that Rick really shines here. Good job. I have the 2x10 version of this amp and it's great and lightweight for an amp with this output - easy to get in and out of the boot of my car!

I gotta be honest here, I just had the ampeg rocket 50 delivered today but after listening to this video i thought the Orange sounded better!

Very happy about this change. To be honest, in the past i was skipping a lot of the playing because i didn't like the sound, this sounds much better.

I have the RB115 and the RB210. I bought the RB115 for practice at home but am running the RB210 for gigs. I run an extension 1x12 cabinet to help push the wattage. I really liked these new Rocket Bass amps. I was leery about going to Amp g due to past QC issues but now that they are owned by Yamaha. I know Yamaha makes fantastic gear and even if they are still made in China the QC will be much better.

The Ampeg's cleaner which is probably what you're going for but the Orange does possess a cool certain vibe.

I like this, I always loved lobster vids but never thought you got a true idea of how the bass sounded because of the compression. This is something fresh and I like it

The orange had a little dirt on it. I never play clean but in demos I prefer what the ampeg is bringing to the table. I bet the ampeg could get dangerously close to the orange sound. Great upgrade imo.

Right off the bat, the Ampeg is doing more (low?)mid range. Works great for P type basses. But the jazz bases sounded just as good out of the orange. (as ‘hot’ as you think it sounded, that ‘white sire v7 vin’ still sounded fantastic.. it really does that Marcus tone)

sounds amazing with that sire precision

Of course you have to finish with my favorite bass, Rick (which I own one after playing once) and play my favorite band, Rush. Love the clean tone of the Ampeg.

Ampeg to my ears, using Bose headphones, sounded warmer and deeper, on the low end, slightly scooped in the mids. I really like the sound of the Rickenbacker.

Sounds so much better,congrats on the purchases, and happy third birthday 🎉

Love the rocket bass amps! My RB108 is the perfect living room practice amp

Both amps sound great. I mean that the instruments sound like themselves instead of each instrument sounding “like the amp.” Credit going to you, Sir, a great player is able to make almost any decent amp sound good. One of the details I really love is a defeat-able horn/tweeter. I may not consider one or both of these amps for that reason, but they sound great anyway. Congrats.

Very nice demo and practice amp. When I first started in the late 60s I had a Vox Essex bass amp. Then Fender Bassman, then Ampeg SVT stack then GK amps which have been superb for me for 20 years. Thanks for the demo.

Looks like my comment did something, i was asking for amps and now we have here a new combo :D

Good one on swapping the amp! It's even a little quieter when recording.

I normally don’t comment, but I had to let you know that I love that you played Khruangbin!

Great review. I have the exact same combo at home. It’s excellent. Even holds up surprisingly well in a band setting for low to mid volume rehearsals.

I can hear more background noises, like the A/C or the PC fans blowing. This isn't that bad, as I should hear the hiss/buzz from single coils better. I don't always hear them in you previous videos. The audio is clearer also. With the amps, the RB-110 is noticeably warmer/fatter sounding. The highs are more rounded and controlled. I can also hear the difference in your dynamics, without them being squished by the onboard compressor. KZfaq's bandwidth compression is bad enough.

Thanks for sharing Lobster 🦞🎵🎸🎶🇬🇧

Nice amp. I actually picked up the 1x15 version of this amp at a great price on a trade in. Sounds great! After a while I bypassed (removed ) preamp and amp section and using like a cab with my Tone Hammer 500. Love it!

By far the best damn review channel of all time happy to be a subscriber 🦞

Probably unpopular opinion but prefered the Orange amp to the Ampeg. Excellent choice of zelda song!

Nice change, love Ampeg sound. MTD is such a beauty !

I use an old Ampeg Rocketbass amp b-50r (112) at home so I'm glad to see the new one used!

Some time ago a friend of mine's girlfriend asked me for help to get a new small combo for him as a gift, since his older one was broken. We went around some music shops to try some, in the end we bought the RB-110 since it was much better sounding than the other options, especially the Orange one, which sounded very "empty". Fender Rumble are another interesting option in that category, but they cost more for the same output volume. The RB-110 also has an actually usable distortion preset, unlike other combos in that price range.

I like the RB110 more for the same reasons that you do. I was thinking about buying a Orange Crush 50 on Craigslist for $200 but now I am seriously reconsidering. I usually have a difficult time hearing the differences on You tube, but this time I could hear it just fine, and I can hear that compression tone on the Orange. I will more than likely buy the Ampeg. I already have the RB108 and I absolutely love it. I have bought so many small practice amps. Fender (to clean sounding), ASHDOWN (wattage misrepresented),and not a tone machine, Ibanez (what a joke)! Peavey(what can I say)???🤥🥴 Ampeg Rules!

Definitely dig this amp. Picked one up a couple of months ago and my John Hill bass sounds fantastic through it with an ebs multicomp in front of it.

Great content! Love your channel. I noticed that on Sir Duke your right hand position was closer to the bridge during the OC amp. This definitely will affect the tone. But I do like the Ampeg. Having a pure, compression-free input makes a world of difference. Keep doing the Lords work, lol!

Everything sounded a little "flatter" with the new set up, but the MTD was a big improvement and most noticeable.

I have a budget Bass, Schecter Raiden Special 4, and I'd love to see a raview about it. Thanks for you videos Lobster. Salutations from Argentina.-

Lobster, the Ampeg sounds more alive and a bit more clarity , and depth. Good choice and it looks like you got a new sweatshirt. Maybe it could be your Maine outfit on the show.

Like this! Interestingly had been looking at the Ampeg Rocket line. Would like to hear more of the MTD. Also, what the Ibanez EHB would sound like through it. Finally it strikes me that you could do a favorite riff video say once a month. Those you used to demo the amps would be a good start. A bit of history, your history with it, how you get the tone, and how to play it.

Interesting how for some instruments the difference is barely there, while for others it's night-and-day. I mean, *NOW* I get why you love that MTD... Wow!

I also like that the RB110 is SUPER LIGHT. Almost punched myself in the face when I picked it up for the first time. Really handy for taking to practice or gigging. You make your amp sound way better than mine! Ha! Keep up the good work.

Good stuff cool basses your p basses was the best from my point of view good job good amp a real rocket keep on blowing louder and better

If I could choose I would want to hear the basses plugged in directly :-P. But either way I'm happy from what I get from your videos :D

Ampeg all the way. Same studio amp I use. I have yet to hear an Orange bass amp I like. Bought that same D5 bass btw, exceptional, except a few high frets...nothing I can't fix.

Honestly i think i prefer the Orange tone more, cant say why particularly, maybe just overall more even and “equal” sounding…could be the compression, sorry if im not articulate enough. On the other hand, ive owned a rocket100 bass amp since i was 15 yrs old (im 40 now), and that thing is still tickin AND KICKIN! I run multiple pedals including and eq and compressor through it for my own taste, but man that thing gets LOUD! Very curious to see the upcoming and maybe revisited basses through it. Congrats on the 3 yr anniversary! And thank you for making awesome vids Lobster! Hope to see many more! ✌️

I definitely notice a lack of hiss with the new amp. Good upgrade!

I couldn't find really any bass amps as I was shopping for my first set of gear and I got this rocket. Costed more then the guitar, I think i spent too much but still pog amp

To me the Orange amp sounds great! Going to the Ampeg was like going to passive. If you want the flat sound of the Ampeg to make comparisons more obvious and fair I get that, and the effect that you bought the bass, but turns out it's the amp you loved might not happen. I use both Orange and Ampeg amps so no bias here.

Much better sound. It’s crunchier without being harsh…and it handles the low end with better warmth and definition.

Love the setup and the different bass lines! I'm happy for you bro and looking forward to more reviews. I'm going to be looking to do some covers in the near future. I will keep this setup in mine.

I love my rocket 112. its small, light and its a great amp that sounds good when quiet. my 8 10 setup is huge not light and it can't really be quiet.

To my ear, the Ampeg has more of a frequency fullness. Having said that, they both sound great and I'd be happy to own either.

Oh wow Lost Woods sounds great on fretless. Great pick Lobster, Zelda forever!

So my take is for what you want it for the Ampeg is an improvement, but I like the compression on the Orange if it was being used in other situations, because it hits the sweet spot for sitting nice in a mix. RTS.... BTW nice playing

The Ampeg seems more neutral overall and the bottom end, on the B string definitely holds together better. Nice improvement.

Ampeg is cleaner and clearer to the actual bass tone. Volume/presence is lower in this vid. Orange has a fuller ready to play / record processed sound and more bottom end

I liked the Ampeg better on all basses bar the Rickenbacker. However, compression is my friend!!!

The Ampeg handles lows better, and makes precision basses and neck pickups more pronounced, but the Orange one has wider, more open mids. I like both, to be honest, and would change between them depending on the expected result, but maybe not a good idea to keep switching between them for the purpose of benchmarking, as this introduces more variables.

Actually, I’d love to see more amp/preamp reviews on the channel in the future... Your bass reviews are really helpful in finding a great bass to fit ones playing style... I’m always in the market for finding great tone & reliable gear but don’t always have access to try things out... Right now I’m looking at purchasing either the Hartke LH 1000 or XL8500 amolifier, matched with the Tech 21 DP3x Dug Pinnick preamp to ad some sonic flexibility... I still have one of my old Hartke HA7000 heads from 1994-95 & it’s still reliable & never broke down once on me... I’d really love to try out the Ampeg SVT7 PRO, but I’ve heard so many stories about reliability & quality control issues & just cant see taking the risk of investment...

awesome tone outta this amp, i need one now, you need to do a re-review of the Project Code Red with this new setup. Rock on Lobster

You make inexpensive amps sound great!

The RB series seems like a good value. I have been considering the RB210

7:14 we both lol'd at the same lazy line 😅 After finishing the video, my conclusion is that regardless of amp, you're expert at dialing it in to give you the sound you need for the song

Man... Now you have to go back and start over! 😁