From: James Hanson Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 17:47:05 -0500 Subject: Ampeg Reverb-o-Rocket
fjm gave a good analysis of the electronics of this amp, especially regarding the reverb. Here's my .02 .......
I haven't ever used this particular amp, but have used the Ampeg "Jet", which may be slightly smaller. A guitarist friend had one temporarily while repairing it so I tried it out. It was OK for harp, although it lacked much treble response so it didn't "cut" through a band very well. I personally have been more impressed with the various Gibson and Fender amps I've used. An odd thing about the Ampeg is that the heavy, bass - rich sound made it what I termed "sneaky loud": it didn't seem very loud, but everyone kept turning up to be heard over it so the band got louder and louder and louder..... Early 60's Jets and Reverb-o-Rockets are attractive amps (Ampeg used a blue checkerboard covering) and I've seen them advertised for $300 - 450. Don't know what a reverb-less-rocket would go for.
