Late reply, but I really like my 1x12 Reverberocket 2.
I run it clean, though - I know steve likes the way the other amps break up more, and that may be true (never compared, not an amp breakup kind of guy).
The Reverberocket 2 is different, but holds it own surprisingly well for it's size, and it's around the output of a deluxe. Not that heavy either. I'm a V-series guy through and through, but the Reverberocket 2 is a great compliment for smaller, lighter, and big low end (get an eminence speaker like the Swamp Thang, will increase headroom significantly).
I should say, I dimed the reverberocket 2 when I demoed it when I bought it from a guy off craigslist, just for kicks - great crunchy AC/DC rythm tone (in terms of gain level). That's not my sound, but it also does that sound well, and at a good level that you can keep up with a drummer but not overpower EVERY medium sized room imaginable if that's the thing. It's my favorite amp-based reverb (preffer it to my old super reverb) too. But I always use a reverb unit with the V-4 and prefer that reverb--it's handy to have ambience I can dial in, and it makes things more plug & play (less clutter) for the simple (say, practice) stuff I tend use the reverberocket 2 to do when it's silly to use to V-4b and cab.
I run it clean, though - I know steve likes the way the other amps break up more, and that may be true (never compared, not an amp breakup kind of guy).
The Reverberocket 2 is different, but holds it own surprisingly well for it's size, and it's around the output of a deluxe. Not that heavy either. I'm a V-series guy through and through, but the Reverberocket 2 is a great compliment for smaller, lighter, and big low end (get an eminence speaker like the Swamp Thang, will increase headroom significantly).
I should say, I dimed the reverberocket 2 when I demoed it when I bought it from a guy off craigslist, just for kicks - great crunchy AC/DC rythm tone (in terms of gain level). That's not my sound, but it also does that sound well, and at a good level that you can keep up with a drummer but not overpower EVERY medium sized room imaginable if that's the thing. It's my favorite amp-based reverb (preffer it to my old super reverb) too. But I always use a reverb unit with the V-4 and prefer that reverb--it's handy to have ambience I can dial in, and it makes things more plug & play (less clutter) for the simple (say, practice) stuff I tend use the reverberocket 2 to do when it's silly to use to V-4b and cab.
(07-04-2015, 05:53 PM)cthendrico Wrote: I am looking for a small ampeg amp combo that is both light and small, so i can lug it around easily (i have a horrible back) and loud enough to play in a band. What I'm looking for is something i can just pick up and go with to a jam or small gig and not make two trips to the car. I would love a GU-12 but man those things are pricey right now. I was looking at a jet j12d or something because those look compact. could those keep up with a drummer and bass? how are they with pedals? I seem to recall someone saying thats what the gu-12 is based off the old jets. I would like something with reverb but thats not a deal breaker. I usually dime all ampeg tone controls, so something with just a tone knob wouldn't bother me either. I was also considering a traynor ygm-3. Does anyone have a recommendation of something I should be keeping an eye out for? even outside of the ampeg line? Thanks