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tekdiver500ft · #21 07-05-2012, 07:29 PM

I'll be in line for this one - at least to give it a test drive.

ampegfuzz · #22 07-05-2012, 07:30 PM

Like I said in another thread, I hope they do right like the B15 and VR and we don't get another V4BH. Also I think the same head box as a SVT, just light, with a vertical 4x12 cab like a berg or aguilar layout would be KILLER.

blendermassacre · #23 07-05-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

I pray to God they don't make it miniature. I'd still give it a shot, but I'm only going to commit to the big iron without hearing it first

Yeah, they should make it 3 lbs.. class d...

If it isn't priced like a heritage series, I'd be interested, as long as the pre was different than the SVT

B-string · #24 07-05-2012, 07:31 PM

I measured my old V4-B at 122 watts RMS < 5% THD with 7027A's. 6550's measured at 138 watts RMS < 5% THD. That's not bad at all for a "100 watt" amp from 1973, this was done in 1994. Line voltage was 118 VAC unregulated.

They may have to work around the 12DW7 and 6K11 though.

nutdog · #25 07-05-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IntrepidCellist

I'd love to see a miniature V4B.

If they could put it in a box the size of the micro VR so it would stack on a couple of SVT210AV's it could be a cool little rig. Might be a little top heavy, though.

Jim C · #26 07-05-2012, 07:32 PM

It should be like the original with 7027 output tubes.
Best sounding tube amp I ever had (now sold)

beans-on-toast · #27 07-05-2012, 07:57 PM

I agree with Jim, the 7027A model was very special and it would be nice to see that model reissued. The transformer set was massive and that's what helped make this amp the performer that it was.

I think that more than likely they would go with the redesigned V-4BH version from a few years ago. The V-4BH power section was based on a quartet of 6L6GT tubes. The small signal tubes were 12AX7 and 12AU7. They've already got the design engineering and it was approved. If they wanted to rush a product to market to help fill the 100W hole, this would be the easiest and fastest way to go.

ampegfuzz · #28 07-05-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by beans-on-toast

I think that more than likely they would go with the redesigned V-4BH version from a few years ago. The V-4BH power section was based on a quartet of 6L6GT tubes. The small signal tubes were 12AX7 and 12AU7. They've already got the design engineering and it was approved. If they wanted to rush a product to market to help fill the 100W hole, this would be the easiest and fastest way to go.

Yeah, Boo!!!!!!!

blendermassacre · #29 07-05-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by beans-on-toast

I agree with Jim, the 7027A model was very special and it would be nice to see that model reissued. The transformer set was massive and that's what helped make this amp the performer that it was.

I think that more than likely they would go with the redesigned V-4BH version from a few years ago. The V-4BH power section was based on a quartet of 6L6GT tubes. The small signal tubes were 12AX7 and 12AU7. They've already got the design engineering and it was approved. If they wanted to rush a product to market to help fill the 100W hole, this would be the easiest and fastest way to go.

Easiest, fastest and most boring.

JimmyM · #30 07-05-2012, 08:05 PM

I prefer to listen with my ears, not my eyes

christw · #31 07-05-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blendermassacre

Easiest, fastest and most boring.

Disappointing as well. I did not like the V4BH at all. I love my SVT's and my old Portaflex but that particular model did nothing for me.

That said, I'm excited to see what Ampeg has in store. Something that competes with the Fender 100T directly would be killer!

blendermassacre · #32 07-05-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

I prefer to listen with my ears, not my eyes

You might, but a reach if the V4BH makes it a deal breaker for me. I'm not crazy about the SVT pre at all.

B-string · #33 07-05-2012, 08:07 PM

Who is to say they have not been working on the old V4-B preamp to re-release the V4-B?

blendermassacre · #34 07-05-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by christw

Disappointing as well. I did not like the V4BH at all. I love my SVT's and my old Portaflex but that particular model did nothing for me.

That said, I'm excited to see what Ampeg has in store. Something that competes with the Fender 100T directly would be killer!

I don't really like the SVT I'm playing out of right now. I'd like to see an all new pre.

rodl2005 · #35 07-05-2012, 08:08 PM

V4BH-I don't wanna see a re-hash.

I don't think the V4BH had the same preamp as SVT-CL's anybody?

blendermassacre · #36 07-05-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rodl2005

+1, nice tone tho.
I don't think the V4BH had the same preamp as SVT-CL's anybody?

Pretty sure it did. I could be wrong. I thought it was just an SVT minus 100 watts

ampegfuzz · #37 07-05-2012, 08:10 PM

I think thats what most people hope is happening.

blendermassacre · #38 07-05-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by B-string

Who is to say they have not been working on the old V4-B preamp to re-release the V4-B?

This would make me really happy

wcriley · #39 07-05-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim C

It should be like the original with 7027 output tubes.
Best sounding tube amp I ever had (now sold)

Is there really any difference between the current production 6L6s and current production 7027s?

blendermassacre · #40 07-05-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ampegfuzz

I think thats what most people hope is happening.

Not me... or you.