Ampeg V4 Cabinet

theclassybass · #1 01-25-2012, 08:20 AM

I bought an Ampeg V4 Cabinet over the summer and was hoping someone would be able to shed some light on the specifications of it. All I know is that it runs at 8 ohms.

Does anyone know how many Watts and Amps it is?

Also, one of the speakers (not original) blew. Any suggestions for replacements?

Thanks

coreyfyfe · #2 01-25-2012, 09:05 AM

The V4 4x12 cab was 8 ohms with standard CTS speakers and handled 120 watts. As far as replacements, there have been a few threads on modifying these cabs for bass. V4 won't work as a search term on the TB section, but if you do a google site search (include "site:www.talkbass.com" in your search terms) you should be able to pull up a few of the threads with member recommendations. Most people have tended to go with some of the eminence neo speakers to save on weight, and there have been several threads discussing the pros and cons of the different eminence neo speakers available as well as other options.

Alex1984 · #3 01-25-2012, 11:30 AM

People have performed mods and putting the neo speakers on them in diagonally opposite corners, and blocking off the other 2 holes or turned them into ports.

whitespike · #4 01-25-2012, 12:07 PM

I bought 4 Eminence 12A IIs

I think they sound great.

Heavier than the neos though.

theclassybass · #5 01-25-2012, 12:16 PM

Excellent, thanks for all the input.

dhsierra1 · #6 01-25-2012, 12:25 PM

JohnK_10 dropped in four DeltaLite 2512-IIs with very happy results. The prices on those have dropped to almost reasonable levels, check Speaker Hardware's site.

**ddbassGA** · #7 01-25-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by whitespike

I bought 4 Eminence 12A IIs

I think they sound great.

Heavier than the neos though.

Is that Beta 12A II? Do you use them for guitar or bass?

Alex1984 · #8 01-25-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dhsierra1

JohnK_10 dropped in four DeltaLite 2512-IIs with very happy results. The prices on those have dropped to almost reasonable levels, check Speaker Hardware's site.

Have Neos dropped back down again?

dhsierra1 · #9 01-25-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex1984

Have Neos dropped back down again?

yes, the Emi 2512s used to be over US$220 a pop about 6 months ago are now US$130 at Speaker Hardware. I'm also seeing nice price drops on the 301x neo family so I'm sure there's going to be a "baby boom" of fEARFULs this year

**ddbassGA** · #10 01-25-2012, 01:07 PM

Yeah they actually have the 2512 cheaper than 2012.

whitespike · #11 01-25-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ddbassGA

Is that Beta 12A II? Do you use them for guitar or bass?

Yeah those are the ones! I use them for bass with either an SVT PRO2 or Ampeg V4 head. Sound great for guitar too!

dhsierra1 · #12 01-25-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ddbassGA

Yeah they actually have the 2512 cheaper than 2012.

I've not used the S2012 but they get a lot of rave reviews here. I've done a 2 by 1-12 lightweight cab build using the 2512s and really liked the results both soundwise and with the schlep.

**ddbassGA** · #13 01-25-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by whitespike

Yeah those are the ones! I use them for bass with either an SVT PRO2 or Ampeg V4 head. Sound great for guitar too!

I picked up a really nice V4 cab but it's loaded with guitar Pyle drivers. I'm torn on whether to upgrade it as a guitar cab (my buddy has 4 Celestion Vintage 30's for me cheap) or as a bass cab. The raves here with both 2512 and 2012's has me tempted, but still looking at almost $600 for 4 neo speakers!

Maybe the Beta II gives an affordable (under $300) middle ground solution and a versatile cab. What would I lose over the Deltalite or Basslite on the bass side?

I don't care as much on the guitar side, but any comparison of the Betas to Celestions would be welcome.

dhsierra1 · #14 01-25-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ddbassGA

I picked up a really nice V4 cab but it's loaded with guitar Pyle drivers. I'm torn on whether to upgrade it as a guitar cab (my buddy has 4 Celestion Vintage 30's for me cheap) or as a bass cab. The raves here with both 2512 and 2012's has me tempted, but still looking at almost $600 for 4 neo speakers!

Maybe the Beta II gives an affordable middle ground solution and a versatile cab. What would I lose over the Deltalite or Basslite on the bass side?

I don't care as much on the guitar side, but any comparison of the Betas to Celestions would be welcome.

get the interior dimensions and run WinISD for the Beta's to see how they'll work in there. Weight would be the main issue w/o comparing and factoring in the T/S parameters. But you win on price.

For guitar I'm a big fan of the Vintage 30s, those'd work nicely in there