Ampeg V4 Club

[Bass 45]

Originally Posted by two fingers

Well, many of the guys in my thread said that the PR was more power hungry than the fridge (8-10) They pretty much said that when you feed the PR a ton of watts, it works really well, but otherwise it didn't. Some mentioned having used the cab with an SVT and didn't like the combo. But you're correct. None of them claimed to have heard a V4 through the PR. But being that the cab was a four hour drive from here, it wasn't worth the gamble when I already have a ton of gear and was in no major rush to buy a cab. The main reason I was even looking at it was its width. It bugs the crap out of me for the V4 to hang over the sides of a smaller cab. I know. Silly issue but one I just can't get around.

I am in your camp about the width missmatch. A V-2 or an '80's SVT410e will get you right

You could also get a modern SVT410HE and convert it to sit on it's side. You can use existing holes for the chrome corners to install rubber feet and I believe you can flip the logo without adding holes. There is always one of those on C.L. (depending on where you live I guess).

And speaking of cosmetic issues - I think the V4 would look wrong on the PR410HLF - I am glad you saved the trip

[two fingers]

Originally Posted by BassSurfer

That picture I posted earlier today contained my newly (and extremely, cheaply acquired ) Ampeg SVT410HEN. I can't even turn the Ampeg V4's volume past 2.5-3 without my walls coming down! It compliments the sound of my V4 perfectly with alot of volume (clean headroom to spare)

Have you tried turning it on its side? I wonder how that would look. Again, the whole "too narrow" thing is a stupid issue to have. But it bugs me to no end.

[Bass 45]

Originally Posted by two fingers

Have you tried turning it on its side? I wonder how that would look. Again, the whole "too narrow" thing is a stupid issue to have. But it bugs me to no end.

Check post 330

[two fingers]

Originally Posted by Bass 45

I am in your camp about the width missmatch. A V-2 or an '80's SVT410e will get you right

You could also get a modern SVT410HE and convert it to sit on it's side. You can use existing holes for the chrome corners to install rubber feet and I believe you can flip the logo without adding holes. There is always one of those on C.L. (depending on where you live I guess).

And speaking of cosmetic issues - I think the V4 would look wrong on the PR410HLF - I am glad you saved the trip

Yep. Turning one on its side is about what I came up with. But the day I decided to try that, all the ones on CL just suddenly vanished around here. Up until then there were half a dozen pretty close by. But, again, I am both cheap and swimming in gear. So I'll hold out a little longer.

Thanks for the tips.

[BassSurfer]

Originally Posted by two fingers

Have you tried turning it on its side? I wonder how that would look. Again, the whole "too narrow" thing is a stupid issue to have. But it bugs me to no end.

Not yet, but what's there to loose!

[birdman14]

Originally Posted by BassSurfer

New Acquisition, soon to be paired with an Ampeg SVT15E (next week) and maybe a 2x10 or 2x12 in the very near future!

Originally Posted by 3mrhythm

I had twins! Just took these in on trade for my rhodes mk1 73.

One has been setup like a v4b.. active and passive switch and such.. has super vintage oxfords that sound great.

The other has the original speakers in it. Ill try and snap a pic. This one also has the original tubes too.

The reviews weren't kidding about these suckers being loud. So clean too.

Couple questions.. is there a way to get drive one these? I don't see a gain or a distortion switch...

I do see a foot switch jack in the back... what does that control?

One of my guitarists stopped by and gave them both a try was super impressed with the clarity tone an clean headroom..

My other guitarist is coming over later since he's stoked to try them too..


I really dig the sound of the one setup for the v4b.. it might end up. Replacing my swr sm400.. gotta play with both a bunch more too see which I really like best

Originally Posted by bass_thefish

Here's my 1972 V4 with sovtek 7027a's on top of my 1974 hiwatt 2x15

Originally Posted by christw

Well guys, looks like I'll be joining this club with a VT-22 if I can. I have a line on a semi-local one at a good price. Knowing me, it'll probably end up with 6550's within a matter of days.

Speaking of "like an SVT" here's a V9 in Atlanta... http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/msg/3414876439.html

Originally Posted by Henko

My late 70's V-4B on top of my 2x15 Marshall JCM - and put under pressure by my Mesa 400. Two different beasts, love them both.

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#69: BassSurfer; V4
#70: 3mrrhythm; VT-22
#71: christw; VT-22
#72: Henko; V4B


Updated list:
#1: Birdman14; V4B
#2: Floridabwoy; V4
#3: Phoenix Crush; V4
#4: Silenttodd; VT22
#5: SwansonEricJohn
#6: lowend1; V4, V4B
#7: nouroog; V4B
#8: Pedro; V4B
#9: Nashvillebill; V4
#10: coreyfyfe; V4
#11: BobbyXIII; V4, V4B
#12: Bassics; V4B
#13: J-O; V4B
#14: tapehead Ted
#15: tombowlus; V4B
#16: JimmyM
#17: paidtheprice; V4, VT22
#18: lazyone2; V4B
#19: StuardV; V4
#20: JvN; V4B
#21: JMac4strngr; V4
#22: 68Goldfish; V4B
#23: anderbass; V4
#24: wartonbass; V4BH
#25: Turock; V4BH
#26: Kramerbassfan; V4
#27: 2behead; VT22
#28: big stubby; V4B
#29: tallchris; V4B, VT22
#30: 3l3phantstomp; V4B
#31: themacinator; V4B
#32: ampegfuzz; V4B
#33: RockBobby; V4
#34: Hamerguy; V4BH
#35: zanzibar jorge; V4B
#36: karter2000; V4
#37: LowerBeef; V4BH
#38: Billy-Bob; V4
#39: Coughdrops; V4
#40: jbass62; V4
#41: Spinal Tapper; V4B
#42: 2behead; V4
#43: bassbobh; V4BH
#44: LH1000; V4B
#45: Bert Slide; V4B
#46: Epidrake; V4
#47: TheCush; V4
#48: subbasshz; V2
#49: Jazz_bass2664; V4
#50: throbbinnut; V4B
#51: Alex1984; V4
#52: Stiles72; V4BH
#53: gastric; V4
#54: Birdbrain; V4B
#55: Dave44; V4B
#56: the dude; V4
#57: jumbodbassman; V4
#58: FenderLove; V4BH
#59: denton57; V4B
#60: bsmithgrind23; V4B
#61: CoopNasty; V4B
#62: 68PBassDave; V4B
#63: Bass 45; V4, VT-22
#64: Old Fart; Vt-22
#65: TussinBot; V4B
#66: debris; V4
#67: astack; V4B
#68: Groovy_Gravy; V4B
#69: BassSurfer; V4
#70: 3mrrhythm; VT-22
#71: christw; VT-22
#72: Henko; V4B
#73: j_rod; V4B
#74: seventhsunbass; V4
#75: dubstylee; V4
#76: matthewcowley; V4B
#77: Ang1970; V4B

[3mrhythm]

can some one get me their outside dimensions of the v4 head?

looking to find a flight case to build my vt22 head into.. having the outside dimensions would help narrow my search.

[stiles72]

Some V4BH goodness...

[Jwood]

That's a cool freaking picture! Just look at those tubes!

[3mrhythm]

will this cab (4x12) be applicable for bass? or would using this as a bass cab destroy it? I might grab this and sell my vt22 rather than tear apart a perfectly good combo amp

[Pills Are Yummy]

Anyone want to sell me one of these bad boys so I can be in the club?

[3mrhythm]

Originally Posted by Pills Are Yummy

Anyone want to sell me one of these bad boys so I can be in the club?

I have a vt22 for sale on ebay its the only one up. Feel free to pm me an offer

[Pills Are Yummy]

Originally Posted by 3mrhythm

I have a vt22 for sale on ebay its the only one up. Feel free to pm me an offer

Sorry, gotta be a V4....need the extra oomph of my 8x10s so i can feel like a big boy

[3mrhythm]

its the same head.. Just transfer the head from the vt22 to a custom case..


what are you willing to spend shipped on a V4 head.. i have a friend with one i might be able to get him to part with the offer is good

[Pills Are Yummy]

Originally Posted by 3mrhythm

its the same head.. Just transfer the head from the vt22 to a custom case..


what are you willing to spend shipped on a V4 head.. i have a friend with one i might be able to get him to part with the offer is good

Around $500. I could go $600

[3mrhythm]

i doubt he'll go that low but i will check .. i know they are fetching 8-900 on ebay. he's been a little hard to get ahold of these days but if he gets back to me i'll let you know in the mean time good luck with you search. I'll be gigging for the first time using one of my vt22 combos to power my cab next weekend.

[two fingers]

Originally Posted by stiles72

Some V4BH goodness...

That settles it. I have been looking for a wide 4-10 to go under mine. But now the search is on for a big honkin 2-15. My gut was telling me to go that route anyway (being that my main rig these days is a Mesa Walkabout Scout 15" with a matching extension cab = 2-15s) but that pic put me over the edge.

[denton57]

Club member #59 checking in with some pics finally. Also can show off a matching width cab I had made by LDS. 3015 non LF with no tweeter.

[denton57]

And with the NOS GT 7027's I purchased off of Aspen himself

[christw]

And boom, I lined up a local deal for a VT-22. I'll be picking it up later this week.