Ampeg V4B vs. V4

baileyboy · #1 01-23-2011, 10:05 AM

Thinking about getting one of these. Can anyone chime in on the similarities, differences? Which is preferred by most players? Thanks.

RickenBoogie · #2 01-23-2011, 10:12 AM

The bass version is the obvious "better" choice, the guitar version has reverb and slightly different eq points. Both rock.

78 P Bass · #3 02-10-2011, 01:15 PM

I just got my pre-Magnivox V4B a couple of weeks ago and I could not be happier. At home for practice I'm running it through a single SVT 15" cab. I also have an SVT 8 x 10 but it is in the equipment trailer and I haven't had a chance to play through that yet.

78 P Bass · #4 02-10-2011, 01:22 PM

Here's a couple of pics from the day I got it. This has had some work done: grounded cord installed, all new tubes. It looks fantastic but the real story is that it is THE sound I was looking for. Yeah, that is a Leslie cab to the right. My wife is very understanding of my gear sickness.

jibreel · #5 02-10-2011, 01:24 PM

This has been discussed quite a bit.

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Ampeg V4 -vs- V4b

78 P Bass · #6 02-10-2011, 01:28 PM

You are absolutely correct. I read many of these threads before making my decision to buy the V4B. Lots of experience and knowledge here.