Cab For Ampeg V4BH

[deepbluesuk]

What are you using / used and what results did you get? Im thinking of a new 410.

[KramerBassFan]

I use a old V4 (close enough) with a WOODSON Electronics 2x15 with Eminence Beta's.

Sounds great.

[OldHack]

used 810E. Same price or less than many new 410's. Looks nice together.

[acubass]

I have used an Ampeg 410HE and now a SWR goliath III. I prefer the Goliath b/c it is front ported and I feel it "throws" tone better. It is also a bigger cab in general.

[DanNowhere]

At present, an SVT410HLF. Sounds great, but I'm thinking of more portable options. I'm considering a couple of the SVT Micro 2x10's stacked vertically, to get some speakers up higher. Also thinking about trying it through a 15", although at 8 ohms it might not get loud enough for me.

[patrickshofner]

Originally Posted by OldHack

used 810E. Same price or less than many new 410's. Looks nice together.

that's what i use. gets the job done quite nicely.

[TeamTrejo]

Sounds great with a SVT 410 HE.

[acubass]

I think single 15's sound good with the V4BH, especially when you can push it just right. I have used 1 and 2 SVT15's and much preferred only using one if them. With 2 it was a tad muddy. For bedroom practice and quiet gigs my GK Neo112II is just about perfect.

[deepbluesuk]

Originally Posted by TeamTrejo

Sounds great with a SVT 410 HE.

Do you get much volume from that rig?

[rodl2005]

I personally don't think U can beat the Bergantino NV610 for the V4BH.

It's a loud cab & helps the V4BH get 'up there' when needed. I've described it previously as sounding like explosions going off when this combo was used.
The V4BH, just on the verge of severe break up (when U dig in) thru the NV610 - damn!!!

So this amp



But with THIS cab

[TeamTrejo]

Plenty loud for my needs. I play small bars and clubs. We have a fairly heavy handed drummer. Two guitarists each playing with 100 watt combo amps. We all also play through the board and use in ear monitors. My only complaint is the weight. The thing is heavy but totally worth it.

I'm currently on the hunt for a SVT 115 to add to the stack.

[Mojo-Man]

Fliptops 2x15 vintage cab (B25) wired in 4 ohms.
It sounds amazing.

[Timi]

I used mine with an SVT115 for smaller/quieter shows and recording, 810 for bigger/louder shows. I recall one show I played with the 810 where I wanted more volume but it was a big room and the bass wasn't going through the PA.

Loved the 115 for recording but it didn't have enough push live with the V4BH. When I got my Orange AD200B the cab was far better with more headroom behind it.

I sold my V4BH to a friend who used it with a Mesa roadready 2x10, not my sound but it cranked. His band is absurdly loud and somehow it cut through.

[RickenBoogie]

I used (first) an SVT410he, and that was good, then I used an SVT15e, and that was better, and finally, wound up using the SVT15e and an SVT210he on top. THAT was sublime. Definitely the more speakers the better if you want loud. I had to push mine a tad too hard for my liking, and switched to a 200 watt amp instead, but I like it clean. I do miss the V4BH tone though, it's unlike other Ampeg tube amps. Warmer, I think.

[Christian Waiau]

I would say get a Berg or a Schroeder cab.


IMO they need a non ported cab... or a cab like schroeder's that are really tight on the low end.

[Wes Whitmore]

Originally Posted by DanNowhere

At present, an SVT410HLF. Sounds great, but I'm thinking of more portable options. I'm considering a couple of the SVT Micro 2x10's stacked vertically, to get some speakers up higher. Also thinking about trying it through a 15", although at 8 ohms it might not get loud enough for me.

When I make the plunge to some sort of VB4H, VB4, V4, or SVT VR, I'm going this route...too many choices and no way to really hear the head before I take the plunge...

[TeamTrejo]

Originally Posted by DanNowhere

Also thinking about trying it through a 15", although at 8 ohms it might not get loud enough for me.

The V4BH can be swithched to get full power to 4 or 8 ohms.

Why is'nt this a feature on more amps?

[deepbluesuk]

Ive used the 15E which just didnt have enough punch. Ive also used a Barefaced 215 which gave quite a bit of volume due to the sensitivity of the speakers and although light, was too big - hence my quest for a 410.

Out of interest, which pre-amp tubes have any users got the best results with?

[poor_gear_whore]

I run my early 70's V4 through an Emperor 4x15. More than enough volume for me, and we play really loud.

[jackcheez]

There aren't any wrong answers here... for what it's worth I use a 2 X 12 with an old V4-B and it's very satisfying.

Plenty loud too.