VB4 head

big stubby · #1 05-14-2010, 01:39 PM

Found an Ampeg V4b head for $400 on craigslist. I currently have a Fender Bassman 250/210. Would this head give me the same, more or less volume than my amp right now? I would also like to plug the speakers from my 250/210 into the VB4. What do you all think?

Jim Campbell · #2 05-14-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by big stubby

Found an Ampeg VB4 head for $400 on craigslist. I currently have a Fender Bassman 250/210. Would this head give me the same, more or less volume than my amp right now? I would also like to plug the speakers from my 250/210 into the VB4. What do you all think?

step away from the keyboard and snag that ampeg,dude

Spinal Tapper · #3 05-14-2010, 02:32 PM

Good price! Consider you may need another $300 to get it retubed and capped possibly...

and it's Ampeg V4-B the bass model of the V4

JimmyM · #4 05-14-2010, 02:52 PM

you're still here? go!

RickenBoogie · #5 05-14-2010, 05:53 PM

Get the V4B, but also get a proper bass cab to play it through. If it's volume you want, it's more speakers you need.

big stubby · #6 05-14-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Get the V4B, but also get a proper bass cab to play it through. If it's volume you want, it's more speakers you need.

so are you saying I wont get the same volume I get from my 250/210? I'm a dummy when it comes to tubes and cabs. Any info is helpful. I usually play with 2 guitars and a keyboard and drummer. I want something that will keep up.

zachoff · #7 05-14-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by big stubby

so are you saying I wont get the same volume I get from my 250/210? I'm a dummy when it comes to tubes and cabs. Any info is helpful. I usually play with 2 guitars and a keyboard and drummer. I want something that will keep up.

Depends on the cab you're pushing. If you get a 410 for the Ampeg then it will be louder than your 250/210 (and sound way better too). If you pair the Ampeg up wit ha 210 it will probably be about as loud (and sound better too).

RickenBoogie · #8 05-15-2010, 07:39 AM

Yes, it's all about the speaker cab. More speakers = more volume.

big stubby · #9 05-17-2010, 11:09 AM

Sent the guy a few e-mails and never heard backfrom him, now the listing is gone. I guess I missed the boat.

Jefenator · #10 05-17-2010, 11:46 AM

Yeah - those super CL scores, you've got to strike fast.

Don't bum too hard - there's lots of V4s out there. Wouldn't surprise me if that $400 one needed a bunch of work.