What do you set your Ampeg V4 on?

two fingers · #1 12-26-2012, 09:25 PM

So I got one last week (GREAT amp BTW). But here's the thing. I have a personal hang up that I just can't work around. All the cabs that I currently own are narrower than the V4. I just can't deal with it. I tried. Being that the thing is a full 26 1/2" wide, what can I get to set the thing on that isn't a fridge (8-10)? Even a lot of 4-10 cabs I check the specs on aren't that wide. Budget is only a mild concern for me since I really like the amp. If I had decided to just play the thing at home I wouldn't have worried about it.

So let's have it. What do you set your V4 on? Pics would be awesome but most important is what SOUNDS good. Oddly enough, the grill matching and whatnot isn't as important to me as the rig not looking like a "T" with the head hanging off the sides. Oh, and I would really like to try something with 10" speakers again since I have been in a long 15" phase and have TONS of those around. You could probably talk me into a nice 12" speakers cab as well. Help!

You guys have been a huge help to me since I got this thing. Thank you! I am REALLY digging it. It will probably get a lot more gig time than I thought when I bought it.

Tuned · #2 12-26-2012, 10:29 PM

A Traynor TC410 (or TC410 Neo) is 28" tall, put it on its side? They're a nice 4x10 too, you can dime that V4 wide open without fear.

Edword · #3 12-26-2012, 11:28 PM

Traynor "Big B" 8x10

gerryjazzman · #4 12-27-2012, 06:45 AM

http://www.avatarspeakers.com/list%20bass.htm

Their 4x10, 2x12, and 1x15 are 27 inches high. you could turn them on their side and it would be perfect.

GreaserMatt · #5 12-27-2012, 06:46 AM

Yeah, I've used several heads that hung off the sides of my 1x15 cabs; not a big deal. I know what you mean though, it just looks funky... those V-4 heads are great btw...

**CL400Peavey** · #6 12-27-2012, 06:53 AM

a fEARful 15/6 tube would be wide enough.

Bulltrout · #7 12-27-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Edword

Traynor "Big B" 8x10

Love those Big B cabinets. You can also keep an eye open for a V4B 215 cabinet ( there's one for sale locally here) or flip tops builds V4 width cabinets.

throbbinnut · #8 12-27-2012, 07:48 AM

The original V4B cab, or on a B25B cab.

Chris

jpc · #9 12-27-2012, 08:46 AM

I kinda have the same problem. I'm using an Acoustic 406 and the V4b it's wider than the cab. But for me it doesn't matter that much. I seldom can bring my cab and have to use whatever is at the venue. Let them laugh at how funny it looks first, then drown them in the amp's great sound

It's all about understatement.

corinpills · #10 12-27-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nysbob

I don't give a rat's behind what it looks like...if I play through 1 15" the cab goes on its side and the head hangs off.

If you can't deal with it, sorry.

I'd imagine this was super helpful to the OP.

birdman14 · #11 12-27-2012, 09:47 AM

You can always do what johnk_10 did, and buy an empty V4 guitar cab and put Eminence Deltalite 2512s in it. It is a 4x12, but if it's good enough for john, I would think it would be good enough to use to. This is John's picture, btw

stiles72 · #12 12-27-2012, 09:53 AM

If you are shopping for cabs, also check the height. I've seen some V4B guys lay cabs on their side so the head doesn't overhang the ends. You could always rotate the logo on the cab or throw an extra set of casters/rubber feet on the side that you will be laying down to protect the tolex.

Another option would be to get a pair of matching cabs (1x15's, 410's, etc...) and set them side by side:

**flygirafda3** · #13 12-27-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gerryjazzman

http://www.avatarspeakers.com/list%20bass.htm

Their 4x10, 2x12, and 1x15 are 27 inches high. you could turn them on their side and it would be perfect.

I do this whenever I use my Avatar, even when I don't use the V4. I like having the cab directly on the floor so it can't get rolled around. I also play rowdy basement shows so yeah.

nouroog · #14 12-27-2012, 11:21 AM

http://www.fliptops.net/catalog/p-10...ck-svt-v4b-b25

astack · #15 12-27-2012, 12:12 PM

There's a TBer with an 1x18-turned-1x15 that is a nice fit with the cab on it's side.

I don't mind the T, or put the head on it's side.

Edit: Wow phone app went nuts... Nevermind the 30 duplicates.

coreyfyfe · #16 12-27-2012, 01:40 PM

I used either a B40 4x10 or a flatback 8x10 for the same reason. Didn't like the overhang on my other cabs. Even the flatback 8x10 was like 1/2" short for the V4. They're really wide heads. They would definitely fit on a B25B cab, those are about as wide as they come.

**ddbassGA** · #17 12-27-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman14

You can always do what johnk_10 did, and buy an empty V4 guitar cab and put Eminence Deltalite 2512s in it. It is a 4x12, but if it's good enough for john, I would think it would be good enough to use to. This is John's picture, btw

This ^. The V4, V4B, B25 and early SVT cabs are some of the few wide enought.

I have a V4 on a V4 cab w/ 4-12s. I currently have 4 guitar speakers in mine for times when I just gotta pretend Plexi (only better). I'm temped to do the JohnK thing with 4 2512s, but trying to find a second V4 cab for that.

I have 2 70's black Thiele B-15n cabs I'm loading with JBL K-140s I'm also planning to use with the V4. The head hangs over when the cabs are vertical, but close to flush when the cabs are stacked on their sides.

two fingers · #18 12-27-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stiles72

If you are shopping for cabs, also check the height. I've seen some V4B guys lay cabs on their side so the head doesn't overhang the ends. You could always rotate the logo on the cab or throw an extra set of casters/rubber feet on the side that you will be laying down to protect the tolex.

Another option would be to get a pair of matching cabs (1x15's, 410's, etc...) and set them side by side:

Cool! Very helpful. Anyone have any experience with micing a b25 cab? There's one for sale near here. Of course, the V4 Club thread just had a discussion about running from the Amp Ext. jack into a DI and whatnot.

anderbass · #19 12-28-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by astack

There's a TBer with an 1x18-turned-1x15 that is a nice fit with the cab on it's side.

Yep thats my early-90's SVT-18e modded to instal a 15" speaker.
More info here: Help, I think I wanna instal a 4-ohm/15" speaker in my SVT-18e cab, am I crazy?

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My HIWATT 1x15 is wider than the V4/V4B too:
Seeking info about HIWATT bass-cabs

will33 · #20 12-28-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by two fingers

Cool! Very helpful. Anyone have any experience with micing a b25 cab? There's one for sale near here. Of course, the V4 Club thread just had a discussion about running from the Amp Ext. jack into a DI and whatnot.

Is the b25 a horn cab? If so, try placing the mic within an inch or 2 of the horn mouth. Try just inside, even, and just outside. Experiment with placement between center and edge.

If it's a direct radiator, mic it like any other. On center is all the mids/treble and gets bassier closer to the edge.