Recent content by skallywagz18

Hi, I seem to be on an endless search for the right cabinet for my early 70's V4B and would appreciate any recommendations. I've played this through a variety of 4x10 cabinets and nothing seems to match up very well. Right now I'm using a BSE 410HLF and I don't like the sound. I feel like...

I can finally put this thread to rest. Got the V4B back from Dennis Kaeger @ Central Jersey Music Service and it is now running perfectly and sounds awesome. The repair was even way less than I thought it would be. After having been through several techs I will never take my ampeg...

You will be happy to know I dropped off my V4B with Dennis Kaeger at Central Jersey Music Service. I'd rather leave it to the pros. Should be ready in about a week.

The Central Jersey Music Service place seems to have a great rep. I'd much rather pay those guys 250-300 than have this pathetic "tech" in brooklyn look at it again and charge me double. I'm hoping to make the trip to Edison, NJ ASAP.

I talked to the tech again and explained the problem, again. Dude is claiming that a complete electrolytic cap replacement will run me 600-700 bucks. I figured I'd have to put a few hundred into this (already put in $350) but with another 700 added on, plus what I actually paid for the amp, I...

I will definitely take it to the tech instead of potentially frying myself. I just really hope this ends up working because I'm losing faith........and these amps sound perfect when they are operating correctly.

Like I said, I've used the head on 3 different cabs all with the same result. It's not the cab.

Yeah seriously I think it's time I cut my losses and find a new tech. I can't deal with more failure carting this thing back and forth. I guess I'm willing to put up with it since this is the sound I want. Generally speaking how much is a "cap job" on an amp like this? thanks

Hi, I've been through hell with this old (early 70's) Ampeg V4-B. I bought it knowing it might have some issues, but I took it to a tech right away who put in a matched power tube set of 7027A's, replaced the preamp tubes, cleaned the pots....and not sure what else since I'm not a tech...

I finally got the setup last night and I was thinking the same thing. The BSE 410 HLF sounds exactly how I thought it would - a lot of low end - at least much more than I'm used to - sounds sick! If I ever needed to I could pair it with the GK 410T. Might be ridiculous, but then our drummer...

Well I finally made a decision and ended up purchasing an Ampeg BSE-410-HLF. 400 watts @ 4 ohms. It should be delivered in a couple days, I'll let you know how it turns out. also just got my old V4B back from the tech and it is sounding amazing. Can't wait to pair it up with the new cab!

"also, correct me if im wrong, but in a tube amp, you still get the same output wattage regardless of ohm setting. just set the switch on the back of the amp to match your cab." If this is true then my problems are solved because there are several 8 Ohm cabs that I'm interested in. I was...

Hi, I'm torn as to what 410 cab to purchase for my V4B. Right now I have a GK 410T which is impossible to find info on, but it's an older GK cab that runs at 4ohms. The 410T is really punchy but lacks the low end. I'm not looking for a cab with thunderous low-end, I actually prefer boosting the...