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10 years I stalked an old B15 at the local music store before (finally) pulling the trigger. It powered on but didn't produce sound, however for the price I figured what the hell. I opened her up and immediately spotted what I presume to be really, really bad capacitors. I've never seen anything...

Hopefully this is a simple fix, but the lights on my V4 generally are off but flicker intermittently when on. Any ideas as to what would make this happen? Any help is greatly appreciated.

My tube amp has never given me any trouble before, but I noticed yesterday that when I switch channels, Channel 2 has almost no volume, even when I crank it. Channel 1 still makes my ears bleed, and even though I keep channel 3 clean, that works just fine too. I made the mistake of turning it on...

I recently attached an original lid/reverb unit to my Ampeg v4. I added a three prong cord, and attached it to the chassis where the lid meets the sides. I had previously had a new reverb unit with no lid in it, and it hardly hummed. The three prong gronded in the same place as it does now, just...

This may be an easy and stupid question, but no one at Guitar Center nor the local stores ever know what I'm talking about, so I figured I'd ask here. How does the speaker cab (or is it the amp?) know how to supply the right amount of power to each speaker? I can run my 8x10 fine bridged from my...

I saw in the Ampeg Book: the Story Behind the Sound that a performance package was an option for v4's in the 70's. It used 6550 tubes to up the wattage to 130 due to the ability or the transformers. Did anybody order this upgrade, or can at least give me some more info on it?

My 72 V4 is missing the top part of the chassis...I was wondering if anyone could kindly post a picture of their's so I can fabricate it? Thanks a lot!

I recently acquired an Ampeg V4. I am new to all tube amps, but I know that the Ampeg book says they were closer to 120w as opposed to the advertised 100w rating. I'd like to avoid the tube watts vs ss watts arguement...So how many watts should my speaker cab be able to handle to not blow...

For sale is my Aguilar OBP-3 sk/pp bass preamp. It has never been installed or been out of the box except for maybe 5 minutes when I first got it in the mail. I bought it for a project and then never got around to it; you know how it is. Comes with original box and paperwork. I would like $100...

I found these NOS stashed in a closet of a local music store where I work. They were brand new in the box, and had been there since '98. I tested them, made sure they worked, and stored them safely. The xp200 even still has the plastic over the screen. They actually work really great for bass...

There's an old Gretsch amp that's been in my family for like 40 years. I believe my uncle traded Fender Twin for it. Anyway, no matter how hard I research, I can't find a damn thing about it. Can anyone offer any insight? Below is the only online picture I could find (though the music store sold...

I love the clean tones and power of my SVT-4PRO 1600w. I love the gritty overdrive of the Orange 15w Tiny Terror. Is there a way I can somehow use an A/B switch to turn the Tiny Terror into an effect pedal? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone, I walked into a local Guitar Center, and was suprised to see a Sound City L120 with matching 4x12 cab. Noel Redding's name is stamped on the back of the amp, which has certainly been on tour, and still sounds nice. The vintage guy said it was Redding's, but didn't have any...

Hello everyone, My friend picked up this bass for $20 yesterday, but I'm having a really hard time figuring out what brand it is/year/specs. The body was sanded and headstock have been sanded, but the headstock used to be black I think. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Hello everyone, I am refinishing my first bass, and need some advice in pickup and electronics selection. The bass started out as an Epiphone EB-0, but I've added an ebony fretboard, a Kahler tremolo, and a Bartolini Ric replacement pickup to the bridge position...I'm thinking a Bartolini...

Hello everyone, I am working on completely revamping an Epiphone EB-0 I picked up for $80 at a local pawn shop. I love the sound of Rickenbackers, so I was thinking of adding a Bartolini direct replacement for the Rickenbacker bridge position where the pickup on an EB-3 would go. For the neck...

Hello everyone, I recently moved out of state for college, Guess what I couldn't take? My beloved amp rig :bawl: Back in New York I have B2 combo, B2 head, BSE115t, and BSE410HLF all running together. They're heavy as hell, but have amazing tone. Here in Kentucky? Nothing; hence the...

Hello all! I recently decided to purchase a Christopher 300 hybrid 5 string and will need a good bow to go with it...Any advice? The David Gage Metropolitan looks nice. What's the difference between a French and German bow? And which is more widely used or better suited for beginners? Thank you...

Hello, I'm new to these forums, but have lurked for quite some time. I am getting ready to start college, and will be studiying upright bass under Karl Olsen, principle bassist in the Louisville Orchestra. I am an electric player moving over to upright, and the school asks that I purchase my own...