v4b head reissue

after much ruckus, this baby finally came. i lifted it upstairs, after carefully making sure the packaging is all in tip top shape, and then sat and looked at it and also wondered how in the world the grill cloth worked. all told, this thing is it. it’s it, man. ampeg, tube, 70s thing. apart...

I just purchased a new Ampeg V4B RI with a 212av cab from guitar center. Love the all tube tone, however, at certain frequencies (when i play a G# or A on the A string or E string), something inside the V4B was rattling. Took it back to GC and they got me a replacement unit. Unfortunately, with...

To the owners or friends of owners of the Ampeg V4B 100w Reissue tube head: Has anyone ever tested the total wattage possible when the amp is being driven full hog? (i.e. how far past 100w can she go (relatively safely))? Owners or friends of the vintage V4B are also welcome to respond, or any...