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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue Pt2

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Tim1 said:
Don't want to disillusion you, but the 100T is not "louder" than the V4B. I owned both for a while and the V4B was definitely louder for the clean tone that I prefer. The 100T is a great amp but seemed to break up earlier and less harmoniously than the V4B, which is why I sold it and kept the V4B. Mind you, both go pretty darned loud anyway.[/QUOT


I've actually never needed to run the 100t in my regular band flat chat except when in the 25 watt setting and even then it handled the gig well as far as stage volume went. Though admittedly we used 2 deps last gig on keys and guitar so maybe the overall band was louder but never expected to need the gain and master both literally cranked on the v4b, maybe I should've be adding more mids though I was trying to avoid too much as we were playing funk. Anyway, loving the simplicity and tone of the ampeg, so simple to dial in great usable sounds. Actually swapped the 100t today as part payment on a Blastcult 145 double bas but that's another story. Anyway looking forward to receiving av212 in the next day or so :-)
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Tim1 said:
Don't want to disillusion you, but the 100T is not "louder" than the V4B. I owned both for a while and the V4B was definitely louder for the clean tone that I prefer. The 100T is a great amp but seemed to break up earlier and less harmoniously than the V4B, which is why I sold it and kept the V4B. Mind you, both go pretty darned loud anyway.
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I've actually never needed to run the 100t in my regular band flat chat except when in the 25 watt setting and even then it handled the gig well as far as stage volume went. Though admittedly we used 2 deps last gig on keys and guitar so maybe the overall band was louder but never expected to need the gain and master both literally cranked on the v4b, maybe I should've be adding more mids though I was trying to avoid too much as we were playing funk. Anyway, loving the simplicity and tone of the ampeg, so simple to dial in great usable sounds. Actually swapped the 100t today as part payment on a Blastcult 145 double bas but that's another story. Anyway looking forward to receiving av212 in the next day or so :)
 
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Have not posted any v4b related in a while, here are some cool pictures when the sun was hitting it. I love this amp and cabinet!!!
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Well, here's mine with my parts Precision. Having some farting issues when I dig in on an open E or F. All of this stuff is brand new so I'm hoping to sort this problem out with an easy fix. Happens with all of my basses. But, my 67 Bassman farts out too. My guitar player thinks it may be a problem with the power at my house. Going to try a power conditioner. I know I posted this on another thread. Just looking for any more ideas.
 
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Sorry to hear about the farting out.
Could it have something to do with the driver that has to be broken in (if that's how one says it in English)?
I remember my PF cabs in the beginning couldn't take as much as they do now.
Maybe some more experienced TB members can chime in...
 
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The band agrees that this isn't natural. Gig today had gain at 10 o'clock, eq flat, volume at 11 o'clock. Clearly, I'm not playing it too loud. Still farting when I dig in. Starting to think it's the amp. Band says to bring it back to GC and try it there with their amp or cab. Mis-match them until I get one that's not farty.
 
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I have noticed that my V4B gets quite warm after rehearsing. The back of the amp is getting prettyt hot, especially the output panel.
I'm sure it's absolutely normal but I'm just wondering if all that heat couldn't damage the PCB after a few years of use.
What are your thoughts about this "no heat sink or fan" design.
I love that head, it's my beloved amp and I want to keep it forever!!!!!
 
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eyoyo said:
I have noticed that my V4B gets quite warm after rehearsing. The back of the amp is getting prettyt hot, especially the output panel.
I'm sure it's absolutely normal but I'm just wondering if all that heat couldn't damage the PCB after a few years of use.
What are your thoughts about this "no heat sink or fan" design.
I love that head, it's my beloved amp and I want to keep it forever!!!!!
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Tubes and transformers do get hot, but if it needed a fan, it would have been designed with one. I've used mine in the dead of summer in Florida outside with hot sun directly hitting it many times, and never have had a problem.
 
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I've used tube amps since I was 12 y.o. Some with fans that got HOT....SVT2. some without fans that get hot. .. Never a problem. But they all get hot. @rickbass1 I think most tube amps are made to handle an impedance mismatch of some degree.... using the V4B at 2.67 ohms. ..If probly use the 2 ohm plug/socket. .... But I'm sure the 4 ohm one would be fine also.
Perhaps @B-string or others who actually know what they're talking about might chime in here.
 
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