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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue Pt2
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The 112AV is a great sounding cab, IMO. To my ears, the 210AVs and 112AVs share a lot of tonal characteristics, with the 112AV having a bit more lows, and is a bit "crisper" sounding cab, IMO. Probably because of the tweeter.
Not officially, but you could daisy chain them into one of the 2 ohm speaker outs. It would end up being 2.67 ohms, which is a bit of a mismatch. Is it such a horrible mismatch that it would blow your output section? Almost certainly no. But if anything happens to your amp while you do it, it'll void your warranty.
Think I just found the setup of my dreams for loud bands, and by using all 210AV cabs I can use the amount of cabs for the given gig and still get the same tone!
It is something I have considered as well. I ended up finding a beat up 810 for not much more then a 210AV to cover the really loud stuff; outside no PA. I am still fascinated by the idea of 3 or even 3 of the barefaced Two 10 (12 ohm) cabs.
Take it from me you would not need three. Two are amazingly loud, they are so sensitive (I have a single Four 10). If you are considering a pair of Two 10s be aware that the Four 10 is so physically small and light in weight I really could not see the point it is all you need,
This is a really interesting concept and well worth serious consideration. The 210av is a magical little speaker, and even down here at the price it is a gift.
Funny. ..it ain't real cheap here in Oz. Even the PF20T is $1700 the 50T is $2100 & if you can find a new 210av they're oh $600 not too bad. But when you consider a Bassman Pro Neo 115 is under $900 and it's heavy duty or so I think - It'll handle my Super Bassman at damn high volumes - they're still not that cheap.
The PF50T at 2100 Gets me. Hayull I bought my V4B for less than that delivered. Dang!
Carry on
..I've had virtually no sleep and am rambling. ...
The PF50T at 2100 Gets me. Hayull I bought my V4B for less than that delivered. Dang!
Carry on
..I've had virtually no sleep and am rambling. ...
I'm playing at a huge show in North Carolina on May 15 -- a benefit to support the fight against the HB 2 law you probably have read about. More than 20 bands playing from noon till 10 pm. I've also been asked to supply the bass rig for the whole shooting match, and said yes. I'd love to bring the V4B, but may opt for my Mesa Subway D-800. Just seems like so much wear and tear on the tubes. What do you folks think?
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They're meant to be played man. If it's a concern do you feel comfortable hitting the organizer up for a little cash for wear and tear?
Stock SVT 810e speaker made near the end of 06. I always talk about the 2000-06 cabs sounding muddy, but the last experience I had with one was a late-in-the-year model, and it was made with plywood and sounded pretty good. So maybe they had straightened out the sound by then.
I always bring a solid state amp for the other players if I am the one providing a bass amp backline - even if I bring my SVT or V4 for my set.
Thanks Jimmy it's solid ply and sounds pretty good. I just won't AB it to a heritage cab.
That's true on the meant to be played.
Can't hit 'em up for cash -- this is 100 percent benefit, with all proceeds going to Equality NC.
I usually do the same. I don't mind lending out cabs for backline but generally only let friends use my head.
Messed around with some eq settings on my V-4B last night while still getting used to the new 212AV cab, and I think I happened upon tonal bliss.
I have normally been playing with preamp gain pushed (usually about 2-2:30) and volume to taste (usually around 10 o'clock) because I like the preamp breakup, but instead I rolled back on the preamp gain to about 11-noon, and cranked the master to see if I could dial in some of that sweet power amp magic I often hear about. I engaged the ultra lo, rolled bass off a bit, boosted mids at 800hz, rolled treble off a bit and turned the tweeter off on the cab.
I just put some new strings and bridge saddles on my Jazz which proved to be a little zingy at the moment, but the combined tone hit me in the proverbial bell bottoms. The tone was so meaty! Tons of punch, depth and clarity! The fuzz pedals that I've been struggling to find settings with the new amp (previous rig was an Orange AD200B that loves fuzz pedals) all sat incredibly and finally felt at home. Standing a few feet in front of my cab, I almost felt like there was an 810 powerhouse behind me. The 212 cab has some serious gusto, and I love my V-4B even more, every time I play it. Especially finding these new settings.
I'm sold. V-4B slays and the 212AV is a great match for it.
I have normally been playing with preamp gain pushed (usually about 2-2:30) and volume to taste (usually around 10 o'clock) because I like the preamp breakup, but instead I rolled back on the preamp gain to about 11-noon, and cranked the master to see if I could dial in some of that sweet power amp magic I often hear about. I engaged the ultra lo, rolled bass off a bit, boosted mids at 800hz, rolled treble off a bit and turned the tweeter off on the cab.
I just put some new strings and bridge saddles on my Jazz which proved to be a little zingy at the moment, but the combined tone hit me in the proverbial bell bottoms. The tone was so meaty! Tons of punch, depth and clarity! The fuzz pedals that I've been struggling to find settings with the new amp (previous rig was an Orange AD200B that loves fuzz pedals) all sat incredibly and finally felt at home. Standing a few feet in front of my cab, I almost felt like there was an 810 powerhouse behind me. The 212 cab has some serious gusto, and I love my V-4B even more, every time I play it. Especially finding these new settings.
I'm sold. V-4B slays and the 212AV is a great match for it.
Yeah, I always run it with the master dimed for the same reason...sounds more ballsy and much less compressed to me.
Same, 90% of the time. Unless I'm after a grind at lower vols- then I pretty much use them the opposite way round. Gain up & Master vol low.
