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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue Pt2
- Thread starter Chef
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Was that aimed at me?
Thats actually a Genz uber 410, with an Ampeg skirt!
Oh, and its just fantastic
I read all 155 pages, and just took delivery from Sweetwater of a brand new Ampeg v-4b!
I have a V4B and Barefaced Four 10. It is a great pairing, but the Four 10 is a good match with every tube amp I have tried on it. As the cabinet has opened up/broken in it has responded clearly to the differences between different heads. The V4B on it sounds quite transparent and punchy but easily tweakable for a variety of tones - quite surprising really when you consider the cab has no horn.
I also have a pair of 210 AVs which I have hooked up to the V4B (as well as a 212AV). All good combinations and the 210AVs will never leave me, but the Four 10 is quite special and wins in term of stage spread and power handling. To be fair, it is also more expensive.
I also have a pair of 210 AVs which I have hooked up to the V4B (as well as a 212AV). All good combinations and the 210AVs will never leave me, but the Four 10 is quite special and wins in term of stage spread and power handling. To be fair, it is also more expensive.
My 210 was part of the Micro VR combo. Now the Micro VR will be the backup for the v-4b.
My 210 was part of the Micro VR combo. Now the Micro VR will be the backup for the v-4b.
I finally picked up a lightly used MicroVR/210 AV stack. So I've got that head and cab for my lower volume rehearsals, a V-4B and 2 of the SVT-112AV cabs for big gigs and a PF-500 that had gone to rehearsals with a single 112AV as well as having been the backup for the V-4B. No other cabs or amps. I am really looking forward to mixing and matching the different configs to see what tones are in there. I do not mind hauling the V-4B rig as it sounds so incredible. But with the Micro AV stack, I'm really hoping for great things, even with my 5 string, as it is so dang portable!
Have you ever tried the pair of 210AVs with the 212AV at the same time since the V4B will run at 2ohms? I know that cab/driver mixing is typically frowned upon but I've heard some great combos (a Mesa PH210 and PH212 sound great together, other than the fact that the 210 weighs almost as much as the 212 does, and many folks mix the 112 and 115 Mesa Subway cabs together with great results).
Nope, never crossed my mind to try the mix as I have other cabs for bigger gigs. Interesting thought though
Tell ya what. ....
NV215 AND 2 x Fender Bassman Pro Neo 115s Would make an awesome 4x15 wall hey?
NV215 AND 2 x Fender Bassman Pro Neo 115s Would make an awesome 4x15 wall hey?
Probably blow your britches offTell ya what. ....
NV215 AND 2 x Fender Bassman Pro Neo 115s Would make an awesome 4x15 wall hey?
father of fires
Commercial User
I'm really really really really close to pulling the trigger but I just have one question...
Am I fooling myself that I can keep up with two full stacks and a seriously hard hitting drummer?
I'm using a 4x10 and 2x10 cab. My 500W head is more than enough so I know I can get by with less. But am I fooling myself?
I was thinking that if the V4B was not enough I could slave it with my other head but then what's the point?
Plus I flipped both the vintage V4 and V4BH that I had in the past...
Am I fooling myself that I can keep up with two full stacks and a seriously hard hitting drummer?
I'm using a 4x10 and 2x10 cab. My 500W head is more than enough so I know I can get by with less. But am I fooling myself?
I was thinking that if the V4B was not enough I could slave it with my other head but then what's the point?
Plus I flipped both the vintage V4 and V4BH that I had in the past...
Personally - I am not a one amp guy. I have amps of varying power - and among them, my reissue V4B gets the most gigs - but some gigs I bring a bigger amp - and some I bring a smaller amp. If you can afford it, get the V4 and keep the 500 watter
This is a question that only you can answer, Firedad. But since you've owned two others in the past, I think you have a pretty good idea of its capabilities already. Not like the definition of 100w has changed
father of fires
Commercial User
True. 100 is 100. But I'm older now and my needs have changed.This is a question that only you can answer, Firedad. But since you've owned two others in the past, I think you have a pretty good idea of its capabilities already. Not like the definition of 100w has changed
My wife politely reminded me I only have one gig booked currently. Maybe I should wait until the summer. No use buying something that's just gonna sit there.
My annual bass hang today. The V4b certainly hangs well with the fancy stuff and the 50T certainly does well too.
