Thanks for that, it came right yesterday. It seems to have been a problem over the last few days for many of us down here in New Zealand. Hopefully all good now, though.
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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue Pt2
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Has anyone on here tried the Mesa Boogie Prodigy? If so, besides the 100 watt difference can you describe any differences in tones and what your overall opinion was?
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Just received two boxes from Ampeg. More gear in for review!
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Cool! What did you get?
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Likes guitars that tune good and firm feelin women
Top of my gas list. I look forward to hearing about it.V-4B and SVT-212AV.
Harrrumph...all I got was the V4B. And I had to pay for it. Sure, it was quite a good price, but still...V-4B and SVT-212AV.
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Harrrumph...all I got was the V4B. And I had to pay for it. Sure, it was quite a good price, but still...
Well, I have to give this rig back, eventually ...
V-4B and SVT-212AV.
Some people have all the fun!
When you test an amp like this, do you test it as received or do you perform any adjustments such as optimizing the power tube bias setting first? The reason why I ask is that some companies like to set the bias conservatively to prolong power tube life. This may not be the setting that makes the amp sound as good as it can.
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Unless we find an amp set with the bias way off (or the amp has been damaged, or something else is amiss), we typically test them in the condition they are in upon arrival.
You never know if something is changed as a result of being bounced around during shipping.
I suppose that the manufacturer would want you to do no more than ensure that the amp is calibrated to their specifications. In the case of the v4B, adjust the bias for 450mV across the 6L6GC cathode resistors @ 120VAC in North America.
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V-4B and SVT-212AV.
I can hardly wait to hear what y'all think of that rig and read the full review. keep us updated please.
V-4B and SVT-212AV.
You could have driven 15 miles south and tried that combination of gear
Real well. I really dig the sound I get from it
Glad to here that. I've got the same rig and plan on adding another 212AV cab also. I'm very satisfied with this rig.
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Real well. I really dig the sound I get from it
Ooh, and if I want to test the V-4B with two of the SVT-212AVs, I know whom to call!
