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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue

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Wow they weren't kidding when they said August 1st. That looks pretty sweet. I think I'd personally have preferred the early 70s graphics, but this looks like a pretty darn faithful reproduction, down to the little light with the bezel and all.

From the other thread:

AmpegUSA said:
Working out some final kinks on our website, guys. Should have the site up later today. Here's some general info though:

The Ampeg V-4B 100W All-Tube Bass Head embodies the legendary tone of the classic V-4B in a portable, modern design perfect for today’s players. From the unique chassis suspension system to the vintage rocker switches, the attention to detail is all there. Plus, with a careful selection of modern features like an integrated DI and a wide choice of speaker output options, we’ve ensured the flexibility and functionality you demand from a modern head. With the 100W V-4B, you get the sought-after tone of a fully-cranked Ampeg tube amp in a design that’s less than half the weight of an SVT.

• 100W of all-tube Ampeg bass tone
o Preamp: Tube ( 2 x 12AX7)
o Driver: Tube (1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7)
o Power amp: Tube (4 x 6L6GC)
• Classic V-4B fit and finish
o Ampeg “Black Line” cosmetics
o Vintage rocker switch controls
o Integrated chassis suspension system
• 3-band EQ (bass, midrange, treble)
• 3-position mid-range control
• Ultra Hi/Lo boost
• Speaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm, 2 x 4 ohm, 2 x 2 ohm
• Balanced direct out w/ ground lift
• Power amp in / preamp out
• -15 dB input
• Slave output to connect additional amplifiers
• Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 11 x 11
• Handling weight: 41 lbs
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B-string said:
Only one input channel? V4B had two input channels.
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With the two inputs running into a single EQ I never really found much use for the two channels on the V4. Good for if you want to set up an A/B for clean/dirty, or run two different tubes or something like that, but otherwise it's more circuitry, more tubes, more space, etc.
 
#9
I'm very interested in this. I know it doesn't have as many features as the Fender Bassman 100T, but it's a little less expensive. If it has that pure Ampeg tone with a bit more headroom than the older model it will be perfect for my needs.
 
#11
Whoa! Nobody told me it would be this good looking! Dang, might have to get this despite my wife's edict. Oh well, she sprang that she wants a horse on me today...I guess I'll have to use this as leverage ;)
 
#13
This is a lot cheaper than a horse, Jimmy. I'd say it's in the bag. :)

I'd think it's not going to sound exactly like the originals but it will probably be awfully close. Then again, at some settings it just might be identical.
 
#14
Honestly, I'd sacrifice the amp if she forgets about the horse. I just got a Heritage SVT. Not like I'm hurting. I think she's lost her mind. She is so not a horse person. She complains when the temperature gets over 90!
 
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Here's the info that Ryan posted about the V4B in the 212av thread.

The Ampeg V-4B 100W All-Tube Bass Head embodies the legendary tone of the classic V-4B in a portable, modern design perfect for today’s players. From the unique chassis suspension system to the vintage rocker switches, the attention to detail is all there. Plus, with a careful selection of modern features like an integrated DI and a wide choice of speaker output options, we’ve ensured the flexibility and functionality you demand from a modern head. With the 100W V-4B, you get the sought-after tone of a fully-cranked Ampeg tube amp in a design that’s less than half the weight of an SVT.

• 100W of all-tube Ampeg bass tone
o Preamp: Tube ( 2 x 12AX7)
o Driver: Tube (1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7)
o Power amp: Tube (4 x 6L6GC)
• Classic V-4B fit and finish
o Ampeg “Black Line” cosmetics
o Vintage rocker switch controls
o Integrated chassis suspension system
• 3-band EQ (bass, midrange, treble)
• 3-position mid-range control
• Ultra Hi/Lo boost
• Speaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm, 2 x 4 ohm, 2 x 2 ohm
• Balanced direct out w/ ground lift
• Power amp in / preamp out
• -15 dB input
• Slave output to connect additional amplifiers
• Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 11 x 11
• Handling weight: 41 lbs
 
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JimmyM said:
Honestly, I'd sacrifice the amp if she forgets about the horse. I just got a Heritage SVT. Not like I'm hurting. I think she's lost her mind. She is so not a horse person. She complains when the temperature gets over 90!
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Have her go work at a stable for a few weeks. She does know that she's going to have to go there and take care of this horse daily (unless you've got the really big bucks to pay someone else to do it).
 
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