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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue

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I was looking for an all-tube fullstack with about 100 Watts. Now I know how it will look like: A brand new V-4 B plus two of the 212'' - cabs. i bet my arse this will be a killer rig!

I am so happy about this reissue of the V-4 B h, because the old ones are not few in Germany. Now there is a second chance! Hooray!
 
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chunkstyle said:
Yup. Those modern rims look terrible in that first picture. Kinda like putting dual color LEDs on an Ampeg.
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You know, I never even thought about it, but it does seem a little odd. However, the original Ampeg company under Everett Hull and Jess Oliver was all about a flashy look with fancy lighting things, so I just look at the dual color LED's as a continuation of the legacy.
 
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Jazzbass2010 said:
Is it possible to shave 20 lbs off @ still be a great reissue ? The ampeg svt vr if I am correct is 85lbs . A 65 lb svt oh that would be great .
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My '72 V4 is about 27 inches wide. I love the amp - but personally I would prefer it was the width of the reissue - not only for speaker cabinet matching - but it would also be a bit easier to handle.

I wonder, does losing a few inches in the width help make the reissue lighter?

I would be surprised if there was not less iron in the reissue's transformers - but it seems to sound good in Dino's video.

I recently refurbed my '72 with a new head box (it was a beat up VT-22 when I got it), and installed a new Heyboer output transformer and new power tubes.

I wish that was enough to make me not want the new one too.

Here is a photo of my '72 getting ready for action on Friday night (w/'72 SVT cab).

It sounded awesome. I am getting emotional thinking about it:bawl:;)
 

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Jazzbass2010 said:
Is it possible to shave 20 lbs off @ still be a great reissue ? The ampeg svt vr if I am correct is 85lbs . A 65 lb svt oh that would be great .
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well, the originals were built like a tank, but IMO, the RI's must have smaller Iron in them too. the power and output trannys can weigh ALOT.
 
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If any of you have a 70's V4-B with paisley silk instead of the regular cloth grill give me a shout. I would love to know if that amp is still putting it out. I sold it on eBay about 10 to 12 years ago and would love to buy it back or just see pics of it.
 
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Bass 45 said:
I wonder, does losing a few inches in the width help make the reissue lighter?

I would be surprised if there was not less iron in the reissue's transformers - but it seems to sound good in Dino's video.
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The 1971 V4 which included the reverb was spec'ed at 57 lbs. Close to what John said at 61 lbs for his V4B's.

Their original power specs were minimum 100W RMS, 260W music power. Usually the RMS is about half the music power rating. It is well established that the amp actually put out more than 100W, the actual rating was more like 120W. This would require more iron than a 100W amp.
 
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liam_g said:
According to Musician's Friend, list is $1,819.99.
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The MF website says $1299 street.

Ampeg sure seems to have done everything right with this amp. First off it sounds ****ing great! Functionally they added just enough modernity like a DI and reduced weight but without changing the basic old school vibe. I'm super impressed that Ampeg really seems to be listening directly to customers where competitors like Fender and Traynor are coming close but ultimately missing the boat in esthetics and simplicity.

I've come close to buying a 70's V-4B a couple of times the last few months. Hearing the new one though I'm glad I didn't.
 
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