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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue

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Now, I'm no expert and you can disregard this, but if you have the old one, you don't need the new. Get yourself the SVT. Once you have that in order, then maybe. But if the old lives, there's no need, IMHO ymmv. You can make a master volume mod box and play with that, it's easy to do. I did, but I prefer the sound of the pre section controlling volume so I don't use it: fun little project though.
 
#842
I don't have experience with the old ones, but they're legendary. The only three reasons I could see to grab a new one are: 1) much lighter weight; 2) narrower form factor (won't overhang as many cabs); and 3) a DI.

Cheers,
Liam
 
#844
I was waiting for Liam's review as it seems we have similar
tone preferences.

I am glad to hear it is a winner. I still can't seem to justify selling two vintage models to pay for the new one (not that I think the new one is over-priced).

I may still buy one new if I can't stand to wait for used ones to show up - I just have to figure out what I am willing to sell for it.
 
#845
The new one is really the only option for me. I just won't cart 60 pounds around (I think that's ballpark for the originals, isn't it?). 40 pounds I can make myself deal with. I gigged a Carvin B1500 in a rack for a while, which was around 40 pounds total. I just can't go 60. I know, SVT guys ... I'm a wimp. ;)

Cheers,
Liam
 
#846
Don't get me wrong - I'd buy it if I had the cash - but I already have a significant gear debt, so the only way I can justify buying one is selling something else to pay for it. The thought of selling two great amps to get one is where I get stuck.

Weight is not a big factor for me - in fact - I am so silly that the smaller width of the reissue is a much bigger plus to me then the loss of 20 pounds.
 
#847
I like the smaller width too. Lots of 24" wide cabs out there to match. Not too many 27" wide ones, unless you go vintage or custom builders. I have a 24" wide Dually-T 215 cab on the way from Mark at BNA / Greenboy Audio, done up with AV grillcloth and chrome corners. Should be a great match, aesthetically and sonically. Can't wait.

Cheers,
Liam
 
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Bass 45 said:
I was waiting for Liam's review as it seems we have similar
tone preferences.

I am glad to hear it is a winner. I still can't seem to justify selling two vintage models to pay for the new one (not that I think the new one is over-priced).

I may still buy one new if I can't stand to wait for used ones to show up - I just have to figure out what I am willing to sell for it.
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Me too! I am awaiting the arrival of my 100t. A comparison would be very insightful.

Marc
 
#849
hmmm

I have a 72...but what do you guys think. If these new ones really sound like the old ones...would love to see a side by side comparison... im thinking of picking one up to use for gigging to give the old one a rest. I certainly dont baby the amp. so itd be nice to have a new amp that i wouldnt have to worry about (just because i will keep this 1972 v4b forever)
 
#851
I say again my 100T and SB300 definitely won't be going anywhere - two of the best amps I have ever owned. But I have never been of the opinion (and I don't think many of us are :hiding: ) that you have to be exclusively with one brand or the other so far as tube amps go. I have always been a tube amp guy and to be honest I was never much into Fender heads until these new ones came out and just blew me away- Ampeg was my head of choice for a long time until an unfortunate incident took my last one out of the equation. I yearn to have an Ampeg back in the fold, especially since the taxman has been kind, so the V4B might just be the one.
 
#852
Homely? I don't think so, dude:

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There it is on its first gig. As much as I love that new Heritage SVT I got, this is going to be my day-to-day rig from now on unless stage space is at a real premium. All I have to do now is figure out an efficient way to cart it and the cabs. For tomorrow's gig, though, I'm going to try it with just one cab. But it's a seriously great sounding rig with the two cabs.

As for whether you need one if you already have an old V4B, certainly you don't need it, but the smaller box and lighter weight is very nice. It was a one-hand carry for me, which was nice.
 
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JimmyM said:
Homely? I don't think so, dude:

V4b1stGig_zps4aa6623d.jpg


There it is on its first gig. As much as I love that new Heritage SVT I got, this is going to be my day-to-day rig from now on unless stage space is at a real premium. All I have to do now is figure out an efficient way to cart it and the cabs. For tomorrow's gig, though, I'm going to try it with just one cab. But it's a seriously great sounding rig with the two cabs.

As for whether you need one if you already have an old V4B, certainly you don't need it, but the smaller box and lighter weight is very nice. It was a one-hand carry for me, which was nice.
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jimmy, i understand why you set your rig that way but man i hate it that way! lets see that amp on your 810 next time...
 
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Groovy_Gravy said:
oh stop! i run mine on top of a 410he dont listen with your eyes :D
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Bah, you'll never get a gig with Bowzer from Sha Na Na that way ;)

Anyway, I bought the V4B with the express purpose of using it with my 210av's as a micro rig for tube snobs. I feel like that if I'm going to use an 810, might as well bring an SVT, too.
 
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