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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue
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Ya. came and went, didn't it? Sartori, good idea about the plywood span. Thanks. Might try that when I get a chance to cut a little wood.
You could channel your inner Jerry and go with the sideways vertical amp next to the vertical speaker array...
Or maybe you want to channel your inner bob and get some short shorts
Finally had a chance to listen to these. Thanks JimmyM. It's a close call. Of course, for the moment I am listening through my MBP speakers but the V4B sounds like it has a tad more depth.....
Here is me hoping that I can get mine ordered soon.
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They've been shipped to stores that ordered them, but not all stores have ordered them yet. You're best to ask your local store manager about that.
Ya, a lot of folks have said that. I still think it's my playing being less good on the SVT mic'ed track. Plus a bump of a knob on either of them could have changed your perception. Don't anyone to get the idea that the SVT is inferior to the V4B or anything
I do know some who like the V4B better, but I like them about the same tonally.
I always preferred my V4 to my SVt back in the 70/80's but sometimes you just need the headroom.... maybe this one really has nailed the original v4 tone.
Seriously considering this amp right now. Also looking at the Fender 100T but I'm leaning more towards the V-4B cause I like the simpler design. Not really a fan of auto-bias circuits. I think it would sound real good on top of my GB Focus 15 cab.
Well it looks like alternate plans for stacking my V4B and 210av's are going to have to happen soon. Even when I put the cabs off to the side of the head, it still sags. Maybe I can get Hodgy to build me a chassis made out of steel.
Actually, it looks unusual but not horrible to do T formation. The handle's in the way but a couple pieces of wood covered in felt would likely take care of that.
Actually, it looks unusual but not horrible to do T formation. The handle's in the way but a couple pieces of wood covered in felt would likely take care of that.
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Well it looks like alternate plans for stacking my V4B and 210av's are going to have to happen soon. Even when I put the cabs off to the side of the head, it still sags. Maybe I can get Hodgy to build me a chassis made out of steel.
Actually, it looks unusual but not horrible to do T formation. The handle's in the way but a couple pieces of wood covered in felt would likely take care of that.
Many of my rigs have been T formation for eons. Doesn't look unusual a bit to me, but a really heavy head on top of light cabs is a bit scary, have to admit.
Passinwind
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I wonder if the edge joints were weakened. You wouldn't want them to fail when picking up the amp. Field experience is invaluable. Maybe Loud QC would like to examine it and would be willing to send you a replacement head cabinet.
Well it looks like alternate plans for stacking my V4B and 210av's are going to have to happen soon. Even when I put the cabs off to the side of the head, it still sags. Maybe I can get Hodgy to build me a chassis made out of steel.
Actually, it looks unusual but not horrible to do T formation. The handle's in the way but a couple pieces of wood covered in felt would likely take care of that.
Aside from the larger footprint, what's the down side of resting the head on an amp stand?
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