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2013 Ampeg V-4B 100W Reissue
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Well, I love this amp, but made a financial mistake buying it. I hate to do this, but the for sale thread link is in my sig.
Liam
Well, that sucks, but aren't you still within your return period to get a refund? They want a restocking fee that puts the nix on that option?
Well, the amp sold. Shipped it out to a happy new owner this morning. I'll miss it. I'm using a little of the proceeds to by used VT bass and BDDI pedals to try to capture some of that warmth that I'll miss. I'll try both out and keep the one that makes me the happiest. I used to have a BDDI and liked it quite a bit. I hear the VT is even better. We'll see.
I'll hopefully have an all-tube rig again in the future, when it's more financially responsible for me to do so.
Cheers,
Liam
I'll hopefully have an all-tube rig again in the future, when it's more financially responsible for me to do so.
Cheers,
Liam
It ain't the tubes that matter...it's the amp. New V4B is THE amp. I had a 73 V4B for over 10 years and the new V4B has the sound. And the fury.
Well, I love this amp, but made a financial mistake buying it. I hate to do this, but the for sale thread link is in my sig.
Liam
Sorry to hear that Liam. I'm so GASsing for this amp but I'm holding off on buying it because I can't quite afford it right now.
Thanks John. You're wiser than I was. The amp is defintely GAS-worthy though. Truly great tone. I'll have one again one of these days.
Cheers,
Liam
Thanks for the deal Liam. I feel bad that it didn't work out for you but it is going to a very good home and will be in a studio environment surrounded by lots of vintage Ampegs and Olivers.
I'm hoping for greatness with this little amp. It's first test will be on the Heritage 810 against the early 70's SVT. Then we will see what it can do on a pair of 210AV's.
I'm hoping for greatness with this little amp. It's first test will be on the Heritage 810 against the early 70's SVT. Then we will see what it can do on a pair of 210AV's.
I ran a V4B with SVT810 cab for 10 years of club work back in the mid 70's - mid 80's. I still say it's the best tone I've ever gotten from an amp setup. I'm sure you'll love it Apex!
Me too! And an occasional flatbed in someone's backyard, too
what a great picture..... used those and occasionally built stages on wood milk crates pplaying block parties in Brooklyn in the 70's. My V4B/810 just rocked it.....
I got to gig with V4 B last night . Stage volume only got to work it through 4x10 . I can only imagine how good a 8x10 would sound . Just over 2 weeks with new head . Kind of curious are they only 100 watts ? I did a song in drop D with my p bass usually use a jazz @ I did not want to put p bass down .
The official word is they're 100w, but I've read about old ones testing slightly higher. Certainly not higher enough to make a difference in output, though.
Me too! And an occasional flatbed in someone's backyard, too
I second the awesome picture comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The picture is way more awesome than that gig was
Awesome pic . What year was the pic ?
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