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Ampeg V4 Club
- Thread starter birdman14
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It is. Between my 810 and my V4, I prefer the sound of the V4; rounder and more warm to my ears, but still within the same family. The 810 kicks for rock, though; there’s nothing quite like a Fridge for rock. Even a similar 410 pales in comparison, IMHO.
Here's a clean schematic in case you need one.
For the non cap can 40uF@450V, I like the F&T products. This 47uF one can be used: Invalid Link Removed.
Many thanks for the "clean schematic", will come in handy, and yes I like F&T caps, used them in many of my Traynor YBA3 restorations
I just did some reading on a couple V4 cab threads and like the idea of a V4 212 sealed cab..
Idea: have FlipTop.net build a V4 sized cab with two 12s down the center and each separated internally like an 810 cab.
I could even port one chamber and have the best of both a sealed and porter cab in one.
Idea: have FlipTop.net build a V4 sized cab with two 12s down the center and each separated internally like an 810 cab.
I could even port one chamber and have the best of both a sealed and porter cab in one.
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Interesting idea. As long as the speakers you put in it would work well in the chamber size allotted to it, it would probably be OK. Without running the numbers through a modeling system, though, there’s no telling.
No clue how the sealed and ported chambers would work or not work together. It might be worth a separate thread to have some of the sound design folks around here weigh in.
Sure! Great amp. I have a RI and an old one from the 70’s. Both are fantastic amps.
I’m on the hunt for a V4B. I’m having dreams of a wet/dry rig with my Bassman 100t, also to have a backup rig that is similar. But first my due diligence, so:
What’s the difference between the current V-4B with silver cloth, and the older one with the black grill, that looks to be housed in the same box as the SVT CL. I see many of them pop up with good used prices. Are they inferior to the latest version, or just older?
What’s the difference between the current V-4B with silver cloth, and the older one with the black grill, that looks to be housed in the same box as the SVT CL. I see many of them pop up with good used prices. Are they inferior to the latest version, or just older?
Never mind, I found the magic search words.
Ampeg V4BH vs. V4B 90s classic series: what's the difference?
Ampeg V4BH vs. V4B 90s classic series: what's the difference?
FYI, that thread is about two (virtually or completely) identical amps from the 90's and not the current V4B. The current V4B is an attempt to reissue the orignal from the 70's. The other amps from the 90's were not. They were 100 watt versions of the SVT-CL ...or at least seem to have the same front-end.
Yes, though there is plenty of bonus talk about the reissue. Enough at least to answer my question and draw some conclusions.
You may have seen these, but still, here's a couple of threads:
Vintage Ampeg V4(B) Vs. Ampeg ReIssue V4B
V4B Reissue....what's the verdict?
I have a PF-50T. I absolutely love it. But I played a V-4B Reissue the other day and I can't stop thinking about it. I've played an SVT-CL too, but I think the V-4B with a 212 cab might be the best thing I've ever heard.
A guy literally came up to me at Guitar Center and said "That's a really good sounding bass." I had to tell him it wasn't the bass (a Player Series P-bass) but the amp. I'm kind of tempted to spend all my time in that Guitar Center now. I would buy the amp and the cab, but I've got a guitar on layaway I need to finish paying off.
A guy literally came up to me at Guitar Center and said "That's a really good sounding bass." I had to tell him it wasn't the bass (a Player Series P-bass) but the amp. I'm kind of tempted to spend all my time in that Guitar Center now. I would buy the amp and the cab, but I've got a guitar on layaway I need to finish paying off.
I just bought a fully services and like new V4. Sound absolutely stunning and I love it more than the SVT VR I had.
I will get a V6b cabinet soon for it. I think it will work out nice.
I will get a V6b cabinet soon for it. I think it will work out nice.
Nice find. I have a Linden, NJ verison of the V4B and I actually prefer the tone over the SVT's I had at the time. Although I have it loaded with some nice vintage preamp tubes.
Yesterday I picked up a V6b cabinet in very good original shape. But...why on earth does the brochure say it's as wide as the V4? It is a couple of inches short!
Anyway, I'm still gonna use it as is, but after a 3 hour drive I'm pretty dissapointed.
Anyway, I'm still gonna use it as is, but after a 3 hour drive I'm pretty dissapointed.
