Modern B-15N options?

[Jazzdogg]

 

[Woodstockz]

Makes me wanna go home and practice some SITSOM.

- Also RIP Fontella Bass.

 

[stiles72]

So what are the differences between the PF350/500/800? what will be closer to the B-15?

I've tracked down a B100R and will try to audition it this weekend also.

I have a PF500 in addition to my 'B-100R, and the B-100R gets the nod every time over the PF500 both for tone and perceived volume. I modded one of my PF cabs by adding rear ports like a B-100R and it got it closer, but the B-100R still wins.

 

[stiles72]

Oh jeez - I made that video a long time ago. I should re-do it since I didn't know what I was doing with making a video or recording at the time. In real life the B-100R throws more low end than what you hear on there, and I would never set either amp "flat" in a gig setting like I did in that video.

 

[DjangoKid]

does anyone know how an Ampeg B25B compares?

 

[spacebassed]

does anyone know how an Ampeg B25B compares?

A B25 is 50 or 60w (same as the B-15S), like the B-18N, it will give you more than a B15, but not that much more.

 

[guroove]

does anyone know how an Ampeg B25B compares?

I had a B25B. It's a great sounding amp, but when you crank it up over 50% is becomes extremely distorted. It also only comes to life when using it through the right cabinet, which is monstrously big and weighs something like 250 lbs.

I have gone through the same exact thing you are right now. I had a B-15N, and it wasn't loud enough, so I traded it for a B25B. The B25 was too big, and also not loud enough. I now have a B-200R, and have never been happier.

 

[DjangoKid]

I think I'll try out a B100R this weekend. There is a V4B a ways away too, should I even bother to try it out?

I've heard that the V4B is kinda between the B-15 and SVT. Should I bother to audition it?

 

[dmac1961]

Yeah, I have a B25 and it's still a little light for rock gigs, and my B15 strains way too much. I would definitely give the V4B a listen, it might be just what you need. Hell, it's what I need when I don't want to carry the SVT. Damned GAS!

 

[Korladis]

I think I'll try out a B100R this weekend. There is a V4B a ways away too, should I even bother to try it out?

I've heard that the V4B is kinda between the B-15 and SVT. Should I bother to audition it?

Sure, try it out.

What cab are you using?

 

[JimmyM]

V4B is an awesome tube head that is voiced sort of like a B-15. Only 100w but you never heard 100w smack down like that.

 

[lowend1]

V4B is an awesome tube head that is voiced sort of like a B-15. Only 100w but you never heard 100w smack down like that.

The only 100-watter that can bring it like a V4 is a Hiwatt DR103, and that is somewhat of a different animal, tonewise, than the Ampeg. The V4 is like a Hiwatt with some "give" and more breakup early on. The Traynor YBA-3 is also a 100-watt animal, and closer to the Ampeg's tone.

 

[DjangoKid]

I auditioned the new PF350 and 500 into the PF115 cab. Pretty impressive.

Today I'm gonna try the V4. I know it's not a V4B, but from what I've read here the main difference is the resistors. Its $350 too!

 

[JimmyM]

For all practical purposes, the V4 and V4B are interchangeable.

 

[tombowlus]

Today I'm gonna try the V4. I know it's not a V4B, but from what I've read here the main difference is the resistors. Its $350 too!

That's a great price on a V4!

 

[Jazzdogg]

Fender bassman 100T and a bergantino NV cab should do the trick. Youd have to get used to the eq though.

Have you heard a Fender Super Bassman 300W into a Bergantino NV610?

 

[tombowlus]

Have you heard a Fender Super Bassman 300W into a Bergantino NV610?

Oh, yes! That is one heck of a nice combination!

 

[Jazzdogg]

Thanks, Tom!

 

[DjangoKid]

I just scored the '69 Ampeg V4. Now I just need a 15" cab.

 

[JimmyM]

We will await the pics with baited breath! And after eating sardines, my breath smells like bait!