How is it lazy? They have taken their new platform and put it into a lightweight amp. To me that seems pretty logical. How many bass players do you know of who will do the late 70s-early80s thing of pairing up pre and power into a rack these days?
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New Ampeg Venture Series
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How is it lazy? They have taken their new platform and put it into a lightweight amp. To me that seems pretty logical. How many bass players do you know of who will do the late 70s-early80s thing of pairing up pre and power into a rack these days?
Without further info I'm going to assume that these aren't at the same price point.
Combo versions would be best sellers if priced right.
Not even on the same planet - if anything they're aiming pretty much at someone who would buy one of the Hartke bass heads.
Me. This is a case of the left hand sharing with the right. I'm not saying the move isn't beneficial for new buyers but it leaves very little for those that have already invested. I'm not trying to come off as a butt-hole but I do have skin in the game.
I'm ticked because I would've pocketed that money for a V12 and retired my GK 1200SEB and SVT 8-Pro. They could've gone a step further with tube in the pre section and additional amp models. This isn't exactly reinventing the wheel.
I don't think these amps are for you... I don't think these amps are meant for people who already have the kind of rig you have. You certainly could try one, but since you're already making assumptions about tube/no tube and what the amps can and can't do, it doesn't sound like you're who these are going to be marketed to.
It's a voicing switch for the preamp.
That's fair. I'll return under my bridge to snatch and eat unsuspecting children.
Had the 300 been out earlier this year, I probably would have gotten it over my Mesa D-350. I'm pretty happy with the Mesa but you never know...
Very glad they released a new product but impossible to tell how it sounds without a proper in store demo.
Since this look like a clean sheet of paper design, I was surprised to see only 1 sweepable mid band, 1 voicing with an alternative (SVT or B-15), and limited OD control.
I was thinking it would be a bit more sophisticated but if it sounds amazingly great, I could easily change my mind.
Since this look like a clean sheet of paper design, I was surprised to see only 1 sweepable mid band, 1 voicing with an alternative (SVT or B-15), and limited OD control.
I was thinking it would be a bit more sophisticated but if it sounds amazingly great, I could easily change my mind.
I am an Ampeg "tube head" through and through I have 2 SVT's, V4b, Pf50T, so not gonna get me there....but I am happy to see the new lightweight cabs...I really love my SVT 212av and my 112av cabs(not in love with svt210av), But that 410 or 15" look pretty enticing...I also now understand why the backorders were so long on some of the Heritage stuff...they were up to something
Ha. I've couldn't wait on the new Ampeg any longer and recently took delivery of a Genzler 350 and NC112 cab which I'm running with the SGT-DI. It's great! These new Ampeg could streamline my setup a bit, but best to wait to see how they do in the field.
Output for 8ohm load with these Venture heads isn't listed in the manual or on the amp
Is it safe to assume about 1/2 the watts of the 4ohm spec?
Output for 8ohm load with these Venture heads isn't listed in the manual or on the amp
Is it safe to assume about 1/2 the watts of the 4ohm spec?
Does the music in the video remind anyone else of Future Islands?
As I posted in the Official Ampeg Portaflex Club:
Well, isn't that an interesting answer to why PF350s haven't been in stock for almost a year
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Despite promises from Ampeg and dealers that the one I wanted to order in October of last year would be available in February of this year, they never showed up. COVID supply chain delays and a number of other excuses and now, they confirm that, almost a year later, it and others have been retired!
My experience with the new, Yamaha/Ampeg ownership has been a real eye-opener. I hope their "Venture" series does well but, I have moved on to other manufacturers.
It does make me wonder if I should sell my new SGT-DI before its "retired"
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Well, isn't that an interesting answer to why PF350s haven't been in stock for almost a year
.Despite promises from Ampeg and dealers that the one I wanted to order in October of last year would be available in February of this year, they never showed up. COVID supply chain delays and a number of other excuses and now, they confirm that, almost a year later, it and others have been retired!
My experience with the new, Yamaha/Ampeg ownership has been a real eye-opener. I hope their "Venture" series does well but, I have moved on to other manufacturers.
It does make me wonder if I should sell my new SGT-DI before its "retired"
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Hey AMPEG! Now make one with the 10-band graphic EQ from the SVT 4 Pro! I'm foaming at the mouth begging you lol. Make it The V-4Pro or the V-10Pro
