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The official Ampeg V-4BH thread

#183
TSanders said:
I LOVE my Ampeg V4BH.

Sold my last one. Wont make that mistake again.
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LOL, and now you have it up for sale. Man, I don't think I could ever flip gear like that, it would drive me nuts.

jcpowell27 said:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26638345@N03/

Anywho the cab is a bit unweildy (200lb, bigger than me, etc.) so I'm looking for something a bit more managable. What would you guys recommend? Thanks guys, have a great day!

-Joe P.
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OK, this is based purely on the recommendations of others--I don't own the head, nor have I tried it--but by many accounts, the last two cabs on this page are half the weight, nearly as loud, and sound much better:
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#186
Thanks for the recommendations guys. Actually I have another question: What tubes do you guys use? I'm pretty sure mine still has the tubes that were placed in it new in Nov. 1996. Any recommendations? I was thinking maybe JJ's and a nice servicing. Thanks again!

-Joe P.
 
#188
Adding to an old thread here. I just picked up a V4BH (finally) and have been looking through all of the threads. A few questions.

"This is marked as a V4-B from the "Classic Series". When they first came out with these in the "Classic Series" with the blue and orange lettering they called it the V4-B reissue IIRC. If Im not mistaken there is no difference in this amp and what is now is called and badged a V4BH." (this quote came from the megathread)

Is the above statement true. I ask B/C the seller listed it as 130 watts. I had always beleived they were all 100W. Is this an honest mistake or is it hotter than the newer V4BH's.

Also is the head the same size as an SVT-CL or is it wider like the old V4's?

Thanks Much
 
#189
joeybyron said:
Adding to an old thread here. I just picked up a V4BH (finally) and have been looking through all of the threads. A few questions.

"This is marked as a V4-B from the "Classic Series". When they first came out with these in the "Classic Series" with the blue and orange lettering they called it the V4-B reissue IIRC. If Im not mistaken there is no difference in this amp and what is now is called and badged a V4BH." (this quote came from the megathread)

Is the above statement true. I ask B/C the seller listed it as 130 watts. I had always beleived they were all 100W. Is this an honest mistake or is it hotter than the newer V4BH's.

Also is the head the same size as an SVT-CL or is it wider like the old V4's?

Thanks Much
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Sounds like the seller is referring to the v4's which are older than that series. The one you describe would be 100 watts (I have a B2 which is now the B2R from that series). It also is the same size as an SVT-CL.
 
#190
Hi !

Ampeg V4BH with Electric 2x15.
Sounds great, I play in heavy rock n' roll trio (Mudhoney like), and never had power issues ...
Aguilar Tone Hammer helps sculpting tone and adds nice overdrive !

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#192
Here is mine. Waiting on an Avatar 2X12" DeltaLF in orange (8ohm). I imagine I'll add an orang Avatar 2X10 Neo at some point. Loving the tone through my bassbomb (which I just sold to fund the orange Avatar 2X12).
 

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#197
I have an Ampeg Porta Bass series 2 x 12 box 4 ohms, and would like to get a V4BH that is for sale to use with it for smaller gigs.
I'm wondering if it would be loud enough for say a room of 100 people? Instead of carting my SVT-II around.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
 
#198
gobisan said:
I have an Ampeg Porta Bass series 2 x 12 box 4 ohms, and would like to get a V4BH that is for sale to use with it for smaller gigs.
I'm wondering if it would be loud enough for say a room of 100 people? Instead of carting my SVT-II around.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
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I've never played the V4BH but I have gigged with the V4b and a 1x15 cabinet. The answer, IMO, depends on what kind of music you play and how reasonable your bandmates are. Here is a link to a very short video of our band playing a high school reunion a few years ago.

 
#200
How does V4BH sound thru svt-810e, has anyone played this combination?

I now have a svt-410hlf and a DIY 1x15 cabinets (both ported) and in some (bad) rooms it`s really hard to control the low end whatever cab I use. Some notes become massivelly boomy (especially E note on A string). Has anyone experienced same problem?
Thru my ashdown abm 500 with same cabs this problem disappears..

Otherwise I really like my V4BH
 

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