The official Ampeg V-4BH thread

[Jazzman]

Effectively spending lots of money on an awesome amp only to give the crowd none of it. I don't understand why people do this.

Mic'ing is certainly the preferred option, but most soundmen are not willing to mic a bass amp. I can count the times my bass cab has been mic'd on one hand. I usually get the 'we don't have the board setup for that,' 'don't have enough mics,' 'I don't like to do that...a DI works better,' etc.

Like it or not, DI is the standard

 

[pedro]

I'm sure you're right. OTOH, we're probably never going to play anywhere that big anyway so its probably a mute point.

 

[greenboy]

On the DI issue, could just find a mic and micing setup you like with your rig. Know what angle and distance where on the baffle board you want it, with stand or standoff as well, and always have it in your cartage.

 

[pedro]

Thats certainly an option GB but as I said, I doubt we'll ever play any really big rooms. We're just ham and eggers.

 

[nubs]

So many V4B users play through the 115, my question is anyone use it with the SVT215E, thats what i am planning on doing, what can i expect?

 

[pedro]

I would expect a 2x15 to sound great. I opted for the 1x15 due to portability issues.

 

[nubs]

if i hook two 8 ohm cabs together that becomes a 4 ohm load is that correct?

 

[Tom Howland]

So many V4B users play through the 115, my question is anyone use it with the SVT215E, thats what i am planning on doing, what can i expect?

I've played my V4BH through a Bergantino 2x15. ( It sounded great)

Also, Fliptops, or Dr, Bass will make a 2x15 cab.

I use a 1x15 made by Fliptops. ( it's bigger than the Ampeg 1x15)
The same size as the 4x14 cab. ( Louder than the Ampeg)

But gassing for either a 2x15 or 6x10 for more volume, and headroom.

 

[nubs]

i am brand new to this V4BH amp. so new as a matter of fact i don't even have it yet although my intentions are to run it through my SVT215E. the only thing and i mean only thing that concerns me is aobut 50% of the V4B users claim underpower concerns, while the of 50% state the opposite. i am going from a GK1001rb to this head and am totally hyped for that classic tube sound but a little skeptical about the volume.

 

[pedro]

I use a 1x15 made by Fliptops. ( it's bigger than the Ampeg 1x15)
The same size as the 4x14 cab. ( Louder than the Ampeg)

What is a 4x14 cab? BTW, I ordered the 1x15 from Fliptop and hope to receive it by the end of this week or early next week.

 

[Lync]

i am brand new to this V4BH amp. so new as a matter of fact i don't even have it yet although my intentions are to run it through my SVT215E. the only thing and i mean only thing that concerns me is aobut 50% of the V4B users claim underpower concerns, while the of 50% state the opposite. i am going from a GK1001rb to this head and am totally hyped for that classic tube sound but a little skeptical about the volume.

With the 215 config should have no issues.

 

[Jazzman]

i am brand new to this V4BH amp. so new as a matter of fact i don't even have it yet although my intentions are to run it through my SVT215E. the only thing and i mean only thing that concerns me is aobut 50% of the V4B users claim underpower concerns, while the of 50% state the opposite. i am going from a GK1001rb to this head and am totally hyped for that classic tube sound but a little skeptical about the volume.

As long as your guitar player(s) are not ego-maniacs who need to have a ripping loud stage volume, you will be all set with the V4BH. I find myself using the V4BH more often than my SVT-CL simply because the output is more manageable.

 

[pedro]

I'm very fortunate to play with guys that don't have volume problems. We had practice yesterday and again I marveled all throughout the rehearsal just how much I was enjoying that sound. I don't know how to describe it other than deep and very sweet. I'm extremely pleased with it.

 

[nubs]

As long as your guitar player(s) are not ego-maniacs who need to have a ripping loud stage volume, you will be all set with the V4BH. I find myself using the V4BH more often than my SVT-CL simply because the output is more manageable.

it seems so strange to me that one would use the v4b rather than an svt cl

 

[pedro]

it seems so strange to me that one would use the v4b rather than an svt cl

Only if you think that the SVT and the V4B sound the same. But to my ears, the V4B has a softer sweeter sound than what I recall of the SVT. But even if they do sound the same perhaps one might choose the VB when its a lower volume gig and you still want to dial in some distortion.

 

[Tom Howland]

What is a 4x14 cab? BTW, I ordered the 1x15 from Fliptop and hope to receive it by the end of this week or early next week.

My bad. that's 4x10.

Enjoy the 1x15.

 

[Jazzman]

one might choose the VB when its a lower volume gig and you still want to dial in some distortion.

Bingo. I prefer tube amps when they are running pretty hard...not all out grind, but I do like some hair on the tone. With the V4BH you don't have to go deaf getting that tone.

 

[Tom Howland]

Bingo. I prefer tube amps when they are running pretty hard...not all out grind, but I do like some hair on the tone. With the V4BH you don't have to go deaf getting that tone.

+1
That's why my SVT stays at home.

 

[rodl2005]

Bingo. I prefer tube amps when they are running pretty hard...not all out grind, but I do like some hair on the tone. With the V4BH you don't have to go deaf getting that tone.

+1 the V4BH has a good DI out on it too, so getting a great sound to FOH is easy. Thru a NV610 or NV215 & I suppose a SVT215 or any efficient cab with plenty of cone area to move lotsa air-the V4BH will be loud enough as long as guitardists aint cranking 100w MArshalls etc....even then it'd go close IME.
Ive never had a prob. with onstage sound outta the V4BH thru a good sized cab/s

 

[pedro]

not all out grind, but I do like some hair on the tone.

Now that's a keeper of an expression. LOL!!