I agree. I had a Hexavalve and even though it was a fantastic amp, I still prefer the V-type all tube heads. Completely personal preference though.tombowlus said:
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I agree as well.tombowlus said:
For the music I play my QuatraValve is the cat's meow.
You guys know how sweet they are. They are just a different taste of Trace Elliot tube goodness! 
I still love the V series heads as well and hope to find a V6 or V8 myself someday. Like Jugghaid said, it is just a matter of preference.
Mmmm, if I had bigger gigs/more roadies, I'd want a V4 to run dirty and use my V8 to run clean..
Then again, the Gain II is sounded good in a band setting now...
I still want to try a hexa or other tube trace amp.
Then again, the Gain II is sounded good in a band setting now...
I still want to try a hexa or other tube trace amp.
Very nice. Now I want a V8 as well
It seems these amps sound extremely well through 2 15"s. My favorite sound came from using my V6 with a Trace 1x15 and an Ashdown 1x15 together. That Bergie gives me gas.
It seems these amps sound extremely well through 2 15"s. My favorite sound came from using my V6 with a Trace 1x15 and an Ashdown 1x15 together. That Bergie gives me gas.
Trace tube amps do sound sweet through a 2x15 cab.natrab said:Very nice. Now I want a V8 as well
It seems these amps sound extremely well through 2 15"s. My favorite sound came from using my V6 with a Trace 1x15 and an Ashdown 1x15 together. That Bergie gives me gas.
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Mmmmm, I wanted a Bergie.. Too big for what I was doing though.
The Schroeder still kicks total ass with the V8 though
The Schroeder still kicks total ass with the V8 though
My Quatra Valve needs re-tubing and I'd like some recommendations on power tubes. At the moment it's loaded with Svetlana 6550s, but I'm curious about what others use and why 
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I'm currently running EH 6550's and some cheap Chinese 12ax7's. They came with the amp and sound pretty good.
However, I swapped in some JJ's in the preamp section and it made my tone even sweeter. The difference is really noticeable when I play harmonics. They are now mmm, mmm good! It just makes my already nice tone more round and rich. When I do switch out my power tubes I plan on putting in some JJ KT88's. That might be awhile though as my tubes look to have plenty of life left and I'm real happy with my tone now.
However, I swapped in some JJ's in the preamp section and it made my tone even sweeter. The difference is really noticeable when I play harmonics. They are now mmm, mmm good! It just makes my already nice tone more round and rich. When I do switch out my power tubes I plan on putting in some JJ KT88's. That might be awhile though as my tubes look to have plenty of life left and I'm real happy with my tone now.
I know that I've already shown my "babe" but I gotta do it again 'cause we're having too much V6 (4,8) FUN!!
I've always been afraid of calling this amp the "best" -- I haven't owned every amp on the planet -- BUT -- I've never heard or played better. It's a keeper.
I've always been afraid of calling this amp the "best" -- I haven't owned every amp on the planet -- BUT -- I've never heard or played better. It's a keeper.
There's an original V-type tube amp (predecessor to the V4) on the Pit for sale.
http://www.vintagebass.com/thedudepit/showthread.php?t=2744
So far as tubes go, I'm partial to J/J power tubes.
For preamp tubes I like the EI elites or GT Golds.
http://www.vintagebass.com/thedudepit/showthread.php?t=2744
So far as tubes go, I'm partial to J/J power tubes.
For preamp tubes I like the EI elites or GT Golds.
Whats the deal with those original V-type tube amps? Anyone have any experience with them?Jugghaid said:
Check this puppy out.
Trace Elliot VA400
Exceptional amp. Very rare. The cover's Trace Elliot used for this amp and others of this era, tend to oxidize, for lack of a better term, but the amp itself is amazing.
I own one of these (no, this is not my amp :scowl: ), but for the price this is going for
, I could make a killing if I sold mine. Which I'm not, at "this moment" . If this amp tops a $1,000.00, my gas attack will be huge!
I owned a V6 before this head, and really found the highs a little harsh, especially when slapping. Also did not respond that well to active basses. Could have been my amp, but who knows.
My VA400 just kills the V6 I had in tone
. Can go from clean to thick, warm, overdriven tone in a heartbeat. The preshape button on these amps are to die for. Punch and clarity are an understatement.
I exchanged the original tubes with Svetlana KT-88s and JJ Electronics preamps.
I am not sure if these came out before the Hexavalve or Quatravalve amps.
Trace Elliot VA400
Exceptional amp. Very rare. The cover's Trace Elliot used for this amp and others of this era, tend to oxidize, for lack of a better term, but the amp itself is amazing.
I own one of these (no, this is not my amp :scowl: ), but for the price this is going for
, I could make a killing if I sold mine. Which I'm not, at "this moment" . If this amp tops a $1,000.00, my gas attack will be huge!I owned a V6 before this head, and really found the highs a little harsh, especially when slapping. Also did not respond that well to active basses. Could have been my amp, but who knows.
My VA400 just kills the V6 I had in tone
. Can go from clean to thick, warm, overdriven tone in a heartbeat. The preshape button on these amps are to die for. Punch and clarity are an understatement.I exchanged the original tubes with Svetlana KT-88s and JJ Electronics preamps.
I am not sure if these came out before the Hexavalve or Quatravalve amps.
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^^ I couldn't even find a picture of them on the net.
I'd love something like that for a clean sound, and run the V8 dirty
I'd love something like that for a clean sound, and run the V8 dirty
Popinfresh, here ya go:
VA400
Sorry, but finding pics of the VA350 or VA400 heads are hard to come by. There used to be a couple of members that had the VA400's and maybe they can post up some good pics.
VA400
Sorry, but finding pics of the VA350 or VA400 heads are hard to come by. There used to be a couple of members that had the VA400's and maybe they can post up some good pics.
KL, thanks for those pix! Very cool indeed.
It's truly amazing how much great stuff TE has made over the years. It makes it easy to be a TE devotee. There's pretty much something for everyone. And you know that it's totally pro-quality (although I don't really know much about the later small quasi-pro Commando or Boxer stuff).
It was always about TONE! Let's hope they continue thinking like that.
It's truly amazing how much great stuff TE has made over the years. It makes it easy to be a TE devotee. There's pretty much something for everyone. And you know that it's totally pro-quality (although I don't really know much about the later small quasi-pro Commando or Boxer stuff).
It was always about TONE! Let's hope they continue thinking like that.
Kelly Lee said:Popinfresh, here ya go:
VA400
Sorry, but finding pics of the VA350 or VA400 heads are hard to come by. There used to be a couple of members that had the VA400's and maybe they can post up some good pics.
Those amps are beautiful. Kind of wish TE kept that finish on their tube amps. The Hexavalve has many of the same features of the VA400, except the VA400 has the direct tube input on the far left as well as a padded input for active basses. Otherwise, they are very similar.
Thanks for the pics.
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