I know it exists and I hate to be that guy .... surely someone has a link I cannot find. And if not, discuss by all means!
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Where's the SVT vs. V4 thread?
- Thread starter whitespike
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hahaha...
SVT: Retube costs you as much as a decent bass. Also! Over time must factor in the cost of back injury due to moving SVT from gig to gig.
V4: Retube costs you a set of pickups.
SVT: Retube costs you as much as a decent bass. Also! Over time must factor in the cost of back injury due to moving SVT from gig to gig.
V4: Retube costs you a set of pickups.
- Feb 16, 2008
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If I could only have one I would probably go with the V4, it's a lot cheaper to buy and maintain, as well as lighter.
Yeah it is not as loud, but it is still loud enough for a club and bigger venues mic anyways.
But the SVT does have a little better tone, at least mine does, especially with a P-bass. Might have something to do with the lower fundamental harmonic of the P pickups. You can 'feel' more of the note.
We are comparing the V4 to the SVT (vintage) or VR right? If it's the CL then I would go V4 without a second thought.
As far as volume is concerned the V4 can only get about as loud as 10 oclock on the SVT before it just overdrives. The SVT has about twice the headroom.
Yeah it is not as loud, but it is still loud enough for a club and bigger venues mic anyways.
But the SVT does have a little better tone, at least mine does, especially with a P-bass. Might have something to do with the lower fundamental harmonic of the P pickups. You can 'feel' more of the note.
We are comparing the V4 to the SVT (vintage) or VR right? If it's the CL then I would go V4 without a second thought.
As far as volume is concerned the V4 can only get about as loud as 10 oclock on the SVT before it just overdrives. The SVT has about twice the headroom.
That sums it up quite nicely...
I'll add:
V4-B = 60lbs
SVT = 90 lbs
I love 'em both. A lot!
Yeah, I'm tlking vintage V4 vs. vintage SVT. I think the vintage V4s are nearly the same weight no?
I think the V4 is closer to 65-70 lbs, but still at least 20-25 lighter than an SVT. I like the 8/4/2 ohm switch on the V4.
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V4B's (at least older ones) use 7027 power tubes instead of 6550
My V4B does have a nicer tone than my SVT-CL; just not enough power for some gigs or ineffecient speakers
Pick the one that suits your application (or buy both)
My V4B does have a nicer tone than my SVT-CL; just not enough power for some gigs or ineffecient speakers
Pick the one that suits your application (or buy both)
The 8x10 is heavy and awkward enough without having a head that yanks your arm out of the socket. V4 4LYFE!!
You gals better be careful...you might break a nail.
You all disgust me. You call yourselves Ampeg fans, yet you worry about 60 lbs vs. 80 lbs. Big deal. I'm 47, fat, and I smoke, yet I sling an SVT like it's a Markbass. Yeah, OK, I have a Markbass amp too, and yeah, you can go back a year and find where I used to be a weight wuss, but you know what? It's really not that bad unless you have a bad back or shoulder injury. So if I can do it, certainly the rest of you can, too.
Now go man up and sling that iron!
You all disgust me. You call yourselves Ampeg fans, yet you worry about 60 lbs vs. 80 lbs. Big deal. I'm 47, fat, and I smoke, yet I sling an SVT like it's a Markbass. Yeah, OK, I have a Markbass amp too, and yeah, you can go back a year and find where I used to be a weight wuss, but you know what? It's really not that bad unless you have a bad back or shoulder injury. So if I can do it, certainly the rest of you can, too.
Now go man up and sling that iron!
I have a shoulder injury!
Also, my v4 was 250 bucks. Everything after that is just a rationalization.
Also, my v4 was 250 bucks. Everything after that is just a rationalization.
A shoulder injury, huh? That's very different. Never mind.
Great price on the V4, BTW. I wish I could get another V4B. But I'm a little amp heavy as it is.
Great price on the V4, BTW. I wish I could get another V4B. But I'm a little amp heavy as it is.
