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Just curious to how frequently folk change their power tubes ? Mine is still virtually new but I gig it twice a month and use it once a week at rehearsals. Whats the general consensus? Yearly ? Never ?

Simple but they just work 👍

412 ? Didn’t think they sold a 4x12 !

I still look after it but carrying the load of gear isn’t a problem . I’m a big strong guy and never struggle, when I do it’s time to stop playing !

At 63yrs old I’m pleased I don’t have any back problems or mobility issues That’s why I still lug the SVT212AV cab and V4B around to gigs while I still can !!

I’m a user of the Ampeg Opto Comp and I really like it It has a warm tone ( a bit valve amp vibe ) and it works very well I’ve tried a few such as Keeley, Boss, MXR, TC, but I keep coming back to the Opto Comp Great price too

I don’t think the weight is an issue ( for most able bodied ) but granted some might struggle lifting and carrying it far !! For me it’s worth it purely for the sound !!

On my second Ampeg V4B head and for a 100w all valve amp it’s the nicest amp I’ve ever used in my band. There is something about the fullness and warmth of the amps tone that nothing seems to come close. And it’s a loud amp .. we are a loud rock band and my V4B never struggles for volume ( not using the PA ) Amazing amps, simple EQ and looks great on the matching SVT212AV cab

I agree .. I tried the Ampeg PF500 and felt it was very light on power The Elf is a loud amp for a class D and useable EQ and decent built in compressor

Nope unfortunately it’s 4ohms like the Elf

Yep 4ohms min is the usual on most class D or A/ B amps apart from a few such as Aguilar, Mesa, Genzler etc that can go to 2.67 or even 2ohms !

I used mine with my 4ohm SVT212AV cab and it was plenty loud enough for a loud rock band !

Another vote for the TE ELF definitely loud enough for small pub gigs but you will need a rubber mat on your cab as the ELF is in danger of sliding or bouncing off !! The EQ on the ELF is definitely not scooped and I find it a very useable EQ for fingerstyle rock / pop with a PBass Mine sits in my bag as a back up amp to my Ampeg V4B but it sounds bloody amazing

I’m still using the Shure system every gig and find it perfect Highly recommended folks

I had a Tone Hammer 700 for a while Very tube like sounding head but I found the EQ a bit frustrating! Im pretty much all Ampeg these days

Pictures ???

More Vintera Porn !

I tried one but didn’t like the drive sound at all

TC Spark Booster would be my choice

I agree with Lozz the EQ looks fine perhaps boost the 1.2khz more ( if fingerstyle player ) as that adds brightness to the tone. I never found a PBass to lack a balanced sound over all strings .. my Stingray G string well that’s another story !! Funny thing on my Vintera II PBass the pickups are set with a very steep angle in the middle but they sound awesome too. They were very well set up at the factory I feel

Loving this bass

Actually it’s the light .. both bridges are equally as chrome in finish

The Vintera II got a good try out at rehearsals last night and it’s a lovely bass and a keeper It is virtually no different to the original Vintera in feel and sound but it’s the new black model and that looks really smart. They have a clarity to the tone which for me as a finger player who struggled with enough attack ( hence the period of pick playing ) is a great result .. I can definitely recommend the Vintera II series PBass Ive changed the BBOT bridge to a Gotoh 204-B which I did on my other Vintera and it works very well and gives better stability I feel ( no side squirm of the saddles ) Incidently it was set up very well out of the box and action was just right. I could still achieve my preferred action with the Gotoh bridge Before bridge swop After with Gotoh fitted

Orange Little Bass Thing would be my recommendation

Pub gig in Diss Norfolk for us our last gig of 2023