Merton Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 [quote name='Catalin' post='254776' date='Aug 4 2008, 06:52 PM']So in conclusion the lower tubes are preamp and the highrt tubes are input gain stage of the power amp ? Guys can you tell me in what year was made this amp ? Here is the serial number: T0105.0144 Model: VTYPE-H0 It's made in '95-'98 ?[/quote] Might be easier to ask Trace Elliot themselves, there was a dude who used to know the TE serial number system but he's disappeared off the forum a long time ago. Sorry I can't be more use! Quote
sixshooter Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 For info on V8, you cannot get better than this link... [url="http://bassamps.blogspot.com/2006/06/trace-elliot-v8.html"]undefined[/url] Quote
sixshooter Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 As for the serial number, I think it is.. TO105 Model number 0144 may be the 144th one On my V8 the serial number is TO136/88/301 TO136 Model Number 88 number 88 made 301 March 2001 Hope this helps Quote
Kiwi Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 [quote name='sixshooter' post='259876' date='Aug 11 2008, 12:42 PM']For info on V8, you cannot get better than this link... [url="http://bassamps.blogspot.com/2006/06/trace-elliot-v8.html"]undefined[/url][/quote] You know what? I had an identical set up with the Acme cabs for a short time and had no end of problems trying to get a loud, clean sound out of it. [quote name='sixshooter' post='259884' date='Aug 11 2008, 12:50 PM']On my V8 the serial number is TO136/88/301[/quote] Heheh, mine's TO136/86/301 Quote
MythSte Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='254911' date='Aug 4 2008, 10:50 PM']Might be easier to ask Trace Elliot themselves, there was a dude who used to know the TE serial number system but he's disappeared off the forum a long time ago. Sorry I can't be more use![/quote] Your gas will be pleased to hear that peds V4 now resides with me Quote
Merton Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='ste_m3' post='261434' date='Aug 13 2008, 11:05 AM']Your gas will be pleased to hear that peds V4 now resides with me [/quote] I suspected that might happen!! Enjoy it dude Quote
bassbloke Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='Catalin' post='254478' date='Aug 4 2008, 03:01 PM']Guys can you tell me in what year was made this amp ? Here is the serial number: T0105.0144 Model: VTYPE-H0 Can you tell me how the EQ works? What are the bass mid and treble freq. ?[/quote] The original V-Type preamp has a passive EQ. With the tone knobs set to 12 o'clock and deep, bright and mid shift all off, the EQ curve has a slight mid cut. Boosting or cutting the different bands affects the others. Quote
wajzner Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Hello, I would like to exchange my V4's compressor tube. Which brand would You recommend for it? wajzner Quote
tayste_2000 Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='ste_m3' post='261434' date='Aug 13 2008, 11:05 AM']Your gas will be pleased to hear that peds V4 now resides with me [/quote] That just means it's closer to me for when I want it Quote
sixshooter Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='259947' date='Aug 11 2008, 01:37 PM']You know what? I had an identical set up with the Acme cabs for a short time and had no end of problems trying to get a loud, clean sound out of it. I use mine with the trace 4 x 12, nice full sound and makes my jeans flap at the bottom Heheh, mine's TO136/86/301 [/quote] Guess that blows the theory out of the water that there was only 70 something built twice over Quote
Kiwi Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='sixshooter' post='280466' date='Sep 9 2008, 04:23 PM']Guess that blows the theory out of the water that there was only 70 something built twice over [/quote] heheh Yeah, I get the feeling there might be a hundred or so around. Quote
roddimus Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 Hi there, I've just picked up one of the original V-Type 220 Watt valve heads. I've opened up the amp and its all totally original, its never had new valves and it was made in June 1995! I was wondering if anyone has any idea on biasing this amp? I've had a good look around inside and I can't find a variable resistor for adjusting the bias with (I haven't removed any pcb's yet.) My only guess is it could be on the top of a PCB or that it could be a fixed bias design. If anyone has any ideas on this it would be appreciated. Also I've heard it mentioned on forums that these amps could have been built by Matamp. Does anyone have any info on this? I'd be interested to know if it was true. Any information will be greatly appreciated! Quote
umph Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 [quote name='Catalin' post='249435' date='Jul 28 2008, 09:48 AM']Hello guys ! I have a Trace Elliot V-Type all tube head. The head have 4 preamp tubes: 2 are closer to the power tubes and the other 2 are lower situated and closer to the input - i think these are preamp tubes and the others are drive tubes, i'm right ? The preamp tubes are Tronal, what do you know about these tubes? Tnks ![/quote] my gut instinct is there gonna be similar to JJ's and made at the same factory. Your right in saying that the two valves near the input will be the input valves and the other two with be the driver and splitter. Quote
umph Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 [quote name='roddimus' post='685996' date='Dec 16 2009, 03:46 AM']Hi there, I've just picked up one of the original V-Type 220 Watt valve heads. I've opened up the amp and its all totally original, its never had new valves and it was made in June 1995! I was wondering if anyone has any idea on biasing this amp? I've had a good look around inside and I can't find a variable resistor for adjusting the bias with (I haven't removed any pcb's yet.) My only guess is it could be on the top of a PCB or that it could be a fixed bias design. If anyone has any ideas on this it would be appreciated. Also I've heard it mentioned on forums that these amps could have been built by Matamp. Does anyone have any info on this? I'd be interested to know if it was true. Any information will be greatly appreciated![/quote] fixed bias is still adjustable cathode bias isn't. Your looking for a trim pot, i'd recomend taking it to a tech or getting a bias helper if you want to do it yourself. Quote
andy67 Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 I have the original V4 too! And thats what you have! I'll check serial on mine but other than yours I have not seen another! andy Quote
NAD Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 Hi there, just wanted to post in this thread since I've referenced back to it every time I do some searching for my V-Type! Still a bit of an enigma, but I do know that the sound is wonderful. I've had it for about 6 months now and still discover new tones. Of course, that seems to be the usual when it comes to "simple" controls (passive jazz basses, Fuzz Face pedals, etc.). So, thanks for all the information, and I'll keep checking in from time to time for any updates. Oh yes, photographic evidence: Quote
sonnyonbass Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1217857208' post='254448'] Not quite. The V8 is a more sophisticated version with 7 valves. [/quote] Not only that. The V8 has an extra overdrive channel as well. The V6 for instance does not have that. Quote
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