blyn Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 One for the V-Type fans - my new phone has a fancy camera and thought this came out rather well. 😃 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankzelf Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I tried the Elf, preferred this one..😄 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassybert Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Is that an arctic lorry trailer with some speakers in it 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankzelf Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 There are a pair of brake lights on the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Get down shep 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 My trusty old GP12SMX, and latest addition, really tidy AH250 GP11, 80s goodness, got this from ValleyArts on here, top bloke. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 This has recently come into my posession, a lovely old MK4 GP11 preamp - judging by the numbers inside, it was made in May 1985. It needs some rehabilitation and a gallon of contact cleaner before being put to use but it's super cool! The build quality is fantastic. 😃 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Might need to get some photos done at the weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 The V4 was looking a little dusty so I decided a spring clean was in order. It's sounding just as good but looking much fresher! 🥰 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 😍 Beautiful (and stunning photos may I say) 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 hours ago, VTypeV4 said: The V4 was looking a little dusty so I decided a spring clean was in order. It's sounding just as good but looking much fresher! 🥰 Fantastic pictures there VType, those valves look great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 The pics say it all! Amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Thanks for the kind words, folks - snaps were on the phone then a little tweaking / filters. The amp is just a work of art so it even looks good with shoddy pics. 🤣 I think it must be nearly ten years since it had a re-valve although I've toyed with various preamp tubes / positions over the years. Disappointingly and rather surprisingly, changing them doesn't seem to actually make that much difference unlike the older V-Type series that seemed quite responsive to tube rolling. The bias remains reasonably stable for the big bottles (although it does need a tweak from time to time) and it's certainly not lacking any grunt or power so despite their many hours of service, it seems pointless to change them. Those EHX KT88s were a good investment as they have been by far the most reliable and stable power amp valve I've used in the V4. My SVT has EHX 6550s so I'm hoping they'll be equally hardy and long-lasting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) On 20/07/2023 at 00:52, VTypeV4 said: Thanks for the kind words, folks - snaps were on the phone then a little tweaking / filters. The amp is just a work of art so it even looks good with shoddy pics. 🤣 I think it must be nearly ten years since it had a re-valve although I've toyed with various preamp tubes / positions over the years. Disappointingly and rather surprisingly, changing them doesn't seem to actually make that much difference unlike the older V-Type series that seemed quite responsive to tube rolling. The bias remains reasonably stable for the big bottles (although it does need a tweak from time to time) and it's certainly not lacking any grunt or power so despite their many hours of service, it seems pointless to change them. Those EHX KT88s were a good investment as they have been by far the most reliable and stable power amp valve I've used in the V4. My SVT has EHX 6550s so I'm hoping they'll be equally hardy and long-lasting. Not Trace Elliot related, though I am in fact a big fan of the old Trace Elliot amps and the tone they produce, and even if I currently doesn't own one I do regret selling the one I did own, and I do absolutely plan on reacquiring one of the old SS Trace Elliot amps at some point in the future (luckily the SS ones are both a quite common find on the used market and goes for relatively cheap money). Though I might end up getting the newer current production Transit B bass preamp instead, from the reports I've heard it actually nails the old classic Trace tone pretty spot on, and certainly comes closer than the ELF micro amp in terms of that, and certainly significantly lighter and easier to transport than one of the old Trace amps, though also a good deal more expensive than what a full old original Trace Elliot amp typically goes for used. But really what I just wanted to say was that the EHX tubes is my preferred brand of tubes too, and I got the EHX 12AX7EH tubes installed in all my tube preamps (sounds like I own a million tube preamps, all 3 that is, 2 of which are currently in active "always on" use as part of my main "amp-less" bass setup, and the remaining one in active use as well, but as part of my recording setup). Edited July 27, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 On 18/07/2023 at 19:08, VTypeV4 said: The V4 was looking a little dusty so I decided a spring clean was in order. It's sounding just as good but looking much fresher! 🥰 I think I'm in love 😲 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 19 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said: But really what I just wanted to say that the EHX tubes is my preferred brand of tubes too, and I got the EHX 12AX7EH tubes installed in all my tube preamps (sounds like I own a million tube preamps, all 3 that is, 2 of which are currently in active "always on" use as part of my main "amp-less" bass setup, and the remaining one in active use as well, but as part of my recording setup). They certainly seem to be good valves and as far as I'm aware they're rebranded Sovtek which is very much a tried and tested product. I had a full compliment of EHX in an Ashton BV300 I owned for a while and as I recall, the big bottles are the reason I later bought them for the V4. Zero failure of any of them over the years. I've also got some JJ types on the go too - there's some long plate '83s, an '81 and 6L6GC in the Bassman, long plate '83s and KT77 in Beavis (scratch built 60w hot rod Marshall type) and the V4 has four short plate '83s. My SVT has it's original 'from the factory' valves which are JJ pre and EHX power tubes too. The best sounding 12AX7 / ECC83 I've used are the '80s Siemens 'slab plate' examples but the JJ and EHX are great valves in their own right. Glad you're happy with your EHX, Mr B. 😃 12 hours ago, Thump said: I think I'm in love 😲 I love it too - it really does sound as good as it looks. ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Meet the family! MkV AH150 head MkV AH250 head MkV 1048 cab MkV 1518 cab Boxer 65 combo ELF head 2x ELF 2x8 cabs 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankzelf Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Should be enough for the gig.. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 minute ago, frankzelf said: Should be enough for the gig.. Awesome! 🤘 Whats the cab in the middle? I don't recognise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankzelf Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 It's a 1812, with a 18", a 15" and a 12" in it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Ideal for getting one back on the neighbours with noisy kids. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbs Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I remember picking up a TE 4x10 combo from Monkey business in Romford around 1989, and I gigged it to death. I've never had a sound that could match that set up since, awesome gear.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 And at the opposite end of the scale.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Lots of weight, more power than you can shake a stick at and a truly wonderful sound - you can't beat a V-Type. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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