deanovw Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) After lots of procrastination and a large car bill I am putting this Ampeg V-4B up for sale. It is exactly what you would expect. Loud, loads of tone, heft, punch etc. I am craving a much cleaner, crisper tone at the moment and have found it in another amp. Condition wise it is 9.5/10 It comes with a roksolid cover. I have just had it professionally serviced and the x4 power tubes replaced with Tung-Sol 7581 valves. The paperwork detailing all the work will come with it. This amp will be missed but I can't keep them all. ON HOLD - collection is preferred as it is very heavy. I am in Cornwall but do get out and about occasionally so will help in any way I can to get it to a new home rather than risk it in the hands of the postman. I will ship at cost with insurance. Trades - try me. Blurb: [size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]The Ampeg V-4B 100W All-Tube Bass Head is a remarkable reissue of the legendary 1971 original, delivering the pure tube tone and unmistakable grind that earned the classic a place in bass history. And with a careful selection of modern features, the V-4B provides Ampeg all-tube tone in a portable design perfect for today’s players.[/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/font][/size] [indent=1][size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Preamp:[/b] Tube (2 x 12AX7) [/font][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Driver Tubes:[/b] (1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7) [/font][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Power Amp:[/b] (4 x 6L6GC) [/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]RMS Power Handling:[/b] 100 Watts RMS[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Speaker Outputs: [/b]1 x 8 ohm, 2 x 4 ohm, 2 x 2 ohm[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Tone Controls:[/b] 3-band [/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, 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[size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]-15 dB Input:[/b] Yes[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Balanced Line Out:[/b] Yes[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Preamp Out / Power Amp In:[/b] Yes[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Slave Output:[/b] Yes [/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1][size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Dimensions (W x H x D inches):[/b] 24 x 11 x 11[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Weight:[/b] 41 Pounds[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1]PICS[/indent] [indent=1][/indent] Edited July 30, 2016 by deanovw
deanovw Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 Don't forget these are valve watts. I am now using a 500w Aguilar AG500 and volume wise they are almost identical. The Ampeg has a much creamier tone which is really lovely but it's not what I need right now.
deanovw Posted June 27, 2016 Author Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) I am in Exeter this weekend coming. I could meet halfway between Exeter and Stroud? Edited June 27, 2016 by deanovw
silverfoxnik Posted June 27, 2016 Posted June 27, 2016 I have the V4BH 100w head and it is a fabulous sounding amp, and works well with all my basses - 4 or 5 string, active or passive. It's more than loud enough for me when gigging with a band with 2 guitarists playing everything at No 11 - from Led Zep to AC/DC to Kaiser Chiefs and the Arctic Monkeys. I don't know why I never tried one out before but quite frankly, it's the best bit of bass kit I've ever bought. GLWTS
deanovw Posted June 27, 2016 Author Posted June 27, 2016 Thanks, I couldn't agree more. I love it. One day I may be able to keep everything!
Beedster Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 [quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1467006837' post='3080309'] I have the V4BH 100w head and it is a fabulous sounding amp, and works well with all my basses - 4 or 5 string, active or passive. It's more than loud enough for me when gigging with a band with 2 guitarists playing everything at No 11 - from Led Zep to AC/DC to Kaiser Chiefs and the Arctic Monkeys. I don't know why I never tried one out before but quite frankly, it's the best bit of bass kit I've ever bought. GLWTS [/quote] And as the man who sold it you you, I'd agree with all of that Nik, a glorious piece of kit at every level. You're using (IIRC) a 1x15, match this head with a 4x10, or dare I say even an 8x10, and those dudes would have to turn up to 12
deanovw Posted July 5, 2016 Author Posted July 5, 2016 I have been using it with two Barefaced 2 x 10's. There is never a problem with volume.
silverfoxnik Posted July 7, 2016 Posted July 7, 2016 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1467704718' post='3085427'] And as the man who sold it you you, I'd agree with all of that Nik, a glorious piece of kit at every level. You're using (IIRC) a 1x15, match this head with a 4x10, or dare I say even an 8x10, and those dudes would have to turn up to 12 [/quote] I'm using it with a 1x15 and a 2x10, Chris and it's just a fabulous, fabulous sound.. Back on topic.. This must be a similarly great sounding head btw, so as said previously, GLWTS.
deanovw Posted July 13, 2016 Author Posted July 13, 2016 Still available and open to offers and trades
Prime_BASS Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 What a shame I have no money at the minute. Love these amps
deanovw Posted July 18, 2016 Author Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) ON HOLD Edited July 19, 2016 by deanovw
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