BassAdder60 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 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 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I have a late 90s model and it sounds.. ...well, like what a bass should sound like ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I had one. It was beautiful. It weighed more than my house though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 hour ago, bremen said: I had one. It was beautiful. It weighed more than my house though. 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 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I prefer my lovely B15NF. It makes me smile just to look at it. Ampeg do make good amplifiers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Yeah, fantastic amp, they have that warm valve sound which is perfect for what I play and mines going nowhere , glad it’s loud enough for you BassAdder , I’ve never needed mine up full 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSCOWBASS Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 One if the venues I play with a big band has a backline. Recent new bass amp is an Ampeg V4B reissue and 212 cab. Its a really nice amp I enjoy using, I would have one if it wasn't so heavy compared to my Mesa D800, but it is still a joy to use. Wish I'd found a V4B back in the 70s/80s when I was using other amps of the day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 They are special amps and loud enough for most needs. I partner mine with the Ampeg Venture 412. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 14 minutes ago, Sarlscharisma said: They are special amps and loud enough for most needs. I partner mine with the Ampeg Venture 412. 412 ? Didn’t think they sold a 4x12 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 410 1 hour ago, BassAdder60 said: 412 ? Didn’t think they sold a 4x12 ! Sorry 410 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 09/12/2023 at 13:25, BassAdder60 said: 412 ? Didn’t think they sold a 4x12 ! Ampeg did make a 4x12 bass cab for a while, around the late 90’s I think. IIRC the model was something like SVT412HE. Never seen one in the flesh though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I’ve had mine 4 years approximately. Never changed the power tubes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 2 years for me and I’ve never touched it, unless something doesn’t sound right I’ll not tamper with mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 The tubes in my Ampeg B15NF have been in there for approaching twenty years. The amp will tell you when it needs retubing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I've had mine for over 4 years and not opened it up or changed anything. Not had the need or a problem with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) Here’s mine ‘76 V4B Magnavox era with a matching ‘75 V4 4x12 cab. Edited December 14, 2023 by NoirBass 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 24 minutes ago, NoirBass said: Here’s mine ‘76 V4B Magnavox era with a matching ‘75 V4 4x12 cab. Loving that, very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 I'm glad I'm not the one who has to move it!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 2 hours ago, BassmanPaul said: I'm glad I'm not the one who has to move it!! LOL I never have problems carry my rig ( same cab and head ) Yep it’s heavy but it’s worth it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Let's see if you feel the same when you eventually get to my age!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 15 hours ago, BassmanPaul said: Let's see if you feel the same when you eventually get to my age!! I’m 63 ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) I'm 77! Thinking back to my Lionheart days we had so much stuff to carry. Guitar: Fender Twin reverb Bass: H&H twin 15. 150W tube amp I built eventually replaced by a 200W @ 4Ω dual Mono SS amp and pre-amp again built by me. Keys: Two different ARP Synths, Fender Rhodes played through a 4x12. Hammond organ and leslie. Drums: A very large kit. PA: 2 Altec A7 PA cabinets each mated to a very large Altec horn. 4 Vocal monitors each with a 12 woofer and horn Power amps for mains and monitors. We also carried `a lighting system with four lights on stands each side of the stage and the miles of cable they entail. there's more but I can't think of any at the moment. Edited December 29, 2023 by BassmanPaul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 On 18/12/2023 at 17:46, BassmanPaul said: there's more but I can't thing of any at the moment. Were you a slip of a yout like Bassadder you'd remember 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 19/12/2023 at 12:58, bremen said: Were you a slip of a yout like Bassadder you'd remember 🙂 Three strokes didn't help my memory one bit. I'll put something down, forget where and have to search the house until I find it right where I left it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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