AMPEG V4B Value?

[minty fresh death]

I might be buying one, I was wondering how much I should be offering?

It's an early 70's one, according to it's vinyl stickers in pretty good condition.

Edited October 5, 2007 by minty fresh death

[joegarcia]

An early 70's one went on Ebay last week for over £600 with a proper hard case. Have seen one with a flight case go on here for around £400 though a while ago. So, somewhere between those two I guess is reasonable. Depends on the condition and the valves inside really though.

[fusionbassist1]

I bought one from my local shop for £350 and a part ex. In total what i would have payed in cash (without a case for the head) would have been £450ish.

[G-bitch]

I don't think I'd let mine go for less than £375 odd - that's pretty much what it cost after getting a spares and repairs head, spare parts/new valves and a tech bill. I'd say, depending on condition, anything up to about £450 is reasonable - more than that and it would have to be an early model (a bit more desirable due to 70's Ampeg history) and in superb condition for me to consider it.

Don't make the mistake of putting vintage on a pedestall unless there is a real difference in sound - in this instance remember that you can pick up a far more powerfull all valve ampeg head (SVT II or CL) for between £700 and £800. The closer the price gets to that amount, the less VFM you're getting in my opinion.

[rodl2005]

if it's at a price U like & don't need 300 valve watts- GO 4 IT!!! They sound superb!!!! & thru a cab with plenty of cones area( like my NV610 ) get PLENTY LOUD!!!!

Edited October 12, 2007 by rodl2005

[BassBalls]

Iv got a V4B and i can tell you is very very very laud! I have hardly had it past 9 (clock face) and iv be told to turn it down!!!

[rodl2005]

Yeah- with an efficient cab &/0r one with lotsa cone area, the V4's Do a GREAT job with volume. Tho thru a single 15" or a 1x12" it does struggle for headroom. IME!!! Thru a 8x10'' -I USUALLY use it thru my Bergantino NV610-It has plenty-tho I often have it just on the verge of 'break up' - a LOVELY place to be :-)