BassAdder60 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Arrived today from Andertons and it’s just as amazing as I remember when I got one a while back. EQ is so simple but works ( easier than my old CTM100) The depth to the notes is something to behold.. now I recall why I like all valve heads… they just sound glorious Pbass straight in, pick played rock it just works .. perfect match. Its heavy but so is my SVT212AV cab !! Will be at rehearsals tomorrow ready for first gig with it Saturday 🤟 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 There is something just right about the Ampeg EQ. Lovely bit of kit 👍 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 And for home practice they are totally silent, no fan noise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: And for home practice they are totally silent, no fan noise Yes, well-said ! I have an older-model V4B and it's just lovely to have the quiet. Edited October 2, 2023 by ahpook 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I wish I were still able to cart about gear like this as when I used one of these it was amazingly good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I wish I were still able to cart about gear like this as when I used one of these it was amazingly good. I agree they are equally amazing as they are heavy ! But this should be my last amp purchase !! This will stay put and even after I stop gigging it will be my home rig. Beautiful valve sound and that perfect Ampeg tone that works for rock At 63 I’m still fit and able as a big guy to carry heavy stuff from van to venue etc. Its worth it for sure Edited October 2, 2023 by BassAdder60 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said: This will stay put and even after I stop gigging it will be my home rig. We're of one mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, BassAdder60 said: This will stay put So, 6 months till you decide you want to try something else again? 😜 Edited October 2, 2023 by MichaelDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, MichaelDean said: So, 6 months till you decide you want to try something else again? 😜 I don’t thinks there’s much left out there that I wish to try now. Until something new is launched 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Great purchase - that rig looks fantastic and I'll bet it sounds just as good as my SVT. 💯 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Thats my kind of EQ - simple to set and forget. I can't do the weight (so I have the just-over-30-pounds Handbox WB valve amp) but I bet that sounds glorious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Clarky said: Thats my kind of EQ - simple to set and forget. I can't do the weight (so I have the just-over-30-pounds Handbox WB valve amp) but I bet that sounds glorious! Yep .. it really has a lovely sound .. hard to describe but it’s definitely got that something special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I think of the sound from this rig as having no gaps in it...no annoying frequencies that you can't dial out and just very musical wherever you set the controls. I don't think there's a bad sound in that amp..or at least I've not found one yet! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidens97 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I love my v4b, I also have the matching 212. I’m thinking of getting a 2nd one but seem to get more than enough volume from the single 212 in my stupidly loud rock band! I used to have the Ashdown CTM300 and that was amazing but agree that the EQ was a bit of a pain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Used it for band rehearsal last night AWESOME!! The best sound ever and with a PBass with pick it just works .. Amazing full tone last nights settings with the band ( loud ) and Ultra Low engaged mids set on 800hz 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonerjoe Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 02/10/2023 at 16:31, BassAdder60 said: I don’t thinks there’s much left out there that I wish to try now. Until something new is launched 😂 Please don't stop buying amps. I think our tastes are quite similar and my wife/accountant is grateful you try before I buy... you're doing God's work mate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 13 hours ago, goonerjoe said: Please don't stop buying amps. I think our tastes are quite similar and my wife/accountant is grateful you try before I buy... you're doing God's work mate! I will do my best 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I looked into the 7027 output tubes this amp uses. I was gobsmacked just how much they are going for. This is in North America. I hope you can find a better price when the need arrises for replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, BassmanPaul said: I looked into the 7027 output tubes this amp uses. I was gobsmacked just how much they are going for. This is in North America. I hope you can find a better price when the need arrises for replacements. I think the new ones have different power tubes today. I don’t think they are 7027 but 6L6 which are around £35 per tube in the U.K. Edited October 6, 2023 by BassAdder60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 The beauty of Baxandall eq! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, BassAdder60 said: I think the new ones have different power tubes today. I don’t think they are 7027 but 6L6 which are around £35 per tube in the U.K. Just to correct for accuracy the tube is a 6L6GC the letters after the number are important. 6L6 was a small metal clad tube used in low power often Single Ended power circuits. 6L6G was essentially the same tube but with a glass bottle. 6L6GB was an an updated version with more Plate dissipation. The 5881 is in this sub group. 6L6GC is the latest version of the tube able to produce up to 50W odd per pair in fixed bias. I believe that the 7027 is a more powerful version of the 8L6GC. It's also able to handle a higher plate voltage. I would mention that every schematic I have seen of the V4 series amps are using the 7027. Edited October 7, 2023 by BassmanPaul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 46 minutes ago, BassmanPaul said: Just to correct for accuracy the tube is a 6L6GC the letters after the number are important. 6L6 was a small metal clad tube used in low power often Single Ended power circuits. 6L6G was essentially the same tube but with a glass bottle. 6L6GB was an an updated version with more Plate dissipation. The 5881 is in this sub group. 6L6GC is the latest version of the tube able to produce up to 50W odd per pair in fixed bias. I believe that the 7027 is a more powerful version of the 8L6GC. It's also able to handle a higher plate voltage. I would mention that every schematic I have seen of the V4 series amps are using the 7027. Thanks for that info Paul , mine is 2 years old now , I don’t know much about the technical side and the manual says these are in my one Preamp: Tube (2 x 12AX7) Driver Tubes: (1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7) Power Amp: (4 x 6L6GC) RMS Power Handling: 100 Watts RMS Speaker Outputs: 1 x 8 ohm, 2 x 4 ohm, 2 x 2 ohm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Thank you for clearing that up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I was looking through my copy of Jack Darr's Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook. Bathroom reading y'know! It has vintage schematics and more up to date amps. It's interesting and fun to see how the older guys designed amps. It even has designs run directly from the mains, no power transformer! Yikes!!! It is an education seeing how they tried to get more power. Some designs use two output transformers and two output stages connected together to drive one speaker load. It shows the original schematic for the mighty SVT with its power tubes with an anode/plate top cap. I'd forgotten about that version. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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