ampeg v4

  1. gbeach407

    1970s Ampeg V4 - $300 purchase..Worth it or Waste of time?

    First time poster here, need some help/direction and have a few questions on a recent purchase I made. Call me crazy but I bought a 1970s Ampeg V4 for $300 and feel like the juice was worth the squeeze. Albeit its pretty beat up -- it does function and sound great on the minimal testing I've...
  2. Ampeg V4 4x12 - Eminence Basslites - $600
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    For sale Ampeg V4 4x12 - Eminence Basslites - $600

    Gotta make some room with an upcoming move, and I already have too many 4x12s. Here’s an early 70s Ampeg V4, with original grill, metal badge, and dolly. It’s been switched to a standard 1/4” jack and lined with egg-crate foam, and had heavy duty rubber feet added. Clean for its age, though...
    $600.00
    $500.00
  3. S

    90s Ampeg V4BH vs. Newer Ampeg V4B Reissue vs. Vintage Models

    Hi gang - I'm new here. I'm in the market for a bass head, primarily for tracking/recording and I'm really interested in the Ampeg V4/V4B models. There are a few options though and I'd love to know what the sonic differences are (as best you can describe them) - I just don't have them all at...
  4. Ampeg V4 Head (1977 or 1978)
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    For sale Ampeg V4 Head (1977 or 1978)

    The Ampeg V4 is one of the most iconic rock amplifiers of the 60’s & 70’s and a go-to-amp for many famous musicians. The V Series has been issued in several different models, such as the traditional V4 head (advertised), the VT-22 (2-12 combo), the VT40 (4x10 combo) and the V4B (B stands for...
    $1,200.00
  5. D

    SOLD Ampeg V4 Head (1977 or 1978)

    The Ampeg V4 is one of the most iconic rock amplifiers of the 60’s & 70’s and a go-to-amp for many famous musicians. The V Series has been issued in several different models, such as the traditional V4 head (advertised), the VT-22 (2-12 combo), the VT40 (4x10 combo) and the V4B (B stands for...
  6. Ampeg V4 Mid-70's

    For sale Ampeg V4 Mid-70's

    Mid 70's Ampeg V4 with distortion/reverb. Classic 100w all-tube power for guitar or bass. Functionally works great. Was just serviced for a bad preamp tube - replaced filter caps, re-soldered all tube sockets and replaced the bad preamp tube. Power tubes are JJ's and have little time on them...
    $900.00
  7. Slaplord88

    For Sale Ampeg V4 Mid-70's

    Mid 70's Ampeg V4 with distortion/reverb. Classic 100w all-tube power for guitar or bass. Functionally works great. Was just serviced for a bad preamp tube - replaced filter caps, re-soldered all tube sockets and replaced the bad preamp tube. Power tubes are JJ's and have little time on them...
  8. Slaplord88

    Ampeg V4 Noise Floor

    For those with Ampeg V4's of all era's including the reissue: How quiet is the background noise of your amp when powered on?
  9. Ampeg V-4 Amp/Speaker
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    For sale Ampeg V-4 Amp/Speaker

    This vintage Ampeg V-4 stack was just discovered during my house cleanout for a former professional musician. I am not a musician, but I did the best research I could to sell it for the owner. Introduced in the early 1970s, this 100-Watt, 8-Ohm powerhouse has a reputation for clean sound at high...
    $1,500.00
  10. William Woolley

    SOLD Ampeg V-4 Amp/Speaker

    This vintage Ampeg V-4 stack was just discovered during my house cleanout for a former professional musician. I am not a musician, but I did the best research I could to sell it for the owner. Introduced in the early 1970s, this 100-Watt, 8-Ohm powerhouse has a reputation for clean sound at high...
  11. AMPEG V9 V9-SVT AMP HEAD

    For sale AMPEG V9 V9-SVT AMP HEAD

    A rare beast up for grabs: 1970's Ampeg V9. The V9 was basically an SVT power amp (6550's) with a new preamp section (2x12BH7, 4x12DW7, 12AX7, 6CG7) and spring reverb. It also had a distortion circuit like some V4's from the same era, and an internal fan to deal with the heat. Originally...
    $1,750.00
  12. B

    For Sale AMPEG V9 V9-SVT AMP HEAD

    A rare beast up for grabs: 1970's Ampeg V9. The V9 was basically an SVT power amp (6550's) with a new preamp section (2x12BH7, 4x12DW7, 12AX7, 6CG7) and spring reverb. It also had a distortion circuit like some V4's from the same era, and an internal fan to deal with the heat. Originally...
  13. 2behead

    Speaker cab efficiency difference

    For the last few years I've been playing a V4 through a pair of b40 cabs loaded emenince bassline sc 1032 speakers. They are 94 db speakers I've been running the volume about 11-12 o'clock with that setup. I had a 69 traynor yba1 that I preferred the tone of, but at 45 Watts it just didn't have...
  14. boroman

    Ampeg V4 Master Volume hum issue

    OK, I worked on many V4/V4B amps before but I don't know what's going on. I have late 70s master volume V4 (not a distortion model). Amp has new caps, bias pot added etc. Sounds great but when I turn master volume up it hums. The more I turn master volume up, the more it hums. - it hums with the...
  15. Ripper75

    12" Speakers for Ampeg VT22

    I recently bought a VT22 and I'm worried about blowing the speakers playing bass through it... I'm pretty broke right now and I'm wondering if I can just buy a couple 12" Eminence speakers, replace them and call it good or do I need to get a different cab..? It seems like since it is open in the...
  16. Ampeg V4
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    For sale Ampeg V4

    This amp is super clean, and it was recapped and serviced in 2017. I've used it for both bass and guitar, and it sounds amazing with both. Loud, clear, and punchy as hell. It's currently running vintage GE 7027s that have tested strong, and it's functionally perfect aside from the reverb being...
    $700.00
  17. jdfarrell81

    SOLD Ampeg V4

    This amp is super clean, and it was recapped and serviced in 2017. I've used it for both bass and guitar, and it sounds amazing with both. Loud, clear, and punchy as hell. It's currently running vintage GE 7027s that have tested strong, and it's functionally perfect aside from the reverb being...
  18. Ampeg V4 Vintage
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    For sale Ampeg V4 Vintage

    This amp was recapped and serviced in 2017 by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations Studio here in Baltimore. It’s currently running vintage GE 7027s that have tested strong, and it’s functionally perfect aside from the reverb which is non-functional. This thing has massive iron, and it’s...
    $700.00
  19. jdfarrell81

    No longer available Ampeg V4 Vintage

    This amp was recapped and serviced in 2017 by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations Studio here in Baltimore. It’s currently running vintage GE 7027s that have tested strong, and it’s functionally perfect aside from the reverb which is non-functional. This thing has massive iron, and it’s...
  20. Ampeg V4-B Reissue (Mint)
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    For sale Ampeg V4-B Reissue (Mint)

    This Ampeg V4-B reissue amp has been only occasionally gigged (and otherwise stored in a closet) since I bought it from Sweetwater in August 2015. It's in mint condition -- I can't find a scratch. Includes an after-market cover. Price: $900 shipped in its original box. I'm going to miss this...
    $900.00
  21. soxhats

    SOLD Ampeg V4-B Reissue (Mint)

    This Ampeg V4-B reissue amp has been only occasionally gigged (and otherwise stored in a closet) since I bought it from Sweetwater in August 2015. It's in mint condition -- I can't find a scratch. Includes an after-market cover. Price: $900 shipped in its original box. I'm going to miss this...
  22. OldFenderPlayer

    GAS - Late 1970s Non Master Volume Ampeg V4

    This amp head popped up on my city's music gear Facebook page. Like most of my gear, I don't need it but I might want it. I'm completely unfamiliar with the V4. Are these good amps? What's the deal with the "non master volume" version? The seller said its from the early 1970s. You have to...
  23. 70spbase

    ampeg V4 restoration

    So I picked this one up on Craigslist Las Vegas a few months ago with original speakers. Only issues were the grille and tolex were replaced with carpet and a Fender style grille. I found some good tolex online at a place called Houzz. The Fliptops stuff is standard usually but this other style...
  24. M

    Cab for Ampeg V4 B?

    I've got an Ampeg V4 B which is already a pig to pack around (my "Ampig" my wife calls it) . That's enough to hump around. I want a lighter speaker. I have an Ampeg 2x15 cab and an Fender 2x12 cab too, but I want a lightweight contemporary single 12" or 15" speaker cabinet to match with it...
  25. [CRTL+ALT+DEL]

    Ampeg V4 distortion knob vs Early model

    I have an ampeg v4 distortion knob amp. It was beaten up and spray painted by others. I was looking into get a tune up, changing to a grounded plug, maybe putting in a fan and definitely putting in a fx loop. Now I'm reading it isn't the same thing as the early non master volume and or non...
  26. GreyBeard

    Ampeg V4

    Local guy has a early 70's V4 with a 4x12 cab. He is wanting $1000 for both. I thought about asking him what he wanted for the head alone. What is something like that in excellent worth? Early 70's Ampeg V4 Bass Amp. 4x12 Ampeg Cab
  27. R

    Samick bass into Ampeg V4 creates huge pickup noise

    Hello everybody, My second post, the other one asking to ID my Samick bass. I get huge noise from my pickups when plugged into my recently repaired Ampeg V4 amp. I have done a bit of reading and it seems I need to: 1. shield the pickup cavities etc with copper tape to prevent radio waves from...
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  28. Early Ampeg V4 w/ Upgraded B25 Cabinet

    For sale Early Ampeg V4 w/ Upgraded B25 Cabinet

    An early Ampeg (not Magnavox) V4 with matching Ampeg B25 cabinet. Head has not been modified and works as it should. Was checked over by a tech shortly before I purchased it (can email bench notes). Biggest flaw is that a lot of the screen printing has been worn off over the years. Does have a...
    $1,200.00
  29. patrickshofner

    For Sale Early Ampeg V4 w/ Upgraded B25 Cabinet

    An early Ampeg (not Magnavox) V4 with matching Ampeg B25 cabinet. Head has not been modified and works as it should. Was checked over by a tech shortly before I purchased it (can email bench notes). Biggest flaw is that a lot of the screen printing has been worn off over the years. Does have a...
  30. Ampeg V4 1972 - Added Master Volume! - $700 Shipped!
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    For sale Ampeg V4 1972 - Added Master Volume! - $700 Shipped!

    This is an Ampeg V4 from the early 70s. All original preamp tubes. Power tubes are new JJ 7027s. It has a new 3 prong cord. It's been modded with a master volume. People always say that the "non-master volume" V4s are better - what they're actually referring to is the earlier 70s circuit (the...
    $700.00
  31. derekeugene

    SOLD Ampeg V4 1972 - Added Master Volume! - $700 Shipped!

    This is an Ampeg V4 from the early 70s. All original preamp tubes. Power tubes are new JJ 7027s. It has a new 3 prong cord. It's been modded with a master volume. People always say that the "non-master volume" V4s are better - what they're actually referring to is the earlier 70s circuit (the...
  32. Mulder7

    Best bass cab for an Ampeg V4 w/ Reverb?

    I've got an early '70s Ampeg V4 w/Reverb. The "guitar" amp ampeg made. I'm thinking of pairing it with either an SVT HLF 410 or an SVT 810. What would y'all recommend? What would sound best? What do you have yours paired with?
  33. Ampeg V4
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    For sale Ampeg V4

    Looking to sell one of my V4s, I'd like to keep this local and avoid shipping, but anyone who wants to pay the shipping cost is welcome to do so. Asking $750/BRO for either, both are running 100% with NOS power tubes, the newer amp is cleaner aesthetically, the older amp is a very early circuit...
    $750.00
  34. coreyfyfe

    SOLD Ampeg V4

    Looking to sell one of my V4s, I'd like to keep this local and avoid shipping, but anyone who wants to pay the shipping cost is welcome to do so. Asking $750/BRO for either, both are running 100% with NOS power tubes, the newer amp is cleaner aesthetically, the older amp is a very early circuit...
  35. N

    Loud cab for Ampeg V4

    Hi everyone, Long time reader, first time poster. A friend recently lent me his Ampeg VT22 that's been converted into a head by the previous owner before him. I borrowed it for the express purpose of demoing an Ampeg head from this era before taking the plunge and shipping over a V4/V4B to...
  36. Mulder7

    Ampeg V4 vs Sunn 1200s

    I recently bought an early 70's ampeg V4 with Reverb and I love it to death, but have an opportunity to trade for a Sunn 1200s (the all tube version). How do these amps differ in tone? Which one is better?
  37. Mulder7

    Biasing an Ampeg V4?

    So I recently acquired a vintage early 1970's Ampeg V4 with Reverb. It plays and sounds great, and I don't think the tubes are that old. I'm just wondering when the time comes to replace them, is this an amp I need to bias? I read something saying that with the old V4s you can't self ajust the...
  38. Mulder7

    Ampeg V4? How loud is it?

    I have an opportunity to buy an early 1970's ampeg V4 for $550! It's been fully reserviced and is in great shape. My only concern is will it be loud enough at 100watts to play with a full band? I need it to stay relatively clean. I'm fine with it breaking up a bit. Also I would be running it...
  39. Ampeg V4 / VT22 - Late 60s Blue Line - Free Shipping!
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    For sale Ampeg V4 / VT22 - Late 60s Blue Line - Free Shipping!

    Hey y'all Need to clear up some room so for sale is an awesome guitar and bass amp. Only reason I'm selling is that I have two. This is a blue line version meaning it's from between 68 and 72. She has basically new JJ 7027s and a recent clean bill of health. Tiny note, Fred Armisen used this...
    $450.00
  40. derekeugene

    SOLD Ampeg V4 / VT22 - Late 60s Blue Line - Free Shipping!

    Hey y'all Need to clear up some room so for sale is an awesome guitar and bass amp. Only reason I'm selling is that I have two. This is a blue line version meaning it's from between 68 and 72. She has basically new JJ 7027s and a recent clean bill of health. Tiny note, Fred Armisen used this...
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