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zim_ulator
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I've got one, bought in 1974 and owned by me from day one. I was wondering if there was much interest in this old boy.
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
mmmmmaybe
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stevieb
Just another guy, really.
Are you selling, keeping, or just inquiring?
Ampeg V-series are unique amps. Out-of-the-ordinary tubes and design give them their own tone. The 3-way rocker switches above almost every knob on the things (and the circuitry behind the switches) makes them very versatile, you can get a mind-numbing array of sounds from them. They came in head, 212 (like yours) and 410 configurations (like mine.) Rated at 40 watts, they are nonetheless LOUD. Also heavy- at least the 410 is- it's biggest drawback.
There were about three generations- top-loaded, front loaded, and front-loaded with master volume and/or distortion controls. Generally, TL's are more desirable than FL's, and the master vol./distortion models the least desirable. But, similar to the lore that has sprung up around blackface Fender amps, it seems the actual differences in the three generations are far less than the rumors would have us believe, and all V's can be easily modified, being point-to-point wired.
Ron Wood ('Stones) and a famous somebody much more current like them, or did at one time. I don't think there were every any celeb. endorsements.
Right before the current recession, a VT-40 sold on eBay for $1,050. Now, you will be lucky to get half that, but if you sit on yours, the value should recover, unless the vintage amp market was a "bubble," which is very likely. Time will tell. The vt-40's are probably more collectable than the heads or 22's, but the 22's are probably more usable and gigable, due to the 40's absurd weight (my 40 easily out-weights any of the Fender Twin Reverbs I have owned.)
Hope that helps.
I wanted to sell my VT-40 (front load, no dist. or master volume,) and even had a member here ready to buy. Shipping hassles and general life delayed the sale, and he bought another one. Frankly, I am glad it happened that way. Mine now sits in my son's recording and rehearsal studio in New Orleans, and will soon be played by a famous guitarist from a current band that is, ahem, "angry with the equipment..." (and that's all I'm gonna say about that.)
Where do you live, Zim?
Ampeg V-series are unique amps. Out-of-the-ordinary tubes and design give them their own tone. The 3-way rocker switches above almost every knob on the things (and the circuitry behind the switches) makes them very versatile, you can get a mind-numbing array of sounds from them. They came in head, 212 (like yours) and 410 configurations (like mine.) Rated at 40 watts, they are nonetheless LOUD. Also heavy- at least the 410 is- it's biggest drawback.
There were about three generations- top-loaded, front loaded, and front-loaded with master volume and/or distortion controls. Generally, TL's are more desirable than FL's, and the master vol./distortion models the least desirable. But, similar to the lore that has sprung up around blackface Fender amps, it seems the actual differences in the three generations are far less than the rumors would have us believe, and all V's can be easily modified, being point-to-point wired.
Ron Wood ('Stones) and a famous somebody much more current like them, or did at one time. I don't think there were every any celeb. endorsements.
Right before the current recession, a VT-40 sold on eBay for $1,050. Now, you will be lucky to get half that, but if you sit on yours, the value should recover, unless the vintage amp market was a "bubble," which is very likely. Time will tell. The vt-40's are probably more collectable than the heads or 22's, but the 22's are probably more usable and gigable, due to the 40's absurd weight (my 40 easily out-weights any of the Fender Twin Reverbs I have owned.)
Hope that helps.
I wanted to sell my VT-40 (front load, no dist. or master volume,) and even had a member here ready to buy. Shipping hassles and general life delayed the sale, and he bought another one. Frankly, I am glad it happened that way. Mine now sits in my son's recording and rehearsal studio in New Orleans, and will soon be played by a famous guitarist from a current band that is, ahem, "angry with the equipment..." (and that's all I'm gonna say about that.)
Where do you live, Zim?
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zim_ulator
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Hi friends, and thanks for posting. I live in Lowell, MA.
From what I recall, this thing is 100 watts. I'm certain that some or all of the tubes need replacing. At this point, it's probably a fire hazard when plugged in.
Selling it has been in the back of my mind. It doesn't really fit with what I'd be playing now, were I not to have stopped playing around 2002. Like many of us, I do need money. On the other hand, it has sentimental value; it was my first amp bought when I was a high school freshman.
Cheers,
zim
From what I recall, this thing is 100 watts. I'm certain that some or all of the tubes need replacing. At this point, it's probably a fire hazard when plugged in.
Selling it has been in the back of my mind. It doesn't really fit with what I'd be playing now, were I not to have stopped playing around 2002. Like many of us, I do need money. On the other hand, it has sentimental value; it was my first amp bought when I was a high school freshman.
Cheers,
zim
Lt. Bob
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VT-22 is probably more like 120 watts ...... they really kick ..... I have one. Ampwise, they're a V-4 in a combo.
I also have a VT-40 which is the V-2 in a 4x10 combo. It's around 60 watts. I also have a V-2 head (awesome because you can lift it) and a Reverbrocket reissue.
They are all for sale but for pick up only.
That VT-40 weighs 95lbs!
The Vt-22 is even heavier, I'm gonna guess maybe 105lbs or so.
I'm not gonna try to box that up!
I also have a VT-40 which is the V-2 in a 4x10 combo. It's around 60 watts. I also have a V-2 head (awesome because you can lift it) and a Reverbrocket reissue.
They are all for sale but for pick up only.
That VT-40 weighs 95lbs!
The Vt-22 is even heavier, I'm gonna guess maybe 105lbs or so.
I'm not gonna try to box that up!
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stevieb
Just another guy, really.
Bob, not to start an argument, but I am about 99% sure the -40 and -22 are the same amp, just different speaker configs. That would put them both at 60 watts.
Lt. Bob
Spread the Daf!
nope ...... I have one of each in the next room. The VT-40 has two 7027A power tubes like a V-2 ..... 60 watts. It's a V-2 amp in a combo.
The VT-22 has four 7027A tubes like a V-4 .... it's a V-4 head in a combo ..... 4 power tubes versus 2 power tubes ..... twice the wattage.
and a quote from a random gear page which is actually unneeded since I have one of each that I've used for around 25 years and I know what their wattage is and can count 2 tubes versus 4 tubes but here it is anyway:
"I've measured v-4s and vt-22s (same amp but one is a head) in real life. if the 7027s are good, they will hit 100-110 watts TOPS. the chage to 6550s makes no significant difference in output power. (again I've actually tested this)
as for Vt-40s and B-25s Ive never seen one put out 75 watts. maybe 60 tops.
keep in mind that amps like the fender bassman (two 6L6s) does not put out 60 watts. most Ive tested do not even put out 50 watts clean.
but the ampeg VT-40 will put out 50+ watts Clean easy. "
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stevieb
Just another guy, really.
Okay, Bob, I'll buy that for a dollar!
I sorta pity you- by your own rule, you can't post here again...
I sorta pity you- by your own rule, you can't post here again...
Lt. Bob
Spread the Daf!
yeah but note ........ I'm just quoting voxxy ...... doesn't apply to moi!
I love those old Ampegs ....... my VT-40 is simply the best ever except for the weight. In fact, I bought it from a semi-famou sorta guy. Jimmy Eppard ..... google him ....... played with a lot of names. It's the second one I've had.
It's an awesome amp (mine's top loaded) although without a master it's too loud for most things I do nowadays.
My VT-22 (front loaded ) is also amazing although WAY too loud for anything a normal guy would do.
The V-2, V-4, VT-40 and VT-22 all have the same pre-amp section. That's why you would think they were the same amp ..... the main difference is the power section.
My V-2 has the master volume which makes it the only one I can gig with.
I find the master on it to be very usable ..... doesn't really mess up the sound. I probably won't sell it ....... I gotta keep one.
But the VT40 and VT22 can go to a home where they own a forklift.
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chad etchison
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The V amps sound incredible. I had a V2 briefly, it ruled.