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Gear Discussion Forums => Bass Amps & Effects => Topic started by: OldManC on December 06, 2009, 07:47:59 PM

Title: Ampeg V2 4X12
Post by: OldManC on December 06, 2009, 07:47:59 PM

I stopped in the local banjo center the other day and they had an Ampeg V2 cabinet in the bass room. I thought this was a guitar cabinet (though it looks like a short SVT cab). Has anyone used one of these for bass? If so, how does it sound? I'm wondering if it's worth checking out...

Title: Re: Ampeg V2 4X12
Post by: godofthunder on December 07, 2009, 04:25:18 AM

I have never used one but I bet it sounds something like a Marshall 4x12 loaded with bass drivers. I would probably like it.

Title: Re: Ampeg V2 4X12
Post by: OldManC on December 07, 2009, 08:29:36 AM

That's what I'm thinking. I just don't want to buy it and then have to buy drivers as well. They already have it marked too high, so if I buy it it has to be ready to go right out the door.

Title: Re: Ampeg V2 4X12
Post by: SKATE RAT on December 07, 2009, 07:44:50 PM

find out what speakers are in it.

Title: Re: Ampeg V2 4X12
Post by: Highlander on December 08, 2009, 07:32:46 AM

4x12's work great for me for small-stage work, though one of these is well out of my range...

Title: Re: Ampeg V2 4X12
Post by: lowend1 on December 08, 2009, 02:51:45 PM

Factory speakers were either CTS or Eminence, with Altec 417s offered as an option. Keep in mind that the V2 head was a 60-watt unit.