scott wrote:is the eq different between the v4 and v4b? only difference I know for sure is the B version doesn't have reverb.

I think so, but it's been a while since Ive owned either a v4 or a v4b. But that's what I remember, that the eqs were different.

scott wrote:is the eq different between the v4 and v4b? only difference I know for sure is the B version doesn't have reverb.

This is what I heard too.

reverb is the only difference. the cabs, now that's a different story.

v4 cab = 4x12 (famous)

v4b cab = 2x15 reflex, supposedly unusable (too loud).

OK, here's what I got available to me:

'67 Bassman (one year older than me).
45 watts.

2x12 cab loaded with desirable (for guitar) "Utahs"

About $650-700, nego. and I can pick it up.

Is that a good deal? I doubt I'll use the cab, but I hear the Utah speakers are great.

Impart me with your wisdoms.

-A

alex maiolo wrote:OK, here's what I got available to me:

'67 Bassman (one year older than me).
45 watts.

2x12 cab loaded with desirable (for guitar) "Utahs"

About $650-700, nego. and I can pick it up.

Is that a good deal? I doubt I'll use the cab, but I hear the Utah speakers are great.

Impart me with your wisdoms.

-A

I would offer 425 for the head and buy one or two super efficient 15" speakers, maybe like the weber michigans.

what i have, and works well for me: an ampeg v-2 ( 60 watts, 7027 jj output tubes) running 4X10" ampeg speakers on the top half of a once svt 8x10". i take an ext amp output from the ampeg v2 to a precision electronics tube pa to power a full range 15" speaker (ported) into the bottom of the once 8x10" cab. my setup is 128 watts. i have a guild thunderbass 2x12" bass cab, that is cool, does not have the MEH!( for bass) also i have a 64 fender bassman and 2x12" that doesn't have the MEH! ( but a lowish volume...does) i like a detailed and aggressive sound. i think a 2x12" cab, sounds great at a low volume for low end, though stage volume you'll have to push the speakers and for some reason most scenarios of a bass through 12's get a bit of mid-range dominant drive. the fender bassman, regardless of wattage, is one of my favorite amps. the default of the single 15": it is blowing the shit out of your shins! the sensory bass will vary room to room. don't you have a mesa 15" cab? for some reason, mesa bass gear does not have a good low end extension (pop punk punchy?) i just puked a little into my mouth. ampeg stock (did) stock their cabs with paper cone (by todays? standards) low wattage speakers w/ a high ohm rating. so, i have played shows, the same single v-2, on guitar and bass and made things uncomfortable in loudness, i am also a terrible musician. so if i had a bassman, i'd like, a 4x 10" or a 15" and 2x10"... i'd never play that bass you have, go direct!

edpriesner wrote:I've got an Ampeg V4b sitting on top of a Bassman 4x12 cab. I use it for guitar though..

The bassman cab I've got is real strange.. never seen one like it. It's a goddamn monster, size wise. As tall as our Super Six and about twice as wide. When you pull the cover off, there are four triangular walls that angle in and meet in the middle with a speaker on each wall pointing in a different direction. Any of y'all ever seen one of these? The only thing the plate on the back says is "Bassman 135 - 4 ohms". I've always been curious to learn more about it's history.

zom-zom wrote:The Bassman "Pyramid" cabinet. That's what I used to have.
I bought it new in 1974, the Bassman 100 package.

I don't understand or know what the design is supposed to accomplish, but it did sound good.

Mine says Bassman 100-4ohm. use it for bass witha v4b, sounds good.
someone told me its about the distance from the cab where it sounds best or loudest. not sure but I think the pyramidical formation relocates this closer to the cab, compared to a plain one. might be useful for recording.

alex maiolo wrote:OK, here's what I got available to me:

'67 Bassman (one year older than me).
45 watts.

2x12 cab loaded with desirable (for guitar) "Utahs"

About $650-700, nego. and I can pick it up.

Is that a good deal? I doubt I'll use the cab, but I hear the Utah speakers are great.

Impart me with your wisdoms.

-A

Sell the cab and the Utahs and buy a Mesa 1X15" Diesel series with the EV's in em. This will be a good set up. Especially for recording.

alex maiolo wrote:OK, here's what I got available to me:

'67 Bassman (one year older than me).
45 watts.

2x12 cab loaded with desirable (for guitar) "Utahs"

About $650-700, nego. and I can pick it up.

Is that a good deal? I doubt I'll use the cab, but I hear the Utah speakers are great.

Impart me with your wisdoms.

-A

i'd offer $500, if it is all og, it will need $150-$200 in parts and labor, tubes, caps, all pots and sockets cleaned, we sold a silverface and matching cab for $400 a few years back, stupid, stupid, stupid!...the cab may be a great extension for the matchless if you are at home with your shirt off in front of a mirror...

some dude here on philly craigslist is selling a silverface bassman 100 with 2x15 cab for $150.

according to his post, it needs work.

last thing I need is another amp, but what's the opinion on silverface bassmans?

madlee wrote:last thing I need is another amp, but what's the opinion on silverface bassmans?

there are worse buys. and for $150? i'd get it.