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Comment on Ampeg V-4B: The All Tube Bass Amplifier by The Mac

The Mac — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:37:01 +0000

I bought my 1977 V-4B and have since paired it with my 1975 (Eminence loaded) V-4 cab and I’ve played it at gigs with my 1972 810 Squareback (CTS loaded).

You can have all the new, flashy gear you want. I LOVE MY Ampeg rig and it’s never leaving my possession. Mine still has all the original tubes (7027’s rock) and works like a champ.

Pics of my stuff are at this website: http://www.ampegv4.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=ampegv4&page=6

Comment on Super Snark Sailboat by Carl

Carl — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:02:46 +0000

3 years ago I had a brand new Super Snark, It was a great boat. I sold it because I had a Sunfish, and now there both gone. Im happy to say im about to buy an older Snark for $75…but almost all the material is missing from the bottom, everything else is there. It is nice to know I can fiberglass it and have a sea worthy boat. This was my plan, but until now I didnt know if anyone else had tryed it.

Comment on Ampeg V-4B: The All Tube Bass Amplifier by Dr Krunkberry

Dr Krunkberry — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:18:24 +0000

Don’t F with the V4-B! SURE, the SVT is nice. You can pay a TON for one, and have a nice sound. You can also spend the same money on a PC and Pro Tools……but we are talking about a thing of History here. A Bass Monument.

Why is it called the V4-b?

Because of the origional V4. A guitar head. That kicked so much *ss BASSISTS had to have them. That is something to think about in itself! After realizing this, Ampeg created the v4-b. A thing of majesty. Thirty years later, STILL melting face.

In my completely biased view, the V4-B is the reason Ampeg became the bassist’s rocket launchers of choice. Sure, you can dump a load of cash on the SVT and sit upon the modern throne of Pricey Provided Providence. Or you can spend time in the trench of historic elbow grease: find a V4-B andtube it out any and every way that scratches your itch.

I fell asleep to this amp reverberating the heating ducts below my crib while my father practiced with his band. I played with my GI Joes all over it. I danced to it growing up. And ever since it was handed down to me five years ago I rock the thing out three days a week. Hard. Last year it fell off my stack (damn end-of-gig concrete door jam) four feet and landed flat on its face in a parking lot.

The tubes didn’t even break. The metal corner gards have some new dimples. That is all. I still can’t believe it.

I’ll stop. V4-B for life (or hernia from carrying. Then its time to hand it down to my son, buy an SVT and drive the complimentary Cadillac that comes with it).

Comment on Ampeg V-4B: The All Tube Bass Amplifier by admin

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:52:57 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Rich. It’s almost time to re-tube my V4-B, and greater tube availabilty is definitely a good thing.

I’ve been using an SVT3-Pro as my main gig rig lately, and a very happy with it. The tube preamp and driver give a nice warm tone and the solid state power section is a bit tighter and much more powerful than my V4. Still, the V4-B is a fine creation. I do love the high gain sound, particularly with my Gibson Grabber. It’s pretty tough.

Ian

Comment on Ampeg V-4B: The All Tube Bass Amplifier by Rich

Rich — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:45 +0000

JJ/Tesla now makes the 7027A power tubes for the Ampeg V4 and V4B amps. What a great amp. Match it with a pair of good 15’s for that thick classic rock bass sound.

Comment on Super Snark Sailboat by Amy

Amy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:36:54 +0000

Great help from everyone! I’m glad to have found this site. I would love to know someone who has, used a much sorter mast on a Snark and used a smaller sail? I have some shoulder issues and setting mine up alone is not going to be doable for much longer. I know it would throw off the balance, possibly requiring a lot of retrofitting, etc., but am still wondering if it has been done. Also, I really appreciate the pictures you include when you describe what you have done or are doing to your boats. One look at some of the pictures and I can “get” what you mean, whereas the words seem to confuse me. Thanks for any help.

Comment on Super Snark Sailboat by John

John — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:14:25 +0000

I have a Snark Story, We moved to NC two years ago at that time I sold a Snark and Trailer for 800 bucks. I shouldn’t have done it. I missed the little boat and the ease of use it offered. We have a larger boat with a cabin and all the comforts but it needs a crew. SO it was time to get another Snark. I found one on E-bay for almost free. I bought it and discovered that the bottom was cracked and split away from the foam. I removed all the ABS up to the rub rail and used fiberglass cloth and two part marine epoxy (from a company called Clark Craft, highly recommended) Once the bottom was glassed it was painted with polyurethane paint on the bottom and Fusion paint on the topsides. New sail and rigging and I now have a very sturdy albeit heavier boat. I would love to send you a couple of pics. So yes Snarks can be brought back from the dead. Good luck with yours and fair winds. John

Comment on Super Snark Sailboat by mike

mike — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:46:37 +0000

Just bought a Super Snark for $35 sight unseen. Wish me luck. I will be looking for help and hints.

Understand I might need a new sail. Comments? Experiences?

Comment on Super Snark Sailboat by Norm

Norm — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:04:23 +0000

Nice to see other people trying to sail 100 dollar boats . In my previous life I owned/sailed larger boats and left it all behind to kitesurf. I just bought a snark 9 ft trimaran called a Triumph. Ancient , beaten up but really excited to sail it , if I like it will also start looking at cleaning it up and restore it. I sent a request to join the snark yahoo group but no reply . How long did you have to wait to get accepted in the group.

thanks in advance for any tips or inspiration to sail

Comment on Super Snark Sailboat by nick

nick — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:39:34 +0000

Nice site! we bought our super snark a couple years ago for $100 and love it. it’s the one with the plastic that covers the hull.

the only problem i see right now is that it seems to have water inside the plastic somewhere as it weighs more than 50lbs. i might have to cut it open and then somehow seal it back up again.

great site! looking forward to more pics. it seems there’s not enough pics and youtube videos of super snarks on the web.

Melissa, the castlecraft site has good information on what kind of epoxy can be used that won’t damage the styrofoam.

http://www.castlecraft.com/repair_tips_for_snark_sailboats.htm

it mentions filling hardware holes and voids with epoxy cement so maybe that’s a good starting point. good luck!