Ampeg V4B

The original amp came on the market back in 1971 and featured the same preamp as the Ampeg SVT, but introduced a 100 watt power amp, all tube construction and matching 1x12, 2x12, and 8x10 cabinets. To put it simply, the V–4B is an amazing reissue of the well-known 1971 original and delivers a thick tube tone with an uncompromising low end that has made its way into countless bass rigs over the years. It can be heard on countless hits.

With the V–4B it's easy to plug in and quickly get a huge round tone that has made AMPEG the go-to standard for bass players the world over. The controls on the V–4B are simple and to the point, featuring a 3 band EQ with switchable mids and ultra low and high switches for defining power and note definition. This remarkable simplicity allows you to quickly dial in a vast range of tones, everything from boomy and beefy down to something more honky and gritty.

With the AMPEG V-4B plugin you get an exacting emulation of the original hardware amp. In the digital version of the amp you also get access to 65 Recording Chains that feature well engineered combinations of classic microphones and a ton of boutique outboard gear all running through a Neve VXS72 console. Brainworx's FX Rack also offers onboard effects such as a noise gate, filter control and a horn on/off function for the cabinets.

Features:

• Exacting emulation of the original Ampeg V-4B All Tube Bass Amp, endorsed by Ampeg.
• Pure AMPEG tube tone.
• 65 Brainworx-made Recording Chains.
• FX Rack include noise gate, tight and smooth filters, Power Soak and a horn On/Off function for the cabinets.
• 3-Band EQ with switchable mid frequency for powerful tone shaping.
• Ultra-Low and Ultra-High controls.

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