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anybody tried the new Ampeg guitar amps ? i tried one of the above at Guitar Center. it was ok, but i didn't get to do an extensive thing.
any thoughts ?
any thoughts ?
Ampeg GVT52-112
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SongsForTheDeaf
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Re: Ampeg GVT52-112
I hear they are like the VT series of the 70s but with quicker breakup... I would buy the 2x12 right now if I had the money I LOVE the ampeg sound
I hear they are like the VT series of the 70s but with quicker breakup... I would buy the 2x12 right now if I had the money I LOVE the ampeg sound
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I'm kind of an Ampeg nut, so I tried most of them as soon as they showed up at Tru-Tone here in L.A. My thoughts: they sound pretty darned good, however I simply would not buy a new (i.e. overseas-built) Ampeg. They seem poorly built, and are overpriced. To me, the plywood (i.e. not particle board) 1x12 extension cabinet for $250 to $300 retail price seems like the best buy of the entire GVT line. My two cents: pass on these, and get an actual V series amp from the '70's, or even a Diamond Blue Series Ampeg (made by SLM).
I'm kind of an Ampeg nut, so I tried most of them as soon as they showed up at Tru-Tone here in L.A. My thoughts: they sound pretty darned good, however I simply would not buy a new (i.e. overseas-built) Ampeg. They seem poorly built, and are overpriced. To me, the plywood (i.e. not particle board) 1x12 extension cabinet for $250 to $300 retail price seems like the best buy of the entire GVT line. My two cents: pass on these, and get an actual V series amp from the '70's, or even a Diamond Blue Series Ampeg (made by SLM).
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i like the Ampeg sound too. i also think the new series is overpriced. it bothers me that no one plays Ampeg bass amps anymore also.
the youtube clips of the new series seem a little bit sterile sounding. the one i played at GC didn't sound sterile exactly, but maybe a little thin sounding. but maybe i didn't dial it in enough.
i like the Ampeg sound too. i also think the new series is overpriced. it bothers me that no one plays Ampeg bass amps anymore also.
the youtube clips of the new series seem a little bit sterile sounding. the one i played at GC didn't sound sterile exactly, but maybe a little thin sounding. but maybe i didn't dial it in enough.
Re: Ampeg GVT52-112
I see a lot of SVT's out there in the name bands, vintage and reissue. Ampeg also just reissued the V4B head and cab, I wish they'd reissue the V2 and V4 guitar amp heads. They seem to only have one guitar head now, the new 15 watter. The wide 2-12 ext. cabs do look like good cabs at a bargain price, I'm interested in one of those.
Al
I see a lot of SVT's out there in the name bands, vintage and reissue. Ampeg also just reissued the V4B head and cab, I wish they'd reissue the V2 and V4 guitar amp heads. They seem to only have one guitar head now, the new 15 watter. The wide 2-12 ext. cabs do look like good cabs at a bargain price, I'm interested in one of those.
Al
SongsForTheDeaf
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Re: Ampeg GVT52-112
I thought they made a 50 watt head too..let us know how it sound with pedals and stuff when you get it!
I thought they made a 50 watt head too..let us know how it sound with pedals and stuff when you get it!
