Members khastra_ksc Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 I browse round Ebay and I always see Ampeg 4x12's. I used to be a bass player, and was Ampeg all the way. I am just curious about wheither or not they are any good. They aren't too expensive used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FalseRevRG Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 some are good, some aren't....which models are you looking at? my V-412TL came equipped with Ampeg/Celestion G12Ls, which are ok, but i wasn't really a fan. there are some that come stock with Celestion G12T75s also. i have a pair of Celestion CL80s and a pair of Warehouse CL80 clones in mine, and it sounds good. construction-wise, it's basically the same as a Marshall 1960A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaceU4her Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 avoid the ultra cheap ones. the ones with celestions though are supposed to be very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members khastra_ksc Posted November 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 well, just curious all around about the build. I would probably put my own speakers in 'em. Are they comparable to the marshall 1960a? like, if I put 2 next to eachother with the same speakers... Which would come out on top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaceU4her Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 well, just curious all around about the build. I would probably put my own speakers in 'em.Are they comparable to the marshall 1960a? like, if I put 2 next to eachother with the same speakers... Which would come out on top? i doubt they would be that much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrendanO Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 some are good, some aren't....which models are you looking at? my V-412TL came equipped with Ampeg/Celestion G12Ls, which are ok, but i wasn't really a fan. there are some that come stock with Celestion G12T75s also. i have a pair of Celestion CL80s and a pair of Warehouse CL80 clones in mine, and it sounds good. construction-wise, it's basically the same as a Marshall 1960A. The cheaper models, the v412, is loaded with SLM speakers, which are the same as some make of Crate speaker. The ones that are Celestion loaded have a small badge in the lower right corner of the cab, marking them as such. The cabs themselves, however, are pretty much the same, construction wise. Evidence is that my v412 has a small square in the corner of the lower right speaker hole; As seen with flash; which would have been what the badge would have been attached to, if it was one of the v412-TLs. Solidly built cab, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FalseRevRG Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 yeah, i've noticed that in your pics before. i think the main differences are in the jack plates and the stock speakers. the jack plate on mine is basically the same as the one on my friend's Blue Voodoo 4x12, it looks like this: and from the front: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FalseRevRG Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 just noticed, brendan, you don't have the little cups on the top of your cab....mine has 6 cups on the top for head feet to sit in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrendanO Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 This is my jack plate; Interesting that your jack is similar to a BV cab; well, not really interesting. Crate and Ampeg are both owned by St. Louis Music, so it would follow that they'd probably just change the logo and use the same plates cross-companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FalseRevRG Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 yeah, i think my cab is actually quite similar to the BV cab, other than the tolex color, logo, and stock speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tsunamijesus Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 brendan im gonna try to talk my other guitarist into buying your cab. he just totaled his car but im sure his parents will give him 200 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrendanO Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 brendan im gonna try to talk my other guitarist into buying your cab. he just totaled his car but im sure his parents will give him 200 bucks I'd love to sell this thing, but...uh...priorities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tsunamijesus Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 I'd love to sell this thing, but...uh...priorities? 200$ is a drop in the well to them man. i wouldnt have any guilt about it. he totaled his car but got a new one the next day so... yeah i dont support any aspect of it but that cab is KILLING me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members khastra_ksc Posted November 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 yeah, i've noticed that in your pics before. i think the main differences are in the jack plates and the stock speakers. the jack plate on mine is basically the same as the one on my friend's Blue Voodoo 4x12, it looks like this: and from the front: How does it sound on top of that g flex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FalseRevRG Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 it doesn't have the stock speakers in it anymore and i don't usually use both cabs together, and have never played them together at band levels. sounds pretty huge at apartment levels though lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 The really really old Ampeg cabs, with the square speakers, before the SLM buyout are SOLID cabs, and can still be had for cheap. There are two on e-bay right now I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mustaine-who? Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 The cheaper models, the v412, is loaded with SLM speakers, which are the same as some make of Crate speaker. The ones that are Celestion loaded have a small badge in the lower right corner of the cab, marking them as such. The cabs themselves, however, are pretty much the same, construction wise. Evidence is that my v412 has a small square in the corner of the lower right speaker hole; As seen with flash; which would have been what the badge would have been attached to, if it was one of the v412-TLs. Solidly built cab, though. Funny...back before I knew anything...I bought my first 4x12...a POS Crate...and it has the exact same "square" in the exact same place...with the exact same rear input jack....particle board sonofabitch... Makes a great TV stand though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdgeOfDarkness Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 I was going to ay, those look like Crate cabs.The crate cabs with the v30's are nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seano Porno Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 The really really old Ampeg cabs, with the square speakers, before the SLM buyout are SOLID cabs, and can still be had for cheap. There are two on e-bay right now I think. Squse me???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 Squse me???? Haha wow, good catch, they had square backed speakers, the magnets were square, thanks.:cop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seano Porno Posted November 27, 2007 Members Share Posted November 27, 2007 AHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Adam O'Blivion Posted August 31, 2015 Members Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm thinking about grabbing an Ampeg 412 V-412TA. Anyone know what type of speakers this model is loaded with? Here's a pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted August 31, 2015 Members Share Posted August 31, 2015 I had an older 70's Plywood built V2 cab that was as solid as a tank. No back panel, the speakers were front load. They came with unmarked Eminance speakers with the black magnets found in all kinds of gear back then. I swapped them out for a set of Altecs and the thing would peel the paint off the walls. I'm pretty sure those MDF cabs were loaded with 50W Eminence-Ampeg designed speakers or at least something comparable. They aren't bad speakers. I actually have some in my old black faced Peavey cab. You could do better with an upgrade but its not something you have to do day one. You can wait till you hear the cab then decide where you want to go based on the results you hear. It may sound great stock for your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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