How about this for an amp to go along with the Ampeg?

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/msg/305904468.html




Peter

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Big no on that, those cabinets were horrendous, unless its an old JCM800/900 4x12 I'd stay away from Marshall Cabs. What you really need with the VH-140C is a 4x12 loaded with Celestion Vintage 30's as they complement it very well. Tight bass and nice full mids to offset the natural scooped tone of the head.

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Can you buy the cabs your talking about new or would I need to get a used one? Any links?


Peter

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You could check out Avatar as they offer a wide range of wiring and speaker options, but like Soeru told me before, "I have heard at HC that their bass response aint so great as they're not built extremely as good as something like a Framus, Boogie, etc."

I've heard numerous people mention the VH-140c is devastating through a standard MESA 4 X 12 with Celestion v30's (the wiring pattern on the backplate is suitable for use with the VH-140c.)

A little about the wiring/cab needs for a VH140c:

The above is a little recap from my own VH140 setup inquiry thread but I think it's worth it to post again.

I have my eyes open for a VH140c as well (one just got bought off of eBay for $350 ]. I myself am about to order a Vader cabinet to replace my Marshall 1960... those come with Eminence Legend V128's, which are comparable to Celestion V30's. Adam from Vader cabs told me they do 2 mono jacks ran parallel, and that he could rewire the cab to 4 ohms no extra charge.

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Thanks for all the info dude! I am going to save that.

I am trying to find as much info as I can before I buy something but I know I want the Ampeg VH-140C. The one that sold on ebay was that a combo or just the head? I can not believe it was on ebay. I was looking everyday and then went on vacation for 5 days and just got back today. When was it on ebay?

I ahve head people using the Vader cabs as well. But I myself have no idea if they are good or bad, still researching.


Peter

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The one that was sold on eBay was the head, and $350 was the "buy it now" price. I know, totally ridiculous. I have eBay configured to send me mail everytime a search result with "ampeg vh" is detected, and apparently in the last 2 days someone put it up and it was sold in a snap - it's already an invalid link.

Personally I have never played a Vader cab myself, but of course I have heard and seen them live (Cryptopsy, Suffocation, Dying Fetus, Vital Remains and Necrophagist all used one when I saw them live.) Plus, it'll be a hell of a lot better than my spray-painted & grill-less Marshall 4 X 12 I have now. I'm pretty sure if it's good enough for Cryptopsy and Suffocation it's plenty good for me, haha.

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Posted from Marshall Forum (Didn't know whether you'd check back)

Anyways, I'm going to say it again man, seriously the ONLY amp that you should be looking at is the VH-140C, if you think its hard finding one in the US then try finding one in the UK! There are loads dotted around in the states though, just spend a week or two trawling Harmony-Central Classifieds, Google and Ebay and you will find one. Don't worry about getting the cab, there are loads of cabs that will suit it. I've heard clips and it sounds awesome, plus you've heard the bands that used it, not having a huge budget for producing etc they sound v.similar to the recordings. In the last month or two I've come across at least 2 heads and a couple of combos in my searchings, unfortunately no one was willing to ship to the UK. I don't think this guy ever sold his - http://acapella.harmony-central.com...ighlight=vh140c

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I think I ahve found a guy to sell me one and ship it. $500 with shipping. Good price?


Peter

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Head or 2x12?
Reliable seller? I've heard stories about these breaking down..

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Just the head.

Reliable seller.......I hope so. I am going to get his phone # and talk to him on the phone before I make any paypal payment. He said he would be willing to take a check as well but would need to wait for it to clear before shipping and that is cool.

I fell if I have his phone # and talk to him on the phone things will be cool.

He had the head serviced about 2-3 years ago and since only used it for a power amp for his rack. They are older amps and I am sure they all need a tune up every now and again.


Peter

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SEIZE THIS OPPORTUNITY NOW

$500 including shipping isn't too bad. I'd grab it.

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Hell yeah, if it's a fraud he wouldn't give out a (working) phone number. I'd say go for it - you know where he lives anyway, so if there's any problems you shouldn't have a real problem driving over there kidnapping his daughter of whatever if the amp doesn't show / is not in advertised condition

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Yeah, I am just waiting for him to call me today. He says he has never shipped anything that big and is a bit concerned. I told him to just bring the amp head to the UPS Store and they will do it all for him.


Peter

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Just another questions guys and I am hoping for some quick replies.

Is the Ampeg VH-140C 2x12 Combo the same "exact" as the plain head? basicly would I get the "same sound?

If I hooked the combo up to a 4x12 cab would I get the SAME sound as if I was playing with just the head and a 4x12 cab?


Peter

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