Ampeg question

Zer0 · 04-21-2008, 12:08 PM

Ive got a bead on picking up an Ampeg VH140c or an SS150 head, which Ive wanted for a gigging head for a while. Ive played the VH (older series, this is a newer one) but not the SS, the SS I cant try out. So anyone have an opinion on them either way?

ibznorange · 04-21-2008, 12:18 PM

The VH140c is well known for having some of the most awesome metal tones around, and i believe the SS150 has a similar rep, although less famous for it. Ive only got minor experience with a single older VH140 but it was definitely a badass amp.

Zer0 · 04-21-2008, 11:13 PM

The VH does have some righteous metal tones for a SS amp, no doubt. Few people seem to have had experience with both, and how they compare sound wise (I believe Edroz has).

WarriorOfMetal · 04-21-2008, 11:42 PM

see if you can track down a VH-150...same preamp as the 140C, but it's got a single 150w power amp instead of 2x70w power amps. with solid state amps, the more headroom the better.

i don't know how the SS compares to the VH though.

Benzesp · 04-22-2008, 12:25 PM

I grew up playing a ss140c, great amp! I had it for 5 years and I wish I never got rid of it. Has a nice smooth distortion and can get pretty brutal, The real stereo chours is almost JC120 ish on the clean channel. Geat amp, I think I got it got like $350 at a pawn shop, but that was like 15 years ago...

04-21-2008, 12:08 PM	#1
Zer0 That Guy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Paul Posts: 123 Real Name: John Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Main ERG: Jackson DK27 Rig: Dual Rec + SS150 Thanked: 2	Ampeg question Ive got a bead on picking up an Ampeg VH140c or an SS150 head, which Ive wanted for a gigging head for a while. Ive played the VH (older series, this is a newer one) but not the SS, the SS I cant try out. So anyone have an opinion on them either way?

04-21-2008, 12:18 PM	#2
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 7,956 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 54	The VH140c is well known for having some of the most awesome metal tones around, and i believe the SS150 has a similar rep, although less famous for it. Ive only got minor experience with a single older VH140 but it was definitely a badass amp. Reverse Headstocks or Bust ALL HEIL THE ADMINISHREDDER!

04-21-2008, 11:42 PM	#4
WarriorOfMetal The Dragonrider Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston, MA // Northern VA Posts: 2,531 Real Name: Ari Main Seven: HevAri Dragonrider Rig: Engl Savage 120 Thanked: 53	see if you can track down a VH-150...same preamp as the 140C, but it's got a single 150w power amp instead of 2x70w power amps. with solid state amps, the more headroom the better. i don't know how the SS compares to the VH though. Shroud of Bereavement: Symphonic Progressive Tech-Doom Metal from MA/NH Recently Vacated Graves: True Zombie Metal from Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD

04-22-2008, 12:25 PM	#5
Benzesp IdrinkYourMilkshake! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 911 Real Name: Benny Main Seven: Darkside Tele7 Rig: Splawn>2 Mesa 4x12's Thanked: 15	I grew up playing a ss140c, great amp! I had it for 5 years and I wish I never got rid of it. Has a nice smooth distortion and can get pretty brutal, The real stereo chours is almost JC120 ish on the clean channel. Geat amp, I think I got it got like $350 at a pawn shop, but that was like 15 years ago... "and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"

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04-21-2008, 11:13 PM	#3
Zer0 That Guy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Paul Posts: 123 Real Name: John Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Main ERG: Jackson DK27 Rig: Dual Rec + SS150 Thanked: 2	The VH does have some righteous metal tones for a SS amp, no doubt. Few people seem to have had experience with both, and how they compare sound wise (I believe Edroz has).

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