We played Ampeg V4s in the '70s through Marshall stacks so I am very familiar with the versatility of them.
The distorted sound you are getting is easily matched by one of the older designs like the JTM45 and the '57 Fender Bassman. But that loud, full clean sound of the Ampeg is hard to match. Especially if you use a MV to cut down your stage volume.
The right pedal in front of a Hiwatt might also be a good compromise. The pedal for the dirt sound and straight for the loud clean.
..Joe L
The distorted sound you are getting is easily matched by one of the older designs like the JTM45 and the '57 Fender Bassman. But that loud, full clean sound of the Ampeg is hard to match. Especially if you use a MV to cut down your stage volume.
The right pedal in front of a Hiwatt might also be a good compromise. The pedal for the dirt sound and straight for the loud clean.
..Joe L
Thanks Joe. That JTM45 is 30W. correct? That would be perfect to crank since there's no MV. The Ampeg's 60w. and theres no way i can crank it in my band. i dont know what it is, but the thing is just as loud as any 100w. head i've heard.