Ashdown CTM30 vs Ampeg V4B

🎸 Vintage Ampeg V-4B (1960s) vs Ashdown CTM-30 Little Stubby | All-Tube Bass Amp Shootout 🎸 In this video, I compare two all-tube bass amp legends from very different eras: the late-1960s Ampeg V-4B and the modern Ashdown CTM-30 "Little Stubby". Both amps are pushing the same Ampeg 1x12" cab for a true apples-to-apples tone test. Do vintage watts hit harder? Can a modern amp deliver that same warmth and authority? Let’s find out—no talking, just playing. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: Clean and overdriven tube bass tones Fingerstyle, pick, and muted playing styles EQ and gain sweeps on both amps Dynamic range and harmonic character captured clearly 🛠️ Amp Specs: Ampeg V-4B (Late 1960s) 100-watt all-tube head Known for massive clean headroom Thick, round low end and vintage bark Built like a tank Ashdown CTM-30 Little Stubby 30-watt all-tube head Compact and lightweight Responsive, gritty, and warm EQ shift and drive options for modern flexibility 🎯 Whether you're chasing vintage thunder or modern portability, this shootout reveals how each amp handles real-world playing—and which one might deserve a spot in your rig. 👍 LIKE, 💬 COMMENT, and 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more amp shootouts, vintage gear demos, and honest tone comparisons! #AmpegV4B #AshdownLittleStubby #TubeBassAmps #BassAmpShootout #VintageVsModern #BassToneTest #NoTalkingJustPlaying