2005 VH4

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Hey guys- Was wondering if there have been any changes to the VH4 since 2005. Was thinking about picking up a used 05 one and wanted to know if there were any major differences between then and now. Thoughts and comments much appreciated. Thanks and Happy Easter!
 
I have a 2006 VH4 and have played the newer revision. No significant difference in my opinion. More gain (honestly, who needs?) and less compression in high frequencies they say - So perhaps someone might call the later revision a bit more brighter. But in my opinion the tone is already perfect so if you have a good deal this should by no means be a factor to prevent you from closing the deal. There are no changes made to the features themselves, only minor tonal tweaks. If I remember right the newer revision was introduced in 2007, but Im sure someone will come and confirming the real dates and details.
 
Yes, I believe i.ak is correct. I remember Peter Diezel saying they did a small change in 2007 and possibly in 2011. Not a necessary change though. I believe it was less compression and possibly something to do with more or less power amp "Thump..." I will try and dig it up for you.

Get the 05 man. Is that when they still had the red power switch?
 
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Peter Diezel":2iynh3qi said:
brickford":2iynh3qi said:
When and how many stages/progressions have happened to the VH4? :confused: we know of 2008 to be the latest update/tweak (loved my '08), but is a 2007 vh4 same as 1998 vh4? :confused: or was there another update/tweak in early 2000+ :confused: , and is 1998 same as 1994-5 vh4? :confused: etc.

If there was a update/tweak in the early 2000's that sort of averages that an update occurs every 5 years, so since its been 5+ years since the last update/tweak....is there an update/tweak you have in mind in the near future for the VH4 as i am really looking to buy a brand new VH4 and find myself waiting for the next updated/tweaked/stage vh4. :rock:
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There are no big updates till 2007. Then we added more bottom on the power amp
and more treble on the preamp. That´s it. There is no really big difference.
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In terms of tone the statement "There are no big updates till 2007" is giving a bit incorrect impression. At least how I felt the difference was not "big" by any means. 2005 should not lack bass nor treble, but 2007+ will give you still more of them.

I have no idea what kind of tones 'kalt' is after, but just for reference that with my other band I play only with 7- and 8-string guitars and I have never adjusted the bass or deep over noon (both usually at 11 o'clock). And treble and presence are usually at 1 o'clock. Gain at 1.00 - 2.00 o'clock. So for me the "obsolete" 2006 VH4 is capable to provide gain, bass and treble more than enough for my needs.
 
Ok, so just to clarify an 07 and/or 08 VH4 would essentially be the same VH4 as today?
 
I've played a '98, '07, and a '11. They all sound like a VH4 but were a bit different. Definitely differences in the circuit between the '98 and the '07. I didn't get a chance to peak under the hood of the '11.

They're all bad ass. Just get the one you can and enjoy.
 
cardinal":3a9g7vuc said:
I've played a '98, '07, and a '11. They all sound like a VH4 but were a bit different. Definitely differences in the circuit between the '98 and the '07. I didn't get a chance to peak under the hood of the '11.

They're all bad ass. Just get the one you can and enjoy.
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^ THIS!

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