New Amp Incoming...I Just Had To - Peavey Content!

Sp8ctre said:
Did you attach the caster directly to the amp or build a cart for it to ride on?

I just screwed them right to the cabinet.

It’s not made of cheap particle board. I’ve rolled that amp over it’s fair share of parking lots! Making a little cart is a good idea, though.

I did have two issues with it.

Once, I had to resolder one of the effects loop jacks. I just reflowed the solder at the PCB.

The other issue was actually one of the stomp switches in the foot switch.

But, it still works great...and gets very loud!
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Ummm...your question got merged with my response...weird!
 
I can tell ytou the 112 Bandit --actually -- at LIVEABLE HOME VOLUMES-- out "chugs" the Mesa-- and the Marshall---

I mean come on this crazy bastard likes them--
"best bang for the buck"
and "PLAYS LARGE VENUES!"

 
smitty_p said:
Y’know, @Robert Herndon , you may want to look into an amp like this.

I haven’t played mine in a long time, but as I recall, in the “Modern” setting, it could handle a palm-muted chug pretty well without sounding flubby.
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I just dusted off the 1997 VS265 and while it does need some de-scratching' of the pots and momentary push buttons, it screams and palm mutes in F# are crystal clear. It moves so much air you can see the grillecloth moving. I can't figure out why i thought I needed a new amp.

And speaking of gain...the Russian-Made Genelex Gold Lion T12AX7 is the highest gain producer I could find and there is no limit to how much gain I can dial up.

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eSGEe said:
I can tell ytou the 112 Bandit --actually -- at LIVEABLE HOME VOLUMES-- out "chugs" the Mesa-- and the Marshall---

I mean come on this crazy bastard likes them--
"best bang for the buck"
and "PLAYS LARGE VENUES!"

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More Johan! Just like cow bell...we need MORE!

...and DAMN that thing sound SO good! Now I'm Jones'in to get mine!
 
they sound better live -- you dont get the VIBRATION of the chug with the computer ......youtube compresses it all etc etc-- you will see.....

old USA peaveystuff is hands down the BEST bang for the buck going -- and NOT just the amps ;)
 
The Peavey has landed, but I'm out in the field! May have to wait until Monday to lay hands on it...:eek::cry:
 
News Flash! Update SoCal Earthquake blamed for World Trade Center foundation crack...

...this just in it was a Peavey Special 212 to blame. Amp goes to 11 causes structural damage and hearing loss to building occupants!

F@#$ this thing is a MONSTER! I ended up going back to the shop and picking it up...what can I say a man has to play his gear...

This amp looks like New Old Stock! There is little to no signs of use! Just a couple small scuffs on the plastic corner protectors!

How or why anyone would sell these so cheap is beyond me! It is heavy as a mofo though. Sits right on the scale with a tube amp!

Made in the USA Sweetness right here with three channels to love...Clean, Lead and Ultra! You crunch fellas would cream yourselves...

Did I mention I love it?
 
yep----- welcome to a liberating feeling of fun ---on the cheap

I play mine and I just smile and smile --

same thing I do with all my USA PEavey stuff---- the quality is soooo there at a price that is stupid cheap (makes you Wonder how much PROFIT these other companies are bending us all over for eh? )
 
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