friendofjaco Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I'm looking for opinions about Peavey solid state amps pre-transtube. Specifically the Speacial 112, Jazz Classic 400, and the Bandit 65 solo. I'm wondering how they sound for clean jazz. Anybody here play any of those now or back in the day? Black Widow speaker vs Scorpion?
Vanschoyck Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Used to use Peaveys in the 70's. (Is that back in the day?) They had sooo many models and I wish I could address the specific ones you list. I had a Peavey Standard and earlier a Duece. I worked with a fellow who had a Studio Pro. They were reliable and sturdy but I never found them to be tone-full particularly. They also had the advantage of being inexpensive and that was the big deal I guess. To sum up, I would say practical workhorse.
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I'm looking for opinions about Peavey solid state amps pre-transtube. Specifically the Speacial 112, Jazz Classic 400, and the Bandit 65 solo. I'm wondering how they sound for clean jazz. Anybody here play any of those now or back in the day? Black Widow speaker vs Scorpion? I have a Peavey Bandit 112 with the Blue Marvel. It takes a licking and keeps on ticking. It also has great clean jazz tones. I have an Express 112 with the Blue Marvel and also a TNT 150 bass amp with a Black Widow. It is capable of stadium volumes. BTW, the Blue Marvels are made by Eminence for Peavey. Can't say enough good things about their transtube circuitry. The Special 212 amps are great amps too, wish I had one!
bolero Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I bet they sound good for clean jazz tones, our keyboard player use a bandit 1x12 with his Fender Rhodes & it sounded really good
friendofjaco Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 I've just heard that the older ones ( real heavy w/heavy speaker) are suppose to sound very clear and articulate for clean. And since you can find them real cheap I was just curious what some of the jazzer's on here thought. New solid state jazz amps are expensive. Some of them sound incredible, like Hendriksen or Evans, but they ain't cheap.
SouthpawGuy Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Slightly off topic but another under the radar amp for jazz cleans is the Fender Ultimate Chorus. It was a 2x60 stereo solid state amp with two 12" speakers. Very loud and very clean. I had the earlier version with no DSP effects, just onboard reverb and stereo chorus. Traded it for a Cyber Twin over ten years ago now, I preferred the Ultimate Chorus clean tones.
barrymclark Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I've owned two 5150 amps. Not for jazz at all. Not at all relevant to the OP. But man I'll never pass an opportunity to mention that that amp WAILS! Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk
friendofjaco Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 Slightly off topic but another under the radar amp for jazz cleans is the Fender Ultimate Chorus. It was a 2x60 stereo solid state amp with two 12" speakers. Very loud and very clean. I had the earlier version with no DSP effects, just onboard reverb and stereo chorus. Traded it for a Cyber Twin over ten years ago now, I preferred the Ultimate Chorus clean tones. how much does it weigh? Is it a beast?
SouthpawGuy Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 how much does it weigh? Is it a beast? Not heavy at all, the only issue was the size as it was a 2 x 12. specs say it's 47lbs. Not bad, a Blues Jnr weighs about 30lbs and a Vox AC30CC2 is 70lbs. link to Fender PDF http://support.fender.com/manuals/guitar_amplifiers/Ultimate_Chorus_manual.pdf
Keith7940236 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 For jazz tones, it is really hard to beat the late 70's early 80's Yamaha G50 and G100's. See my NAD posting.
Vanschoyck Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Looks like Peaveys in this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1K7Ny4UsPk
friendofjaco Posted February 25, 2014 Author Posted February 25, 2014 Looks like Peaveys in this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1K7Ny4UsPk A couple of my favorite's!
bolero Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 although I have to say, those are some of the ugliest amps ever made!! which sorta makes it even cooler
guitarnorm Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 I used to use a Peavey Renown 2x12 - 120watts. It had a clean and dirt channel. Lots of clean headroom and descent eq. Much, much, much lighter than my Twin Reverb!
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