Peavy Amps - any good?

kylemac · #1 07-26-2001, 02:18 PM

I am getting a deal at a store that one of my friends owns, i can basically pick out anything i want for about 500 dollars off. *The only thing is, i really dont want another guitar and the only amps that the store carries are peavey. *I was just wondering if peavey amps are any good, i have not heard much about them. *Can they even compare to crate or even marshall. *I need another good amp, but if peavey is no good, i guess i could just buy a ton of pedals. *Thanks for your help. *-Kyle

winterlong · #2 07-26-2001, 04:25 PM

If you can get your hands on a peavey ultra go for it. *all in all peavey amps are not that bad. My only real problem with them would have to be the speakers.

Armitage · #3 07-26-2001, 07:49 PM

I have four heads, a Soldano Decatone, a Marshall TSL, an ENGL Savage 120 and a Peavey 5150. (I just sold my Mesa Dual Rek). *My favourite amp is my Peavey 5150. *It, and I, don't do clean. The new XXX by Peavey is getting great press, but I haven't heard on yet.

chromeboy · #4 07-26-2001, 11:27 PM

A couple of my freinds have been playing their Peavey Bandits for years, as practice ams, and they have never been let down. I actually just got my 5150 this week and I'm impressed with the build quality.

I have read good things about the new XXX but haven't head one yet.

gkelm · #5 07-26-2001, 11:28 PM

I like the classic series (30, 50, Delta Blues) for a fat clean tube tone...excellent value.
Greg

pawel · #6 07-27-2001, 07:14 AM

As far as i know the higher-end ones are really good. As long as you stay away from the cheap transtube ones you'll be fine. I own one of the practice amps they make, and I'm not happy with it. The clean chanel is actually fine, but the drive......

7stringer · #7 07-27-2001, 08:26 PM

I played through, then ordered a new triple X. Distortion on the Ultra channel is triple recto over the top!!! This thing is coming on strong, I feel that when word finally gets out, it will be a top selling amp. Get one new now for around 750.00 you wont be dissapointed. The clean channel is better than my TSL !!!!

lgascoig · #8 07-28-2001, 12:05 AM

It sounded pretty decent to me, but not very tubey. *Extremely crisp though, perfect for something like Pantera on the high gain settings.

7stringer · #9 08-02-2001, 09:42 PM

I didnt get a crisp impression except on the clean channel, I guess its how you switch it up. I had the thing sounding like the bottom end was coming from some dungeon in hell !!!! I love my TSL but this thing will turn you into a puddle of foam if you crank the gain, Gawd !!!!!!