new member with amp question

summerson1 · #1 02-20-2011, 09:46 PM

i just recieved a peavey firebass 700 white faced head along with a gallien krueger 210 and a peavey 115. the head itself needs repaired and needs a power cord. does anyone know where i can get a power cord and if i can just take it to a guitar shop for repairs or if it needs to be a specialized shop?

Exploiter8 · #2 02-20-2011, 09:51 PM

If it's one that plugs into the back of the amp, it's the same as a computer cord.

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JimmyM · #3 02-20-2011, 09:56 PM

there are some guitar techs that also do amp teching, but not all do, so you would need to find an amp repair shop. the good news, though, is even if your guitar tech can't do it, he probably knows someone who can.

Exploiter8 · #4 02-20-2011, 09:58 PM

I would get one labeled SJT, not SVT, and no less than 16 AGW. Remember, the lower the number, the thicker the wire.

But that's just me.

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summerson1 · #5 02-20-2011, 10:04 PM

theirs a switch on the back that says ground polarity. will that affect what cord i should get?

JimmyM · #6 02-20-2011, 10:10 PM

that should be for the xlr out in case you get a ground loop with the pa that causes hum.

Exploiter8 · #7 02-20-2011, 10:10 PM

No, it's what some amps have possibly to reduce hum from lights and such. It might be a ground lift, which really should be kept in the grounded position. Sometimes one lifts the ground when a hum develops from being connected to another AC powered device.

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Exploiter8 · #8 02-20-2011, 10:11 PM

YIKES! That "No" wasn't directed to you, Jimmy!

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summerson1 · #9 02-20-2011, 10:12 PM

ok thanks. what do you guys think of the firebass? i wont be able to play it till i get it fixed, but it will be in working order soon

Exploiter8 · #10 02-20-2011, 10:15 PM

I'm a fan of Peavey products since the mid 70's!

Try this link:

Are Peavey Firebass amps really that amazing?

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...And WELCOME to TalkBass!

stillsiderob · #11 02-21-2011, 08:58 AM

I actually own 2 firebass 700s, one white and one black. The ground polarity is the to lessen hum for the xlr out but only works if you dont have the ground lifted. The majority of the time when youre running th xlr on this amp youll have the ground lifted tho. As far as getting it repaired try to find a licensed peavey repair shop. I had a penny get inside my black one once and it fried the inside socket for the power cord. The parts for this amp can sometimes b hard to find but a peavey shop should be able to get their hands on them. Also, im not sure what your handling power is on your cabs but this amp may push them too hard. Keep the ddt switch enabled at all times to prevent blowing the speakers and if the red light next to the switch is turning on you need to turn down or risk blowing your cabs.