Peavey Combo

BassWaffle · #1 08-22-2011, 09:14 PM

Peavey Combo 115 Bass Amp

This isnt my post, i found it on craigslist. Is the information in this correct? And is this a good amp for the price listed?

jastacey · #2 08-23-2011, 07:58 AM

It depends what your looking for, for the price it's a good amp, it will get kinda loud, but like all the older large Peavey Combo amps, they are heavy, put some wheels on the bottom and it makes life a little easier .... I own the previous version of that amp, a Combo 300 and yes I'd say get it, offer the gut $175 and see what happens

heymelbs · #3 08-23-2011, 08:52 AM

I don't think that amp is 800 watts, more like 200. Power requirements may be 800, not output. $200 is a little high, I think $150 to $175.

JTE · #4 08-23-2011, 09:25 AM

Yeah, it's NOT 800 watts output, but it draws 800 watts maximum. Power output is probably 300 WRMS @ 2 Ω, but the internal speaker is probably 4Ω so it'll actually be capable of delivering 210 WRMS. I was a Peavey dealer for a good while in the '80s but never really liked the Combo myself. The pre-amp is good, but it's awful heavy. I'd rather have a separate head and cabinet; make two trips without hurting myself lifting it into or out of the truck.

But it's a good solid reliable amp with a very good speaker and the price seems pretty good for that much power, EQ, and flexibility. Whether it's physically practical is something you could decide after you play through it and see how hard it is to lift it.

John

KillianRussell · #5 08-23-2011, 09:28 AM

For a buck and a half (what you should be able to get it for in the Baltimore market) it is a great stationary amp, however be advised it is heavier than an Eric Albany solo.

Russell L · #6 08-23-2011, 09:41 AM

I bet it's a Combo 300 (210w at 4 ohms, 300w at 2 ohms). I have one from the late '80s with a BW in it. It IS a good amp, nice sounding, but is is HEAVY as all get out. I paid $125 for it in the early '90s.

BassWaffle · #7 08-23-2011, 10:10 AM

Thanks for all the replies, I think i might check this one out in person. Im not the strongest or biggest person around. The wattage seems fine for me. and sorry for the double thread post. Im pretty new to the whole thread posting process and got confused

heymelbs · #8 08-23-2011, 09:16 PM

I'm picking up the same combo tomorrow (a different one than yours), it will be interesting to see what it's like.

MNAirHead · #9 08-24-2011, 06:38 PM

assuming that the widow is properly sealed to the cabinet.. they're a great amp... worth the cash.. great to leave at a rehearsal space.

sricks3 · #10 08-24-2011, 06:47 PM

I have the TNT 115 from the same era. They're really great amps. The only real downside (as everyone has pointed out) is the weight. However, I've put casters on the bottom of mine (2 of them lock for when I DON'T need it to move), and now it's quite easy to roll around. I only lift it when I really need to.

These amps are SUPER versatile tone-wise.

BassWaffle · #11 08-24-2011, 08:48 PM

Just went out and got it! It sounds very nice, and loud. Everything in my house vibrates when I use it. Right now i need another person to help me carry it but i might just leave it where it is for a while because its pretty difficult to move. again thanks for the comments

MisterWraith · #12 08-24-2011, 08:58 PM

I had a Peavey Combo 300 with the 15" Black Widow I got in 1986... That amp survived years of Hardcore punk shows, and even a beer spilled down the air vent on the top with only a dryout period required. It was HEAVY. I always thought it was comical how it has the little one hander rubber handle on top & no side handles.

heymelbs · #13 08-24-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BassWaffle

Just went out and got it! It sounds very nice, and loud. Everything in my house vibrates when I use it. Right now i need another person to help me carry it but i might just leave it where it is for a while because its pretty difficult to move. again thanks for the comments

I just got mine tonight too, cool! Mine's out in the garage cause it's too heavy to haul into the house. It's in a winner as far as I'm concerned! I played around a little with the compressor, and dig the sound I get.

raybone · #14 08-25-2011, 02:49 PM

I have the Combo 115. Same one, bought it new in 1994. Played the crap out of it for about 8 years, then put it away since i got new stuff. I pulled it out again not so long ago and it still works great. I remember that after the speaker broke in a little it sounded better. Also I added a peavey 210 extension and it really brought the sound to life, plus boosted it up to 300 watts. Adding another 15 sounds good too. I only hooked up the bi-amp option using the internal crossover and another power amp one time, but it was pretty cool. I think I want to mess with that setup again. You can download the manual here. http://www.peavey.com/assets/literat...s/80301655.pdf

BassWaffle · #15 08-25-2011, 09:47 PM

yeah ive checked out that manual to familiarize myself with the amp before i bought it. VERY informative. cleared up alot of questions. i tell you, this is a HUGE transition from a Rumble 15 amp. and for under $200 im very happy with it. im thinking about putting casters on it so i dont have to lift the thing just to move it a couple feet or so. has anyone else done this?

1n3 · #16 08-25-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BassWaffle

i tell you, this is a HUGE transition from a Rumble 15 amp

No doubt.

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im thinking about putting casters on it so i dont have to lift the thing just to move it a couple feet or so. has anyone else done this?

Oh yeah.

Side handles might be another good addition. Congrats on your purchase.

raybone · #17 08-29-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BassWaffle

yeah ive checked out that manual to familiarize myself with the amp before i bought it. VERY informative. cleared up alot of questions. i tell you, this is a HUGE transition from a Rumble 15 amp. and for under $200 im very happy with it. im thinking about putting casters on it so i dont have to lift the thing just to move it a couple feet or so. has anyone else done this?

The amp dimension is not very deep compared to other cabs I have. I put casters on it and it was easier to move, but a little wobblely and felt like it might fall over. It never does. I would try to find the removable ones. this way you can pop them in and out when needed. I like having solid floor contact.

Russell L · #18 08-29-2011, 02:47 PM

Yeah, mine has casters (non-removable) and the thing is so heavy the rubber on the casters is nearly worn out. Mine has gone out twice on me. $25 fix each time, but now it's out again. I think it's the speaker connection to the amp. Also spilled a Sprite down in it once at a gig. We sprayed the hell out of it with contact cleaner and it was good to go in about thirty minutes.

okiecruffler · #19 08-29-2011, 03:02 PM

Ah the memories. My HS Band had no low brass so I ended up playing bass in marching band. I was playing out of an Accoustic 360 so that wouldn't work and the director found an old Combo in the back room. Had to add a battery pack to that and get one of the jr high kids to push it behind me on a dolly. Man did he bulk up that year!

But yeah, we abused the heck out of thaty thing and it never hic-uped. 10 years later I stopped by and the jazz band was still using it.