Peavy Tour 700

[Bass-4-God]

Peavey Tour 700, any thoughts or opinons. How does it compare to the GK1001RB.

[T. Alan Smith]

Do direct comparison, but very similar...fun amp for sure. Good clean all tranny sound, flexible EQ, relatively light & compact.

[klejst]

When it comes to the Tour 700 I hear it is a pretty nice head when you correct the sound clipping problem that seems to plague that particular model. If you get one out of the box that works fine or one that this problem was already corrected great, however if not I read you need to open it up and remove a Triac Resistor and that seems to correct the problem. I would think Peavey would just correct this problem in the factory, but I heard Peavey support will walk you through over the phone how to do it if you wish to try on your own or you can send it back for Peavey to repair it or you can take it to a music store for repairs and I think I read Peavey will even pay for it. I myself own and use the "little sister" to the 700, the Tour 450 and this amp is truly a gem. I have had no problems at all with it and it did not have the sound clipping problem. I have it paired with my Mesa Powerhouse 610 cab my rig really sounds great. The EQ features on both heads are pretty much the same which allows for many upon many ways to get that distinct sound you are looking for. I would say if you can skimp on the 250 watt's between the two products I would say get the Tour 450.

[monkeyking]

I had one as a back up for about a year, but only used it for amonth while my main amp was being checked over and refurbed. To my ears, the amp was solid but not particularly "lively". In the end, I think I was missing my pre-amp tube circuit. I just couldn't seem to get the sound I wanted out of it. To be fair, I'm not one for extended tweaking sessions, so the fault was probably mine and not the amp's.

I ended up giving it and an SWR 15 to my wife's son who has been absolutely thrilled with it and delights in fiddling with the EQs and tone buttons. Though it didn't really move me, I'd call it a solid amp with great features and I'll assume the beat-the-crap-out-of-it Peavey toughness. I thought it was a pretty fairt price as well.

[PhatBasstard]

Originally Posted by klejst

When it comes to the Tour 700 I hear it is a pretty nice head when you correct the sound clipping problem that seems to plague that particular model. If you get one out of the box that works fine or one that this problem was already corrected great, however if not I read you need to open it up and remove a Triac Resistor and that seems to correct the problem. I would think Peavey would just correct this problem in the factory, but I heard Peavey support will walk you through over the phone how to do it if you wish to try on your own or you can send it back for Peavey to repair it or you can take it to a music store for repairs and I think I read Peavey will even pay for it. I myself own and use the "little sister" to the 700, the Tour 450 and this amp is truly a gem. I have had no problems at all with it and it did not have the sound clipping problem. I have it paired with my Mesa Powerhouse 610 cab my rig really sounds great. The EQ features on both heads are pretty much the same which allows for many upon many ways to get that distinct sound you are looking for. I would say if you can skimp on the 250 watt's between the two products I would say get the Tour 450.

The Triac resistor was only in the first production run. It was not put in the subsequent runs after numorous complaints.

If anybody needs the document that shows how to easily remove it if present, email me at PhatBasstard@Cox.Net and I will send it to you.

[BbbyBld]

When it comes to the Tour 700 I hear it is a pretty nice head when you correct the sound clipping problem that seems to plague that particular model. If you get one out of the box that works fine or one that this problem was already corrected great, however if not I read you need to open it up and remove a Triac Resistor and that seems to correct the problem. I would think Peavey would just correct this problem in the factory, but I heard Peavey support will walk you through over the phone how to do it if you wish to try on your own or you can send it back for Peavey to repair it or you can take it to a music store for repairs and I think I read Peavey will even pay for it. I myself own and use the "little sister" to the 700, the Tour 450 and this amp is truly a gem. I have had no problems at all with it and it did not have the sound clipping problem. I have it paired with my Mesa Powerhouse 610 cab my rig really sounds great. The EQ features on both heads are pretty much the same which allows for many upon many ways to get that distinct sound you are looking for. I would say if you can skimp on the 250 watt's between the two products I would say get the Tour 450.

That problem was only an issue with the first 100 each of the 700 and 450. It has been taken care of at the factory since 2006. The symptom was the amp would randomly shut down and go in to protect mode at high volume when the highs were boosted a good bit and then automatically turn back on after 10 seconds, not any type of strange clipping.

Strangely, every so often, a new bad review for the 700 will pop up at an online retailer that does not accurately describe the true symptom...

[Bass-4-God]

The GK700RBII has been described as being insanely loud for 700 watts. How does the Tour 700 compare.

[LarryO]

This thread speaks volumes about Peavey. A small number of amps had a problem, the problem put the amp in a mode to prevent damage, the issue was eliminated on the amps built after the issue was recognized, peavey would repair any amps that did run into this problem and the documentation on how to easily fix the problem should you run into it, is available and suppposedly an easy fix.
I love the tone of many brands of guitars, amps and cabs, but this product quality and customer service puts peavey a step above other companies in my book.

[hrgiger]

^^

+1

[Fine Cut]

A Tour 700 was my main head for about a year and a half. I ran it with a 410tvx @4Ohms, and it was loud. Crushing loud. I never ran it more than a quarter or so volume. The EQ section is very responsive; the slightest adjustments are noticeable. All around it's a great head, but I would not call it light. According to an accurate bathroom scale, mine was about 25 lbs.

[ergbass]

Originally Posted by BbbyBld

That problem was only an issue with the first 100 each of the 700 and 450. It has been taken care of at the factory since 2006. The symptom was the amp would randomly shut down and go in to protect mode at high volume when the highs were boosted a good bit and then automatically turn back on after 10 seconds, not any type of strange clipping.

Strangely, every so often, a new bad review for the 700 will pop up at an online retailer that does not accurately describe the true symptom...

Could you tell me the serial number until the problem existed? I want to buy the tour700 in Argentina and want to avoid a defective unit.

thanks

[dukeisdog]

I love mine. I haven't played the GK, but it's loud, and has a clear crisp tone.

Even if you get one with the problem, peavey gear comes with a standard 5 year warranty, and if you call the peavey tech line, they will guide you over the phone on how to fix the problem, I don't think it's very difficult at all. Have you played the head yet?

[PhatBasstard]

Originally Posted by ergbass

Could you tell me the serial number until the problem existed? I want to buy the tour700 in Argentina and want to avoid a defective unit.

thanks

Wasn't really a "defect". The triac was doing it's job a little too well and was going into protect mode a little too soon.
Since it was only the first 100 units, the chances of you getting a hold of one of those first units is slim.

Originally Posted by dukeisdog

I love mine. I haven't played the GK, but it's loud, and has a clear crisp tone.

Even if you get one with the problem, peavey gear comes with a standard 5 year warranty, and if you call the peavey tech line, they will guide you over the phone on how to fix the problem, I don't think it's very difficult at all. Have you played the head yet?

We are way beyond the 5 year mark of those first few heads. Unless extremely NOS, the 5 year warranty is going to be irrelevant.
The fix (if needed) is extremely easy if you have the document. As I posted above, email me and I'll send it to you.

[dukeisdog]

Originally Posted by PhatBasstard

Wasn't really a "defect". The triac was doing it's job a little too well and was going into protect mode a little too soon.
Since it was only the first 100 units, the chances of you getting a hold of one of those first units is slim.

We are way beyond the 5 year mark of those first few heads. Unless extremely NOS, the 5 year warranty is going to be irrelevant.
The fix (if needed) is extremely easy if you have the document. As I posted above, email me and I'll send it to you.

Yeah, that's true. Isn't the warranty from the day of purchase though? If he goes out and buys this head, but somehow gets one of the first 100, he would be covered, right?

[Bass_Thumper]

Originally Posted by dukeisdog

Yeah, that's true. Isn't the warranty from the day of purchase though? If he goes out and buys this head, but somehow gets one of the first 100, he would be covered, right?

yes.

[PhatBasstard]

Originally Posted by dukeisdog

Yeah, that's true. Isn't the warranty from the day of purchase though? If he goes out and buys this head, but somehow gets one of the first 100, he would be covered, right?

I believe I addressed this in the statement you quoted:

Originally Posted by PhatBasstard

Unless extremely NOS, the 5 year warranty is going to be irrelevant.

[ergbass]

Originally Posted by PhatBasstard

Wasn't really a "defect". The triac was doing it's job a little too well and was going into protect mode a little too soon.
Since it was only the first 100 units, the chances of you getting a hold of one of those first units is slim.

thanks phatbasstard!