Another help/suggestion thread

[ejonn]

So my beloved Peavey F800B is finally in need of repair. Not bad since I've been beating the hell out of it since the early 80's.

My sights are set on:
Carvin B1500 Vs. Fender 800 pro.

Both somewhat similar in specs and price it seems.
I know that neither are to be considered the best, but the specs/price fit what I need.....like right quick.

I'm leaning heavily towards the Fender. But haven't been able to make up my mind.

Please don't tell me I only need a pf500 or something silly like that....it won't work.
I really only need some input on big power Carvin vs. big power Fender right now.
Thanks all.

 

[B-string]

The Fender would most likely dial in faster for you. The Carvin is darn nice amp but you will need to explore it much more.

 

[ejonn]

Hmmm....interesting point.
I've read the Carvins tend to be kinda sterile, hence the need for more tweaking?

 

[B-string]

I have not had much time with one, but I gleaned from the Carvin players here the "Drive" control is key to warming them up.

 

[orangejulius3]

I've played through the Carvin BX1500 one day during rehearsal at a practice studio.
Took the whole rehearsal to dial in a good tone.
Personally I wouldn't buy this amp.

 

[Bass_Pounder]

If you are thinking big power - why not the B2000

 

[CL400Peavey]

If you are thinking big power - why not the B2000

The B1500 puts out the same amount of power as the B2000. Difference is the B2000 is class D.


IMHO the B1500 is one of the best amps ever produced. It has a pretty intuitive EQ, and is much more user friendly than any fender style tone stack.

 

[Joedog]

A guy in town has a B1500, paired with their top line 410. WOW! Super loud and KILLER tone. I don't know how long he took to "dial it in". Best sounding rig I've heard in a long time. More power than I can ever imagine needing. I have no experience w/the Fender.

 

[ejonn]

Thanks Guys, I really appreciate the input.
Because of the urgency, I am having to go with whats quickly available. Luckily I have found these affordable enough to use until I can save for another if I need to.
I am probably going witht the Fender for now, because I can have possession of it in time.
Its going to be running a Megoliath and 2 18's.....It was killer with the Peavey so this should be a riot I would think....