Any Love For The T-Max?

[doktorfeelgood]

In mine, I started out with the original Chinese Peavey one. I then tried some N.O.S. GE and RCA ax7's, and even a Groove Tubes one of unknown pedigree. For some reason that original Chinese one sounded best. Still does in fact!

I had two Peavey T-Maxx bass amps and really loved them both. I had to let them go because they were killing my back. But I used the first one (which sounded the best) for like 4 years with an SWR Goliath SR. 6X10 1000 watt cab. Truly, truly awesome sound. I did exactly what you did, Fran; Tried a Groove Tube 12AX7 in place of the original Chinese 12AX7 and I found out exactly what you did. The Chinese tube sounded a whole lot better. I wound up selling both T-Maxx amps and buying two GK 1001-RB's and I still have them. When I sold those T-Maxx amps, I took out the Chinese 12AX7 and replaced it with a Groove Tube 12AX7. I kept the Chinese tube in case I might need it someday. )-(

 

[mike_v_s]

is the Peavey Max preamp the same preamp that is in the T-max heads?

Yes. To the best of my knowledge, the same preamp was also in the Kilobass.

so is this thread about a preamp, a bass amplifier, or a combo amp?

All of the above.

Mike

 

[greenboy]

Here's the link to the Max schematics and a text file describing the single component and where it needs to be added:

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[Hazybass]

I know nothing about this head. I need a new rig, more power to hear myself over my loud assed drummer really.. A guy in my 'hood selling one of these, and I can't find the info I'm looking for anywhere. What kinda wattage, tube/ ss?? it is dirt cheap, and want to know if this thing is the way forward

 

[greenboy]

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[Hazybass]

Perfect!

Thanks for the Ninja-fast reply, Greenboy!