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majortoby

majortoby

Jul 2, 2009
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#1
So, I've got a MK I Peavey TNT 100 that I simply ADORE. Old school, effective EQ, and brutally awesome SS overdrive (me gusta). However, it is not very loud. And as my financial situation improves I would very much like to upgrade to something more substantial. Which brings me to my question: What, if any, amplifier is going to be the closest to a modern equivalent to this amp? Not necessarily another Peavey, but something that get me into the same tonal ballpark. Btw, of all the aforementioned traits, overdrive is one of the most important traits.
 
#3
Aye, but I find that 45-90 watts of output and a minimum impedance of 8 ohms may be limiting. However, the idea of adding a line-out to it, so I can use it to blast a power amp appealing. But I'm not too keen on the notion of carrying a 90 lb combo around as a preamp. You are right, I am lucky I love this sound so much. I never wish to part with it, but my drummer buddy wants to jam, and I want to be heard aside from having to go brighter and brighter to cut through.
 
#7
majortoby said:
Well, increased cone displacement, increased sensitivity, more speakers, actually, a number of ways. However, in my case, I feel like that may not be the most prudent option. Hence, I call on the hive mind for wisdom!
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In my experience, adding more speakers with a higher sensitivity has always been the best option if you have an amp you like and want to be louder. If I were you, I'd build a headcase for the amp and use it as a head on something like two EV/Eminence/JBL loaded TL606 boxes or something like a Dually if you're up for building a cab.
 
#8
I used to play an old TNT100 with the square magnet speaker for rehearsal a lot and they do have a charm. I drove it into distortion quite often keeping up with a guitarist and drummer that came from metal bands. It was a sweet sound at reasonable volume and the distortion sounded a good deal more "musical" than you'd think. I still have one of those speakers around here....still works. I'd just find another one of those speakers. They can still be had...for dirt cheap. You still find them in old combos and 215 cabs. Then make a cab for it...a clone of your combo box.
 
#9
majortoby said:
Aye, but I find that 45-90 watts of output and a minimum impedance of 8 ohms may be limiting. However, the idea of adding a line-out to it, so I can use it to blast a power amp appealing. But I'm not too keen on the notion of carrying a 90 lb combo around as a preamp. You are right, I am lucky I love this sound so much. I never wish to part with it, but my drummer buddy wants to jam, and I want to be heard aside from having to go brighter and brighter to cut through.
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The right cab means most of that doesn't matter. For starters, whip the amp part out and make it a head, I'd guess the 8ohm minimum is from a 4ohm minimum on the amp and an 8 ohm speaker in the box. Once you have a head, then get a 4 ohm cab that goes loud enough. I know that the Barefaced Super 15 is loud enough to jam with drums on 50w (hybrid). Dually with 3015 is a similar level sort of cab volume wise, might be louder options about. Reboxing the head should drop lots of weight too.
 
#10
Hmmm, solid suggestions. I am just considering adding a line out and building a headcase with an integrated rack for a power amp. And as Will says, this amp has a charming sound to it :D Assuming of course you like warm vintage cleans, and angry chainsaw distortion!
 
#11
christw said:
If I were you, I'd build a headcase for the amp and use it as a head on something like two EV/Eminence/JBL loaded TL606 boxes or something like a Dually if you're up for building a cab.
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I did something very similar to this with a TNT 130 for a nephew, worked great just using the Scorpion driver in there. I made the Vb larger than what it was in, lined it, and tuned it properly, much better response. Used 1/2" arauco plywood for the amp cab and the speaker cab so I shaved off a lot of weight.

And he can add another cab if he needs it. Provided he buys me a beer or two :D
 
#18
Any time you crank it'll run hotter, but I've found those old TNT combos pretty much unbreakable. I borrowed one from our singer for a few months after we lost a bunch of gear in a big fire at a club we were playing back in the late 80's, and today her daughter is still using it in their band. I'd do it unless it started giving me warning signs not to.
 
#20
Thanks for the suggestions, guys! :D I actually used the beast last night with two guitars and keys....not insanely loud, but man does this thing let me CUT. I think I will be trying to incorporate it into my future plans. Although, a Tonehammer with an m80 or VT bass was something I have been considering.....ugh. options. :D
 

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