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old peavey info & i.d.

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by billy m, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. Jul 26, 2009 #1
    billy m

    billy m

    Jul 3, 2009
    Back in the early 80's i had a peavey head, i got it used and I played it for a couple a years, I was lookin at some old gig pics and remembered,hell it sounded good.how can i find out what it was?i got old pics on polaroid board in my photo albums...i'll try to describe it, as crazy as it sounds..4 knobs kinda tight on the left,1 on top of 1,and 1on top of1...6 knobs middle,towards the right,1 on top of the other1 x's3..any help or pics would be cool..is there a site of old peavey heads with pics..etc..
     
  2. Jul 26, 2009 #2
    blendermassacre

    blendermassacre Supporting Member

    May 28, 2009
    kansas city, mo
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    like this?
     
  3. Jul 26, 2009 #3
    Jimmy Bones

    Jimmy Bones

    Feb 24, 2009
    Baxley, GA
    I play through a 1980s era Peavey Mk. VI.

    I've had it for a couple years and am only starting to figure out how to dial in all the cool tones I like. Nothing super fancy about it either. Has the sliding EQ controls, high and low gain inputs, compression, compound chorus, etc. Got it for a steal too, paid $400 for it and three cabs. Sucker really roars when I want it to.
     
  4. Jul 27, 2009 #4
    Jimmy Bones

    Jimmy Bones

    Feb 24, 2009
    Baxley, GA
    Here's a piccy of my Peavey.
     

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  5. Jul 27, 2009 #5
    experimental bassist

    experimental bassist

    Mar 15, 2009
    Hard to say exactly.

    For reference here's my '73 F800B.

    PeaveyF800Head01.jpg


    Peavey keeps an *excellent* database of owners manuals, maybe worth a look.

    Here's the link:

    Peavey Archived Owners Manuals

    Good luck with your search! :)
     
  6. Jul 27, 2009 #6
    fishsticks

    fishsticks

    Apr 13, 2009
    Centreville VA (DC Burb)
    ahem....here is a pic of my peavey.....
    bfbs2.jpg

    MuHuWahHahahahaha!
     
  7. Jul 27, 2009 #7
    billy m

    billy m

    Jul 3, 2009
    thanks all , still not the one..ill try the page dogbone;,hope they got a pic,,it is very close to the festival series except it had 4 knobs not 6 on the left,,over , under like the volume/overdrive knobs..exact same style..
     
  8. Jul 28, 2009 #8
    experimental bassist

    experimental bassist

    Mar 15, 2009
    Hmm, that's a good one. Here's a pic of a Series 400, getting warmer? :confused::)

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    And I'm not sure what exactly this one is called, but here it is anyway. :)

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    Maybe you could check out some of these threads, someone there may have the model like the one you're looking for.

    What are the best amps Peavey ever made?

    Peavey Amps Club
     
  9. Jul 28, 2009 #9
    Rattman

    Rattman

    Jul 3, 2006
    Orange County, Ca. USA
    Fishsticks... Did ya have to pull a permit from your city to be able to own something like that? Ahahahahaha!! That rig is totally eye-catching and 'tasty' as anything I've seen in a while.

    :cool:

    . . . .
     
  10. Aug 1, 2009 #10
    billy m

    billy m

    Jul 3, 2009
    thanks , brothers that peavey standard series is almost exactly it...the only thing is the 6 knob configuration is on the right and the 4 knob set is on the left.the painted silver lines connecting the knobs was solid ,not doubled like the standerd you show..dang dogbone,where did you get all those great peavey amps?im lovin it.....
     
  11. Aug 1, 2009 #11
    experimental bassist

    experimental bassist

    Mar 15, 2009
    I own the F8000B in my first post, the rest are just pics I found on the internets! ;)

    Hopefully if we can identify your old amp you'll be able to search for one similar on ebay or craigslist.
     
  12. Aug 2, 2009 #12
    billy m

    billy m

    Jul 3, 2009
    yea brother dogbone,ill keep diggin till i finish this mission,wish i could post a pic of the ol polaroids i have,dont think its possible..anybody got some help for a old peavey man? please post...
     
  13. Aug 8, 2009 #13
    kingpin2512

    kingpin2512

    Aug 9, 2008
    Wisconsin
    Try using a scanner to scan them onto the computer.
     
  14. Aug 9, 2009 #14
    T-Bird

    T-Bird

    Apr 29, 2007
    Finland (Northern Europe)
    Hi.

    If You have, or can borrow, a digital camera, it's just point and shoot really ;).

    In the close up or macro mode the results are satisfactory IMLE.

    Regards
    Sam