I know the thread is old, but I have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed this nostalgic journey. The old Peavey gear really brings back memories of good times, and I have played a lot of Peavey gear over the years. Back in the 80s we used it because it was all we could afford, but they were loud and dependable. Bullet-proof, as many have said on this forum. I thought the Peavey bass amps sounded pretty good... until you plugged into an Ampeg, or Trace Elliot, or Gallien-Krueger. I will admit that I was influenced by seeing all the bands I loved playing the more expensive gear. I also was influenced by the fact that Peavey was in all the stores around me, but the other brands weren't. You want what you can't get, I suppose.
I definitely appreciate the old Peavey gear now though. I especially always loved the Mark IV through the 1820 cab. That was the one Peavey rig that could hold it's own against the more expensive stuff.
As far as the weight was concerned, in the 80s and early 90s, ALL bass gear was heavy. You didn't question it. If it wasn't heavy, it sounded like a$$. That started to change in the late 90s and 2000s; and now that I'm older I'm glad for the new lightweight bass amps that sound great.
I definitely appreciate the old Peavey gear now though. I especially always loved the Mark IV through the 1820 cab. That was the one Peavey rig that could hold it's own against the more expensive stuff.
As far as the weight was concerned, in the 80s and early 90s, ALL bass gear was heavy. You didn't question it. If it wasn't heavy, it sounded like a$$. That started to change in the late 90s and 2000s; and now that I'm older I'm glad for the new lightweight bass amps that sound great.
