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Peavey Bass Amps
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Originally posted by embellisher
Another poor soul who has never played through a BAM210 combo.
Embel, how much did you pay for you BAM?
If you have some objection to posting it, it's fine, but I'm just curious, since I'm definitely considering one; that being my last concern.
I paid $1095+tax for it. Best $1095 I ever spent. I want to get a second one to keep at church.
Very nice, did you get it from a local store or a chain?
If you got it from a chain, do you know offhand where?
That's a really good deal on it.
If you got it from a chain, do you know offhand where?
That's a really good deal on it.
Believe me! If you know what you're doing Peavey amps offer plenty of versatility and tone, especially the older tube amps. I use a TNT150 combo matched to a classic 50/50 (11tubes)amp into a goliath jr. and my tonal range is incredible, plus it cuts thru like an Ulu and it's way more flexible than any thing else I've seen. For instance, I can run my Sans Amp between the Peavey TNT and the Classic 50/50, and still have several outputs for the house. Four line outputs are available with this set up. That's two remaining outs on the TNT, and two direct outs coming off this 15 pound tube amp. Moreover, Peavey backs their warranty. The down side of all this bliss is that the Peavy TNT is one heavy beast.
I played thru a Peavey firebass 700 thru a peavey 8-10 and it sucked. I am not a fan of peavey gear.
I do think the Peavey Cirrus is a decent bass but I just can't recommend the Peavey gear that I've played thru.
I do think the Peavey Cirrus is a decent bass but I just can't recommend the Peavey gear that I've played thru.
I bet if you played through my Peavey set-up you wouldn't think it sucks at all!!! From top left-right, then down: Alesis Nano-Compressor, Shure ULX/S Digital Wireless, Peavey Max Bass Pre-Amp, Korg DTR1000 tuner, Peavey DPC1400X power amp, Acme Low B-4 bass cabinet.
This set-up puts out more clean low end then my previous set-up with 2x10's and an 18!
Bow down to the Peavey/Acme "Rig-O-Death!!!
This set-up puts out more clean low end then my previous set-up with 2x10's and an 18!
Bow down to the Peavey/Acme "Rig-O-Death!!!
I leave all the "boost" buttons disengaged. I overdrive the tube channel slightly (leaving the EQ flat) and combine it with the SS side. I cut a little with the low shelving knob and boost a little with the high one, and use the graphic to adjust for different rooms. I rarely make anything but the slightest of adjustments and I usually cut frequencies rather then boost them. Keep in mind that I'm using a 1400 watt amp and an Acme Low B-4 cabinet so my settings will most certainly differ from your own. I also run a compressor through the effects loop (set as a limiter).
I've been using my Peavey Combo 115 for about 6 months now. It's brilliant as a practice amp at home, gives a great sound when XLR'ed into the P.A at larger and I can dial up a wide variety of sounds. The DDT limiter and the EQ contouring are fantastic.
The only things bad I can say is that I was expecting far more power from it (although I'd never played through anything this size before, so my expectations were perhaps a bit too high) and I obviously can't get the slap 'n pop sounds I want from it. It's essentially a big low end, although the treble response is impressive for a 15".
I'm going to add a 2x10TVX asap. I've heard nothing but great things about it.
It weighs an absolute ton at over 100lbs but like all Peavey stuff it wouldn't break if I rolled it down my stairs.
I paid £500 ($750) for it, about £150 less than retail price, so I'm very happy overall.
All the modern Peavey gear I've come across is excellent, I've played the Deltabass, Nitrobass and Pro500 through a 4x10 heads which all sound as good as, if not better than the Ampeg I practice with up in London.
I've still got a lot of different manufacturers to hear, I've only been playing for 3 years, but as it stands, I see my future rig being Peavey poweramped at the very least - the DPC1400x is probably the best you can get.
Edit: Forgot to add, I've also debadged/delogoed my Peavey. Not because I don't like the name, but because I think amps look better when it's just a raw metal grill and a huge Black Widow staring out.
The only things bad I can say is that I was expecting far more power from it (although I'd never played through anything this size before, so my expectations were perhaps a bit too high) and I obviously can't get the slap 'n pop sounds I want from it. It's essentially a big low end, although the treble response is impressive for a 15".
I'm going to add a 2x10TVX asap. I've heard nothing but great things about it.
It weighs an absolute ton at over 100lbs but like all Peavey stuff it wouldn't break if I rolled it down my stairs.
I paid £500 ($750) for it, about £150 less than retail price, so I'm very happy overall.
All the modern Peavey gear I've come across is excellent, I've played the Deltabass, Nitrobass and Pro500 through a 4x10 heads which all sound as good as, if not better than the Ampeg I practice with up in London.
I've still got a lot of different manufacturers to hear, I've only been playing for 3 years, but as it stands, I see my future rig being Peavey poweramped at the very least - the DPC1400x is probably the best you can get.
Edit: Forgot to add, I've also debadged/delogoed my Peavey. Not because I don't like the name, but because I think amps look better when it's just a raw metal grill and a huge Black Widow staring out.
I just bought my first Bass Amp and I'm so proud of it.
It's a Peavey TNT 130. It looks like it wouldn't work cuz its so worn, beat up, scuffed and looks really in sad shape.
But I plugged it in and played if for a few hours then laid a few tracks. The sound is perfect. Only the outside looks bad, but it looks like a million bucks to me, less the $125 I paid for it.
It's a Peavey TNT 130. It looks like it wouldn't work cuz its so worn, beat up, scuffed and looks really in sad shape.
But I plugged it in and played if for a few hours then laid a few tracks. The sound is perfect. Only the outside looks bad, but it looks like a million bucks to me, less the $125 I paid for it.
I've not really heard good things about the older Peaveys, like the TNT130, but I won't pass jugdement until I hear one myself. If the thing works, and it's loud enough to gig with at first, then it's great for a first (large) amp. It'll either last you a lifetime, or it'll sell on well in the future.
Over the years I've had two Peavey combos, a TNT150 and a 260 combo (both with BW's). I beat the holly piss out of both those amps and was only once able to hurt one (the 260). I was playing out doors with no PA support in 100 plus degree weather and something popped. I traded it to a tech friend for a nice VCR which was needed by my tattooist, which landed me with some new ink!
Moral of the story-
Peavey = Inexpensive, bullet proof performance.
Moral of the story-
Peavey = Inexpensive, bullet proof performance.
I have the same combo. Bought in the mid 80's! Never, ever had a problem with it! The newer amps more than likely have way better tones for bass than the older models but I don't think you can go wrong with a Peavey! Besides, if your bass is active, you dial in your own tone and leave the amp eq's flat!
I have to agree with DWBass, i have a peavey combo and i just leave the eq flat and do all my tone shaping on the bass, i get a fairly decent tone out of it for the money i paid.
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