Peavey Century Bass 200 Schematic? (Saturation Control)

[christw]

Hey guys, another random request. I'd like to build a pedal based on the saturation control on the '70's Century Peavey amps. If I get ambitious I'll try to do the entire preamp. I think they've got a great SS tone. I just can't seem to find a schematic for one! Anyone have one kicking around on their hard drive or know where to point me? I can only find the power amp schematic.

Back to google...

 

[christw]

I found a century 120h schematic listed on ebay in my town! I sent a message the guy. I can deal with $4 for the schematic if it covers the saturation. Crossing my fingers.

 

[dieseldan]

Did you ever find this schematic?

 

[nashvillebill]

Did you call Peavey? If Peavey has it, they will send it to you free.

 

[dieseldan]

Did you call Peavey? If Peavey has it, they will send it to you free.

It's an old schematic that isn't on their webpage. Their site says:

"Owner’s manuals and spec sheets that are not available on our web site may be obtained by mail (via money order) or by phone (via credit card). Spec sheets and schematics are $2.50 per copy, and owner’s manuals are $7.50 (paperback) and $20 (notebook).

So I figure there will be fee. I'll give it a shot though.

 

[nashvillebill]

That's for a paper copy. They will email them to you free.

 

[dieseldan]

Found it on another forum.

 

[nashvillebill]

Good.

 

[dieseldan]

Thanks for the help.

 

[nashvillebill]

Any specific issues you are trying to fix?

 

[christw]

I did, Peavey CS sent me the file. I can dig it up if anyone else needs it. Just PM me!

 

[dieseldan]

Any specific issues you are trying to fix?

Fixing the amp from my "Shipped Amplifier DOA" thread.

Thanks for letting me hijack this conversation christw.

 

[Steve Dallman]

Try this...which is Peavey's patent diagram for the Saturation control. I still love the circuit. Or find the schematic and layout for a simpler amp, like my favorite practice amp, the PV Decade. The preamp would make a great pedal.

http://www.muzique.com/schem/pv1.gif

 

[Loomer]

Found it on another forum.

Sorry for the necrobump here, but do you happen to have a link!? I've just gotten one of these, and I'd like to give it a good recap.

 

[dieseldan]

It's been a while, but I think this is what I used.

 

[Jomola]

Right on! Thank you.