Peavey Classic 400 - Mega Thread - Part II

[timv]

If you read through these mega threads it’s in here somewhere.
The fan was added to meet a need to pass regulations but not needed for the amp.

Also, why do you think the ddt is disconnected?
It will only activate at the extreme end of the amps clean capability which is very loud!!!

I’ve been able to trip mine but only on the bench into dummy loads pushing almost 400 watts clean out!!
I’ve never seen it blink when playing.

 

[groovaholic]

I scored a black rat fur 400 today. The DDT is disconnected, the fan is noisy and there's no footswitch. But I am happy so far.

Anyone have a part number for a fan replacement?

Same reliable source told me that the Classic 400 would never hit rated power with the DDT enabled...

 

[groovaholic]

The fan was added to meet a need to pass regulations but not needed for the amp..

Pretty much; the fan was present when the amp was UL tested, so Peavey would have had to RE-test it to sell it without the fan.

 

[cornfarmer]

^ Well, how about that. Makes my life easier.

I don't like rat fur, so that has been removed.

 

[Primakurtz]

This thread is tempting me to get my old tweed 400 up and running...

 

[eldoryder]

This thread is tempting me to get my old tweed 400 up and running...

Or if not, maybe sell it to ME?

I am still hunting for one of these.

 

[cornfarmer]

Has anybody rewired this footswitch successfully? Invalid Link Removed

I have one in hand, and this wiring diagram - Link Removed

which is confusing when comparing it to the actual wiring in the switch. Is it just a matter or rewiring the 7-pin connector to mirror the diagram or what?

 

[cornfarmer]

Nobody?........What, did you guys all get rid of your 400's?

 

[groovaholic]

Has anybody rewired this footswitch successfully? Invalid Link Removed

I have one in hand, and this wiring diagram - Link Removed

which is confusing when comparing it to the actual wiring in the switch. Is it just a matter or rewiring the 7-pin connector to mirror the diagram or what?

I never used my footswitch -- I always ran both channels in parallel.

Yes -- I got rid of my Classic 400.
As much as I loved the amp, I'm looking for a different tone now.

Of course, if I had more money than debt, I'd have a Classic 400 just for kicks and personal rehearsal.

 

[timv]

I have two of them. They both came with footswitches but I believe the rewiring is pretty easy.
Maybe share a pic of the inside of your foot switch and I can try to step you through.

 

[Basshappi]

I've always wanted to try one of these but never got a chance.
I LOVE my VB-2 though!

 

[cornfarmer]

I have two of them. They both came with footswitches but I believe the rewiring is pretty easy.
Maybe share a pic of the inside of your foot switch and I can try to step you through.

other side for reference:

 

[metron]

Nobody?........What, did you guys all get rid of your 400's?

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Yeah i had a few over the years that i ended up selling. It really is a great amp but i was afraid of blowing out my intestines every time i lifted it.

 

[timv]

Wow that looks like it’s been rewired before.
I’ll try and open mine up and share the pics for you.

 

[cornfarmer]

Wow that looks like it’s been rewired before.
I’ll try and open mine up and share the pics for you.

Well that's crazy.... I ordered it new from Peavey.

 

[timv]

It’s just wired kind of messy so hard to follow and rewire.....

 

[timv]

Yeah, they don't use the same color wires anymore so it will take a bit more to rewire correctly.
You will have to disassemble the plug part and figure out which color wire goes to each pin and match that to the rewire diagram.
The resistors aren't used anymore so they will end up being removed. The switches are a different style. The older style like that write up shows, the common middle tab is one of the ones on the side with two pins, the style on yours I believe the middle pin is the common one so where pin 4 in the diagram connects.
Where do you live?
Here's the inside shot of one of mine.

 

[cornfarmer]

Ugh, yeah this is what I was afraid of. I should have just built my own...I would return it but the corner of the bottom plastic cover got gnarled up trying to put it back on.

I'm in California.

 

[timv]

Maybe someone local will respond and be willing to rewire it for you. If I was closer I’d do it.

 

[cornfarmer]

Any takers? I can ship to anyone who's bored and has more time than I have.
I'll make it worth your while.