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Peavey MiniMega 1000
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Not everything but the majority....
So what is made in a PV factory in the US? And where?
I thought they shut down all US production of anything?
Media Matrix and Composite Acoustic branded stuff is still USA made. Everything else Peavey is overseas.
So some software and some acoustic guitars they purchased? An interesting mix, where are these guitars made?
I got My MiniMega two weeks ago and picked up a Fender Super Bassman 300 Last week. Well I was playing Some new tunes I am working on today using the Bassman and about halfway through I switched to the Mini Mega and played 5 or 6 songs and was talking to the drummer about something. We went back to playing and I wanted more mids well it sounded like I was playing through the Bassman when I went and adjusted the mids it made no difference. That is because I was using the Mini Mega not the Bassman. This is the most tube sounding Solid State amp I have ever heard. The Bassman is an amazing amp and I have had many other tube amps I still Have a Blueline SVT and a Fender Bassman 300 Pro so I know what tubes sound like .This Peavey amp sounds like tubes with tons of power.
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The Mini Mega 1000 sounds incredible.. I like that the LOWs are NOT neutered as in some other amps... Sounds Old School But also Clean like a great modern SS amp.. I hate to say Channel Strip into a Preamp.. But .. yeah kinda sorta does.
This is not ya daddys Peavey.
Great amp,, And LOUD.. I only wish the fan was NOT located on the amps top.. My only CON
This is not ya daddys Peavey.
Great amp,, And LOUD.. I only wish the fan was NOT located on the amps top.. My only CON
I’m still loving mine as well and agree with the statements above. It’s been a little gem of a sledgehammer for me.
Composite Acoustics guitars are all manufactured in Meridian, Mississippi.
Also, there's Media Matrix hardware, it's not just all software.
So not very much. I miss the good ol days of indestructible PV. The changes they is a coming.
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Hey Kirk (and others),
As per per previous conversations, I really love my (NTM) Ashdown ABM500.
It has slam, bottom, clarity, and love just a little bit of tube overdrive.
I'm rehearsing with a new band and feel the Ashdown is slightly low on clean headroom with my GB 2x12 NeoX.
Don't have this problem with a SVP/power amp rig, Fender 800 Pro, or MB800 Fusion.
Do you find the MM has some of the tonal fairy dust of the Ashdown?
The other amps are great but not as rich, thick, with the same punch down low.
Ironic that Ashdown doesn't make a more powerful mono amp.
As per per previous conversations, I really love my (NTM) Ashdown ABM500.
It has slam, bottom, clarity, and love just a little bit of tube overdrive.
I'm rehearsing with a new band and feel the Ashdown is slightly low on clean headroom with my GB 2x12 NeoX.
Don't have this problem with a SVP/power amp rig, Fender 800 Pro, or MB800 Fusion.
Do you find the MM has some of the tonal fairy dust of the Ashdown?
The other amps are great but not as rich, thick, with the same punch down low.
Ironic that Ashdown doesn't make a more powerful mono amp.
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I haven't had an Ashdown in years. I did LOVE it though. I just don't remember how mine sounded. I do remember liking it though...
The MM is a relatively CLEAN amp in my opinion. Since i play passive basses almost all the time ...OR if the bass has a preamp I usually turn it OFF.
I can practically run the INPUT of the MM's gain to 100% and it stays clean.
The Bottom in the MM seems to be intact and NOT neutered like some other amps. Somewhat like i remember the ashdown being. I'm sure they have a HPF on the MM but if so , it seems to be set much lower than other brands.
I think the MM is less "Voiced" than the MBF800 is.. The MBF 800 sounds like a GK. It's undeniable> And to me that is a GOOD thing. I love the way teh GK sounds but the MM does not sound like that amp. .The MBF800 is Brighter right out of the box..
The MM is More Neutral if i dare say that. And NOT in a bad way..
It doesn't sound like an ampeg at all.. IMO. An ampeg has more MIDs.. The MM has MIDS too. But it's closer to flat to my ears, its Warm. Good Transients, plenty of power "for my needs" . Its NOT wooley the way the Ashdown can get.. TO me the ashdown can be woolley and clear at the same time. Sort off.
Not sure if the MM is perfect. But it is a damn great amp for the $... I don't use all of the bells and whistles but I like the light show! lol
The MM is a relatively CLEAN amp in my opinion. Since i play passive basses almost all the time ...OR if the bass has a preamp I usually turn it OFF.
I can practically run the INPUT of the MM's gain to 100% and it stays clean.
The Bottom in the MM seems to be intact and NOT neutered like some other amps. Somewhat like i remember the ashdown being. I'm sure they have a HPF on the MM but if so , it seems to be set much lower than other brands.
I think the MM is less "Voiced" than the MBF800 is.. The MBF 800 sounds like a GK. It's undeniable> And to me that is a GOOD thing. I love the way teh GK sounds but the MM does not sound like that amp. .The MBF800 is Brighter right out of the box..
The MM is More Neutral if i dare say that. And NOT in a bad way..
It doesn't sound like an ampeg at all.. IMO. An ampeg has more MIDs.. The MM has MIDS too. But it's closer to flat to my ears, its Warm. Good Transients, plenty of power "for my needs" . Its NOT wooley the way the Ashdown can get.. TO me the ashdown can be woolley and clear at the same time. Sort off.
Not sure if the MM is perfect. But it is a damn great amp for the $... I don't use all of the bells and whistles but I like the light show! lol
Thanks man,
I just spent an hour comparing my Fender, Ashdown, and MBF800.
The ABM really gets wooly as the volume goes up even with no tube. You can see the VU meter light dim! Just like an old Kustom.
The Fender is a super bright amp and it's easy to get too sterile and clinical. I have the treble nearly off and am pulling some 3K. It is very good overall. Maybe too clean.
MBF800
With a little out board compression (Dunca SB and EBE Opto Stomp), and adjustment of those super touchy EQ knobs, it's better than I remember it.
That little thing is super powerful; ironic that I don't use the tube front end but it can get kinda warm and has solid bottom.
As a comparison, my tastes sound like an SVT, nearly flat, sometimes slight bass boost, master full, input at noon.
Clean tone with a big cabinet (to get enough volume)
I guess I shoot for that tone and adjust towards the amps personality.
Do you like the MBF or MM better? Not for touring but 100 - 1000 seat rooms?
(And yet that big a$$ Crown will always haunt you!)
PS - Playing a 60" P exclusively right now
I just spent an hour comparing my Fender, Ashdown, and MBF800.
The ABM really gets wooly as the volume goes up even with no tube. You can see the VU meter light dim! Just like an old Kustom.
The Fender is a super bright amp and it's easy to get too sterile and clinical. I have the treble nearly off and am pulling some 3K. It is very good overall. Maybe too clean.
MBF800
With a little out board compression (Dunca SB and EBE Opto Stomp), and adjustment of those super touchy EQ knobs, it's better than I remember it.
That little thing is super powerful; ironic that I don't use the tube front end but it can get kinda warm and has solid bottom.
As a comparison, my tastes sound like an SVT, nearly flat, sometimes slight bass boost, master full, input at noon.
Clean tone with a big cabinet (to get enough volume)
I guess I shoot for that tone and adjust towards the amps personality.
Do you like the MBF or MM better? Not for touring but 100 - 1000 seat rooms?
(And yet that big a$$ Crown will always haunt you!)
PS - Playing a 60" P exclusively right now
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My Mileage may vary..
I am the WORST person on TB to critique anything. Its NOT my forte.
I like many different amps and sounds. So to me they mostly all sound good..
I Like the MBF and the MM almost equally.
To me the MM is bigger sounding. And i like that for MOST stuff.
The MBF is more aggressive by its nature.. The GK MBF also has a Character to its sound. I do like that.
That GK treble can take your head off so i dial it or the Hi Mids back and let the Treb trhu..
Its LOUD... But in a ROCK setting the GK cuts really well. .The GK has HUGE bass too. I LIKE bottom, but i never get to use the BAss Boost Push/pull..
I wouldn't call the MM Bright.. Although you can boost as much as you want with two semi Para Mid EQ. I might call it Round and Clear. Not muddy at all.
TO be honest . It may be easier to get a sound with the MM... i tend to twist more knobs on the GK Only because I know there are a larger and more varied group of sounds available IMO.
The MID CONTOUR if you're into that can be helpful. The MM doesn't have a Contour knob.
But the MM does have a PUNCH button..
they are very different sounding amps.
MM is larger and heavier. But at 10# its still a lightweight..
Im probably confusing you . Im sorry ..
I think the MBF can get an SVT type sound more so than the MM.. IMO
Whereas the MM is closer (IMO) to a preamp/ power amp sort of thing..
I am the WORST person on TB to critique anything. Its NOT my forte.
I like many different amps and sounds. So to me they mostly all sound good..
I Like the MBF and the MM almost equally.
To me the MM is bigger sounding. And i like that for MOST stuff.
The MBF is more aggressive by its nature.. The GK MBF also has a Character to its sound. I do like that.
That GK treble can take your head off so i dial it or the Hi Mids back and let the Treb trhu..
Its LOUD... But in a ROCK setting the GK cuts really well. .The GK has HUGE bass too. I LIKE bottom, but i never get to use the BAss Boost Push/pull..
I wouldn't call the MM Bright.. Although you can boost as much as you want with two semi Para Mid EQ. I might call it Round and Clear. Not muddy at all.
TO be honest . It may be easier to get a sound with the MM... i tend to twist more knobs on the GK Only because I know there are a larger and more varied group of sounds available IMO.
The MID CONTOUR if you're into that can be helpful. The MM doesn't have a Contour knob.
But the MM does have a PUNCH button..
they are very different sounding amps.
MM is larger and heavier. But at 10# its still a lightweight..
Im probably confusing you . Im sorry ..
I think the MBF can get an SVT type sound more so than the MM.. IMO
Whereas the MM is closer (IMO) to a preamp/ power amp sort of thing..
Thanks for this. You've painted a clear picture.
Over the years I found that we have similar sonic goals.
Your MBF800 review is exactly like I hear it although I have spent very little time with the contour knob.
It cold, snowy / rainy.
Good thing to try tomorrow as well as practice.
Working on the bass line to Shameless (Netflix show) and it's a tough but awesome.
Over the years I found that we have similar sonic goals.
Your MBF800 review is exactly like I hear it although I have spent very little time with the contour knob.
It cold, snowy / rainy.
Good thing to try tomorrow as well as practice.
Working on the bass line to Shameless (Netflix show) and it's a tough but awesome.
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I try..
One thing I know for certain, I suck at Typing.
I hate to do it. I am too slow . I'm usually in a hurry so i make many typos that i try to go fix later.
Just a mess..
Video conferencing would be easier. Ha
One thing I know for certain, I suck at Typing.
I hate to do it. I am too slow . I'm usually in a hurry so i make many typos that i try to go fix later.
Just a mess..
Video conferencing would be easier. Ha
I think you did a great job of communicating what these amps sound like. +1
Sorry for this minor hi-jack.
Honestly, I never noticed the "push button" feature for contour.
I didn't care for the 500 Hz. setting and what could an additional 300 Hz. do for changing the tone in a good way?
One word - Everything!
Channel A - EQ pretty much flat; minor low mid bump, push for lower freq on bass EQ, contour at 9:00 o'clock at 800 Hz., P bass, GB 2x12 Neo
Much, much, better. The contour makes the amp less aggressive and less bright / crunchy sounding; something I couldn't get with backing off the high mids or treble.
Thanks for this suggestion Kirk.
The real test will be tomorrow at rehearsal.
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the MBF 800 has a Contour shift form 500 hz or 800 hz.. Depending on the controls setting..
The MM doesn't have a Contour setting but it has a PUNCH button below the BASS control.
The MM doesn't have a Contour setting but it has a PUNCH button below the BASS control.
