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Peavey MiniMega 1000

#926
Bobby,
I, as well as others, appreciate your participation here.
But...
Didn't you post quite a while ago that the first production run was on its way across the ocean?
Were you misinformed by others at Peavey or did something awry?
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I was told that we had an initial run of < 50 on the way that were supposed to go to artists and select dealers.
 
#927
BbbyBld said:
I was told that we had an initial run of < 50 on the way that were supposed to go to artists and select dealers.
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So the shipment you are referring to now is a little 50pc run or widespread availability? (mom and pop shops, GC&and online dealer?)
Again I'll thank you for your willingness to respond here especially in light of the doubt and hostility.
 
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wcriley said:
For the record: I wasn't questioning your integrity. I was just curious as to whether you had been given bogus info or if there had a been a problem with that shipment.
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Fair question but if either is true could he answer?
Bogus info reflects badly on his company which it cannot afford.
Problem with shipment could imply Peavey legendary reliability is in jeopardy which could be bad right about now too.

Honesty would be great but I wouldn't want anyone to put their job in the line.
 
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#933
I still can't believe I'm reading a thread about Peavey amps, and "on the boat" is involved. Man I wished they were still made in MS still. These amps would have been out a long time ago if they were.

But that said, I just wish they stuck a tuner in the big amp. All the lights, buttons, features, power, and no tuner. I hope they sell well, Peavey has needed a bass amp makeover for years. Fingers crossed.
 
#934
Any chance the new PVH 1516 is on that same boat?
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The PVH cabs should be here in December. I just approved the final samples a couple weeks ago.

I've been gigging with the Mini Mega regularly for over a year now (which is why it's extra frustrating for me that they're not out yet), so it's going out again this weekend, but I can't decide which PVH cab to use...got it narrowed down between the 1516 and 212.
 
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BbbyBld said:
The PVH cabs should be here in December. I just approved the final samples a couple weeks ago.

I've been gigging with the Mini Mega regularly for over a year now (which is why it's extra frustrating for me that they're not out yet), so it's going out again this weekend, but I can't decide which PVH cab to use...got it narrowed down between the 1516 and 212.
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Bobby, good to see you posting here. Two questions for you. You said awhile back that there was no HPF in the Minimega. I feel that a lot of micros are HPFed too high and sound thin at bottom as a result, but I'm not sure how I feel about no HPF at all. There are stories of the old SWR amps (maybe it was just one) that ran down almost to DC and savaged speakers as a result. Is there any kind of filtering/design provision to avoid this? I play cabs that go really, really low and I like hearing the fundamental of low notes, but I don't know if I want to expose them to "near DC" low end (not saying the Minimega does this). Second question: Can you comment on the voicing of the amp with all EQ controls at noon? Is it flat or close? Is it low-passed or rolled off up top?

Thanks,
Mark
 
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Two questions for you. You said awhile back that there was no HPF in the Minimega. I feel that a lot of micros are HPFed too high and sound thin at bottom as a result, but I'm not sure how I feel about no HPF at all. There are stories of the old SWR amps (maybe it was just one) that ran down almost to DC and savaged speakers as a result. Is there any kind of filtering/design provision to avoid this? I play cabs that go really, really low and I like hearing the fundamental of low notes, but I don't know if I want to expose them to "near DC" low end (not saying the Minimega does this). Second question: Can you comment on the voicing of the amp with all EQ controls at noon? Is it flat or close? Is it low-passed or rolled off up top?
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The low end is opened up quite a bit, but I wouldn't put out an amp that eats speakers. I make these things for me to use as much as anybody else, so I don't want to blow MY cabs.

All controls at noon, it's got a little baked in voicing, but it's not bedroom tone, it's a sound I was chasing. Flat is easily attainable, so if flat is really what you like, then that's how you'll set the controls by ear.:bassist:
 
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Let me elaborate on my perhaps flip-sounding, short-lunch answer.

While one can (always) ask for more specifics, it's good to know that consideration was given both to keeping the bottom deep and robust (that's how I'm reading "opened up") and to giving speakers some protection.

As far as EQ, I don't think I tend toward ruler flat (It would be interesting to see a graphical representation of how I EQ various amps), but I do like it as a starting point. As I mentioned in another thread, with basses, pickups, and cabs already being voiced, I'd rather have one less layer of voicing to worry about. If an amp has a very pronounced or " bumpy" voice, then, in my experience, it tends to be more picky about cabs - and vice versa. As I also mentioned in that thread, I've found that I tend to prefer cabs with a slight rise in the mids. (Never said I was perfect!). There are lots of amps I like and I'm aware that there are very few without some baked-in voice, so having one doesn't mean I won't like an amp - maybe a lot - but I've played through one or two supposedly flat-or-close DI/preamps that I liked a lot, too.

In any case, there a lot more that goes into the feel and sound of an amp than a frequency response plot.

Thanks again for your feedback and input in this thread.
 

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