Peavey MiniMega 1000

[Gab124]

OH AND, awhile back, I posted a reply saying if one needed more grind they could just add their favorite tubey-grindy pedal to get there as the MM stays very clean. WELL, recalling my reply, I set the Gain knob up around 2:00-3:00, added more mids/highs and dialed the Volume knob back at a gig recently.

AND DAYUM!! The Mini-Mega was grinding like a drunken pole dancer at a low rate strip club. **

I had never tried to get that tone before and I was totally wrong about this amp staying too clean and needing a pedal to get tubey-grind. Just really blew me and band away at what I was getting out of this amp. I don't use that tone often but it's nice to now know, if I want that..........it's in there.

**As for strip pole dancing not that there's anything wrong with that; its' a paying gig right.

Heard that, I usually run the gain stages pretty high, I like what that does to the tone on most amps. Tonight is my first gig with the mM so looking forward to seeing what she can do in a big room

 

[mntngrown]

I know it's on the thread somewhere, but is the warranty transferable or just for original owner? I went through a bunch of Bbby's posts and learned a lot, but did not see the answer

 

[Gab124]

I know it's on the thread somewhere, but is the warranty transferable or just for original owner? I went through a bunch of Bbby's posts and learned a lot, but did not see the answer

I believe it is non-transferable.

 

[humphreym]

I'm in the market for a new amp, but can't decide what to get! My budget would stretch to the TecAmp Puma 900, but after reading all the good reports about the MiniMega I might spring for one.

I'll be running it through a Greenboy F115, and my band usually plays to crowds of between 200-300. We also run everything through a pa.

I was also looking at the Aguilar TH500, but the Peavey might win this race!

 

[popgadget]

My budget would stretch to the TecAmp Puma 900, but after reading all the good reports about the MiniMega I might spring for one.

I'll be running it through a Greenboy F115, and my band usually plays to crowds of between 200-300. We also run everything through a pa

I've got both the Peavey and a Puma. I've used them both with various Greenboy cabs. The Peavey is ok, but has a lot of features (knobs and buttons) that I don't need. It's larger and weighs over three times what the Puma does. If I could only keep one, it would be the Puma.

The Peavey has the edge on power, but the Puma will get an F115 stupid loud. If the added features of the Peavey are of value to you, that could change the equation. The compressor works well, the Kosmos is "interesting", but useless for me. The Puma DI is excellent, I haven't used the one on the Peavey enough to comment.

 

[humphreym]

I've got both the Peavey and a Puma. I've used them both with various Greenboy cabs. The Peavey is ok, but has a lot of features (knobs and buttons) that I don't need. It's larger and weighs over three times what the Puma does. If I could only keep one, it would be the Puma.

The Peavey has the edge on power, but the Puma will get an F115 stupid loud. If the added features of the Peavey are of value to you, that could change the equation. The compressor works well, the Kosmos is "interesting", but useless for me. The Puma DI is excellent, I haven't used the one on the Peavey enough to comment.

The compressor would be the only extra feature I'd be interested in, otherwise I just like to keep it simple. I'm looking for something reliable as my LMII and GK MB500 have both failed on a gig (that's probably just my bad luck!). I had a Hartke LH500 which was reliable but too heavy for me as my back isn't in great shape.

The fact that there's so many good amps around is driving me crazy, and there's very little choice in the music shops here so I'll have to buy without trying.

 

[Gab124]

Ran the mM last night in a fairly big room with a loud band. I had it going through a MAS112 - a 4ohm 1000 watt cab. It filled the room pretty well, though I was pushing the peavey pretty hard but both amp and cab seemed to take it just fine. I have still got to fiddle with the eq some as there is something in the upper mids I can't seem to adjust to my liking. An eq section that powerful usually takes me time to figure out my sweet spot at various volume levels - I am used to just very basic ability from most amps.

 

[nutdog]

I'm in the market for a new amp, but can't decide what to get! My budget would stretch to the TecAmp Puma 900, but after reading all the good reports about the MiniMega I might spring for one.

I'll be running it through a Greenboy F115, and my band usually plays to crowds of between 200-300. We also run everything through a pa.

I was also looking at the Aguilar TH500, but the Peavey might win this race!

I don't know what prices are like in Ireland but in the US the 900 is twice the price of a minimega. The Peavey is bigger, heavier and has some bells and whistles that you will probably never use. But it's still not big and heavey, you can leave turn the gizmos off, it is a tremendous value and sounds pretty dang good. Just depends on what you want and what you want to spend to get it.

 

[humphreym]

I don't know what prices are like in Ireland but in the US the 900 is twice the price of a minimega. The Peavey is bigger, heavier and has some bells and whistles that you will probably never use. But it's still not big and heavey, you can leave turn the gizmos off, it is a tremendous value and sounds pretty dang good. Just depends on what you want and what you want to spend to get it.

The Puma is about €200 more with shipping cost. I'd like something that's reliable and doesn't have too many control knobs! I usually end up messing with those during gigs!

I'd also like an amp that will allow me to dial in a workable sound fairly easily. A lot of my gigs are weddings/corporate gigs, and the rooms can be boomy. On top of that if we have to set up after the function I won't have much time to get a sound.

I was interested in the peavey because of the good reports, and because I use a Peavey Cirrus which is fantastic and very reliable. On top of that I have had good experience with their customer support.

Oh yeah, customisable led's are always going to get me interested!

 

[popgadget]

I don't know what prices are like in Ireland but in the US the 900 is twice the price of a minimega. The Peavey is bigger, heavier and has some bells and whistles that you will probably never use. But it's still not big and heavey, you can leave turn the gizmos off, it is a tremendous value and sounds pretty dang good. Just depends on what you want and what you want to spend to get it.

I would completely agree with this, the MM is a huge bang for the buck. If I didn't already have a Puma when I got the Peavey, I don't know that I would run out and get one, but the OP mentioned that the Puma was on his "list".
The Puma is much quicker to "dial in", is much lighter, noticeably smaller, less powerful, doesn't have any "grind" and more expensive.

 

[nutdog]

I would completely agree with this, the MM is a huge bang for the buck. If I didn't already have a Puma when I got the Peavey, I don't know that I would run out and get one, but the OP mentioned that the Puma was on his "list".
The Puma is much quicker to "dial in", is much lighter, noticeably smaller, less powerful, doesn't have any "grind" and more expensive.

So far on several gigs I haven't touched the eq so I don't know how much easier it could be to dial in.

It doesn't get much smaller and lighter than the puma and I'm sure it's nice. I was close to getting one when the subway, genzler and peavey came out and they raised the bar. I went with the mesa for a main amp. The peavey was, for me, a no brainer as a super capable backup but it ends up getting equal time depending on the gig. They're both pretty much plug and play unless the room is tricky.

 

[humphreym]

So far on several gigs I haven't touched the eq so I don't know how much easier it could be to dial in.

It doesn't get much smaller and lighter than the puma and I'm sure it's nice. I was close to getting one when the subway, genzler and peavey came out and they raised the bar. I went with the mesa for a main amp. The peavey was, for me, a no brainer as a super capable backup but it ends up getting equal time depending on the gig. They're both pretty much plug and play unless the room is tricky.

Thanks for all the help and info, looks like I might pull the trigger on the Puma, but I'll need a backup so I'll probably get the Peavey in a few months.

A bit off-topic, but what's with the prices in Europe? I was looking at the D800 but it's almost €400 more than I could get it for in the US! It's more than the Puma over here!

 

[Mr. Business]

This smaller gator g mix bag is a perfect fit for the Mega. I think it runs about $35.

 

[StuartV]

This smaller gator g mix bag is a perfect fit for the Mega. I think it runs about $35.

I can't find that exact bag anywhere - not even on Gator's site. It looks like maybe Gator has replaced it with an updated model. The current one says it's 12"x12", which sounds just right. But, it says it's 5.5" thick. My mM measure 3.25" thick.

EDIT: I did just find that exact Gator case. $35 on Amazon. It still seems like the thickness would leave a lot of room inside. But, your pictures make it look like the thickness is just right. What's the real story there?

I then found this SKB case, which is also 12x12 and 4" thick.

Amazon.com: SKB 1SKB-UB1212 Universal 12 x 12 x 4 Inches Equipment/Mixer Bag: Musical Instruments

$32. I haven't ordered it yet, but I think I'm going to.

EDIT 2: This is the newer design Gator bag.

Amazon.com: Gator Cases Pro Go G-MIXERBAG-1212 12 x 12 x 5.5 Inches Pro Go Mixer/Gear Bag: Musical Instruments

The newer Gator and the SKB both have metal rings sewn to the bag. The older Gator appears to have plastic. They're all in the $32 - 35 price range.

I have emailed Gator to ask about the interior height of the newer version of the bag. It looks a lot thicker than the old one. If the new one really is 5.5" interior height, I think I will order the SKB bag.

EDIT 3: I emailed some eBay sellers about the interior height of the newer version of the Gator bag. Sam Ash Direct just emailed me back that it is 5" high on the inside.

 

[Landsharks]

As far as a replacement case, I would look for one that does not have plastic clips for the strap. That is what broke on mine and caused the fall to the driveway. I haven't replaced my bag yet, but when I do the strap clips and d rings will be made of some kind of metal. Just food for thought when you get a replacement.

 

[DerekW]

What about just replacing the plastic parts with metal split rings or something?

The Hillman Group 1-1/2 in. Split Key Ring 701406 at The Home Depot - Mobile

 

[Mr. Business]

I can't find that exact bag anywhere - not even on Gator's site. It looks like maybe Gator has replaced it with an updated model. The current one says it's 12"x12", which sounds just right. But, it says it's 5.5" thick. My mM measure 3.25" thick.

EDIT: I did just find that exact Gator case. $35 on Amazon. It still seems like the thickness would leave a lot of room inside. But, your pictures make it look like the thickness is just right. What's the real story there?

I then found this SKB case, which is also 12x12 and 4" thick.

Amazon.com: SKB 1SKB-UB1212 Universal 12 x 12 x 4 Inches Equipment/Mixer Bag: Musical Instruments

$32. I haven't ordered it yet, but I think I'm going to.

EDIT 2: This is the newer design Gator bag.

Amazon.com: Gator Cases Pro Go G-MIXERBAG-1212 12 x 12 x 5.5 Inches Pro Go Mixer/Gear Bag: Musical Instruments

The newer Gator and the SKB both have metal rings sewn to the bag. The older Gator appears to have plastic. They're all in the $32 - 35 price range.

I have emailed Gator to ask about the interior height of the newer version of the bag. It looks a lot thicker than the old one. If the new one really is 5.5" interior height, I think I will order the SKB bag.

EDIT 3: I emailed some eBay sellers about the interior height of the newer version of the Gator bag. Sam Ash Direct just emailed me back that it is 5" high on the inside.

I can't find that exact bag anywhere - not even on Gator's site. It looks like maybe Gator has replaced it with an updated model. The current one says it's 12"x12", which sounds just right. But, it says it's 5.5" thick. My mM measure 3.25" thick.

EDIT: I did just find that exact Gator case. $35 on Amazon. It still seems like the thickness would leave a lot of room inside. But, your pictures make it look like the thickness is just right. What's the real story there?

I then found this SKB case, which is also 12x12 and 4" thick.

Amazon.com: SKB 1SKB-UB1212 Universal 12 x 12 x 4 Inches Equipment/Mixer Bag: Musical Instruments

$32. I haven't ordered it yet, but I think I'm going to.

EDIT 2: This is the newer design Gator bag.

Amazon.com: Gator Cases Pro Go G-MIXERBAG-1212 12 x 12 x 5.5 Inches Pro Go Mixer/Gear Bag: Musical Instruments

The newer Gator and the SKB both have metal rings sewn to the bag. The older Gator appears to have plastic. They're all in the $32 - 35 price range.

I have emailed Gator to ask about the interior height of the newer version of the bag. It looks a lot thicker than the old one. If the new one really is 5.5" interior height, I think I will order the SKB bag.

EDIT 3: I emailed some eBay sellers about the interior height of the newer version of the Gator bag. Sam Ash Direct just emailed me back that it is 5" high on the inside.

The one I have fits perfect. There's very little wiggle room. It's like it was designed for it. I've had that bag for a while so there might be a newer version.

 

[StuartV]

The one I have fits perfect. There's very little wiggle room. It's like it was designed for it. I've had that bag for a while so there might be a newer version.

Cool. I'm still debating between the old version like you have, the SKB, and the Odyssey.

The old version of the Gator bag has plastic triangles for the carry strap to attach to, which is not ideal. And those plastic triangles are just sewn to the sides, instead of being sewn into webbing that runs around under the bottom of the bag.

The SKB supposedly has zipper pulls that break off very easily. But, if that happens, it's an easy fix and the amp won't get hurt in the process. Also, it MAY be a little deep on the interior height, not giving a perfect fit. But, the SKB has metal rings and hardware on the carry strap. And the carry strap rings and the handles are part of webbing that goes all the way around the bottom of the bag.

The Odyssey, from what I can tell, does not come with enough padding to snug it up to prevent side to side sliding around (admittedly, only by 2 or 3 inches, I think). I have emailed them for my details on how much padding it comes with and how the system works. It looks like even if you got extra pads to snug the amp in place, everything after the first piece of padding on each side would be loose, so whenever you take the amp out and put it back, you'd have to rearrange some of the padding. I feel like I'm being picky on this, but, at $95, I think I should be picky.

The new version of the Gator bag is too much interior height, for my taste. I don't feel like screwing around finding my own extra foam padding and cutting it to fit inside, just to take up the extra room. And I don't really want the bag to be 2" thicker than is really needed anyway.

 

[StuartV]

Just an FYI. I just found this site.

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It lets you choose from a variety of cases or bags and then use an online drawing tool to create custom foam cutouts for the inside of the case. I tried the tool out and it's really easy to use. You create the shapes and tell it the depth of the cutout. Now I'm thinking about just ordering something like this with a cutout for the amp and another cutout inside to hold the power cable and maybe a few other cables. Dunno. We'll see. I thought it was interesting, anyway.

 

[Handyman]

I can fit my Mini Mega in the padded laptop compartment of the backpack I usually put my cables into. Just barely fits, but it does. Guess I got lucky.