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While Here and while
Talking to people and Hartley I've basically found out that I've got more knowledge on 1976 and earlier than anyone alive essentially. Including Hartley. Pretty wild stuff.
Talking to people and Hartley I've basically found out that I've got more knowledge on 1976 and earlier than anyone alive essentially. Including Hartley. Pretty wild stuff.
That's quite a tower of Peavey bass heads!
Cool that you are getting an extended Peavey tour!
How does the older stuff get received around there? I know most manufacturers prefer to focus on the current product, but many know that their ghosts are strong (Fender and Ampeg come to mind). I know I really like 70s and 80s Peavey stuff. It would be cool if they reissued some classics.
Cool that you are getting an extended Peavey tour!
How does the older stuff get received around there? I know most manufacturers prefer to focus on the current product, but many know that their ghosts are strong (Fender and Ampeg come to mind). I know I really like 70s and 80s Peavey stuff. It would be cool if they reissued some classics.
Going to be making a new thread soon...while I was there I stirred some poopie about possibly doing a revamp of the F-800 to put out a 1400 watt version, 2x4 ohm stable pairs of jacks with the amazing early preamp retailing for around 700 ish dollars. More info soon, also do not use the word reissue.
I wonder if the old man has a pristine/ mint model of everything he ever made?
This is awesome. Reminds me of the write up by a Rickenbacker employee about the condition of, and repairs made to, Paul McCartney's bass when he sent it back to the factory some years ago for an overhaul.
I have a Basic 40 combo amp from 1985 and I still have the instructions and a brochure from Peavey that shows photos of the factory and people working there in the 80s. That 70s and 80s Peavey stuff is bomb proof.
I have a Basic 40 combo amp from 1985 and I still have the instructions and a brochure from Peavey that shows photos of the factory and people working there in the 80s. That 70s and 80s Peavey stuff is bomb proof.
Not to derail the topic, but tell Hartley to resurrect the B-quad! Best bass they ever made IMO 
I'd buy one for sure!
I'd buy one for sure!
I really like the concept, this would be stellar if it came to productions
I assume you speak of the power amp section, 400BH. Look for Mark iv; Most Peavey's during 80-90 have the same power section. I think it is in the Combo 300 as well. Both of mine are indestructible; not for sale. Good luck.
The VTA 400 was produced briefly in the early 70's. Great sounding amp. It was sort of a spare for me, and really too much for most club gigs, but it sure was fun to play. Been trying to find one since mine disappeared. These days i use an old GK 800RB or my old Amped V4B.
And to the above: I'm not talking about the 400BH, I'm talking about the Peavy VTA400.
And to the above: I'm not talking about the 400BH, I'm talking about the Peavy VTA400.
earlier than then 80's i have no experience. i got my peaves super cheap from craiglist but they are solid state-- no tubes. markiv from 82; slightly damaged combo 300 year 92 for like 25 bucks. Picked it up mainly for 15 black widow.. but its head seems louder than mkiv.
