The Combo Club

[GwenOnBass]

Easter gig at a local watering hole last night. Peavey TNT 115S, got for a price I'm ashamed to disclose, short-money trip to the tech, and it's *the* gig machine. I don't much mind the 90lbs for what it delivers- pretty brainless dialing-in and it's clean, retro rock tone, punchy and not-too sweet. Might be the best sounding amp I've used in recent years, except for the big rig (Fender Bassman Pro 300/Ampeg fridge).
Gonna put some side-handles on it- as usual, Peavey cheaped-out on the small stuff! Try getting this tank around with just a top-handle, lol...

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haha yes my Peavey TNT also had only a top handle

 

[Count Bassie]

Yes, that comes to mind!

 

[Count Bassie]

haha yes my Peavey TNT also had only a top handle

Busting out the router and those spare spring-loaded side handles one night this week!

 

[RobertAuCoin]

What’s your combo combo?

BG-400 into BB3:

 

[Marty Forrer]

I just downsized from a GK rig to an Ashdown Studio 15 combo. Very light, 15" neo speaker, 300 watts. First gig, thoroughly disappointed. Pulled it apart, lined the cab, very little difference. Pulled it apart again... woah! The speaker was labelled 150 watts at 4 ohms. How can I put 300 watts into a 150 watt speaker? Got a 300 watt, 8 ohm Eminence Deltalite 1525 and installed it. Holy cow! Punch, thump, grunt, volume... all the required superlatives are there in spades, and only about 3 or 4 lbs heavier than the original. Second gig, rocked it! Not that I need it, but I now have the option of running an extension cab.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Two Thunderbirds, two combos (Rumble 100s)

(Greco left, Classic Pro right)

 

[donhank]

Last Saturday evening at Poor David's Pub in Dallas, TX. Mesa Walkabout Scout 112 with "rescue" Avatar 112 extension;
'88 Peavey Fury and Breedlove ABG. Could certainly have done the gig with only the Walkabout, but hey . . . why not ??

 

[YellowLabs]

Easter gig at a local watering hole last night. Peavey TNT 115S, got for a price I'm ashamed to disclose, short-money trip to the tech, and it's *the* gig machine. I don't much mind the 90lbs for what it delivers- pretty brainless dialing-in and it's clean, retro rock tone, punchy and not-too sweet. Might be the best sounding amp I've used in recent years, except for the big rig (Fender Bassman Pro 300/Ampeg fridge).
Gonna put some side-handles on it- as usual, Peavey cheaped-out on the small stuff! Try getting this tank around with just a top-handle, lol...

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Nice looking Les Paul! I’ve been craving one of those for a while, how do you like it?

 

[Count Bassie]

Nice looking Les Paul! I’ve been craving one of those for a while, how do you like it?

For me it sits in a place in a mix that isn't my go-to. I find the Thunderbird has Voice that suits me way more. It's punchier, stronger in the mids and translates my intent better.

The Les Paul feels bigger, the playability is a tad more sluggish to me. In its own right that's great, but I find myself leaning toward something else... The 'Bird (Epiphone Classic Pro) is a consistent delivering performer, my favorite these days.

 

[YellowLabs]

For me it sits in a place in a mix that isn't my go-to. I find the Thunderbird has Voice that suits me way more. It's punchier, stronger in the mids and translates my intent better.

The Les Paul feels bigger, the playability is a tad more sluggish to me. In its own right that's great, but I find myself leaning toward something else... The 'Bird (Epiphone Classic Pro) is a consistent delivering performer, my favorite these days.

would you say the LP is stronger on the low end or the high end?

 

[Count Bassie]

would you say the LP is stronger on the low end or the high end?

I would say it's a bit lacking in the mids actually.

 

[Count Bassie]

would you say the LP is stronger on the low end or the high end?

The lows are pretty big, the toy end has some teeth and a good deal of crunch. I have had to learn how to play it clean, but I kind of hit a little hard...
I dig it. But in a mix it isn't my voice.

 

[Count Bassie]

The lows are pretty big, the toy end has some teeth and a good deal of crunch. I have had to learn how to play it clean, but I kind of hit a little hard...
I dig it. But in a mix it isn't my voice.

Top end. Not toy.

*Sigh*

 

[Count Bassie]

Side handles going on the TNT 115s combo. How differently I feel about it now!... Yeah I love the sound, but a two-foot wide, 90 lb amp with a single top-mounted strap handle kinda curbs my enthusiasm. Lul.

All better... Just as soon as I find the damn screws!

 

[Count Bassie]

Here's a shot of the amp upright on its wheels, handle held in place by mere gravity and friction.
Yes, another shot. Because I am right pleased with myself.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Here's a shot of the amp upright on its wheels, handle held in place by mere gravity and friction.
Yes, another shot. Because I am right pleased with myself.

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One person on each side to lift it? It just looks heavy

 

[Count Bassie]

One person on each side to lift it? It just looks heavy

That's a possibility now. I can carry it fine as long as I can get a reasonable purchase, and the side handles are that. That top handle is as bad a design as I've seen on a heavy, large object. No one carries a 90 lb suitcase.

The grille is next...

 

[GonePlaid]

One person on each side to lift it? It just looks heavy

This also has just a top handle. Used to use it for bass(keyboard amp). Weighed it once, don't recall, not gonna do it again right now. Sounded great and I'd lay the Thunderbird case on top and roll them into the gig. [casters by me]

 

[Miles_ONeal]

One person on each side to lift it? It just looks heavy

It ain't heavy,
It's my combo...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

That's a possibility now. I can carry it fine as long as I can get a reasonable purchase, and the side handles are that. That top handle is as bad a design as I've seen on a heavy, large object. No one carries a 90 lb suitcase.

The grille is next...

You're going to carry that beast by the grille?