TKO 115

[mk23169]

I have found a old TKO 115 with Black Widow speaker. I dont know much about it and cant find any reviews. It is $150 so i just want to hear some advice. Is it a good buy, what is similar for the same price. What about building my own amp? What is the price range on a DIY tube bass amp?
Thanks
Mike

 

[nysbob]

That is about the most $150 will buy you in a bass amp IMO.

If you're looking for bang for the buck, that's it.

 

[El-Bob]

you mean the peavey tko115? the combo amp? i have one, it's 100 watts, 70lbs, it's built like a tank and it's pretty loud. i got mine for $300 and would've probably paid more. it's a great amp, although a bit large compared to other 100 watt amps. if you need more specific details just ask.

 

[5andFretless]

Looks like this? Used to never leave home without it, now it never leaves home. Weighs a whole bunch and is very loud for its power rating.

 

[DaveKirkpatrick]

I had a similar model the TKO 65. First bass amp. Played hundreds of gigs with it, volume maxed out, no problems at all. Still kinda regret selling it. Sounds like a good buy to me.

 

[anderbass]

You did alright, I've seen quite a few of those listed on C/L at that price.

You should find a good bit of info about your amp here:
http://www.google.com/custom?domain...;S:http://www.talkbass.com;LP:1;FORID:1&hl=en
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4DMUS_enUS221US222&q=TKO+115+

 

[arai]

I had a similar model the TKO 65. First bass amp. Played hundreds of gigs with it, volume maxed out, no problems at all. Still kinda regret selling it. Sounds like a good buy to me.

thats my story too. i really gave it death and it never died

 

[ihateusernames]

if you can try it to verify it works, it's not falling apart, looks half decent, and makes no mystery noises at high volume then that's a good deal. you'd be hard pressed to find a louder combo for that price.

sound is average and serviceable for practice, small shows, or stage monitoring.

if you don't expect much, you will be amazed for $150 and "should" (not seeing or hearing it disclaimer) get your money back on resale if it's not for you.

 

[El-Bob]

if you can try it to verify it works, it's not falling apart, looks half decent, and makes no mystery noises at high volume then that's a good deal. you'd be hard pressed to find a louder combo for that price.

sound is average and serviceable for practice, small shows, or stage monitoring.

if you don't expect much, you will be amazed for $150 and "should" (not seeing or hearing it disclaimer) get your money back on resale if it's not for you.

falling apart? Peavey's don't fall apart

 

[locolobo85]

I've got a TKO75 on loan that was purchased for $100. 75 watt 1x15 that actually has some balls. Not a bad amp for the money. Coupled with another 150watt combo it produces plenty for my needs.

 

[Japanoak]

i have a TKO 115... i got it second hand from a good friend. Worked for about 4 months then started producing a terrible noise that was on and off. Probably just bad luck on my part... but i wasn't impressed. i got it for 200 USD.

 

[etechstan]

Paid $50 for mine, guy said it didn't work. Took it home, plugged it in and have been enjoying ever since. Yep, it worked, I think he forgot to plug it in or something.