At one time I really wanted one of those T-Max heads. Never found my deal. It would probably have to be a pretty good deal for me to bite now as I've been spoiled by the lightweight stuff. Shoot, even the Kilobass is a lot easier to haul weighing in at about 15 pounds...
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What's *your* favorite Peavey amp??
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At one time I really wanted one of those T-Max heads. Never found my deal. It would probably have to be a pretty good deal for me to bite now as I've been spoiled by the lightweight stuff. Shoot, even the Kilobass is a lot easier to haul weighing in at about 15 pounds...
God I loved that combination. I NEVER had any problem being heard anywhere! The Black Widows loved to be pushed hard. Such fond memories.... I wish I had that setup now but it would cost a MINT to get the cab to Alaska.....
Combo 300... built like a tank, great sound and EQ section and loud enough.
What I like about the MAX preamp I use is combining the tube and solid-state channels.
They have completely different EQ types so you have a lot of versatility, and adding distortion on the tube side doesn't overwhelm the clarity and bottom end.
Also love having the crossover, which Peavey has thoughtfully included on many of their bass amps forever.
Right now I run the fullrange output into the power amp input of an old MKIII BASS head, into a 410TX cab. Underneath that is a BW "Combo 115" (whiteface) that only gets the lows from the MAX's crossover into it's power amp input.
More than enough for our loud heavy rock, and only 400 watts.
Tried most of the late '70s and early '80s stuff back then and spot-checks of the rest since then.
Would buy and use almost all of it.
Can't beat the price and durability.
And if I ever went back to guitar, I would use Peavey, too.
Thinking a pair of 2x12 combos--an old '70s MACE on bottom for classic crunch and a newer modeling Vypyr on top.
They have completely different EQ types so you have a lot of versatility, and adding distortion on the tube side doesn't overwhelm the clarity and bottom end.
Also love having the crossover, which Peavey has thoughtfully included on many of their bass amps forever.
Right now I run the fullrange output into the power amp input of an old MKIII BASS head, into a 410TX cab. Underneath that is a BW "Combo 115" (whiteface) that only gets the lows from the MAX's crossover into it's power amp input.
More than enough for our loud heavy rock, and only 400 watts.
Tried most of the late '70s and early '80s stuff back then and spot-checks of the rest since then.
Would buy and use almost all of it.
Can't beat the price and durability.
And if I ever went back to guitar, I would use Peavey, too.
Thinking a pair of 2x12 combos--an old '70s MACE on bottom for classic crunch and a newer modeling Vypyr on top.
I remember a bass player in Portland using a Combo 300/Black Widow. He had it on a Flight Case on wheels. Man that little amp sounded awesome!
Here's my favorite and current main rig. KiloBass and 4 ohm, 410 TX. Also have a tweed, 8 ohm, 210 TX for when I need a sub. I also use a T-Max with one or two newer, 4 ohm, 210s and have a Session 150 in a 4 ohm, 112 cab for small venues. I will use a CS-900 with the 210s along with the KiloBass rig for outdoor gigs where I have no FOH support. That's about 1250 watts with ten 10s. They're all good.
Here's my favorite and current main rig. KiloBass and 4 ohm, 410 TX. Also have a tweed, 8 ohm, 210 TX for when I need a sub. I also use a T-Max with one or two newer, 4 ohm, 210s and have a Session 150 in a 4 ohm, 112 cab for small venues. I will use a CS-900 with the 210s along with the KiloBass rig for outdoor gigs where I have no FOH support. That's about 1250 watts with ten 10s. They're all good.
Sweet!
I'd have to say a Databass 450 watt combo I had, then a Mark IV half stack I also had I got later, but still had the Databass. That combo was f'n loud and I've actually regretted getting rid of it a few times over the years. I did fry the speaker a couple of times, though. Luckily, I had the Mark IV as a back up, which wasn't a slouch, either. A few times I ran both rigs together. 
I had to be loud because the guitarist I originally played with, who actually was a friend that got me into playing the bass to begin with, had a Peavey Special 130 watt combo that he wasn't shy with the volume on.
I had to be loud because the guitarist I originally played with, who actually was a friend that got me into playing the bass to begin with, had a Peavey Special 130 watt combo that he wasn't shy with the volume on.
When I got serious about bass I bought a used Peavey TNT 160. It was not sexy and it was stupidly heavy for the size of the cabinet, but it really did sound great, particularly when you factor in how little I paid for it.
I sold it after a couple of years for exactly what I had paid for it. WIN!
A guitarist that I work with was so impressed with it that he bought a Combo 300, which also sounded great.
Unfortunately another bassist blew the speaker in it. As far as I know it is still sitting there with a dead speaker.
I sold it after a couple of years for exactly what I had paid for it. WIN!
A guitarist that I work with was so impressed with it that he bought a Combo 300, which also sounded great.
Unfortunately another bassist blew the speaker in it. As far as I know it is still sitting there with a dead speaker.
This, exactly. Mark IV with a 2x15 BW set-up, back in the 80's. Before that I had a 400 series with the silver knobs.
I remember guys from another band telling me back then, "we told our bass player he should tone exactly like that." Powerhouse! I might someday buy one again, just for old times' sake. It's a great sounding amp, just too heavy for my modern preferences.
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This one gets all my play time right now.
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The first new bass amp I ever bought was a Peavey 200 or 400, with the 215 cabinet. It was covered in white tolex (I think Skynyrd was using them at the time), had a cool fuzz/overdrive to it. The cabinet wound up with a coat of black spray-paint- that white didn't hold up too well getting loaded in and out of my Vega wagon. Sold the cab and amp after a year or so.
About 10 years ago, I picked up a Mark VI for about $50 to use for keyboards, and it sounded great. The power amp pooped out a couple of years ago, and it's too heavy to drag out to the curb.
Best Peavey amp I've owned though, was a CS-800. Sold it to a friend a while back, and it's still in use. Years ago it was in a rack that toppled over and busted the tile floor and took out a chunk of concrete. I swear it was laughing as we stood it back up.
About 10 years ago, I picked up a Mark VI for about $50 to use for keyboards, and it sounded great. The power amp pooped out a couple of years ago, and it's too heavy to drag out to the curb.
Best Peavey amp I've owned though, was a CS-800. Sold it to a friend a while back, and it's still in use. Years ago it was in a rack that toppled over and busted the tile floor and took out a chunk of concrete. I swear it was laughing as we stood it back up.
+1 on the miniMega. I am liking this new Peavey more and more each day. Until recently, The T-Max was my favorite...I didn't think that I would ever see the day. But thanks to the mM, my T-Max is officially retired.
The problem with stacking a Databass is that the port is on the bottom of the cab.Love my Databass. It's always been rock solid. I've never pushed it to the point of blowing a speaker. I always followed the rule that you keep the EQ fairly flat and it won't blow the speaker. I'm thinking about changing the 4 ohm driver to 8 ohm and buying a 115 BW classic cab. Pretty sure that stack would be able to handle most any show I do.
This is a stock photo. Wish I had pics of mine on this laptop. Mine is also in "mint" condition.
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I have owned a ton of Peavey gear, and it's all served me well. My two favorite Peavey amps, though, would be the Classic 400:
And the new MiniMega. That head just kills!
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And the new MiniMega. That head just kills!
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T-Max
Well, I haven't played all of them Peaveys, but this one is my actual main amp. To sound modern give it a kick with a Tech 21 VT and it's got such a rich tone.
I simply love it!
Well, I haven't played all of them Peaveys, but this one is my actual main amp. To sound modern give it a kick with a Tech 21 VT and it's got such a rich tone.
I simply love it!
Question:
Some users here say the "Databass" is their favourite PV. I never heard about this amp - what does it sound like?
Others say it kills speakers - urgh...true?
cheers
Some users here say the "Databass" is their favourite PV. I never heard about this amp - what does it sound like?
Others say it kills speakers - urgh...true?
cheers
This, exactly. Mark IV with a 2x15 BW set-up, back in the 80's. Before that I had a 400 series with the silver knobs.
I remember guys from another band telling me back then, "we told our bass player he should tone exactly like that." Powerhouse! I might someday buy one again, just for old times' sake. It's a great sounding amp, just too heavy for my modern preferences.
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A KB player that I still play with had one of those sitting in our rehearsal room, un-used, back in the late 80s.
I plugged into it one day. Good lord what a great bass amp. I don't know if he still has it. I'll have to ask him Tomorrow.
