Twiz Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I wound up picking up that Classic 50 last night after work. $300 for the head and cab was a pretty good deal. I haven't really got to play it yet, but so far, I'm digging it. The 'Normal' channel has a pretty sweet clean sound, and the 'Lead' channel gets me a nice AC/DC-ish tone. It's not an overly gainy amp, but that's cool. This is the first 4X10 cab I've had too, so far I like it. It sounds a little tighter(?) to me. I don't know how to describe it, but it's different than a 4X12. One other thing I like, is it's a little more portable; I don't have to fold my seats down to put it in my car. I can't wait for band practice on Monday night so I can try the head through my 4X12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Can't wait to hear some clips man! That looks sweet And 300 for the head AND cab? You made off like a bandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild_Rose Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 . Hey Twiz - Looks in great shape and a great price. Congrats on yer new rig B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Is it the non-fx loop model? If so that's the ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Nah, it's the effects loop model. I still dig it tho. I never use effects loops anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT42O Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 You always seem to find the fat deals man. I've heard nothing but good things bout the Classic Peaveys. Nice find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 You always seem to find the fat deals man. I've heard nothing but good things bout the Classic Peaveys. Nice find Haha. Thanks man. I have to be careful that I don't become a hoarder as a result of my iPhone's Craigslist app. I check it obsessively. I've got some cool deals tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 That is a good deal for the money and with the head version you avoid a lot of the tube problems that plague the combo versions. What tubes does it have in it? I do recommend you to out a Tung Sol 12 ax7 on V1 of the preamp and see if you like it better. Also, stay on top of the power tubes, if they start going out replace them because if not you may blow the diodes instead of the fuse, funny thing is diodes are cheaper than fuses but they are a hell of a lot harder to repair, a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 That is a good deal for the money and with the head version you avoid a lot of the tube problems that plague the combo versions. What tubes does it have in it? I do recommend you to out a Tung Sol 12 ax7 on V1 of the preamp and see if you like it better. Also, stay on top of the power tubes, if they start going out replace them because if not you may blow the diodes instead of the fuse, funny thing is diodes are cheaper than fuses but they are a hell of a lot harder to repair, a lot. Good point. But the diodes going is not an indication of a bad design-they are there to protect the amp from damage in the event a poer tube shorts. In that case, the diodes SHOULD blow before the fuse. It is a sign of good design, not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Dude nice score!! Want hear!!! :) Post clips...and soon! Seriously, that's a sick price for a head and a 4x10 cab...you're the dealman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Is it the non-fx loop model? If so that's the ticket what's the difference between the two besides that? I have a Peavey Classic 30 with an fx loop that I got for 260$...you got a great deal man...and i mean a GREAT deal...well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Very nice Twiz. I missed that on CL or i might have beat ya to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 what's the difference between the two besides that? I have a Peavey Classic 30 with an fx loop that I got for 260$...you got a great deal man...and i mean a GREAT deal...well done. I just prefer non-fx loop amps. I had mine "disabled" on my VOXAC50, and some other mods.... I just like the tone of the amp better without it. When I want to run an fx loop application (which isn't often). I'll set up my Lehle 1@3 SGOS switcher as an fx-loop. But mainly it's used for switching from my Dirty Boy to the AC50 amp. IMO it's one of the best amp switchers around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I just prefer non-fx loop amps. I had mine "disabled" on my VOXAC50, and some other mods.... I just like the tone of the amp better without it. When I want to run an fx loop application (which isn't often). I'll set up my Lehle 1@3 SGOS switcher as an fx-loop. But mainly it's used for switching from my Dirty Boy to the AC50 amp. IMO it's one of the best amp switchers around. Ah! I never use any fx loop's on any of my amp's either, but I've been wanted an amp switcher for a while now, and have been interested in Lehle as well, it's good to hear such a positive remark about it..Gonna have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Ah! I never use any fx loop's on any of my amp's either, but I've been wanted an amp switcher for a while now, and have been interested in Lehle as well, it's good to hear such a positive remark about it..Gonna have to check it out. It's a little pricey, but the Lehle is the best amp switcher I've used.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Add the matching 15" cabinet and you'll really notice some superlicious sonic sweetness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Cool I had the 100 watt version which I would have kept had I been smart enough to get the matching cab for it. Otherwise I won't have sold it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 What a deal, man! I'll give you $305... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 What a deal, man! I'll give you $305... Haha. No thanks. I played through a 4X12 last night at practice, and it sounded sweet. It's definitely not as loud as my 5150 head, but that's ok. I'm going to take it to Pianos N Stuff (my favorite Pgh guitar shop) to have them do a once-over, and maybe replace the tubes this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Sweet Peavy man. I'd rock that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Those Peavey 'Classic' amps are killer. The first stretch of good weather/free time you get, you should shellac the tweed (outdoors). Tweed gets trashed real fast, especially if you load-in/load-out for rehearsals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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