[NAMM] Peavey VB-3

The dual-channel Peavey VB-3 bass amplifier combines three 12AX7 and two 12AT7 preamp tubes with a matched octet of EL34 tubes.

Voiced to match the VB-3 tube bass amplifier, the new VB-810 bass enclosure features eight custom-designed 10" ceramic-magnet loudspeakers paired into four tone chambers, and can be operated in stereo or mono modes with 800 watts power handling.

VB-3™ Tube Bass Head

• 300 watts RMS into 8, 4 or 2 ohms
  
• Total weight of 37 lbs.
  
• Matched octet of EL34 power tubes
  
• 3 × 12AX7 and 2 × 12AT7 preamp tubes
  
• Internal rebiasing switch for using 6L6GC tubes
  
• Universal switching power supply allows use worldwide
  
• Dual channel: Volume/Overdrive/Low/Mid/Shift/High/Master
  
• LED indicators for active Volume or Overdrive control (footswitchable)
  
• Bright and Low Cut switches
  
• Tube compressor w/level control, defeat switch and LED (footswitchable)
  
• Constant-Q 9-band graphic EQ w/defeat switch and LED (footswitchable)
  
• Master volume
  
• Master Resonance and Presence controls for frequency-selective speaker damping
  
• Effects Loop
  
• Neutrik® Speakon® Combination Jack outputs
  
• Balanced XLR output pre/post EQ
  
• Preamp output and power amp input
  
• Footswitchable mute for tuning on stage
  
• Tuner output
  
• LED-lighted Peavey logo with dimmer control
  
• Made in U.S.A.

VB-810™ Bass Enclosure

• 800 watts RMS power handling
  
• Eight custom-designed 10" ceramic-magnet loudspeakers
  
• Four individual 2×10 chambers
  
• Switchless stereo or mono operation
  
• Heavy-duty hardware
  
• Bedliner covering and black grille cloth
  
• Made in U.S.A.

Pricing & Availability
The Peavey VB-3 will be available in Q1 2009 and the VB-810 will be available in Q2 2009 from authorized Peavey retailers.
VB-3™ Tube Bass Head: U.S. MSRP $2499.99.
VB-810™ Bass Enclosure: U.S. MSRP $1049.99.

For more information, visit www.peavey.com.