« Peavey Transformer 112 »

Howdy folks, and welcome to a fast-paced look at Peavey's new modeling amp, The Transformer 112--sounds impressive, hmm? It is...a single 12 in a great looking combo package, with not only preset classic amp sounds inside (british crunch, Marshall stack, you name it), but hidden features, like a secret (but not so secret) speaker modeling feature for closed back versus open back cabinet--wowsers, I was in looove! This is the baby brudder of the line, and at 50 watts, kicks considerable ass, single or double coil guy, whatever I played (Tele, Strat, and a PRS McCarty), it sounded convincing and loud! The list of add-ons is a long one, but suffice it to say that the FREE foot pedal is beautifully designed, and at a retail under $450, it's a real winner. Thanks to Peavey for the test model, and rock on!

Everything I tried in it sounded good, and you can easily tweak the settings for realistic rotary speaker, delay, and tons of overdrive, both ptre and post gain. Peavey rules!

I tried really hard, but couldn't find a damn thing to dislike about this unit...

High quality wood cabinet with a great looking black and red motif, very light in weight, wit de beeeeg sound!

The Transformer 112 is the best of the small modelling amps I have tried, bar none--the price is right, and this little amp is suitable for studio use, where it takes the place of my tweed Champ, Princeton, and AC-15!!

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