All user reviews for the Peavey Bandit 112

In my opinion Peavey lead all other manufactures in the amp modeling digital amp world. They take what would normally sound like trash and make it very usable. This amp is called the transtube technology amp which basically means that it is still a solid state amp design but with an emulated tube tone. So basically what you get is an amp that is cheaper to produce and sell and still be able to sound a little bit better than a regular solid state amp. I have to say that it sound sound much fuller than a standard solid state amp.

UTILIZATION


* - 100 Watts (rms) into 4 Ohms (w/external speaker)
* - 12" Blue Marvel(r) speaker
* - High and Low Gain inputs
* - TransTube tube emulation circuitry
* - Footswitchable Clean and Lead channels
* - 3 band passive EQ on each channel
* - 3 position EQ/Gain Voicing switch on each channel
* - Reverb with level control
* - Footswitchable Boost with level control
* - ¼" stereo Speaker Simulated Direct Out jack with level control
* - Footswitch optional
* - 80 Watts (rms) into 8 Ohms
* - Weight Unpacked: 40.00 lb(18.144 kg)
* - Weight Packed: 48.00 lb(21.772 kg)
* - Width Packed: 15.75"(40.005 cm)
* - Height Packed: 28.37"(72.0598 cm)
* - Depth Packed: 23.87"(60.6298 cm)



SOUNDS

This is the updated model and not much has changed in the way of tone. Any guitar sounds great with this amp. I like a nice Gibson Les Paul or another guitar with a humbucker pickup in it. Peavey amps I feel take humbuckers really well and smooths out some of that harsh high end that is naturally attributed to their tone. It sounds great with a Fender Stratocaster as well. You can definitely tell in the sound and tone that this amp is still a solid state amp. You just can't emulate a tube tone and have the same feel and punch that a real tube does naturally. However, this amp does take digital processing a step further in the right direction.

OVERALL OPINION

At new these amps come in at around $330, which is a great price for this amp. I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs a good amp for practice or jamming use. These particular model has been upgraded so you would have to score one of these on the used market.

This amp has taken several generations to get where it is today. At first the transtube technology was a big hit and now they have tweaked it a bit and replaced the Sheffield speaker with a Blue Marvel. This speaker gives a better attitude and tone to the amp.

This amp is called the transtube technology amp which basically means that it is still a solid state amp design but with an emulated tube tone. So basically what you get is an amp that is cheaper to produce and sell and still be able to sound a little bit better than a regular solid state amp. I have to say that it sound sound much fuller than a standard solid state amp.

Peavey Bandit 112 Features:
80 watts (rms) into 8 ohms
100 watts (rms) into 4 ohms (w/external speaker)
12" Blue Marvel speaker
High and Low gain inputs
TransTube tube emulation circuitry
Footswitchable clean and lead channels (footswitch not included)
3-band passive EQ on each channel
3-position EQ/Gain Voicing switch on each channel
Reverb with level control
Footswitchable boost with level control
1/4" stereo speaker simulated direct out jack with level control

UTILIZATION

Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 2
Power 80W, 100W
Speakers 1 x 12" Blue Marvel
No Effects
Reverb
EQ Low, Mid, High
No Amp Modeling
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 2 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x Speaker, 1 x Speaker Simulated Direct Out (1/4")
Footswitch I/O
Effects Loop
Height 20"
Width 23.4"
Depth 11.3"
Weight 46.6 lbs.

SOUNDS

You can definitely tell in the sound and tone that this amp is still a solid state amp. You just can't emulate a tube tone and have the same feel and punch that a real tube does naturally. However, this amp does take digital processing a step further in the right direction.

Any guitar sounds great with this amp. I like a nice Gibson Les Paul or another guitar with a humbucker pickup in it. Peavey amps I feel take humbuckers really well and smooths out some of that harsh high end that is naturally attributed to their tone. It sounds great with a Fender Stratocaster as well.

OVERALL OPINION

I personally like the sound of the Blue Marvel speaker compared to the Sheffield. The Sheffield doesn't compliment the tone of the amp as well as the Blue Marvel. I am glad they made the switch in the newest edition of this amp.

I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs a good amp for practice or jamming use. At new you can find these amps for right around $330, which isn't bad for decent sounding two channel amplifier.

Transtube emulation technology lamps therefore superior to the transistor.
80 w RMS
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UTILIZATION

The configuration is not one bit simpler, you turn the knob, and presto!
Not even need the manual but otherwise it is very clear

The sound for TransTube is particularly good, but after a modofication of hp it is downright ... but TOTALLY WHAT! (L)

SOUNDS

So if the amp does not fit our style of music is that there is a problem, it is extremely versatile, you climb easily from blues to metal!

I play with a vig eruption type lespaul equipped with 2 emg HZ.
I obtain a sound very easily with the crystal blue marvel, but a faith change the hp (a celestion century it seems to me) are much more accurate is a delight.

We easily get a little fat in his playing shape with the bass is crazy!

and is very comfortable in the concert or repeated (we also adjusted the little power with a switch that provides 25% 50% or 100% power)

OVERALL OPINION

I've had 2 years, I like everyone on this amp, I tested a marshall mg 100 (lool) has a vox modeling. I selected direct sound is really terrible!
The value for money is awesome!

I bought it for group play, but unfortunately I have none, so I have not the utility of its 80 watts, so I sold it, but I do not regret it a great tit grandpa! I would do without hesitation that choice.

everything has already been said

UTILIZATION

configuration over a simple, quick to take charge.
shame we can not switcher reverb

SOUNDS

For sounds clean, just beautiful for this range! you can almost do everything.
Then for lead sounds, it's a bit more mixed. The sound is sorely lacking in definition, the amp sounds rough.
However, by adopting a proper distortion pedal it comes to sound much more beautiful.
The only drawback is that HP is too sensitive to low.

OVERALL OPINION

It has been 3 years since I used it suits me perfectly.
It is a very good value for money. Better buy a distortion pedal than using the lead channel.
Regrettably, the switcher can not crank the reverb.
A final small defect at top volume the amp vibrates, sizzles (no sound, materials).
In this range, the amp is a very good choice mixing power and sound quality (to clean).

(Originally written by ed 0/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Transtube technology

Tube emulation

80 watts RMS

FX send

FX return

Footswitch connector for channel selection

Direct recording output with speaker simulation (92 dB)

Low gain input

High gain input

Additional speaker output (100 watts)

2 channels (clean and lead)

25/50/80-watt selector

3-way voicing selector

Reverb

Boost

UTILIZATION

Easy configuration.

You can get good results without additional gear (only guitar+amp)

Extremely clear user's manual.

SOUNDS

My personal solution to get the sound I always wanted from this amp:

Old 31-band EQ in the FX loop (I bought it really cheap on ebay)!

I now get every sound I want.

I use it to attenuate the shrilling high frequencies and to shape the low-end.

I will soon buy a good analog compressor

to get a well-balanced and personalized sound.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been one year.

I like the amp's possibilities when it's combined with 2 or 3 well-chosen effects.

I own several amps.

This one has a very personal sound character.

I like it a lot and I won't sell it.

Good value for money.

Yes