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Peavey Envoy II 110 TransTube
Published on 04/05/10 at 15:0035 year muxician. At 58 years old I'm still gigging. Played pro for a few years back in the day. I prefer Les Pauls but I also own a Strat and a Tele.
This Envoy is the newest model-sporting the aluminum vertical strips, black face and chrome knobs. Mine was made in 2008.
Bought it second hand from a friend, for 100 dollars.
It's loud enough for small to medium venues. Six voicings-3 clean and 3 dirty. I like the boost feature a lot. The reverb is fine at 9 o'clock. Reverb sounds real even though it's digital.
This amp sounds very good through the 10' blue marvel speaker. I installed an external jack for a 2 X 12 Avatar cab I have and the little Envoy III pushed the pair of Emi…Read more35 year muxician. At 58 years old I'm still gigging. Played pro for a few years back in the day. I prefer Les Pauls but I also own a Strat and a Tele.
This Envoy is the newest model-sporting the aluminum vertical strips, black face and chrome knobs. Mine was made in 2008.
Bought it second hand from a friend, for 100 dollars.
It's loud enough for small to medium venues. Six voicings-3 clean and 3 dirty. I like the boost feature a lot. The reverb is fine at 9 o'clock. Reverb sounds real even though it's digital.
This amp sounds very good through the 10' blue marvel speaker. I installed an external jack for a 2 X 12 Avatar cab I have and the little Envoy III pushed the pair of Eminence speakers (Wizard and Swamp Thing) pretty well. The internal speaker is disconnected when the external cab is connected. With the 2 X 12 it sounds like it's almost powerful enough to use at a medium to large venue.
I like the clean channel a lot and the dirty channel is good as well. This has a serious tubelike presence. It's just about the best sounding non-tube amp I have heard so far, pushing a 10 inch speaker.
Very good low-end for a small sized amp.
1. It doesn't come with a foot switch. Luckily I had one already so it was no problem for me.
2. Weird, 6 ohm output impedance. The speaker is a 6 ohm job. Not really a problem...just weird. Must admit, the Blue Marvel sounds pretty good.
3. Hard to see the black indicators on the chrome knobs.
4. No channel indicator lamps.
Chinese made. MDF with nice folded metal chassis. Glass PC board. Standard off the shelf components-caps, electrolytics, resistors transistors, voltage regulator, rectifier and ICs are all vanilla. Three prong, disconnect Ac cord.
Buy one if you're looking for a nice, inexpensive amp for rehearsal and or smaller venues. Lots of features. Buy the foot switch.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comSee less00 - MGR/Anonymous
Peavey Envoy II 110 TransTube
Published on 05/18/04 at 15:00Gettin' back in the saddle after a long dry spell. Needed a small practice amp that I could use alone for practice or with a group. Needed something that would cut through drums and bass. Tried smaller Peaveys, Marshalls, Fenders. Price was a factor, so I opted for the Envoy II at $156.00 new. That price is why I only deal with my local Mom and Pop music store and not the greedy bastard superstore here in town. You can't build a relationship with a cash register.
Well...I'm not Steve Vai, but I know what I like and I like this. It has a VERY clean channel and a lead channel for the distortion stuff. Switches control Vintage/Modern modes on the clean side and Hi-Gain/Modern/Vintage on the …Read moreGettin' back in the saddle after a long dry spell. Needed a small practice amp that I could use alone for practice or with a group. Needed something that would cut through drums and bass. Tried smaller Peaveys, Marshalls, Fenders. Price was a factor, so I opted for the Envoy II at $156.00 new. That price is why I only deal with my local Mom and Pop music store and not the greedy bastard superstore here in town. You can't build a relationship with a cash register.
Well...I'm not Steve Vai, but I know what I like and I like this. It has a VERY clean channel and a lead channel for the distortion stuff. Switches control Vintage/Modern modes on the clean side and Hi-Gain/Modern/Vintage on the lead side. Pretty versatile. Headphone jack keeps the wife happy and it has a pre-amp out. Also, it's footswitchable between channels. Amp has only reverb for effects. Three band EQ on both channels. LOUD!! Sounds like more than 40 watts. Nice styling. My strat-alike sounds very nice on the clean side. This amp seems to like single coils. My Hummer sounds a little flat by comparison. The TransTube technology won't replace true tube sound, but it does warm up the amp compared to straight solid state amps.
They don't give you the footswitch with the amp. That pisses me off, but most manufacturers do that nowadays. Lead channel is a little muddy for anything other than punk/grunge. If you need the real smooth overdrive/distortion sound, get a pedal. Use the clean channel. Reverb sounds OK. Not great, but OK. Noisy. An effects loop would be nice. Styling is square and the overhang on the top kinda makes the controls hard to see and tweak when the amp's on the floor. I put mine up on an old shelf unit and tipped it back with a 1x2 block of wood. Works! Speaker will rattle if you put a lot of lows through it at volume(e.g. octave/harmonizer effects). It sounds like a lot of negatives, but I'm being nit-picky. Overall, a pretty good amp.
Pretty much your typical Peavey tank. Although it's covered MDF, it's solid. No loose hardware. The open back cuts down on weight. Electronics are well laid out and properly bonded.
This is a good amp if you use it for what it was designed for...a practice and small venue amp. If you go live, you'll need to mike it or just get a stage amp. Peavey makes plenty of those, too. All quality products. My sound really opened up when I ran through a Digitech RP 200 into the Peavey. Stay on the clean channel and flatten the EQ if you go this route. This gives you a more faithful cab sim, etc. Since the RP has a noise gate and several good distortions, it takes up the slack where the Peavey falls a little short. The combination makes for a pretty impressive sound from a small package. This setup is perfect for where I'm at now. If I end up playing live again one day...that'll give me the excuse I need to get that 5150. I do love the Peaveys.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comSee less00 - victhebigPublished on 11/12/06 at 12:53 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Amp transistors, even if claim Transtube ...
Power 40 Watts, it must be said that the main point of this amp.
Connectors: two low and high gain inputs, footswitch input, headphones output
Dual Channel:
- CLEAN: LEVEL, LOW, MID, HIGH, switch + modern / vintage
- DRIVE: Pregain, LOW / MID / HIGH, Post-gain (volume drive output) + switch hi-gain/modern/vintage
-MASTER REVERB knob
=== Optional footswitch and reverb drive
UTILIZATION
Is easily obtained from the big sound.
* The clean is delicious, my favorite: volume 1 / 4, switch vintage style, 11am bass, middle max, max treble. LAMPS??
* The distortion can go down to the metal, hard rock, no feeling lamps, but …Read moreAmp transistors, even if claim Transtube ...
Power 40 Watts, it must be said that the main point of this amp.
Connectors: two low and high gain inputs, footswitch input, headphones output
Dual Channel:
- CLEAN: LEVEL, LOW, MID, HIGH, switch + modern / vintage
- DRIVE: Pregain, LOW / MID / HIGH, Post-gain (volume drive output) + switch hi-gain/modern/vintage
-MASTER REVERB knob
=== Optional footswitch and reverb drive
UTILIZATION
Is easily obtained from the big sound.
* The clean is delicious, my favorite: volume 1 / 4, switch vintage style, 11am bass, middle max, max treble. LAMPS??
* The distortion can go down to the metal, hard rock, no feeling lamps, but a big sound, serious. The first function distortion (high gain) mimics quite well PROCO RAT.
SOUNDS
In clear sound with a delay pedal next ... is that good!
The distortion does its job, yet it would be better for him to add a Tubescreamer ...
OVERALL OPINION
Used as a home amp, not bad ... but must be thinking what's the point of having a power of 40W? Frankly at home ... I want to blow my windows!
The clean sound is a marvel, really typed lamps, soft and warm, with a response to the attack worthy of the most expensive amplifiers.See less10 - TopperHarleyPublished on 04/08/07 at 03:04 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Simu lamp (TransTube) of 40W RMS 6ohm.
2 Channels with independent EQ.
2 inputs, a headphone jack and a footswitch input.
No effects loop, no connection for pregnant aditional ... shame.
UTILIZATION
Ben is an amp, is lit, it evens out and it works. The manual offers a number of settings.
SOUNDS
The clean is terrible, the light simulation is to hear, the sound is warm, round, pleasant.
Lead side is not what we expect from a little amp ... The sound is electronic, there is nothing to think about some of his lamp!
I use a multiFX so only on the clean channel. With an Epiphone SG (2Double windings) the sound is perfect. With my Ibanez, I like less, but the mic so…Read moreSimu lamp (TransTube) of 40W RMS 6ohm.
2 Channels with independent EQ.
2 inputs, a headphone jack and a footswitch input.
No effects loop, no connection for pregnant aditional ... shame.
UTILIZATION
Ben is an amp, is lit, it evens out and it works. The manual offers a number of settings.
SOUNDS
The clean is terrible, the light simulation is to hear, the sound is warm, round, pleasant.
Lead side is not what we expect from a little amp ... The sound is electronic, there is nothing to think about some of his lamp!
I use a multiFX so only on the clean channel. With an Epiphone SG (2Double windings) the sound is perfect. With my Ibanez, I like less, but the mic sounds less precise, less péchus.
The reverb is nice, but spent the moitiée means a slight hiss.
OVERALL OPINION
The 40w are present, I love the clean sound, which is very light but neutral, compared to the Marshall MG30 or 50 that are well-typed ... marshall (no shortage of quality either).
In comparison, the ratio Q / P is pretty good.
For apartment and travel, I chilled the choice without any problems.See less00 - iamqman
Pure genius!!
Published on 06/23/11 at 16:53This would be the second edition to this now famous amplifier series. I want to say that Peavey is up to version lll now but I am not quite sure on that. This is in my opinion equally as good as the new one as far as tone and responsiveness. I am not sure if these amp had the Blue Marvel speaker yet or if they were using the Sheffield speakers on these. Peavey isn't known for their speaker quality. I would prefer the Blue Marvel over some of the other that have graced their amps.
For a decent practice amp this one isn't that bad for the money. It has two channels with independent EQing controls and different boosts and voicing switches. This sin not a stage amp nor an amp that you would…Read moreThis would be the second edition to this now famous amplifier series. I want to say that Peavey is up to version lll now but I am not quite sure on that. This is in my opinion equally as good as the new one as far as tone and responsiveness. I am not sure if these amp had the Blue Marvel speaker yet or if they were using the Sheffield speakers on these. Peavey isn't known for their speaker quality. I would prefer the Blue Marvel over some of the other that have graced their amps.
For a decent practice amp this one isn't that bad for the money. It has two channels with independent EQing controls and different boosts and voicing switches. This sin not a stage amp nor an amp that you would record with. However, this is a nice little amp for those needing to practice and don't want to bust out a huge stack at home.
Peavey Envoy 110 Features:
40 watts (rms)
Two footswitchable channels clean and lead
3-band EQ per channel
Headphone jack
Modern/vintage voicing switch on clean channel
Footswitchable reverb with level control
High gain/modern/vintage voicing switch on lead channel
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 2
Power 40W
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 Headphone (1/4"), 1 x Speaker Simulated Direct Output (1/4")
Footswitch I/O
No Effects Loop
Height 17"
Width 19.375"
Depth 9.25"
Weight 24.5 lbs.
SOUNDS
The sound is solid state so it will sound nasally and sterile but not that you are necessarily looking for world class tone in this amp. I like all Peavey's with a humbucker style pickup in the guitar of choice. The clean channel isn't to bad and sounds pretty decent. I actually like solid state clean tones sometimes better than tube cleans.
The distortion channel have a nice grind for high gain purposes and a fatter sound then you would come to expect from a solid state amplifier. The distortion is very reminiscent of a 5150 and pretty much falls in line with the overall sound of the Peavey distortion amps.
OVERALL OPINION
For the money this is a nice amp for those needing to get started playing the electric guitar or those needing a sweet practice amp and don't want to break the bank. This amp has been revised and the newer model is out with some added features like more inputs and better speaker in the cabinet. So the used market is the only way to go with this amp nowadays.
I have seen these on the classifieds recently for around or just under $200. Not a bad price for a nice practice amp on the used market. They sound fantastic for the money and even though they are solid state they have a better tone with the transtube tech that another simple solid state amp.
I would recommend playing this first to see if Peavey solid state voicing is up your alley. These are different then say a Fender, Marshall, or Mesa Boogie.See less00 - iamqman
Transtube Tech is great!!!
Published on 06/23/11 at 11:16Peavey has a technology called the transtube technology. Basically what it does is emulate the sound of a real tube amp output. This gives the tone a little bit more beef and punch, which is the main component that is missing from solid state amps. I am not sure when Peavey came up with this feature, but it has helped out the sound of their amps since inception.
For a decent practice amp this one isn't that bad for the money. It has two channels with independent EQing controls and different boosts and voicing switches. This sin not a stage amp nor an amp that you would record with. However, this is a nice little amp for those needing to practice and don't want to bust out a huge stack at…Read morePeavey has a technology called the transtube technology. Basically what it does is emulate the sound of a real tube amp output. This gives the tone a little bit more beef and punch, which is the main component that is missing from solid state amps. I am not sure when Peavey came up with this feature, but it has helped out the sound of their amps since inception.
For a decent practice amp this one isn't that bad for the money. It has two channels with independent EQing controls and different boosts and voicing switches. This sin not a stage amp nor an amp that you would record with. However, this is a nice little amp for those needing to practice and don't want to bust out a huge stack at home.
Peavey Envoy 110 Features:
40 watts (rms)
Two footswitchable channels clean and lead
3-band EQ per channel
Headphone jack
Modern/vintage voicing switch on clean channel
Footswitchable reverb with level control
High gain/modern/vintage voicing switch on lead channel
High and low gain inputs
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 2
Power 40W
Speakers 1 x 10" 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 Headphone (1/4"), 1 x Speaker Simulated Direct Output (1/4")
Footswitch I/O
No Effects Loop
Height 17"
Width 19.375"
Depth 9.25"
Weight 24.5 lbs.
SOUNDS
The sound is solid state so it will sound nasally and sterile but not that you are necessarily looking for world class tone in this amp. I like all Peavey's with a humbucker style pickup in the guitar of choice. The clean channel isn't to bad and sounds pretty decent. I actually like solid state clean tones sometimes better than tube cleans.
The distortion channel have a nice grind for high gain purposes and a fatter sound then you would come to expect from a solid state amplifier. The distortion is very reminiscent of a 5150 and pretty much falls in line with the overall sound of the Peavey distortion amps.
OVERALL OPINION
For the money this is a nice amp for those needing to get started playing the electric guitar or those needing a sweet practice amp and don't want to break the bank. This amp has been revised and the newer model is out with some added features like more inputs and better speaker in the cabinet. So the used market is the only way to go with this amp nowadays.
I would recommend playing this first to see if Peavey solid state voicing is up your alley. These are different then say a Fender, Marshall, or Mesa Boogie. These amps will fit a metal tone better than a lot of amps in my opinion. The have this particular voicing that suits the high gain metal guys quite well.See less00 - iamqman
Good practice amp
Published on 06/23/11 at 11:09This is the second installment I believe in the 110 Envoy amps from Peavey. These are greats amps that sounds as natural as you can get out of a solid state amp. There has been some need features additions to this model like the extra inputs.
For a decent practice amp this one isn't that bad for the money. It has two channels with independent EQing controls and different boosts and voicing switches. This sin not a stage amp nor an amp that you would record with. However, this is a nice little amp for those needing to practice and don't want to bust out a huge stack at home.
Peavey Envoy 110 Features:
40 watts (rms)
Two footswitchable channels clean and lead
3-band EQ …Read moreThis is the second installment I believe in the 110 Envoy amps from Peavey. These are greats amps that sounds as natural as you can get out of a solid state amp. There has been some need features additions to this model like the extra inputs.
For a decent practice amp this one isn't that bad for the money. It has two channels with independent EQing controls and different boosts and voicing switches. This sin not a stage amp nor an amp that you would record with. However, this is a nice little amp for those needing to practice and don't want to bust out a huge stack at home.
Peavey Envoy 110 Features:
40 watts (rms)
Two footswitchable channels clean and lead
3-band EQ per channel
Headphone jack
Modern/vintage voicing switch on clean channel
Footswitchable reverb with level control
High gain/modern/vintage voicing switch on lead channel
High and low gain inputs
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 2
Power 40W
Speakers 1 x 10" 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 Headphone (1/4"), 1 x Speaker Simulated Direct Output (1/4")
Footswitch I/O
No Effects Loop
Height 17"
Width 19.375"
Depth 9.25"
Weight 24.5 lbs.
SOUNDS
The sound is solid state so it will sound nasally and sterile but not that you are necessarily looking for world class tone in this amp. I like all Peavey's with a humbucker style pickup in the guitar of choice. The clean channel isn't to bad and sounds pretty decent. I actually like solid state clean tones sometimes better than tube cleans.
The distortion channel have a nice grind for high gain purposes and a fatter sound then you would come to expect from a solid state amplifier. The distortion is very reminiscent of a 5150 and pretty much falls in line with the overall sound of the Peavey distortion amps.
OVERALL OPINION
For the money this is a nice amp for those needing to get started playing the electric guitar or those needing a sweet practice amp and don't want to break the bank. This amp has been revised and the newer model is out with some added features like more inputs and better speaker in the cabinet. So the used market is the only way to go with this amp nowadays.
I would recommend playing this first to see if Peavey solid state voicing is up your alley. These are different then say a Fender, Marshall, or Mesa Boogie.See less00