All user reviews for the Peavey Rage 158

Amp transistors!
15w after the manufacturer and I think they are.
Connections by jacks
input1: clean, bass, mid, treeble + EQ by Shweet modern or vintage.
input2: lead: prs gain, post gain, EQ even chemain that clean.
input CD: JACK STEREO.
OUTPUT: PHONE jack stereo
FX: no.

USE

Configuration very simple.
Getting a good sound, is not the right word!
What is a good sound, for which ear?
The manual is good.

SONORITS

It is not appropriate to the style of my music .SHADOWS, PINK FLOYD, EAGLES.
I play STRAT or G & L TRIBUTE 500. without FX.
Rather low medium-acute or crystalline but not really my own taste.
The saturation is not so bad as they say, just need
dose versus what we play well obviously.
Rhythmic, not bad in lead, and although you have to like that it's not good at all, Each one of these tastes!
Try that's all.

NOTICE GLOBAL

Since one and a half years it seems to me, I use it only very rarely.
So what I do not understand these integrated amps that go a CD, is that there is no volume ddi so that the CD is bottom power, unless it ' is a player with volume or output phone.
I have not tried other amps before, and I the ailleure regrte.
He was in the promo and I was just looking for a small amp for home.
Despite everything, this little amp can dpanner for a first amp before buying
a true history of playing with his guitar into an amp.

I do not do this choice, too medium for me, at the little hp and petty cash.

It is a transistor amp 15 watts with a supposed imitate the sound of a tube amp technology.

UTILIZATION

the configuration is easy to kick archi not need to book.

-This is an amp sounds clear then yes it is easy to get a good sound, provided you do not push too.

SOUNDS

In his clear-amp is good, even very good however see the drive channel is unusable, too strident.

-The clean sounds are typically Fenderien, very bright, saturated sound sounds like molasses unnamed.

I use it with a Mexican Strat,

-I like the clear sound of this amp, a hot side, which although very far from a real tube amp is still not bad. You guessed it, I hate the overdrive channel.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about a year, I have tried many other models in its class, not forbid wrong but it is not the best. The fact that the drive channel is unusable can make versatile. It readily accepts distortion and other effects that can overcome this lack of versatility.
In the end it is a good amp for beginners or for those who only have a small budget, it is a good value for money, but with hindsight I do not have that choice in its category there good number of amps that surpasses cheerfully.

I bought it when I was traveling to the USA, I do not remember his exact price!
I played wherever it was possible to play with this mapli and he always gets the job done!
in the street, again, in bars.

UTILIZATION

Yes we get a good .... for pure rock that is simple ..... everything thoroughly.
And the rest each his own!

SOUNDS

Style: Rock / Blues etc. ..!
simple and effective! it does the job!
But you need a right hand very supported to highlight all the grain of this amp!
I found myself on festivals with guys who had huge stuff (like Marshall and others ...)
With a microphone in front and everything thoroughly, adjustments, energy and right hand .. he did not have to blush small or me also because I have sickened more than one! if so! I could even put these days images with supporting evidence.
In summary if you have a hand a little soft this amp is not for you!
I played it with a Tokai (les paul), a Charvel, Gibson A Junior
and an electro-acoustic guitar (nylon string takamine series E) and each time it was great!

OVERALL OPINION

I utulisé 10 years and I've tried others that I do not cite.
I would say to finish: All amps are good they should just know how to use and most importantly take the amp that suits you and that one is for rockers!
and like all the amps ... we add one or two small pedals and voila

i have been playin for about 2 years.im into guns in roses,nirvana,iron maiden,led zeppelin etc. i have a mexican strat 60th anniversary edition right know, althogh i used to play an ibanez gio.

I got this amp from my dad when i first started playing i didnt care if it was a crappy amp or if it was cheap i just wanted to start playing.

i like this amp because its it gives out alot of sound and the distortion has alot of grunge to it.

the only thing i dont like about this amp is that its small i like big durable ones.

the quality is alright just a little flimsy.

after all its been through its held up pretty well its a good starter amp. i reccomend getting a pettle though if you want to continue using this amp.

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I got this at my local music store, it was around 120US$

This little thing is great, it has a nice clean tone. Its pretty loud for a 15W amp. The clean sound is consistant throughout the volume range (sounds great at low or high volumes). It has an ample amount of bass. it also features a 3 band EQ. You can really notice the cutoff and boost range. It also has built in distortion. It has a guitar input (affected by EQ and distortion) It has a second input (not affected by EQ or dist.) you can use for another guitar or some line level output that you might wanna amplify. It has a Vintage/Modern swich. Despite what people say, YOU CAN NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE (people that dont notice it are deaf or not as well ear trained as they'd like to think). The vintage mode brings out the mids and highs, it makes it sound somewhat like a tube amp (especially with good quality pickups). The modern mode is a bit more flat, but it does somewhat boost the lower end.

The only things i would have a problem is that the distortion could have been better. The sound of it kinda breaks appart when you crank it up.

Otherwise.. everything is perfect

Its a sturdy unit, you can store cables and such in the back. Its very solid, no unwanted vibrations or rattling at high volumes. The case brings up the low end of the sound spectrum.

This is a great product for its price..! The EQ allows you to create a lot of different sounds. its a good practice amp. You can even jam. youll be heard over the drums and bass. Its not great to perform to an audience unless you play solo, or with someone else.

bottom line: if you can find it for less.. its a steal. you should be very happy with it

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Bought from The Rhythm House Hanley Stoke on Trent.I got this to play reasonably loud with good tone and to use headphone channel
Paid £69.99

Good Construction - Looks like an amp should.
Good sound at low volume and at higher volume on clean channel
Dirty channel breaks up a bit at higher volume but nothing drastic

Nothing really

Solid. Looks the part like one of its bigger brothers
Excellent quality.

I would recommend this to any one looking for a well made practise amp. enough variation on the clean and dirty channels to make it versatile.
Good Headphone line and CD mixing capability.



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I went to a local shop and looked around to find an amp for christmas because I was in need of one. I was on a $100 budget, so I found this Peavey amp. The guy at the desk played every type of song in this, so I bought it.

When at high power, the distortion sounds almost like a tube amp. The clean sounds pretty good.

When at low, there is no distortion, even on the distortion channel. No effects (you get what you pay for). Distortion can be a little funky sounding at times, which is why I want to get a pedal.

This seems high quality, even though I've only had it for a few months. I have dropped it hard before, but it only got a few knicks.

This is a pretty solid amp that can last you if you don't want to play a gig. It's a good practice amp. The distortion isn't that good, so you might want to get a pedal.

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Got this Amplifier in a stage pack with the Raptor Plus guitar.

The volume is great for such a small amp and I love the clean sound which is warm and a joy to hear. The Ability for you and a friend to both play at the same time is cool.

The Distortion is the worst I have heard next to a Squier 8-watt I heard at a store. Get a pedal with this unit and use it on clean. The 2nd jack for your friend to plug into is quiet and you can't even put c*** distorion on it. I'm surprised this is the same priced as the Fender Frontman 15g and Peavey Blaser 158 with Reverb because those two deserve 5 stars each. This however, only deserves a 2 because of the clean sound.

Okay construction but the distortion sounds like a tin can full of wasps. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Not worth your cash unless you spend another $100 on a pedal. Just get a $100 dollar more expensive amp for great sound.

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i brought this amp in a pack with a guitar in australia for 450 back in 2000

this is a good little amp it doesnt have tones of power but why would it its only a 15w. It has reverb and 2 channels but you can opperate them with foot switches. it has a high more pirceing clean sound and isnt flat a low it sounds quite nice. it runs ok with pedals through it

well coming from a bigger amp down to it you feel like you dont have the power they and it sounds a bit weak which it is cause its only 15w

this is a great little amp
im 70kg and i sit on it and stuff i havnt had any problems ive dropped a few tiems and it still goes really quite good

i think for how much these guys cost they are great
they are good for a practise or beginner
i dont think you going really gig with it its not that loud but you could give it a try
i think for what it is its a great little amp
i rate it 5 in context of 10-15 w amps

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I bought this amp from Electrohill in London, for £65. I needed a practice amp, with a fair range of effects.

The size is good. The volume is quite a loud for its size. I like the cd input, which you can play along with stereo. The option to use headphones is a nice feature.
And the clean sound is excellent. I actually prefer the way it looks than a Marshall.

You can't get a good distorted sound out it. Its not practible to play with other instruments. Theres not a whole lot of choice with effects, so I had to fork out another £65 for an effects pedal.

Its very well built. Its really good looking. It's not too fragile, for those travelling.

Theres not a whole lot of good choice with practice amps. However this is one of the best of them. Theres not much point of paying more for a Blazer 158, theres just one added feature to it.

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Purchased from local music store, Baily Brothers, for $75.

It's a versatile, beginner amp that can do clean and distortion pretty well. I was actually surprised by the clean sound on the amp since it is known more as a rocker. I use it with a Les Paul copy so the versatility of this amp fits perfectly. It does pack a powerful and loud sound. It also includes a CD input and headphone input which is perfect for an apartment or dorm.

The distortion gets a little fuzzy when setting the volume up, and the dials seem little flimsy almost like they're going to come off when turning them.

What makes this and other Peavey's great is the reliabilty. They are built solid and you can bang it around and still be ok. Once again, the dials on the amp seem a little loose but so far they haven't come off or anything so I'm pretty sure they'll last. Also, despite this durability it is not a heavy amp and can easliy be lugged around.

Great beginner amp especially if you play all kinds of music. Versatility and durability are the keys to this amp. You can be sure that you will have this amp for long time as a practice amp, plus, Peavey is known for making quality products. I would easily recommend this amp especially for an amp under $100.

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