All user reviews for the Peavey Classic 30 [1993-2004]

Bought through www used gear classifieds about 6 months ago. Heard it was a decent amp and the price was right - $200.

The amp has a great overall sound, not Fender like at all. The distortion from the el84's has odd harmonics that give it a nice crunch. The clean sound is nice, but again not Fenderish. I currently use it as a power amp for a Digitech 14d and with my Strat Plus Deluxe.

The only dislike I have is the lack of "chime" in the tone. I am very used to the Fender brilliance, but is not here on this amp.

The amp is well made and I recommend it.
12" and 30W from Class A biased el84's, 2 channels, reverb, & FX loop. The tweed covering is easily scuffed, but it is not too bad, but I think the black tolex version would fair better.

Overall this is a very portable and great sounding amp. The tubes are all original and are cranking along with the abuse it gets from constant overdrive. It keeps up well with the rest of the four piece band I play with.

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I purchased this jewel of an amp from a previous owner in May 1994. At that time in my life I was getting bored with Classical Guitar and had gotten heavily into the Blues. I saw an ad in a local publication for the amp and decided to check it out. I love the warmth of straight tube amps and decided to buy. I actually borrowed $150 from my girlfriend at the time for the amp that had only been played through for a couple of months.


The warm tone, the versatility, it is so light and easy to carry, perfect for small clubs and larger rooms as well. This amp has survived many bangs and drops as a result of heavy drinking college bar gigs. This amp has truly taken a licking but continues to scream out crisp cleans and beautifully dirty warm leads.



The only thing that is more of a hassle than a dislike would be having to change the tubes from time to time. Many a soundcheck has been interrupted by my lack of preparedness and running out to a local music store to purchase a power or preamp tube before a gig.



The amp is housed in a tweed casing. I believe the newer Classic 30s are encased in blace tweed. Mine is a classy looking blonde tweed that truly looks vintage and has some dings to add character. The Classic 30 is a very sturdy unit. Mine has held together very well to be a veteran of several years of heavy gigging.



This amp is great for any caliber of player. It has enough volume for small clubs and with a mic and a good monitor mix, can fill a larger room as well. I have enjoyed it's warm tone and looks since I first laid eves on it and will continue to use it until it literally falls apart.



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30W tube amp, everything has been said before

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration, no need to open any textbook, it's let his ears! It still lacks a master and a standby for my taste.

SOUNDS

I play mainly classic rock and blues. It is perfect for these styles and may extend to hard rock (in the vein of TDCA). The clean is really not bad, not screaming and contrary to what I read here and there (well that's just my personal opinion). I play mainly with a Gibson ES 335. There are better, but if you do a price / her, he is doing very well.

OVERALL OPINION

It should be noted however one thing which I think is very important and that few reported opinions (some say the opposite): this amp is very very CHEAP:
- The HP is throwing
- The transformers are undersized, and are easily slam hyper expensive (it is power supply or output)
- Fixed non-adjustable bias
- Lamp holders in toc (and vibration)
- Shameful design: three circuits in G connected by metal straps farting easily generating element failures while making many complicated troubleshooting (all technicians will tell you)
- Everything is calculated for it to return as little as possible at the expense of reliability.


In short, I have this amp for 3 years, I really take care (this is not my first tube amp) but I turned around with, and he fell down two times (two transformer grilled at the same time). I had tried other amp before buying it, but comparing price / her, I had set my heart on the classic 30: big mistake. If you want an amp in a rehearsal room that moves ever so why not, but for the live, add a little money, you will at least trust your gear and more, you will regain!

I would do this choice? Obviously not.

All-tube combo amp, a single speaker Peavey Blue Marvel, 4 EL84 power, and three 12AX7 preamp. 30 watts of power, very strong!
spring reverb
mono effects loop.
Two channels clean and saturated, sharing the same 3-band eq and the same reverb.
A button to "boost"
channel change / activation of the optional footswitch for reverb.
Coating "tweed" for mine!

Probably missing a few settings and features, but it does what is asked!

UTILIZATION

The general setup is super simple, the manual useless, except perhaps to know the exact impedance of the speaker output, for example.
We obtain easily a very good sound, regardless of the channel.
It is more compact and relatively lightweight, easy to transport.

SOUNDS

I shall not use, for the most part and I possessed, that the clean channel, great platform for my period "Ayatollah of effects pedals!"
Nothing to say, for this type of use is absolutely nickel. Neutral so malleable, while still warm.
Then I saw the excellent crunch channel-full, a blues-rock grain Rican very interesting, excellent base for a tube screamer, for example. I still see one as soon as I try, this amp is very common!

OVERALL OPINION

I used it for over a year, when my transistor watts enough do me more! I had not tried other models, the mine was sold for 300 euros with the reverb out of use. I used all ways to a Boss RV-5 to compensate for this minor inconvenience. I finally part with it to fund the complete renovation of my Epiphone Les Paul. I think I should have to keep it, because it is an excellent amp.

The value for money is very very good, and you can find it for anything in time, and easily too.
A clear channel neutral but warm (can be worse than a Fender all things), a tough drive (much better than a hot rod in this case!), An effects loop, power controllable, a practical and well thought out ergonomics, this may be the perfect club amp!

Rant for the optional footswitch, now found in stores.
It appears that a transformation of Hp transfigures ...

The choice would be to do again, I would do, and I can be cracked one day again if an opportunity presents itself ...

Hello and best wishes,
configuration tip top in Floor1 preamp and 3 12AX7 Mulard warm sound and very clear without parasites, February 1st floor telefunken after a stock of old lamps, power 4 JJ tesla.
The note is fine with mods.

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, good sound with the changes is much easier to obtain.

SOUNDS

I changed the blue marvel HP is good but too much with too directional midrange and not enough bass for my taste to a red coat eminence private jack. The result is surprising to be honest it has taken the place of my fender in my living room, it sounds round and warm it between a fender and a mess of very Clapton sounds very slamming "without boost" with the strata and a very good held in high power while it was rough before.

OVERALL OPINION

I highly recommend small changes like that, clean sounds are terrible.
Next mod replacing condos by Orange.

The Peavey Classic 30 112 is a two channel, portable combo amp. It puts out 30 watts of tube power into the 12 inch Blue Marvel speaker. It has a drive channel and a clean channel, along with a boost switch and built in reverb. A three band passive EQ section (bass, mid, treb) and pre and post gain controls on the lead channel allow the user to tailor in the sound. Four EL84s and three 12AX7 tubes are the heart of the tone. The two channels are footswitchable and there is an effects loop included. This amp is 17.6” x 20” x 11.6” wrapped in sexy tweed coming in around 40 lbs.

UTILIZATION

This amp is a gigging machine. I’ve used it time after time with no issues at all. You do not need to adjust the bias on the amp when changing out tubes, which saves time in case you would ever blow a tube at a gig and need to replace them. Tube life on these amps is great though, so no worries there. The footswitch will let you seamlessly change between clean and dirty sounds and the added effects loop lets you put your time based effects where they belong, after the preamp. The amp chassis is built strong and the knobs, jacks, and controls all seem very sturdy. It’s great to have a small combo that sounds good on its own, but sounds even better through a larger speaker cab. The added 16 ohm speaker out is a great plus. The Boost feature is a waste of space really. The boost is not only a small volume boost, but it is very nasal in the EQ. It’s such a harsh peak in the mids that I find it unusable. This is not footswitchable like most boosts, but I would never find a use for it so that doesn’t bother me a bit. The only issue I have with this amp is that the controls and input jack are on the top of the amp instead of on the front. A lot of combos are like this and it’s a give and take really. The controls are easier to read, but plugging in your instrument cable at that angle creates a downward strain on your cable. Over time this leads to shortened cable life and usually an untimely crackling sound. This can be fixed using a right angled plug on the end going into the amp. Other than that this amp has all the basic tube amp requirements without a bunch of things going into the circuit that muddy up the sound and waste space in the design.

SOUNDS

This amp sounds great. It’s hard to find an amp that has a good clean sound and dirty sound but this amp does. Now it doesn’t sound like a Fender clean, it’s rounder and fatter with less sparkle, but it’s a good clean tone. The clean channel is very accepting of pedals, drive pedals put in front of this amp sound very good. The dirty channel is not what I’d call a Marshall distortion, but it’s British sounding for sure. It’s easy to get a Marshall-type sound out of it, but it doesn’t nail it. There is plenty of gain on tap and with an outboard boost metal is possible, but this is mainly a clean through rock amp. The The shared passive EQ section is very usable. It has a wide range of control, but the knobs aren’t as touchy as some amps I’ve used. Blue Marvel that comes stock with this amp is a little stiff and mid sounding. The amp opens up and blooms so much nicer with a 25 watt Greenback style speaker in it. The effects loop works great and the reverb, while once again not a Fender Twin, is very nice. This amp sounds great for about anything, just be sure to leave that boost switch off.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall this is a great sounding amp at a decent price. If you can pick one up used they are an extreme bargain. I wouldn’t worry about picking one up that has been around the block either, because they are tough amps. The features are just enough to get you by without needing anything else, though pedals work great with this amp out in front or through the loop. Would I buy this amp again knowing what I’ve learned from owning it? Well I’ve had two different Classic 30 combos, a Classic 30 head, a Classic 50 212 combo and I’m looking for a Classic 50 Head. They are just super amps and can be had for cheap. I would and have gigged it for several years and haven’t had any problems with any of them. Peavey amps usually make me stick my nose up in the air, but they nailed this one pretty well. Upgrade the speaker and tubes and you’ve got a nice amp that can keep up with anything in its price mark and then some.

Tube amp, 30Watts, deuxc amplification and two EL84 in AU7 in preamp. Two channels, one clean and one overdrive beautiful, I will detail below, standard amp settings (severe acute medium)

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, as the manual I have ever had. We get great sounds easily typed Clean Blues, hot desire, however, no distortion, just one overdrive (although there are two channels anyway). So for the Blues and Blues Rock, but to play the Rock, it must attach a pedal / preamp to find a disto.

The big catch: he has too much potato. But then too much to play quietly at home (and still I live in a house in the country, but for my family too). So to be reserved for rehearsals and small concerts, not to play poorly. No headphone jack, no jack directly on the front cover, is a good old SM 57 ...

SOUNDS

It is not appropriate as it is for playing Rock, Blues limited to (but good at it) or Blues Rock because of the absence of effective saturation. I wanted to associate it with my Pod XT Live pedal, and I never managed to find the sounds congigurés the headphone for added grain of lamps: even if the tube amp is a very suitable candidate for such of use (the coloring of the sound is not Extremely strong), I was for myself too destabilized.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had about 3 years. The clean sound is really amazing, however, he did not agree as stated above. Before him I had never plugged my Pod XT live in the PA, but I have previously played on Duoverb Line 6, Line 6 Flextone III, although at the time I did not use the amp simulator pedal of this trademark. I do not have a choice would do to this amp, especially since it can not be used at home because of its potato too much.

Any guitar amp lamp 30 w (dja's a lot ...), 3 and 4 12AX7 6bq5/el84. The HP is a 12 "(a cabinet supplmentaire is added).
The connection is summary in jack (of cource), effects loop in jack, output jack on HP supplmentaire and taken to the pedals and control channel in rverbe jack ...
This two-channel amplifier possde a clean and a saturated reverb (spring I think), a 3-band eq with a button "boost" the rglages are Normal (clean channel volume), Pr (level saturation), Post (volume channel saturated), Reverb (devinez!) and finally Bass and Treble Medium (EQ ...), what a channel button select the channel used, plus a boost button ( a bump in the mdium but I'm not sr, I do not use), a switch on / off and a nice LED that indicates that the device is lit ...
I regret even when the lack of a headphone jack and a line out ...

UTILIZATION

Well-sr, we are not facing a msa-boogie with 36,000 knobs and rglages ... So the classic 30's pretty easy rgler, and the lamps glow for the happiness of agreements plate mill and a majestic gesture sr my gibson using my right arm as a whole .. . (I m'gare arf ...)

SOUNDS

Even if it is not possible to obtain a saturation "mtal" (although in qualisant background can be?), The level of saturation even when the background makes it approach ...
So this amp is intended to sound plutt rock / bluesy or jazzy for the clean channel ...
For crystalline sounds, my gibson les paul strap me a little when even but some friends use it with a stratum of ska and reggae band ...
Prfre my personal sound is the saturation third of its travel with a big noise, the big fat guaranteed ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 years, I got INTERESTED in its report that qualitprix dfrise, bought OCCAZ 'for 2000 francs if I remember correctly ...
This is an amp that I saw a lot in concert, which comforts me in the face of robust transport ...
The problem as the same for all amp lamp, we need to push a lot for bnficier lamps, as since I live in a building, the lack of line out of me quite a range ...
As mentioned above, are far from being rglages prcis also on the MSAS, so if you're looking for precision, it may be a fair bit ...
Now if you want lights, good sound for cheap ...

All-tube amp amricain except rverb is spring.
The power is 30 watts RMS. Two cranberry.
There is one between instrument.
A mono effects loop without rglage.
A footswitch between Stereo (+ rverb change channels) output supplmentaire 16Homs HP.
Rglage volume (clean channel), gain and master (channel saturated), 3-band legalization, rverb level, a button to switch to boost (pentode / triode) in saturated.
The HP is a 12-inch Blue Marvel 16 in Homs.

UTILIZATION

The config is simple.
The sounds are good or good trs.
The power suiffisante for RPET scne or small.
The manual is clear and well translated trs.

SOUNDS

All musical sounds are clear and warm.
Crunches seem excellent.
The saturation limits are nice, but (we will not Trash with this amp).
But I do not care I will not play! if not joke from when I connect my Yamaha DG Stomp on it I am not far from the sounds I hear on my favorite CDs is to say ...
It lacks one of two channels qualisation spare even when, for those who dry without pdalier branch.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it new in June 1998.
Its strong point is the price (less than 3500 FF the era!). Sounds excellent.
Its weak point: it is quite heavy and DGIG lot of heat lamps are ill being protected.
I tried a few transistors amps in this price range and I took this little amp trs correct at the same price.
Excellent price quality ratio, difficult to reach!
With the exprience I will take the same 50 or more watts for the trmolo.

On the site there is a Peavey Classic 30 Limited Deluxe Wood exotic. To see:

www.peavey.com/products/amps_mi/guitaramps/classic30_sigseries.cfm

The photo is in the forum.
beautiful but what price? I do not know sil is import to France.

UTILIZATION

Everything is simple!

SOUNDS

Its not as clear warm crystal-clear that a Fender Twin.
Fender amps are raproche for clean sounds and in particular fender deluxe.
I think its Electronic Schematic is based on a Fernder tweed 50s.
Belle rverbe giving the scale to the sound.
Trick to swell the clear sound with single coil pickups do not push the button hsiter BOOST.
Warning: I am in an apartment in the city and the volume level of 0.5 (out of 10) dj is strong.
An all-tube amp like a classic 30 sounds when pushed.

OVERALL OPINION

Ms. Pact04 opinion.
Small precision: I found the latest version in the store that seven lamps are being protected by a grill.
I use another time for 3 years.
No problem of reliability. No retubing either.

Small combo lamps.
30 Watts to do well.
two colors: vintage (as pictured) or black (which dchire Amre).
2 channels (bright / saturated)
A boost for the channel saturated (I was not yet found the usefulness)
A reverb

no mute button (with a mute this amp would be perfect, o the 9 / 10)

UTILIZATION

It's a Peavey so must rgler a minimum (although it's better than 10 years ago), otherwise it's pretty easy to find the types of sound. APRs must go into the fine but globalelement rglages donns in the manual give a ide off potential.

The pb is that the volume is too powerful and too linear, I am clear in his apartment and I go up to max 2 and 1 in distortion! O The day I splurged (2.5 Mt) neighbor came to ask me to fall ...

SOUNDS

You can do anything with this amp! Blues, mtal, jazz, rock 70's ...
It's impressive. I spar with my metalzone so the distortion is (good TFWP a SansAmp GT2 comes the Pauler soon but good nonetheless).
But it's clear that his bluff me on my little Squier Start mexico home (not a model of 91 shit now) the sound of the neck pickup out of a Manir prcise and warm. The Clean channel does not saturate, a string me of my old Fender Performer 1000 Crunchant that everything is

Well ok it's not a meza or orange but the sound is, there's nothing wrong for less than 700 is not better combo (yes only at the top are better but hey have to add Bafle or so if is the last little Orange 15W but it is a bit less complete and must love the look).

OVERALL OPINION

I have this amp for a month, I bought to go with a Jackson DKMG and sounds monstrously good. Start with my ptite These and bluesy death is hot is that of happiness that makes girls cry. And with my X7 (yes I know but I have no shame, I like Korn and Dream Theater, so I have a 7 string to do all they like) a cash rather well despite the serious if m 'somewhat completed the above named Performer 1000 ...

I put 9 / 10 for overall score especially due to the fact that there is no mute button, because you have to take extra care that much heat lamps but an accident happens so quickly that has become quite stressful, especially the classic 50's one himself. Finally now I have a technical siouxxxe, I turn and I'll psser a good move by taking my time well.

Ah yes another default, which is not really a actually it was more a constraint petiute mchante not well, it is essential to plug into a grounded outlet! Anyway it's pretty rare amps with slecteur type of connection (with or without land).

Finally I love this amp! I had in my life a Peavey Studio Pro 110, a fender performer 1000, a Carlsbro Sherwood junior (transition ct a loan) and really is the first amp that gives me as much plaisr play.

Type of amplification: lamps (pre: 3 x 12AX7, amp: 4 EL84.
HP: 12 inch Blue Marvel (its TRS warm, round, and collects a lot of power).
Power: 30W lamps
Effects loop (AIM might have a volume on the effects loop), exit HP supplmentaire, footswitch output.
Rglages for a basic amp, but only legalization for both channels (overdrive channel is in fact boost the channel clear. Prsence a boost button to overemphasize the top mediums. Reverb spring.

UTILIZATION

Ms. cow happen to use it (like all the amps in general
Prcise EQ, we obtain a quick and easy convincing her (well it's not the absolute precision of a mesa boogie, but still more than adequate)
The manual is clear, but hey, I never read to the end. Strength of the manual: they show examples of rglages (which are satisfactory).

SOUNDS

I should point out that I retube the amp (in orde: pre: Ruby 1x, 2x Sovtek / amp: Philippe Our 4x).
The sound is clear dlivr hot trs closer to a clear sound with a Fender HotRod dlivr deluxe. The channel saturated nice crunch, but I prfre attack with my Boss SD1 or my Ibanez Tk999.
I play a Cort X2 which I have a DiMarzio DP151 Mount in rack (I'm going to add a PAF Pro in neck). The sound is clear die for, a real killing.
Nothing wrong on this point l.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 months. I pass a configuration more muscle (power + 4x12 Hiwatt amp), but this configuration, despite the sound of thunder, silent can not carry.
What I like about this amp: size (super convenient transport), the trunk it (more than enough to play with a drummer and a whole group), its clear sound.
What I like least is the lack of volume on the effects loop (but I will rectify this), the absence of guard lights (it is on the new models).
Excellent qualitprix (330 euros opportunities). If c'tait again, I would take exactly the same.

See other view (the same)
good, it buries the marshall of my brother who is still a 100W (valaverstate 2000)
I regret that the switch is not provided at the outset.
one of the best quality / price for a tube amp

UTILIZATION

Difficult to adjust the sound a little too sensitive I think.
VERY VERY VERY GOOD SOUND

SOUNDS

I love her IOI's good for the harmonica, it seems it is not as warm as a Fender, but I remain convinced that this is the one who plays that makes the difference!
I find it especially does not sound TOO typed blues (which is also a disadvantage on the fender, at least in my opinion)
Only regret: the distortion is really lite! there on the other hand, bury me with my brother one of his marshall. A friend of mine who has a classic 50 has the same problem and opted for a tube screamer

OVERALL OPINION

4 months already

I love it. The only catch a fault in metal supports that come into VIBRATION ON SOME NOTES. ESPECIALLY DO NOT LISTEN TO SELLERS:
1 - NO IT'S NOT NORMAL (peavey has also established a toll-free: the 0800908211)
2 - it does not come LAMPS (give it a try, just touch the metal supports for the noise stops, what are the supports that vibrate)
3 - CERTAINLY IN INCREASING THE VOLUME, THE NOISE BUT not hear MEDIA vibrate TJS suggests a premature wear of the LAMP ...

to negotiate with peavey and especially be careful in trying (this vibration parasite appears on my amp on the line of the DO THE ROE # with audio at 1 or 2)

Namely: Peavey impose minimum prices to the stores (even if it is somewhat questionable legally, subject to the provisions of the Commercial Code). To you to take advantage of competition between stores!

Everything is good say on this subject

UTILIZATION

For use, I had used to jamma tube amp, so it can divert a minimum, especially between the lead and clean channel.
Anyway after an hour ouaaaaaaaa
Must take the time to try
I put 9 because it is very well rule

the record provides a range of rglage so ecxelent

SOUNDS

Ben zik style, from jazz to hard rock

j el'utilise with Variax totu and I get what I want, even in the position Acoustic Sounds, has a epeche ouaaaaa,
I found the beginners to the disto blah, but actually it depends on the type of guitar and also useful to settle the afaon.
Power is ample, yet in group j ejoue nothing to say the 30 watts are enough very well, for comparison I have a peavey bandit 100 watt, ben tet outdoor the villain take over, but hey,,,, after Just plug in a sound system.

OVERALL OPINION

From: 15 days
I like everything, it's simple I m edebarasse even my pedalboard bandit 112 v amp .... etc. it is ultimately more simple and it gets off style angus, which has a sg, a jak, a receiver point.
The report price is KALIT top
yes I would do this choice,