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

30W all-tube amp, 2 channels + boost medium
see previous opinions for details
footswitch to change channel + reverb
I have the model with guard lights, handy when the lugs around ...

UTILIZATION

Settings ultra simple and sufficient in most cases.
To nitpick, EQ common to the two channels can sometimes curb ...
At the same time y'en that sound great with a fender pro junior (1 vol, 1 tone, and that's it ...)
Something super boring anyway: the vibrations (especially audible at low volume) in some situations, but the subject is still widely debated in forums (thank you AF!), With lots of effective solutions, while no soucy!

SOUNDS

I play blues, jazz, classic rock, pop, and I always go out.
config my favorite: a G & L ASAT Special live volume knob 3 / 4, the channel volume and drive drive mid race for égalo, it depends. It gives a good clean sound robert cray gender dynamics, and when I mounted the volume of the guitar, ca crunch has hope. pure joy!
I also use bcp with various effects (see my profile), and it works very well too!

on the other hand, I never use the boost, which I find very little music, not foot control.

OVERALL OPINION

In short, a great amp for the price, while remaining powerful enough usable at home with a good sound and no neighbors to crack.

Edit in 2308/2011: and yes, I have always! it has evolved in every sense of the word, by the way I ride a little note, it deserves: I changed the hp celestion G12h30, and changed all the lights, which were beginning to tire ... the game is worth it, good amp at the base, with these changes, it is really excellent. Now my main amp is a marshall vintage modern, but the C30 in a different style and complementary, like many I find the comparison (see my opinion on the marshall, I will return the c30 for the occasion ... and in addition to ca do well 10 years I have, and still no one seed, in short, it's a keeper!

All lamps 30w ... but beware, it sends a serious ...
Only default, a common equalizer for the clean and distortion

UTILIZATION

It's clear: you're part and you play

SOUNDS

This amp is super Polyval: with my gibson, I get a bluesy sound and I wish the same greasy or heavy distortion mtal same, despite what some say: the clean is superb! And for those who think that 30w is not enough you say I pte ke the ear with the volume 2 ...
The "Boost" is great for a crunch or distortion for solos.

The value of an amp lamps was to be able to push for maximum performance while trying to push a mesa 100w lamps while lol we'll see if you get there without going deaf

OVERALL OPINION

A killing! acet nine 500 euros ... the price of a transistor amplifier for more power, a warm and super versatile ... Go for it!

All lamps 30w

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, with the equalization straight, one arm, it sounds live.

SOUNDS

Boosted channel of an explicit Classic 30 blue / rock (whatever one may indulge in directories more "violent" to gain a background). Anyway, no big huge distortion. For this, we need upstream effects.
The light goes anywhere without his pb, crystalline wish, or more generous boost thanks to the medium (Notice special fans Knopfler and Gilmour, have their sound with a small investment is possible)
I use a Boss GT3, and I approach all styles without any pb thanks to this combination.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 years soon and without any regret. I do not see changing material, an amp is great, and contrary to what some may say (is not it LAYSUN) is not really any address (even metal) if you have the proper equipment upstream the chain and when you look a little on the points. (I make jealous many metals with this setup and a good set of Boss, and makes no pb on the large tile good preamp to cut metal) just spend a little time (but not much).

anecdote: At a concert (at the stage if certain Monthléry know) When scales, the volume of 6, I covered the group which was taken in front (you can imagine the power needed to stage an open air) so I put the volume due to ... 3. In short not need to type in the 50W when asked to turn down the sound in a stadium.

All lamps 30w

UTILIZATION

Configuration quite simple, rapidly obtained a good sound, this amp is terrible

SOUNDS

You can play everything with this amp (the metal suaf nag), but for metal, you buy a pedal and reglbr c />
I try several times this amp with a Fender made in United States, a Gibson Les Paul Custom and a gretsch 54, jpeux tell you it demonte scratch the dry with these, a pure killing this amp. Repeating, it is put a 3 c enough, it is powerful ^ ^

OVERALL OPINION

Here I have tried several times, with great guitars, nothing to say.

but with normal scratches, it sounds as you inquitez not.

it really is an amp that I appreciate

See product manufacturer and other notices. some negatives:
the lack of headphone and line out which involves the use of a microphone for a sound recovery.

the presence of two separate channels at the equalizer would have been significant, but at that price, do not ask too much either.

Finally, the biggest failure, hence the low price, for the poor quality of components (transformer, welding ...) that make it a very reliable amp you might be let go at any time (for me, it m 'arrived on stage ... dodgy!)

Otherwise, it's an amp that deposit! (30 watts official, but with the volume at 4, I cover the members of my group)

UTILIZATION

Operation is very simple, only gripe (I'm repeating myself, but hey), single control system for the clean channel and saturated, which limits somewhat the possibilities because the sound remains the same in light or in full. On the other hand, given the simplicity of configuration, we find easily that the sound is desired. Personally, I use it with a lot of bass, these latter being deeper and present at will, with respect to acute, I do not put too much, because once pushed, it tends to explode the ears, this being due to my wah wah pedal that alters the frequency response of the amplifier with a peak in the treble (so I had to adjust the settings of the amplifier according to this parameter) and the hp of average quality. reading the manual does not much frankly.

SOUNDS

There is, in my opinion, no style to which this amp can not adapt (except may be metal, though it should be possible to correct with a good distortion pedal), the sound is clean and deep (whether by clear channel or saturated, the distortion is also much more cantankerous than might be expected at first), and it brings out the sounds of each of the guitars I use ( a gibson LP and a Fender Start).

Since (this is an upgrade), I replaced the original hp with a celestion V30 (the Blue Marvel ended up in a cabinet in my production): the sound is better defined, less noisy and imprecise, cleaner , silky, warm ...

I also heard frequent users complain c30 self disants vibrations of the lamps, and well for me, I never faced this problem with mine, it just makes a slight hum normal (a little more if you use the effects loop) due to the same components of any tube amp, but nothing nasty.

I also replaced the lamps with a preamp 12aX7EH electro harmonix in position 1 (excellent) and a jjecc83 in position 2 (bof, it provides an extra gain, but suddenly it's a bit too yucky, I So given the original Sovtek 12AX7LPS the sound cleaner and smooth)

Well, once I put the 8 HP with the change, otherwise it would rather be 6-7 ..

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 years, and was until recently, happy with my investment (if I had the dosh, I can be bought a classic 50, but ultimately, I do not regret because seen the classic potato 30, I wonder what would have served the "50" watt model above). Indeed, in recent months, it is subject to frequent breakdowns, and it gets heavy!

I tried other amps before buying, and aside from an ENGL EUR 1000, no one else seemed to have as rich and deep sounds (I also tried a fender hot road deluxe, and for me it did not photo: I found that the fender was a super clear sound, certainly, but a rough and dirty sound distortion compared to the classic 30)

In short, a price / quality ratio right for sound quality with return (especially after changing the HP which makes it a level crossing);
For against (hence its low price compared to equivalent power amplifiers of other brands), no headphone output and line out, single channel control system / light saturated and especially electronic components of shit that make for arrival amp unreliable subject to multiple breakdowns. So, I plan to part with it, sorry to all the same because I love his sound and vintage look ...

Amplification lamps (but prcdemment dj says).
30 watts which is ample!
1 HP 12 "Blue Marvel
Rverb a medium quality ...

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration is gnial, really makes a difference!
The good sound are immediately even if the APRS qualization comes in. No manual, but frankly, I do not think it is well worth it

SOUNDS

Then it comes the very important part: this amp is made to play all styles (except may be the mtal). I think it sounds great. The clean sound is warm (I t's the F30 that silent plutt cold) and the saturation is California which is gniale for punk rock!
I play an Ibanez (medium range) and transforms the compltement (j'tais habitu play on an old Behringer 15-watt).

I just change the HP with a Celestion vintage 30 and feel. The sound is even more beautiful and really listen.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been several hours now I have and I fell in love. I bought it for 400 euros a hand and really worth it. At this price the quality there is a certain and even when it's 100% lamp "made in United States." Black finish is beautiful and 'I really hsit with many other models before buying. I think it's one that's not much look than its sound most attracted me. In the end, I'm not, the report qualitprix is ​​excellent and I would do without this choice hsitation. However, this is not the Mesa or the Rivera so the quality and sound quality of the connections are see ... but cete price range (around 600 euros nine) I think it's one of the best!

A combo all tube 30 watts
A Pramp a rverb two channels ...
A basic configuration well enough in many circumstances

UTILIZATION

No problem to use this amp.
The instruction book is absolutely zero but do we really need?
Quickly found its mark, the receiver obit what is asked on the finger and the eye.
Dtail a while of the same in the technical specifications, the record tells us that the footswitch is included, then it is not.

SOUNDS

I bought a few days ago in a shop in Lyon.
Fabulous!
Exactly what I expected from this amp.
With my Sheraton II (Epiphone 1 / 2 case), it is a call to the blues ...
The sound is deep.
Saturation is hot or aggressive depending on rglage but never dsagrable.
The sound is clear prcis.
So, I even tried it with my acoustic electric Norman ... as a, to see (or hear ... uh?)
The agreements are prcis (not a filthy mess like some amps).
For metal, it will probably put a saturation pedals before, but this amp really is their fate?
I put only 8 because it is adapted trs style games, but do not meet may be fans of his more "in".

Finally, a small persistent hum is if we push a little pramp.
By touching the carcass mtallique or jack, it disappears almost ... It must therefore be able to rgler by plugging into an outlet with the ground or a small change.
If I have time to do it, I'll post your exact here.

OVERALL OPINION

In fact, nothing really dplait me in this craft.
The look frankly rtro was screaming my son (a mtalleux), but I like it ...
The ease with which I get the sound I want when I want and the quality of its saturation are probably the most to me CHARACTERISTICS sduit.
APRS tests on Marshall transistor, a transistor Yamaha also complex, the addition of these config DIFFERENT Overdrives so some light, I tell myself that I wasted my time before buying this creature.
The price is right trs (595) and I heard more onreux amps which did not make the same effect.
I probably would do this choice, if c'tait again.

Tube amp, 30 Watts
2 channel, a boost, reverb, effects loop.
It is clear, it's simple and effective.

UTILIZATION

Bass Mid Treble ... ^ ^ post pregain reverb gain overall volume boost.
It is not embedded in the parameters and it is again simple and effective.

SOUNDS

Ach so sound!
Well for the blues rock and all the drivers of these two families I think you'll find your account. Right after the metal and other genres "extreme" to add effect will undoubtedly ncssaire.
Otherwise, the clean channel has satisfied me, and channel 2 is also what I needed, I love ^ ^
I might not be impartial and amp but hey I really like and with the tips of the rear wall foam insulation no longer vibrates and jpeux say oO

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a little over a year.
I prfere is the robustness of the hardware and sound.
No surprises over time.
A report quality price that satisfies me 500 euros in stores nine OO (how a swabbing?) XD

30 Watt All Tube! But what a potato! The settings are simple nor damage which he did that for a 2-channel equalization and the boost is not activated by switch!

UTILIZATION

Configuration very simple! The sound is a joy, I played on a Stratocaster HSS us, the sound of the guitar is faithful; g uses of other tube amps: fender hot road, vox ac 30: they are more expensive but n is no more the good that

SOUNDS

I play blues rock, perfectly clear sound adapte.superbes and saturated;

OVERALL OPINION

Amp superb value for price, a real bonheur.dommage peavey that n is not seeking to improve the product (do not confuse with the ValveKing 112, which shows how the next generation: the ValveKing is very bad). Has been using the l 3 years and really li me no deoit: contraire.c the lamp is at all: the more heat the better the sound son.ma configuration is very simple: Fender Start us the distortion of the amp and one for lead ..... I highly recommend this ampli.j recemme did, nt sold mine to buy something else .. and I've taken a classic 30!

Cit prcdamment as:
Trs good quality workmanship, original lamps are a little fragile, dpendant use, for my part I must say that rides in the truck running all over France, j 'd have to change the quartet of lamps which allowed me to put Groove Tubes instead ... APRS having a little older I think they sound better than original ... More attack, its a little fatter ... IDAL for what I do (funk-rock, blues-rock)

UTILIZATION

For the sound, I tested several microphones: Live a Sennheiser E609 hanging at the gate did all his business done (better and more convenient than the SM57).
In Studio, Good Static too large membrane observed in acute is very well suited (though I myself use a configuration with multiple microphones) - fawn all over gnral the static it is better that the microphone does not color the sound too original curve is to say rponse "Flat".
It can also connect a RED box directly connecting the output power to send him to console - to be replaced (how much better) a direct output or line out (not on top the most part of amps) and a may also allow to take full advantage of its full power of the lamps from a sound card or on a small console.

SOUNDS

Simple enough to use first, we realize that if we take a little time to turn a few buttons, you immediately find a range of sounds from the Soul through the Blues (int clean sounds trs RESS) and a little more modern type Funk - Jazz Rock (adpend also guitar) - Blues Rock (the zztop or a little ACDC Hard type) - Grunge / punk oldschool ... yum yum trs INTERESTED much on the latter ... And I also test (even if it is not his goal) Metal type sounds that I could express in training "new Celtik merger" .. Through a Big Muff pedals distortion Electroharmonix (besides the good old pedals prfrez these racks of effects that will dnaturer your sound ...) I must say that he fairly light on its rle scnes English ...

So it's a fairly versatile amp, although its effectiveness is better around the blues, funk and grunge-punk sound.

OVERALL OPINION

Voil 5 years and I use this amp since the first change of all is nickel lamps ...
This is the cheapest its class and with this quality of sound.
I compared the type fender hotrod and other small, I prfre trs trs largely the Classic 30, the fenders seem to me to have one's a little more aggressive and less round (unless warm) ...
The Classic 50 is my view too powerful (vol 1 you tear the roof of the house)

I have not really had the problem of who does grsillement cit browsing this forum (barely audible dpart, but since the groove tubes no Pb).

I would do 10 times the same choice!

This is an amplifier 30 Watts lamps:
-4 Power tubes, the EL84. They are brand JJ on mine
-3 Preamp, the 12AX7, normal.Elles are brand JJ.
30 Watts more than enough: I put the thing a 2-3 for my repeated (and my drummer hits hard) There's an effects loop, footswitch input, uh .... That's all
There's an EQ for both channels, I have not yet realized the wrong side of the thing ... When I'd probably purist ... I put 9 for the lack of standby.
The diode is the same as that of my bathroom sink, but eventually it changes the other, so .. ^ ^

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple, Ega all that is mundane, attention all the time in the saturated channel:
The knob-"post" is equal to the volume of the channel;
-The knob "pre" is equivalent to the gain. The more you turn down the first, the more necessary to increase the "post" (note)
Yes, we get easily a good sound.
There's a manual, it's not bad ...

SOUNDS

So while the sound
I play Hendrix en masse, and the like.
What I like about this amp is that it really has a special grain that feels light full-pif! The crunch much as I like, it saturates as a function of the attack, the palette is varied (knob 1 to 12) and the gain is very very subtle. It sends a warm, fully adjustable with the EGA.

Sound clear: It is hot, very beautiful in the medium (put them back!) Shows a deep and enjoyable that magnifies my Pacifica (hee yes or guitar amp, choose)

The saturated sound: The grain is really special. It was something ... I do not know, but I feel it would great with a zeppelineur!
I have not found any pitfalls of the sound ...

OVERALL OPINION

Well, let's take things one by one:
Level use, is well ..... Standby is missing but (say) it is offset by the button "boost" so good no grudge against ca. Ballo The trick is the optional switch ... but until then I always had to deal with swelling that never gave a switch with the amp, so it's not traumatize me ....
The sound is really terrible. I think if we manage to dig up a good OCCAZ (I bought myself a jerk who sold it one week after purchase, the price fell by € 200 in the meantime) is a very good investment and more than this amp can be kept for a very long time, I think it can serve as a whole:
The sound is good at high and low volume, it is an amp that can be used to repeat / Scene / Room (home) But I think for that price it's really the best amp that you can find. You can always talk about Mesa Boogie Rectifier, I said f ** k anyway because the public one in 100 people will see that you change your amp and this amp can be taken with pedals for having the sound of a monster has a lower price.
I would do really choice, I think I will never sell this amp even when I need to move on. (I keep it as just for the design: D)

Everything has been said!

UTILIZATION

This is my first tube amp, I find it very easy to configure, I get very easily sound I want, very powerful, with the volume knob on two, there was already a big big sound!
As I bought used, I went to the manual (in English) on the Peavey site. It is very clear! We learn little about the amp itself, but use some tips are given to keep the lights (do not let near a heating ,...). For beginners tube amp, it's really nice to read such recommendations.

SOUNDS

I play everything, and I admit that the amp suits any type of music! From blues to metal, rock to reggae, all is good!
I played with an American Stratocaster, which necessarily allows the amplifier to provide the best of himself.
The sound is quite crystalline, sharp, but in low amounts in depth, we get a really good warm sound. Put some reverb, and you'll get exactly the sound of "((Snow Hey Oh))".
I also use a Big Muff Pi, a Cry Baby and I will soon have a CF-7 Ibanez. The sound of the pedal is very well reproduced.
In short, the sound is really perfect!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a month, this is my first tube amp. I did try for a professional music that is also fine.
A small problem, the amp does not switch to Stand By, which can be handy when you want to connect an end, change the guitar ...
The footswitch is also disappointing, it is optional and does not turn on / off the reverb (engage the effects loop button allows you to reduce the reverb if you do not use it).
The equalization is done only on one of the two channels, shame!
I tried a few dozen tube amps before I decided to be expensive Marshalls are frankly well below this amp there! I hesitated between Fender Hot Rod and the latter, but the Hot Rod is about twice the price of the CL30, slightly more powerful (50 watts, which is too) and really not great quality / price ratio.
The CL30 is a truly excellent value for money, especially used (about 500 euros with new lamps).
I do not regret my choice!

Amp lamp 30w

UTILIZATION

simple configuration

no standby

is allowed to heat for 5 min and plays

SOUNDS

Channel 2 I use it as its typed enough ...

I use only the clean channel, crunch sound for solo or with overdrive is ...

reverb is okay

is a boost but I do not use because I should not .... it boosts the mids they say ..... in fact I do not see its usefulness

more than enough power for concert and repeat it starts to pull 30w tube home .... it can be dangerous

OVERALL OPINION

First tube amp after 10 years of a Park G10R and a Marshall 8080.
To play in a record rock, blues, funk, Hendrix & co.
I admit that things change ... especially in terms of dynamics and nuances of game
I also have the famous problem of vibration of the lamp, but from a certain point, it's not the lights that vibrate, I (and lamps, we hear more )...... . vibration due to the proximity of the lamps and hp ...... so far so good, rock 'n roll!

admittedly, it's still a different world from the transistors
c but heavier and more expensive
but it's worth

He said what?
necessarily more expensive, so buy it love at first sight on the amp of his dreams if there's budget.

30 Watt All Tube
spring reverb, the rest all is said in the notices prcedents
there is no headphone jack.

UTILIZATION

The use is very simple and a good sound is straight to the appointment

SOUNDS

What's amazing, it's clear round hot, put a hair ...
in distortion, but it's really really fantastic, no need for overdrive. Of course this is not done for mtal, but a vintage sound, the crunch of the little harder, but never cold.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year. And it's really good at all for a price dfiant any competition, at least on occasion. older models are the finest my taste. Especially in tweed. For group play has more than enough, there are many power Reserved, and at home is good too, even low volume the sound is beautiful in the clear, and the distortion channel volume thanks to the switch post is also adjustable for mnager its neighbors. I Refer this choice without hsitation is really one of the best amps in the market that price.

See doc builder

UTILIZATION

Very simple, it sounds, no need to book.

SOUNDS

Yes
Start
good
the distortion gain 9 / 12

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 10 or 15 years, I know too ... with my strat US, an ES or any guitare.Fusion rock (you must compress the distortion), Funk (very correct), and Jazz BLUES course.
-This little amp is super convenient and above all enough power for its size, the sound is quite what is expected of a tweed combo amp, if you like the look, you might like on a real son.il Personalities from the other amp in the same price.
It lacks a little safe, I use an enclosure 50 with a classic 15 "that gives me more bass on big stage or studio: no one above the other like a double body but V as with hi-fi speakers, a dynamic microphone a tidal membrane 15 "and a static 1.5m.
-Of course, if you are connected gas plant is missed, it's simple (no unnecessary trimmings).
-For defaults: fasteners lamps tend to vibrate on, no master volume (the only thing that bothers me) and of course it does not sound below 3 / 12 being the best 4 or 5, I uses the time back to the audience not to disturb the facade.
-Reliability is one of the lamps, they are ca exchange and leaves.
-For the ratio q / p, I have been amortized, while Peavey seems to have augementé prices.
I probably would do this choice, sometimes I think to buy something else, I wait and it goes, better to have you really changed that line prix.Et live the BLUES !!!!!!!