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Published on 12/12/12 at 03:18Combo 2-channel equalizer with common independent volumes. 3x12ax7, 4xEL84 hp Blue Marvel, reverb, position boost, effects loop, speaker output.
UTILIZATION
Can be done easier? Like many, I regret the absence of stand-by forcing down the volume to avoid "plocs" the speaker.
Boost function for both channels is inflating low mids (especially) and smoothing sharp. Not releasable to the footswitch, which is not included and works "reverse" the Marshall footswitch standard channel change is then the reverb, and vice versa. Sucks, but no big deal.
The speaker is not so bad, as long as you prowl the (ie put it in full figure for a little while). It remains effective even if it loses its qualities concert volume bar (ie not transplanted). Choose the hp that it sticks, if you make a change. Personally, I was not convinced with greenbacks, for example!
SOUNDS
Start with the clean: it is very beautiful, there is no denying it, but not as a typical clean Vox or Fender. It compresses much less crunch and speed with doubles, but may be less with single coils round the amps mentioned. The sound has a real warmth, but it did not bounce a Vox or Fender. If for some this will be a default, the resulting quality is against extremely interesting, because it makes this amp a pedal eater. It's not complicated, I never noticed a mismatch pedals with the clean channel of a Peavey classic series, not even Classic 30. While a Vox or Fender require a test to ensure proper complementarity or compatibility.
The overdrive channel is british, between Vox (EL84?) And Marshall. A big fat overdrive well supplied, but vintage. It is possible to sound well-structured and bold, smooth, with 2 treble and bass, midrange background. It does not go to the metal. But for hard-rock 70's, it's perfect. With a little more boost, and go to the lead. Obviously, this channel provides very well in the rock and of course the blues.
Boost mode, I've never liked. You lose a lot of bite and presence, even if the volume appears to be increased on the spot.
OVERALL OPINION
This amp is great nowhere in particular, but well (almost) everything. One might criticize his lack of personality ... which is not really: it does not sound like a Vox, Marshall or as like a Fender. And for sure when you think vintage, we think there's sounds in particular. It feels good parentage. The advantage is that it allows the amp to have a multitude of possible use, from blues to hard rock, we like Marshall, Vox or Fender, 3 amps that have nothing to do. And as the amp behaves well with pedals is the alloying scratch bar, who wants to play in several style, even jazz. This is not the amp that kills the amp that brand for life, but this is an amp that does the job for sure!
This is my first tube amp, bought in the late 90's. I come back constantly, even though my favorite amp remains a JCM 800. I had a Fender, Rivera, Brunetti, The Valve, and other Peavey Engl. If it has not much character, it is certainly the most pro amp in its use, which can adapt to any situation, for cheap too. It is not best seller for 20 years by chance ... His lack of personality prevents fatigue, and mood changes allow sound.
My rating reflects the value for money, especially in occasion!
UTILIZATION
Can be done easier? Like many, I regret the absence of stand-by forcing down the volume to avoid "plocs" the speaker.
Boost function for both channels is inflating low mids (especially) and smoothing sharp. Not releasable to the footswitch, which is not included and works "reverse" the Marshall footswitch standard channel change is then the reverb, and vice versa. Sucks, but no big deal.
The speaker is not so bad, as long as you prowl the (ie put it in full figure for a little while). It remains effective even if it loses its qualities concert volume bar (ie not transplanted). Choose the hp that it sticks, if you make a change. Personally, I was not convinced with greenbacks, for example!
SOUNDS
Start with the clean: it is very beautiful, there is no denying it, but not as a typical clean Vox or Fender. It compresses much less crunch and speed with doubles, but may be less with single coils round the amps mentioned. The sound has a real warmth, but it did not bounce a Vox or Fender. If for some this will be a default, the resulting quality is against extremely interesting, because it makes this amp a pedal eater. It's not complicated, I never noticed a mismatch pedals with the clean channel of a Peavey classic series, not even Classic 30. While a Vox or Fender require a test to ensure proper complementarity or compatibility.
The overdrive channel is british, between Vox (EL84?) And Marshall. A big fat overdrive well supplied, but vintage. It is possible to sound well-structured and bold, smooth, with 2 treble and bass, midrange background. It does not go to the metal. But for hard-rock 70's, it's perfect. With a little more boost, and go to the lead. Obviously, this channel provides very well in the rock and of course the blues.
Boost mode, I've never liked. You lose a lot of bite and presence, even if the volume appears to be increased on the spot.
OVERALL OPINION
This amp is great nowhere in particular, but well (almost) everything. One might criticize his lack of personality ... which is not really: it does not sound like a Vox, Marshall or as like a Fender. And for sure when you think vintage, we think there's sounds in particular. It feels good parentage. The advantage is that it allows the amp to have a multitude of possible use, from blues to hard rock, we like Marshall, Vox or Fender, 3 amps that have nothing to do. And as the amp behaves well with pedals is the alloying scratch bar, who wants to play in several style, even jazz. This is not the amp that kills the amp that brand for life, but this is an amp that does the job for sure!
This is my first tube amp, bought in the late 90's. I come back constantly, even though my favorite amp remains a JCM 800. I had a Fender, Rivera, Brunetti, The Valve, and other Peavey Engl. If it has not much character, it is certainly the most pro amp in its use, which can adapt to any situation, for cheap too. It is not best seller for 20 years by chance ... His lack of personality prevents fatigue, and mood changes allow sound.
My rating reflects the value for money, especially in occasion!