I just purchased my very first TUBE AMP!!!

StratTom

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Well it looks like the day has finally come, I was on Ebay and came across what I felt was a deal that I could not pass up. Went on there and came across a Peavey 5150 II and the buy it now was $775. :) For about an hour and a half I tossed the idea back and forth in my head debating if I should buy it. I had my doubts since I never purchased from ebay before but I finally came to the conclusion that it was a good deal, I'd regret it later if I didn't, and if worst comes to worst I could always sell the damn thing(although I really don't see that happening). I've liked these amps for the longest time but never thought I'd be able to own one, they go for $1000+ brand new. Anyway I don't want to make this too long so here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3733470058&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

Later,
Tom
 
Re: I just purchased my very first TUBE AMP!!!

Congrats and have fun with it. They have a monster gain channel.
 
Re: I just purchased my very first TUBE AMP!!!

Thanks Bones! I play hardcore, punk, pop punk, rock, metalcore, you get the idea...I don't play in a band at the moment, but I wanted something that I could get a variety of tones out of.
 
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Congrats - I am sure that once it's with you you'll get some massive tones - now all you need is a couple of stacks and you'll be away. One slight problem hope you live somewhere out in the country because I would hate to live next door to you when you crank that thing up and let it rip :32:
 
Re: I just purchased my very first TUBE AMP!!!

Judging by your style of music your going to love that amp. I had a 5150 for a while and really liked it. They are a little noisey but the tones you can get out of them are really thick. Does the mid heavey and scooped metal sounds equally well. Really versatile on the heavey channel. What cab are you going to be using with it?
 
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Thanks guys! I can't wait to get this thing.

JfromHouston said:
What cab are you going to be using with it?
I'm not sure yet, but I want a 2x12 cab. I was thinking about an Avatar cab, or maybe even a Marshall. Peavey makes a 2x12 for the XXX but I haven't heard anything about it.

Norman_T said:
One slight problem hope you live somewhere out in the country because I would hate to live next door to you when you crank that thing up and let it rip :32:
:laugh2: Well I don't live in a country setting, but I haven't had problems with the neighbors. Of course now that might be a different story. :laugh2:
 
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drew_half_empty said:
i'd go for a marshall or vox cab
I was thinking about a Marshall. I saw a 2x12 cab used at GC the other day, maybe I'll check that out. Thanks!
 
Re: I just purchased my very first TUBE AMP!!!

I like 5150's, somehow they sound musical and insane at the same time. For your style of music unless your willing to drop some serious cash, nothing can do it better IMO!
 
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