I need help with a peavy bandit

ponch

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Well i found a peavy bandit 1 12 and it looks good, but how do those amps sound? Is it a good 2nd amp?
 
Re: I need help with a peavy bandit

i'm not a big fan of peavey's transtube solidstate stuff, there tube amps are a lot better though.
 
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Well unless I can find a cheaper amp than 150 dollars, then yeah the tube is the way to go. But I forgot to say that I am going to use it with my korg amp modeler. So, I guess it could soud good.
 
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a long time ago I was in a band with 1 guitarist that had that amp. that guitarist had all the connections. good person to know. but that amp sounded bad and not very loud. he had to plug in another amp as well when we played to be heard over the drums. so no and no.
 
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Well thanks for the advice, do you know what I should het then? Maybe a crate power block, or that new epiphone 5 watt class A amp?
 
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I've got one of the new-ish Bandits, and used it as a power amp for my modeller for a long time, has plenty of power plugged into a 4x12. Disconnect the internal speaker though, it sounds rubbish once you have another cab plugged in.

You have to remember that with a modeller as the preamp, the bandit will have almost none if any effect on your tone.

A Crate powerblock might be a better option because of stereo capabilities, but then it's only 75W per channel I think. Still should be enough to be heard over drums though.

I've always been a fan of the older Bandits though... the ones with the crunch & thrash buttons. I'd swap my new bandit for one of those any day!
 
Re: I need help with a peavy bandit

Ummm...Peavey has the only solid state sound I have ever liked. The Bandit doesn't keep up drums real well. For rock and metal, I think Peavey still makes the best solid state. Any solid state amp sounds worse when driven hard.
 
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Man, thank you guys really helpfull, I guess ill try out the bandit, only $130. Its the one with the red face plate with silver linning. should do well against a strawberry blonde.
 
Re: I need help with a peavy bandit

A different opinion:

I LIKE the Bandit 112. I sold a 112S to ranger1bn75inf a couple of months ago. HE likes it as well.

If the one you're considering has a Blue Marvel speaker, then I agree with the idea of using a cabinet or replacing the speaker. The Sheffield is a MUCH better speaker (and was in the 112S).

The Bandit is one of the best bang/buck SS amps. And for the price you're getting is even better. It has alot more capability than it gets credit. The eq is very responsive to minute adjustments.

IIRC, you are referring to the BanditII that was issued to replace the 112S. The current 112's went back to bland faceplates, and IIRC are manufactured in China. I test drove one like your's and really liked it.

If worse comes to worst, flip it for a profit.:D
 
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Hell yeah I like Your thinking!!! Man you rock bro-sicle(can i call you that?)!!!
 
Re: I need help with a peavy bandit

I like them.They sound even great without any crunch box infront of them.
They are reliable ,have nice clean tone wich is essential for your modelling Korg thingy ,and has enough power...
The best Bang for the Buck!
 
Re: I need help with a peavy bandit

i liked the old 80's Bandits for their powerful cleans.. and they were loud! The late 90's Transtube stuff was OK.... i mean for $130-$150 used that is a pretty good buy.... But no it ain't the best amp... but for the cash not bad
 
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Many bands over here (who can not afford a valve back-up amp) use the Bandit !

For S/S, i would take it over the MG-series, and probably over the AVT Marshalls too . . .

I kinda have a soft-spot for them though !
 
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i liked the old 80's Bandits for their powerful cleans.. and they were loud! The late 90's Transtube stuff was OK.... i mean for $130-$150 used that is a pretty good buy.... But no it ain't the best amp... but for the cash not bad

Precisely.

It was never meant to be a Two Rock or a Bogner. But it does what it does well.
 
Re: I need help with a peavy bandit

I've always been a fan of the older Bandits though... the ones with the crunch & thrash buttons. I'd swap my new bandit for one of those any day!

That's what I've got, got it in.....93? 94? Somewhere in there.
 
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