Peavey Artist 240 Upgrade?

Jeddie

Jeddie

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Didn't want to hijack the other guys thread about speakers so I'll make a new post.

I have a Peavey Artist 240 1x15 combo. It is a 120w with 4 6l6 output tubes with a SS preamp built circa 1976.

The amp sounds strong so I don't feel I need to replace the tubes and the caps are newer. Wondering if a speaker swap might be in order. From Youtube videos alone I really like the Eminence Governor. Currently it has a Eminence Legend, is there a huge difference between the two?

Most combos I've seen are 12 inch so I imagine it will have a bigger sound. Any/all advice appreciated and thanks for your time!
 
Re: Peavey Artist 240 Upgrade?

Scratch all of ^^^ that.

My amp is has a 4 ohm connection and that means none of those will work and anything 15 inch and 4 ohm are difficult to find. Onward goes the search.
 
Re: Peavey Artist 240 Upgrade?

Eminence Commonwealth 15 is 4ohm 225W, the LPS15 is 4ohm 300w Neo magnet, designed for more highs for use with Lap Steel guitar.
 
Re: Peavey Artist 240 Upgrade?

Seems like one could put an 8 ohm resistor in parallel to.make an eight ohm speaker look like a four

But then on a SS power section would it even matter

Might loose a bit of volume with an eight but it should take the load


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Edit

Nevermind
Reread the OP
Tube out . SS preamp
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Re: Peavey Artist 240 Upgrade?

Thanks Allbutromeo, that's what I found as well. Think I'll just have to leave it as it is and grab a few pedals to flavor it up.
 
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