Peavey's EL84 based Classic 50/50. Any opinions?
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jerryjg
PinkElephantologist
Re: Peavey's EL84 based Classic 50/50. Any opinions?
They are hard to get on ebay. I lost a bid for one the other day. They appear rugged, relaible and to be highly regarded. Frm the H. Central reviews, they sound great, but probably not as nice as your Mesa-then again, not nearly as expensive.I wouldnt run a 1st rate premp thru the Peave Classic 50/50. More something like a Rockmaster.
They are hard to get on ebay. I lost a bid for one the other day. They appear rugged, relaible and to be highly regarded. Frm the H. Central reviews, they sound great, but probably not as nice as your Mesa-then again, not nearly as expensive.I wouldnt run a 1st rate premp thru the Peave Classic 50/50. More something like a Rockmaster.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Peavey's EL84 based Classic 50/50. Any opinions?
A long time ago I had the Peavey 60/60 power amp w/6L6's and it was a very good power amp for the money. I think that's the one you should get.
One thing I've noticed with EL-84 Peavey amps is that they sound beautiful at low to medium volume. As soon as you turn them up to rehearsal room levels, the tone falls apart and loses definition. The 6L6's won't do that. They break up in a more pleasing way. I'm not talking in general....I'm just referring to what I've experienced with Peavey.
A long time ago I had the Peavey 60/60 power amp w/6L6's and it was a very good power amp for the money. I think that's the one you should get.
One thing I've noticed with EL-84 Peavey amps is that they sound beautiful at low to medium volume. As soon as you turn them up to rehearsal room levels, the tone falls apart and loses definition. The 6L6's won't do that. They break up in a more pleasing way. I'm not talking in general....I'm just referring to what I've experienced with Peavey.
Benjy_26
25's Nemesis
Re: Peavey's EL84 based Classic 50/50. Any opinions?
I've been running a 50:50 for right under 2 years now with my GT-8 and I love it to bits, but it is a bit too much for some situations. The thing with the Mesa is that it sounds spectacular at around 6 or 7, but at that point, I'm changing weather patterns.
I was thinking about getting a 20:20 for smaller gigs, but a Classic 50/50 popped up locally for $200 and I was thinking of giving it a whirl.
I've been running a 50:50 for right under 2 years now with my GT-8 and I love it to bits, but it is a bit too much for some situations. The thing with the Mesa is that it sounds spectacular at around 6 or 7, but at that point, I'm changing weather patterns.
I was thinking about getting a 20:20 for smaller gigs, but a Classic 50/50 popped up locally for $200 and I was thinking of giving it a whirl.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Peavey's EL84 based Classic 50/50. Any opinions?
It might suit you fine then. One thing about Peavey is that they can almost hang with Mesa, tonewise. When I had the 60/60 power amp with a JMP-1 preamp years ago, I upgraded to a Mesa 295, and in all honesty, it wasn't a night and day difference. The price was though.
It might suit you fine then. One thing about Peavey is that they can almost hang with Mesa, tonewise. When I had the 60/60 power amp with a JMP-1 preamp years ago, I upgraded to a Mesa 295, and in all honesty, it wasn't a night and day difference. The price was though.
dd12939
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Re: Peavey's EL84 based Classic 50/50. Any opinions?
I have that model exactly - the old style with the blue/white writing. I run a GT-6 through it and it does a beautiful job for what I need. It isn't the loudest thing in the world for sure, but a) I need to invest in some new EL84's and b) that's what you're looking for. I've carted it around quite a bit and it's held up just fine. The tone knobs on the front can really help tailor the sound to your cab/preamp/application. Let me know if you want any more specific info.
I have that model exactly - the old style with the blue/white writing. I run a GT-6 through it and it does a beautiful job for what I need. It isn't the loudest thing in the world for sure, but a) I need to invest in some new EL84's and b) that's what you're looking for. I've carted it around quite a bit and it's held up just fine. The tone knobs on the front can really help tailor the sound to your cab/preamp/application. Let me know if you want any more specific info.
Benjy_26
25's Nemesis
Re: Peavey's EL84 based Classic 50/50. Any opinions?
Gentlemen, I greatly appreciate your help.
dd12939, what tubes do you think you'll go with? I'm kind of new to the whole EL84 thing. Also, what cabs/speakers are you using with yours? Right now I'm using a Marshall C212 and an old Vox Buckingham cab, both loaded with one V30 and one G12H30.
Gentlemen, I greatly appreciate your help.
dd12939, what tubes do you think you'll go with? I'm kind of new to the whole EL84 thing. Also, what cabs/speakers are you using with yours? Right now I'm using a Marshall C212 and an old Vox Buckingham cab, both loaded with one V30 and one G12H30.
dd12939
New member
Re: Peavey's EL84 based Classic 50/50. Any opinions?
Every person I've asked has said JJ's for power and preamp tubes, so I'll probably just order a whole set (8x EL84; 2x 12AT7; 2x 12AX7) from Eurotubes or Revolution Guitar (ask gearjoneser about the latter if you want a good recommendation).
My main cab right now is a Bag End S12RD 1x12. I also converted a Fender SS combo for cab duties. They get the job done for the time being. Eventually I'd like to pick up a pair of 2x12's. Maybe those old Mesa vertical ones like Kac has....
Every person I've asked has said JJ's for power and preamp tubes, so I'll probably just order a whole set (8x EL84; 2x 12AT7; 2x 12AX7) from Eurotubes or Revolution Guitar (ask gearjoneser about the latter if you want a good recommendation).
My main cab right now is a Bag End S12RD 1x12. I also converted a Fender SS combo for cab duties. They get the job done for the time being. Eventually I'd like to pick up a pair of 2x12's. Maybe those old Mesa vertical ones like Kac has....
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