Peavey Classic 30

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by Bryan

could have been your tubes red plating..you are never to turn on a tube amp with nothing plugged into it..unless you want to fry it..

This also goes for running an amp OFF Standby, not going into a speaker load .

[InTheEvening]

I don't own one but I did find this used Classic 30 in the store a while back and tested it out.
Really liked it, had nice cleans and got some nice overdrive at the lower volumes.(wasn't able to turn it up in the store)
Seemed versatile and I think it's got a nice in between British and American sound. Plus the tweed is great.
I came back a couple weeks later and asked if they had any Classic 30's and they started commenting on how good they thought it was. I had no intention of buying and they were out of Classic 30's, so they probably weren't trying to make it sound good lol.
BTW someone on another forum mentioned that the Peavey Delta Blues is also pretty good. So that's something to look into if your interested in the Classic 30 I suppose.

[MIDNIGHT]

Originally Posted by InTheEvening

I don't own one but I did find this used Classic 30 in the store a while back and tested it out.
Really liked it, had nice cleans and got some nice overdrive at the lower volumes.(wasn't able to turn it up in the store)
Seemed versatile and I think it's got a nice in between British and American sound. Plus the tweed is great.
I came back a couple weeks later and asked if they had any Classic 30's and they started commenting on how good they thought it was. I had no intention of buying and they were out of Classic 30's, so they probably weren't trying to make it sound good lol.
BTW someone on another forum mentioned that the Peavey Delta Blues is also pretty good. So that's something to look into if your interested in the Classic 30 I suppose.

if only they had some dog-gone headphone jacks!

[InTheEvening]

Well good news cause of GC's holiday sale I might be the future owner of a Peavey Classic 50.

If your still interested in those 30's i'd check it out now, cause GC has lowered the price on it ridiculously. Hopefully it won't be out but i'm gonna try to snag one for $400 new tomorrow.

Could anyone tell me how the Classic 50 compares to the Classic 30?

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by InTheEvening

Well good news cause of GC's holiday sale I might be the future owner of a Peavey Classic 50.

If your still interested in those 30's i'd check it out now, cause GC has lowered the price on it ridiculously. Hopefully it won't be out but i'm gonna try to snag one for $400 new tomorrow.

Could anyone tell me how the Classic 50 compares to the Classic 30?

Same basic layout of controls, Try both the 2 12 and 4 10 Models, I had a 4 10 I had to sell to a great old friend who needed it badly to gig with .
Its almost a Fender 59 Bassman Re Issue , with extra drive and verb, I'd take one over a Fender Hot Rod series any time

[InTheEvening]

Alright, my options are very little the only amps they have left are a floor model Classic 30, floor model Classic 50 (2x12) and a new Classic 50 which I hope to get. Cause they're charging $400 for any of those, I guess the Classic 50 new would be the biggest bang for the buck.
If they have any 4x10's i'll definitely check it out though.

I'm most worried about the volume cause ATM I usually record in my room and do medium gigs on rare occasions..

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by InTheEvening

Alright, my options are very little the only amps they have left are a floor model Classic 30, floor model Classic 50 (2x12) and a new Classic 50 which I hope to get. Cause they're charging $400 for any of those, I guess the Classic 50 new would be the biggest bang for the buck.
If they have any 4x10's i'll definitely check it out though.

I'm most worried about the volume cause ATM I usually record in my room and do medium gigs on rare occasions..

I could still get good low volume drive with the pre amp shoved over pretty hard, I never turned mine up past six, the time I did, was a fourth of July and pissed off my neighbor two doors up while playin the Star Spangled Banner !

[InTheEvening]

Originally Posted by lp59aholicDon

I could still get good low volume drive with the pre amp shoved over pretty hard, I never turned mine up past six, the time I did, was a fourth of July and pissed off my neighbor two doors up while playin the Star Spangled Banner !

Sounds like a "blast" *see what I did there with bad joke?*

Well if it's usable and still sounds good at lower volumes then i'll probably check it out. So long as it's got a good basic clean tone...
I could wait to get a Ceriatone but I won't be able to get a price on an amp like this anytime soon.

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by InTheEvening

Sounds like a "blast" *see what I did there with bad joke?*

Well if it's usable and still sounds good at lower volumes then i'll probably check it out. So long as it's got a good basic clean tone...
I could wait to get a Ceriatone but I won't be able to get a price on an amp like this anytime soon.

50 watt Peavey All tube for 400 Bones is a deal in my book, one ya shouldnt let slide, hell you might make money if you want to move it for a Ceriatone later . I keep goin back to Nik's site and think man there is a few amps here I'd love to have !

[InTheEvening]

Haha yea I know what that's like, I play 18 watt soundclips while I do work just to keep my mind on something.

[DeafDumbBlind Kid]

saw a used one for 399 this week at a local store. thinking of putting 3 benjamins down on the counter and see what they say, and walk if they say 'no'.

You know they only gave the seller a buck, maybe a buck fifty tops, for it.

of course, I should probably try it first, with one of my guitars.

[InTheEvening]

^Yeah they're pretty cool amps. If you like it then go for it, though if it's a used Classic 30 they should sell it for 300 instead of 400.

And I managed to get the last new Classic 50 for $400 at GC today. I
m still trying to test it out and see what the amp can do. I got 30 days to return it but it's looking alright ATM.

Is it normal for the amp to make a slight hum and be a little noisy as the volume goes up?

[brettk7]

Originally Posted by midnightdreamer

not Christmas.. more like my birthday

kidding aside, it's cuz i'm not driving yet.. i got my learners license this past june, and here in Jax FL, i have to hold it for a year, till next June before i can drive.. and even then, i don't even know if i will have ANY car to drive

so as you can see, i can't get around much.. and asking my aunt or uncle to bring me to the Guitar Center is really out of their way and their always busy..

sigh..

Too bad you live in Florida, I'd jam with you dude =/

I don't have any cool people to jam with, besides my band haha. But, I'm the only guitarist!!! =/

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by InTheEvening

^Yeah they're pretty cool amps. If you like it then go for it, though if it's a used Classic 30 they should sell it for 300 instead of 400.

And I managed to get the last new Classic 50 for $400 at GC today. I
m still trying to test it out and see what the amp can do. I got 30 days to return it but it's looking alright ATM.

Is it normal for the amp to make a slight hum and be a little noisy as the volume goes up?

Evening, Yeah on the Humm , Check ground wires, florencent lighting can make it worse , especially in higher gain settings , Also Check and make sure all your tubes are seated in tight , Which Speaker config ,?

[MIDNIGHT]

Originally Posted by brettk7

Too bad you live in Florida, I'd jam with you dude =/

I don't have any cool people to jam with, besides my band haha. But, I'm the only guitarist!!! =/

i see.. i have a buddy i could jam with and whom i'd join his band but sadly.... he's too far..

can't wait till he moves out of his house!

[InTheEvening]

Originally Posted by lp59aholicDon

Evening, Yeah on the Humm , Check ground wires, florencent lighting can make it worse , especially in higher gain settings , Also Check and make sure all your tubes are seated in tight , Which Speaker config ,?

It's the 2x12, it's not all that noticeable but you can definitely hear it. I don't think there are any fluorescent light in the room and my Valvetronix never had any noise so...

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by InTheEvening

It's the 2x12, it's not all that noticeable but you can definitely hear it. I don't think there are any fluorescent light in the room and my Valvetronix never had any noise so...

Its just the small price ya pay for over all better tone

[InTheEvening]

Haha it's true, the playing dynamics the amp picks up is amazing. I might still get the ceriatone but this one is sounding great at the moment.