Peavey Classic / Delta Blues Thread

**Tone2TheBone** · June 15th, 2006, 07:21 PM

The Classic 30 is in da house!

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Isn't she a beauty...I wish you could hear her...

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I've had the tubes burning since I got home 3 hours ago and just took a small break to post these pics...

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The tubes are stock I'm sure but overall the amp sounds lovely....has definition and gobs of tweed tone...

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Shots of my beloved Strat and Les Paul leaning against her gorgeous frame....

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More comments to come...however my first impressions (or second impressions from home) are excellent and this sweet amp sings and has clarity. A slightly different animal than my Silver Jubilee but a perfect companion!

**Nelskie** · June 15th, 2006, 07:46 PM

That's a super-clean rig you got there, Tone! She's a beauty indeed!

duhvoodooman*** · June 15th, 2006, 08:06 PM

Beauty, T2TB!! Looks brand-spankin' new! And since I have those same 7 tubes in my DB, I have a pretty good idea how fine she sounds, too!

But clips would be better than my imagination!

Robert**** · June 15th, 2006, 08:28 PM

Looks like you're having fun, Tonester! Now you gotta recording something for us...

**ZoSo65** · June 19th, 2006, 10:37 PM

Well, I love my DB210! It sounds great!
Some people say the 210 is better for humbuckers and the 115 is better for single coils.
Well as far as I'm concerned, being I played my 2 axes, a couple strats, a couple LP's,,,it's all good.
I will eventually build a 1x15 external for it, to have the best of both worlds.

And about the gaurds, check out my thread from a while ago, when I let DVM know about the factory gaurd and the one on ebay.
DB and Classic Tube Gaurds (it's about the 4th post down)

I like the idea of "factory" but it will have to be removed to replace the tubes, but at the same time, by the way it's built, it "should be" more durable because of the wrap around design.
But in the end which ever one is used, will offer a great deal of protection, without a doubt!

**Tone2TheBone** · June 20th, 2006, 09:02 AM

More comments here about my new amp. She just sings. The amp is voiced at a sweet midrange and slightly dark which is a good thing. The more you open her up the better she sounds. She loves both the Strat and the Les Paul giving different feel and tone for each instrument.

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Playing it at past half volume is a blast as it's not skull jarring loud, but it sings to no end and it will still cut through a loud drummer very easily. Reminiscent of playing through my buddy from High School's cranked Fender tweed amp. Playing her at moderate to even soft volumes is still awesome. Plenty of tone capabilities there.

I took out the little tube retainer clips cause it seems they rattled against the bottles when loud. The 2 coolest things about the amp are the long spring reverb (nothing like the sound of spring reverb) and the footswitch that came with it. *thumbs up* It would have been cooler to have a switch that turned on the "boost" circuit too but it does not have this function. The boost circuit is a heapin' helpin' of mids that sounds really good on the Lester Paulio...but for the most part I run the amp in normal mode. I plan on getting that cool tube guard soon too. What have you guys done with your Classics?

**blogan** · June 20th, 2006, 05:13 PM

Okay, you guys have finally done it. I've gotta get a Classic 30. Imagine my surprise when I searched Craigslist this morning and found a black, old style Classic 30 for only $250. Unfortunately, it was posted a few days ago, so it might already be sold (ya think?!

), but I sent off the e-mail asking about it. Wish me luck!

(And the rest of you guys, back off -- it's mine!

)

duhvoodooman*** · June 20th, 2006, 06:15 PM

eBay has several....as always!

**blogan** · June 20th, 2006, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by duhvoodooman

eBay has several....as always!

True enough, but $250 for a 30 and no shipping cost seems like an awesome deal to me.

That's more the cost of a 20.

**Tone2TheBone** · June 20th, 2006, 09:49 PM

The Classic line of Peaveys seem to be very popular. I know that the C20 that Warren has is the most coveted....however I have seen both C20 and C30 over at Bob's website in his personal gallery....(scroll down to the Peavey section)

http://eurotubes.com/euro-p.htm

It was by happenstance that I found my C30 although I had entertained the very idea of possessing one someday based on my talks with our Mr. Nelskie and by me playing through one once. Used prices are usually very good deals and if you find a good one between $250 and $350 I would highly recommend that you just find a way to get it. Skip those everyday fast food meals and save for one...really you're not spending a whole bunch of bones for something COOL and FUN.

**blogan** · June 21st, 2006, 09:58 AM

Yeah, if I could find a C20 for the price Warren paid, that would definitely be a no-brainer. I think I'd prefer the C30, though.

I'm a little bummed. I haven't heard from the seller of the C30. I think it's already sold and he's no longer checking his Craigslist e-mail.

Oh well, I'll continue to watch. Thrill of the hunt and all...

**r_a_smith3530** · June 21st, 2006, 11:14 AM

Well, it looks like this thread developed while I was away. Congrats Tone, hope you like your new amph. I bought my Classic, the 50/410 back in 1994, and it has proved itself so dependable and versatile in the years since that I have never found the need for another guitar amp, except for my little Pignose that is (ya gotta have something that plays on batteries!). I've checked out a bunch, but never found anything that I like enough to give up my Classic 50 for.

**Tone2TheBone** · June 21st, 2006, 11:19 AM

Thanks Rob....I dig this amp....er amph. With it....I get screaming solos....

LMAO couldn't resist sorry.

**SuperSwede** · June 21st, 2006, 12:58 PM

WHAT! That is copyrighted material Tone!

**Tone2TheBone** · June 21st, 2006, 01:05 PM

SS - it's classic stuff I really wish I had invented that. heh

**scottish_bluesman** · October 4th, 2006, 04:03 PM

coming off as a big valve noob here
but is there a guide on removing and fitting new ones dont want to make a dogs dinner of it really

**Tone2TheBone** · October 4th, 2006, 04:09 PM

They're easily removeable. Rock the tubes out slowly and gently pull until they come out of the socket. Install them the same way making sure you don't bend the tube prongs.

**Tone2TheBone** · November 20th, 2006, 10:40 AM

Well dang it. All this talk about Peavey Classic amphs got me wanting one of those sweet tube guards and now I can't find the dood who makes them! Does anyone know where I can get one???? (panics)

**Nelskie** · November 20th, 2006, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by tone2thebone

Well dang it. All this talk about Peavey Classic amphs got me wanting one of those sweet tube guards and now I can't find the dood who makes them! Does anyone know where I can get one???? (panics)

The guy's name is Dan Bartosik (dan*electro on Ebay). He makes these guards on the side, when he has time. When he gets a few made, he posts them on Ebay, and they sell very quickly. I am sure he'll have another batch of guards up soon (last ones were posted on Ebay around mid to late Oct.) You can contact him via Ebay (upper left part of page, "Contact Member"). Drop him a quick note, tell him what kind of amp you have, and leave him your e-mail address. He'll e-mail you back when he has some made up, and available on the 'bay. That's how it worked out for me. Here's the link:

http://myworld.ebay.com/dan*electro/

If your Peavey Classic / Delta series amp doesn't have one - - it should.

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