Hey y'all,

I was just checking out some amps on ebay and noticed this in a listing for a Peavey Classic 30:

Quote Originally Posted by Ebay Listing
Peavey Classic 30 for sale

100% working condition, 30w valve amplifier for electric guitar, similar to a fender hot rod deluxe.

What I am told about this amp is that it is (estimated) a 1995 model which is better than newer models because of the type of soldering it has. Basically, somewhere around 2001 they brought out new health and safety guidelines meaning you had to use a 'safer' but ultimately inferior type of soldering on amps from there on in. Apparently this makes newer models of amps alot more unreliable than older ones. Bear in mind this is what I'm told by an amp geek (I've not got a clue myself!)

It has had alot of work done to it at a local amplifier company who have fitted it with brand new matched quad EL84 valves as well as have full power and safety testing.

Although I love this amp, I don't get enough use to justify keeping it.
Is there any/much truth to this?

I've never heard about it - and I'm not sure if it only affects Europe, or if you guys over there across the pond have the same problem?