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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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 Posted - 11/26/2008 : 21:45:41
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| I've always wondered how Peavey faired in todays world. Laurie had a time with his mods with delicate traces etc. I have the Studio Pro 40 circa 1983 & my cousin had the 2x12 Renown with Scorpion speakers (I think). I like the old "style" of Peavey gear & a couple new things like the Mini-Colossal. But how are Peavey speakers nowadays? |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 11/26/2008 : 21:53:12
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| I haven't used any new Peavey speakers... i used to have some old BW equipped monitors (early 90's), and I have a pair of mid-highs (15 and compression driver) - mid 90's. All were/are "cheap and cheerful". Not massive quality (build or audio) but low cost and servicable. |
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visserman
Platinum Member
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Posted - 11/28/2008 : 14:20:59
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Originally posted by DeFrag
Why are V30s so damned popular? Are they efficient, or cheap, or standard punch for modern music? I've got 3 cabs with 'em & wished at least one came with something a bit more vintage with earlier breakup characteristics.
It may be because they are readily available [and relatively cheap]
I have one small Marshall which carries a V30, the other amps do have a G10. Compared to the G10 the V30 does have more bass, sounds more powerful, but to my ears, does have less character, and yes, the break-up point is much higher.
You see, I had some engineers complaining about those G10's, but I really like 'em, they sound bright and break up quickly. I do like their clean sound, and with some outboard EQ's and compressors I can get plenty of volume out of 'em.
I gig with two of those amps, going straight into a PA and it is a great sound.
Maybe tastes are changing over time, people start to realise how good some of those speakers are soundwise.
About your comments on Peaveygear and speakers, I find them lacking in character. Good for overal general sound, but it does not define anything special. I have a studiochorus from the late 80s, nice amp, but it sounds like you have just a volumebox for your guitar. Having said that, my tastes have developed a lot since I bought that amp, so at the time I thought it was great, but I did not have much to compare it to.
Peavey used to be quite popular, but these days you do not see them that often, apart from people using the older stuff. |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 11/28/2008 : 14:35:27
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Laurie and others.. it's hard to guarantee today that you'll get a real BRIT-made Celestion when you buy a speaker.. I did (from my own store) and was chagrined to see that it was made in china (for the same price as the brits were selling years before). That AVT speaker, if it's from before 2004ish, should be Brit made..
SO.. another Mesa/Boogie trick is.. to order V30s or C90s as replacement speakers from them and they WILL be BRIT-made, at a very similar price to retail on the Chinese ones.
I was told by a boogie rep that they don't do a glue-downpress of the cone into the basket (in China) which is an important step taken in the UK plant. |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/01/2008 : 00:03:15
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It is in a Marshall AVT extension cab. Crappy cab, looks road worn - so maybe from before 2005 so should be made in England. Couldn't see any markings on it to confirm.
Anyway, I'm sitting on it and if he'll ever take $100 for it I will probably grab it.
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Celestion G12-100W AVT speaker
