PEAVEY CLASSIC 50

[1goodguitar]

You may have said and I missed it ,But is it fair to say that both amps are identical but for a different speaker set up, one with 2x12 and the other with 4x10.I do have a method to my madness ha Thanks for any help.

[37terraplane]

Arlen Roth has been using these amps for nearly 20 years!

[vagabond586]

Why the hell did they cut out all of the audio of him playing, but left in the talking?

[Nickpatient]

@vagabond586 You mean the noise gate on his voice? -,-

[Bflatest]

do these have an effects loop?

[elvezrulz]

@Bflatest Yes, they do

[reedtmartin]

Bought mine about a month ago, Best thing I have ever done! My Strat has never Sounded better!!

[SG710]

I love this amp so much! When you crank most of the amps up, they sound like a loan mower. This amp doesn`t leave you with that kind of sound. I use only the lead channel (I turn my guitar volume down for a clean tone). I`ve got Pre-Gain on 6/12, Post on 12/12, bass 8, mids 6, treble 4, reverb 4, presence on 0. Master volume is changing of course but I never turned it pass 4/12. I didn`t have to. I play on Gibson SG special and custom made LP. I play blues/rock or southern rock

[MusicManJL]

410 means 4 speakers 10 inches each and 212 means 2 speakers 12 inches each

[MrObame]

whats 410 and 212 configuration?

[akaboo69]

essentially they are alot like vox ac 30s very sweet sounding amps

[StarStormer20]

I'm in love with this amp!!!

[muscletruckdude]

i got an older style classic 50 410 and it doesnt really sound like this. it sounds better in my opinion. wonder if they get better with time as the tubes "break in" or if mines modded?

[dynimitejack]

@muscletruckdude I'm with you, and the speakers need some time to break in...

[icarly462]

is the 212 louder than the 410?

[pvampmgr]

@icarly462

No, they just have different tonal characteristics. Personally I like the mids from the 410.

[avoraluke1990]

Personally with mine the reverb is either off or full, even with the knob on 3 the amp gets too much reverb, could just be mine though

[damage5f6a]

are the oval badge models as good as the old ones? sound and quality wise?

[iglubov]

How could he got overdriven sound on clean channel? I tried on mine but failed. Ds anybody know how to do it? Or it's just a trick.

[gamergeek3000]

@iglubov high volume, low master.

[chojinkid]

in lead mode it sounds better than an orange, vox and marshall all together, especially if you play with a les paul, it really has the classic rock tone of an old marshall

[OliOsbourne]

is it good for metal if i get a pedal

[pvampmgr]

@OliOsbourne Absolutely, lots of guys have done that.

[ibanezman007]

@OliOsbourne Absolutely!

[Gonzoidz]

And it looks cool with the vintage tweed cabinet too.

[LouBoyProductions]

Can anybody help me on deciding what tubes to swap on this classic 50? Im looking for a high gain lead (blackstar,bogner) and a medium clean (standard peavey meets vox). I run a couple of pedals thru there also..but I would love to rely on the true tubes for the distortion...appreciate any help you guys can give.

[Guitarvirtuoso666]

I have bought one today,

Great amp so far,

the best thing about it is how well the master volume and the other volume/drive knobs work together.

This is a tube amp you actually can play at bedroomlevels, with the amp still sounding full and rich.

I played a fender hot rod too in the store, sounded good too, but it sounded way to flat at low volumes, and too make it sound full you really had to crank it

[bobs146]

This is tube right?

[bigbutt911]

@bobs146 idiot, watch the vid

[HeresAnOffering]

@bobs146 Yeah 3 12AX7's in the preamp, and 4 EL84's in the power stage.

[lassalle4]

I have my 2x12 Classic 50 since 92 I love it dearly !! the original eminence speakers

got ditched for celestion 30 watt green backs , gave a bit more depth , all good from me though !!

[Guitarvirtuoso666]

tried one today,

it was awesome!

[Drewpoooo]

Yeah I love my Classic 50/410 it is Amazing!

[mullen2105]

are you going direct out or micing?

[herc122]

I was lucky enough to buy a Classic 50 when they first came out. The rare Blues Classic, with the one 15' speaker, that they only made for 2-3 years. The first amp I've ever purchased and I will never sell it!! They don't get much better than this! Beats out any big name or boutique manufacturer any day! Cannot say enough good things about it! Does anyone know where I can get a cover for this?

[ThrowingItAway]

I love playing on my guitar teachers classic 50 410. it sounds absolutely amazing. and has tons of depth to the overdrive from soft to absolute screaming.

[vinvanvolt]

I had someone give me this amp a few years ago and I have had peavey, Marshall, laney, fender and boogie, this amp is the best sounding amp I have ever played through! I had one issue with the transformer, so I had it all replaced at my local shop. As far as the volume thing, I would check the pots and come on, dont right off the amp for that, see a professional and getter done! This amp is a keeper!

[vinvanvolt]

I have the Classic 50 4/10 with a Carvin tweed celestion vintage 30 2/12. uuuuh, smokin dude! To answer a couple questions that I have seen above. Mine is the older versioon, not the one in the pic with the oval Peavey on the front. I have one 8 and one 16 ohm speaker input and I believe the only diff between the old and the new ones besides the look is the new ones have the effects loop on them where mine does not. Cont...

[acidflake]

I have a 4x10 etx cab (by Peavey coupled with my Classic 50 4x10 amp) and it's a monster.

[SkylorMaxon]

Dude... I an sold

[ihavenoname93]

you have no idea, this video doesnt come even close to doing this amp justice, trust me

[kattskrall]

that dude needs a shower ._. anyway gonna buy one of those 212s

[giggidybdoto7]

I played a Classic 50 212 last night. I want to say that this is the best amp I have ever plugged into. Great reverb, crunch and a clean channel that matches Fender. Do not be scared by the 50w power if you still want to use it at home. I brought the volume down to where I could just hear it and it still sounded incredible. Do not waste your money on a Fender or Marshall. This amp has better clean and dirt than both of them. The price isnt bad either, for what you get (and you get alot).

[Mources]

Does anyone know anything about the Peavey Classic 50 head and the 412es cab? Just wondering, I love it, bought last one available, but I can't find any videos or anything on it - or what anyone else thinks of it.

[rdonkeyballs]

what u need to know? I've had mine a good 7yr and love it! I run it through marshall 412 w/ 25w greenbacks

[Caughtyouratention]

Sorry, I was just wondering which extension cab i could couple with the classic 50 410 because i've already checked it's manual, and it doesn't say, and i don't know 'cause i've just ordered the amp and was trying to do some research some info about a 410 extension cab

PLEASE HELP ME! and THANKS

[Caughtyouratention]

GREAT amp the classic 50 410!

BUT I`m just wondering what the impedance of the external speaker out is, 'cause i'm planning to get this amp and just don't know what another 410 cab to use with it because of the impedance, i mean an Engl Classic 100w which is 16 Ohms or any other 8 Ohm ?!!

[acidosmosis]

I've had a Classic 50 for about 12 years and about 2 years ago it began to malfunction. At random the volume cuts out a bit, then randomly returns to normal, so it's rendered unusable live. I've not been able to determine the problem, but a friend that's had one as long as me said he had the same issue and that it's practically not fixable (for very long). Anyone have any ideas? I did change the tubes (all of them).

[ladykungfoo]

I had a vintage tweed 100 watt w/ 2x12 combo year ago and it was a tone monster!!!! And really loud! Had a chrome control panel on top with chrome chicken head knobs, really a fantastic amp.

[abarbar06]

I cant decide which i like better, this or fender deville

[fcllee]

how does it sound in low volume ?! ...

wonder if I can just use this amp for both gigs and practice

[cool007boy]

Was having the same action :)!

[MbM20100]

Hi,

thanks to the master volume you can use it at home too with a GOOD sound ! It's a great amp !!!

I use it at home and for gigs and I love it !!

Ciao !

Marco

[MbM20100]

Hi,

thanks to the master volume you can play it at home with really good sounds !

I own the 212 and I think it's a GREAT and versatile amp !

Ciao !

Marco

[babygirl64385]

I have a classic 50 and use it for both practice and gigs. They are workhorse amps.

[13guitard00d]

do you get a footswitch with this amp?

[pvampmgr]

No, Peavey doesn't include it, but also doesn't add it in the cost. That way if a customer doesn't need a FS, they aren't paying for something that sits in the closet.

[13guitard00d]

thanks :)

[nico1blue]

i got one with mine. it is a reverb and clean/dirt switch.

[gottabestrong]

Stereo effect... Not cool

[diegoxis007]

what does stereo mean and why is it a bad thing?

[SkeletinProductions]

comes out of two speakers but, it's kinda useless because guitar are mono

[Lifestream]

TBH, I sat down with the Classic 30 and 50, and the 50 sounded more organic and three dimensional due to the second speaker. It makes a subtle, but noticeable difference and, I think, warrants the price difference.

[thejenkins16]

Is this amp loud enough to play over a loud drummer?

[LH993]

sure, its a tube amp with 50W, into 2x12 or 4x10, to play over a loud drummer you won't use half of this amp power

[pvampmgr]

Absolutely!

[uva2323]

yes it is very loud

[rhcpmd]

classic 30 is enough

[willieturnip]

No, you need at least 4000 watts.

[cawamax]

I bougth mine in 1993, and is getting old with to much dignity, sound amazing both chanels, and the 12" speakers handle heavyness so nice when I push de overdrive channel with ,my BB+, I´m going ti keep this amp forever

[econgblues626]

i just bought mine used but it looks different. mine doesn't have the peavey logo on top and the "classic 50" is located on top instead of on the bottom.

[Th3SundanceKid]

u have one of the cooler ones ;-) i don't like the "new" peavey look, but i guess they had to make them more peavey like, cause a lot of peepz seemed to think that these are fenders...especially when you took off the peavey badge on the bottom and had only the fender like "peavey cassic 50" one left on top. on stage you could easily mistake them for fenders then. well, i did the first time i saw one.

[iStu91]

do you have an effects loop channel?

[750tblack]

I have an old one its about 14 years old and loud as hell sounds great bullet proof and was dirt cheap

[Andyvswild]

i might buy one of these or a hot rod deville 212 not sure which one does better?

Can someone help me i'll probably use a tube screamer with whatever i pick.

I'll be doing little gigs and be playing stuff like saosin and underoath the hardest i'll do is the ghost inside.

[xgibsonxsgx]

my school just bought one of those for show's

[pvampmgr]

Well, don't be afraid to turn that thing up!

[spacemanvector32]

Arg...sold my original peavey classic years ago...that thing took almost an entire beer spilled down directly into the control panel....it burped...smiled and kept going. Should have never sold it...

[TheDancingSaxophone]

@spacemanvector32

Are the 'original' ones the ones with the black cabinet and black grill cloth? if so I may be purchasing one. And even if it isn't the original series, I'm still stoked out of my brain. :) and for $280 bucks!! I'm suppeeerrrrr stoked.

[MrJackanthony]

@spacemanvector32 lol funny. But they are great amps.

[punkeratheart]

@spacemanvector32 Yeah, that's what happens when someone spills beer in to me.

[jerrywalters]

I played through one of these at my local music store the other day. I think it was a 1x15 though. The clean sound is AMAZING. I didn't really like the overdriven sound though. I would probably go out and buy some sort of boutique overdrive pedal (ie. Liquid Sunshine) if I got one of these.

[Edward681]

Biggest mistake in my life is selling my classic 50!

[chojinkid]

the 2x12 lead channel is much better than this 4x10, it has a better bass response and a harder distortion

[guitarshredda2]

im lookin into this or the fender blues deville

any suggestions?

[h4ngwak]

I'd say this because

1) Drive channel sounds amazing

2) Has a true master volume (fender hot rod series reaches max volume around 4 and then starts breaking up, not true master volume)

3) It has a nice distinguishable clean channel

if youre looking for fendery types of clean, I'd say go for the Deluxe Reverb Reissue or the bassman

[terminalninja]

ignore the master volume comment he made, tube break up is what u want.

[Fiarzen]

but not if u want to play clean,

[LittleKeef]

i have a hot rod deville and a peavey valveking. fender amps are better than peavey i think. but for harder stuff i say peavey, but i prefer fender. dont get me wrong peaveys are great i love them but my hot rod deville 212 is my baby

[intheblues]

Deville's drive channel blows. I own both and the peavey drive channel is stacks nicer for blues especially. It's not as thin and crunchy as the devilles. The deville has a great clean channel, it's quite good. I'd make your choice on what channel or sound you want most.

[karatechopsueycide]

I had one the 2x12), but got rid of it due to the overbearing mid to high spike.... i'm thinking of getting it back and putting in some JJ tubes and Eminence Cannabis Rex's

[gvba02]

I'm a very satisfied user of the Classic 50 2x12.

It is a great amplifier and it looks beautiful too.

[arios211]

I like that guitar more

[slighe39]

Used to have a Classic 50 4x10. One of the sweetest sounding amps I've ever heard/played and wish I'd held onto it.

[DoggieTreatz]

nice! i want one!