The models include Fender twin and deluxe, Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, Diezel Boutique, Krank Krankenstein, Vox AC30and a large collection of Peavey amps like the 6505, XXX, and JSX. guys ( I miss you ) will know him as PVholic. The small tubes are numbered from the end of the chassis: V 1-2-5-3-4. About two, years into production PV started using sub par screen grid resisters and players started having problems using the E34L's and even standard, EL34's. If I am in the minority, then I apologize. [citation needed] Satriani was looking for an amplifier that was customized to his style, had every feature he required, and would work in both live and studio applications. switch to the EL34 mode. Sonic Drive Studio 45K views 1 year ago Mix -. Here's the tube layout for a 5150II, note they are not in typical order. The 6505 II is the product of countless hours of A/B comparisons, conversations with scores of users and artists, and deep dives into the amplifiers at a component level. $1,499.99. For Preamp tubes, matching is unnecessary, but for Power Amp tubes, matching is necessary. In stock trim a 5150 is well into clipping at 100 watts. You don't need to measure the plate voltage you can simply bias EL34's, KT77's or 6L6's between 34 to 40mA. They use 12AX7 preamp tubes, EL84 power tubes, and have spring reverb tanks. Jeff was leery about the mod and didnt want to part with the $40.00. Jeff said yes! Spin 'round carousel when your horse isn't screwed in. This could be caused by a browser plugin, disabled javascript, [10][dead link] In 2013, an enhanced line of Vypyr amps was released. IM deff more worried about quality then price.I would like the best sound I can get. Although in many amps they are the same. The 55 volts that Peavey recommends, at the test points for 6L6GC's is on the other hand, on the cool side but using the test points is so completely inaccurate we simply cannot. You almost always start farthest from the power tubes. This is completely safe to do. No, you dont have to worry about that, its fixed bias." This amp gets run hard multiple times a week since August of 2000 with NO problems what so ever. [5], That same year, Peavey closed its A Street plant in Meridian, Mississippi and laid off nearly 100 employees. Products are manufactured mainly in China and the United States, and are distributed to 136 different countries. This amp was showcased at the first North, West Peavey gathering (Jam, party and Micro Brew celebration for Peavey players) which Eurotubes hosted in late 2000. The changes over the years resulted in a midrange quality that varied from amp to amp. Huge difference from stock to this. stems just to the right of the right hand KT88. We may earn a commission on any affiliated purchases. 120 watts (rms) into 16, 8, or 4 ohms (switchable) 2-channel preamp switchable on front panel or remote footswitch. Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple, promotional financing. We just tubed a pair of JSX heads that, were modded by Voodoo amps including the Mercury Magnetics VA-JSX-0 output trannys and because we get asked about the bias test points, almost everyday we decided to document the readings for you. The Valve King series amps are a cheaply made chinese amp but they do fill a void for players who want to get into a high gain amp for cheap. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The mesa was exactually perfect.It now has a brighter, tighter sound.I totally love this amp now.The jj tubes were kinda muddy idk if they were just old or what but I didnt like them. The amp is in fact, NOT altering the number of gain stages in this channel to achieve clean and crunch, which is likely a large reason why the clean tone is so lacking. Each channel has separate EQ as well as separate power amp controls (Resonance . The internal design is essentially identical to the vintage Marshall, with the exception of using a plate-fed tone stack instead of the Marshall-trademarked cathode-follower-based circuitry. OK PV fans here is a picture of a guitar collection of an internet buddy and customer of mine that I've know for a number of years. V1,2,5 are all stages in the preamp. 6505+ 112 tube choices and how-to-install 11,611 views Feb 8, 2015 Dislike Share 87sherwood 1.09K subscribers Installed new tubes. The 5150 II and 6505+ are the same amps and fall into the love it or hate it category. JavaScript is disabled. The distortion in the clean channel alone is more than most players need! You are using an out of date browser. We cannot stress enough how inaccurate the test points are! These amps are fixed bias and use EL84 power tubes. The V numbers refer to the schematic, NOT the order of tubes on the chassis. usually pretty happy with the 5150 heads in stock trim, but players looking for warmth and anything near a decent clean tone will be left wanting. The 5150/6505 has no bias adjustment. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I guess i am more worried if the amp has lost any of its tone I want it to be running 100% and not break during a live show. In 2014, Peavey closed its UK distribution and manufacturing operations, citing that while the UK facility was originally a manufacturing plant, the lower cost and advanced techniques of Chinese manufacturing deemed it unsustainable. The fire department plans to fill the cylinders with inert gas. V1 is farthest away, V2 is the next one, etc. As of 8:30 p.m. there is still one tank leaking and authorities have decided to let that tank completely vent before taking further action, the fire department said. This is a great retube set for metal players of all types for the Peavey 6505 Plus Head tube amp. Okay guys, I have a confession to make. They are also programmable by way of computer software link.[11]. We said to put the bias switch into the EL34 mode if the bias will not exceed 34mA with 6L6's, or if you just want to run a little higher up to about 40mA. properly and you get this answer say, "Gee thanks!" or even blocked browser cookies. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. For the Power tubes, SED Winged =C= are usually considered the best, with JJ being a close second place (although JJ is the best value). I know its completely different amp but I would like to know more about tube amps. There are now two bias pots on the back panel for easy access, a reworked front. Start by swapping the 12AX7's around. You must log in or register to reply here. <- power tubes V4 V3 V5 V2 V1 V6. A final bias, setting of between 36 to 40mA of plate current per tube measured with a bias probe is a good setting. the amp makes 113 watts before any clipping. The. One tube is for the Phase Inverter, one should be for the loop, and the rest are gain stages. Rounded out by a genuine spring reverb, the 6505+ 112 Combo has everything you'll need to satisfy the most metal tone-tastes. The 750/751 series had composite bridges and stained 4-ply thin maple shells. The V numbers refer to the schematic, NOT the order of tubes on the chassis. Rhythm channel: pre-/post-gain, bright and crunch switches. It only has 5 per tubes. This could be caused by a browser plugin, disabled javascript, Dynamics and reliability are excellent. So if you're, biasing 6L6's and the bias will not get up above 34mA then adjust it down to about 20mA and put the amp in standby. Switchable post-EQ effects loop. Hi guys, I'm having a little trouble with my brand new Peavey 6505+. I thought this needed to be posted simply because, well you'll see. If its a good blues tone your after then a fairly hot set of EL84s will give a nice greasy tone with an early saturation. You might have an input jack that isn't shunting. The, lead channel is just simply over the top, way over the top! None of our VK customers have reported problems with them and we get a lot of positive comments about the improvements with the JJ 6L6GC's, and the ECC83S preamp tubes. * 0 Item (s) Account Login Instrument Amplifiers Instruments Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? "[8] In 2004, Peavey and Eddie Van Halen parted ways, with Eddie taking the 5150 brand name with him. A fire in a truck carrying compressed hydrogen tanks caused the evacuation of people initially in a one-mile radius area of suburban Diamond Bar Sunday, and a county HazMat team was sent to the scene because of the danger of an explosion. When you test again hit the input jacks with the handle of a screwdriver, hitting the jack might close the connection and silence the amp. . Moral of the story? Also on the rear panel, non-gain effects devices, i.e, chorus, reverb, delay, can be connected with quarter-inch mono phone plugs. We really wanted to hear what a 5150 sounded like with the power tubes biased properly so I called Jeff and offered to, pick up his 5150 and mod the bias free of charge! [2] One of the largest audio equipment manufacturers in the world, it is headquartered in Meridian, Mississippi. For you 5150 players who want to venture into integrated Quad territory without doing a bias mod, we have you covered! Fuck you I'm trying to be caring and shit. They are inherently noisy, and the stock tubes are not anything special. This is why most players who have tried both the head and the combo, like the clean tone and the, There are a lot of amp techs out there that have attended technical trade schools or have taken a couple college courses and have no real, understanding of how and why vacuum tubes work. 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In July of 1999 Bob tubed a 5150 for a local guy named Jeff Miesen, better known as Jeffytune on the Peavey forum. The Peavey amp forum, used to be one of the only real open forums on the net, but unfortunately this changed the summer of 2001 and now if you post something that, Peavey doesn't like your post will be deleted. If you're retubing, you should buy a full set of tubes and keep any spares as backups. However, over the course of time, component suppliers changed ownership, altering their manufacturing processes, tone, and unit-to-unit consistency. Sell on Amazon Although in many amps they are the same. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The Classic 20 is a, gem for a small cheap combo. However, the 6505 II adds separate EQ, Resonance, and Presence controls to each channel, giving you more control and flexibility. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by, Amps/Cabs Tech Corner: Amplifier, Cab & Speakers, guitar > V1 (one half) > V6 > V3 > V4 > Power Tubes, guitar > V1 > V2 > V5 > V3 > V4 > Power Tubes. We tube hundreds of Marshall, Mesa, Laney, Ampeg, Crate, Engl, Bogner, Carvin, Gibson, Hughes & Kettner, Orange, Rivera, Traynor and VHT amps just to name a few and none of these. In 2009, Peavey Electronics Corp. filed two lawsuits against various companies under Behringer/Music Group umbrella for patent infringement, federal and common law trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution and unfair competition. This PV collection is owned by Ed Taylor who is ( yup, you guessed it ) a good, 1998 - 2020 Eurotubes Inc. All Rights Reserved, All text and images on this website may not be used without express permission. Special financing options exist if you use your Sweetwater card. Ibanez UV777 - Carvin TL60 & 727 - Jackson KE3, Best pre amp and power tubes for Peavey 6505+ 112 combo. ", You can find a page Bob wrote years ago about, The XXX, 3120 and JSX amps are quite similar with the JSX having a stronger mid and voiced differently in the high end. Five 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6GC power amp tubes. Contrary to much folklore since the 6505 Series inception, Peaveys formula has remained virtually unchanged. Jul 31, 2012, 3:31 PM Like Reusenfisch [pro] Registered User Join date: Sep. That location is just south of the Riverside (60) Freeway and west of the Orange (57) Freeway, but traffic on that freeway was not impeded. Each channel has separate EQ as well as separate power amp controls (Resonance and Presence) and separate preamp controls (Pre and Post Gain), giving players more control and flexibility. They last a fairly long time. 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