Peavey TransTube Rage 158 1x8" 25W guitar amp combo

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I'm not seeing anything on the layout, bill of material, or the shematics that i can identify as the reverb tank. Pan, yes. That's another word for it?

This particular amp is quite popular with Church tech as its "clean" channel makes the electric sound like an acoustic and is easy for beginners to use. The chorus and reverb sound much nicer when not overdriven.Another great alternative to Peavey Rage 258 is the Roland Cube 10GX. It is almost similar to Rage 258 but with some more features. In addition to the 3 EQ bands, it includes chorus, delay, and reverb effects. The amp is not terribly hard to dial in. It certainly doesn't sound stellar by any means, but you can dial it in for some passable tones, though certainly not as good ad the later Peavey Rage amps like the 158. The tones are a bit flat and generic sounding... the transtube technology that was refined on the 158 was simply stellar and had a wonderful tubelike tone. This amp just seems to sound very small and compressed, making the tones a bit more lifeless to my ears. As for which Bandit is the best value for the money, it really depends on what you're after. I started another thread to help identify the different types of Bandits and how they've evolved over the years:

Despite the small size (8-inch super-duty Blue Marvel speaker), Peavey Rage 258 gives out powerful sound output. Whether it is a small band performance or a church choir, this amp produces a sound that is clear and loud at the same time and is hence a delight to the ears of the audience. Personally, I did not like the Bandit and others taken to China. I don't have to hear anything about them being the same. I've been a Pvholic longer than most of you, before you were born. My problem is American jobs. The XXL was the one that really made a hearable difference to me immediatly, with Peavey's constant improvements. So your best liked can be any them. but the XXL has the most and latest improvements. Best overall. Try them out.I'll try to answear everything i remember. The picture isn't mine, but mine is the same. My rage is currently unavailable due to a thousand pieces in the workshop / storageroom

It is not just the powerful sound but also the incredible low tones that this amp offer keeps the audience moving and enjoying the bass guitar. The clean, natural, and organic sound makes it just the right fit for chorus singing. Two Switchable Channels: Clean and Lead The paramount determining factor in selecting the right amplifier is the sound that it produces. If you do not have a powerful amplifier for your church choir, the essence of the service and the soulful music might not reach your audience. Hence, you need a strong and affordable amplifier to get the work done as per your requirements. The distortion gets a little fuzzy when setting the volume up, and the dials seem little flimsy almost like they're going to come off when turning them. Gonna have to stash this away, no matter how good it looks now! ( My wife even allows me to have it permanently in our livingroom now, with the "clothes" on ) wheelman wrote:Mine doesn't have a modern/vintage switch as some I've seen do but seems to have everything else the newer ones have. It is what I've seen called "Silver Stripe", I think.This is a versatile amp that even my wife doesn't mind carrying around. It sounds great and is powerful and cheap. If all you want is a practice amp I suggest trying it in a store with a guitar similar to the one you one. It can't hurt to try it anyway Mine doesn't have a modern/vintage switch as some I've seen do but seems to have everything else the newer ones have. It is what I've seen called "Silver Stripe", I think. quote="dalrymple"]I vote for a 75-100w Vypyr 1 series. The switching? Really? I've gigged with Vypyrs since 2008, and I have never had a situation where the switching was an issue. Not 1 time in 8 years. Maybe I'm just old and slow, but it never seems much different than any other amp. Maybe I'm just well timed. Dont know. We are not a waltz band. This type of circuit is an advantage because the sound released is free from the annoying ultra-high frequency. The music is without any rough tones. It is rather smooth and pleasant to hear. Lightweight and Portable

So you must consider selecting channels and effects based on the quality and tone of your style of music. Brand Value Since the power output is only 10W, the mighty Roland Cube is ideal for solo practice and performances conducted within a small area, like a room or a small gathering hall. You can get more insights on the product here. To Sum UpThe sound that the clean channel offers is devoid of any effects (since there aren't any available with this version). And so it is pure and raw as if coming straight from the instrument without any artificial amplification. If i'm not going to get any parts from PV, ( guy from sweden realizes TODAY that's how you write Peavey when online ...) then i'm gonna try to deassemble/hardwire a reverb pedal as an effect in the loop, INSIDE the amp. I'm waiting to see how it goes, because the original blazer config has got to be the cheapest and most reliable. The Peavey Rage 108 is an older model Peavey amp that was one of their first attempts at a cheap and portable amplifier. It has 2 channels, a shared EQ, and auxiliary and headphone inputs too. It puts out around 10 watts of power and is driven by a single small Peavey driver. There really isn't much to write home about with this amp, it just is what it is. Nothing really remarkable, just what is needed to get the job done.