Help with Peavey Classic VTX 212

skinnyguy · June 24th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Hi everyone,

I just picked up a great workhorse amp - an early eighties Peavey Classic VTX 212. I got it for $110 and it sounds pretty dang good. It is missing a knob and the 'Automix' footswitch. Can anyone recommend a good source that would sell these? I haven't talked to a live body at Peavey but can't seem to find either of these items on their website so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

e-merlin · June 24th, 2008, 01:43 PM

Call or e-mail Peavey's parts department. A call is better. You won't find discontinued items on their website, but they do have some parts for 'em. Not sure how much it would be, but they will build a footswitch for a discontinued amp to order. At least they have in the past.

stantheman · June 24th, 2008, 04:48 PM

I've got the 1978 Classic - actually it's my second one.The ESSENTIAL thing is to get a Tech 21 GT-2 and at that moment that it's turned on You'll begin to realize that You have a "world class TONE monster".
Many a time I have considered selling everything else I've been blessed with and just going with Peavey and Tech 21 GT-2.
That's how AWESOME the two are in tandem.

River · June 24th, 2008, 06:40 PM

What's a Tech 21 GT-2?

trag-o-caster · June 25th, 2008, 12:15 AM

You know what???

I'm not sure, but I think I still have the Automix footswitch that came with my old Peavey Duece from way back when. I think it's the same footswitch that you're looking for. If I have it, then I'll report back.

garytelecastor · June 25th, 2008, 01:12 AM

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What's a Tech 21 GT-2?

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skinnyguy · June 25th, 2008, 11:10 AM

Thank you all for the input. E-Merlin, I knew I could count on you for some Peavy help. And Trag-o-caster, if you do have an old footswitch let me know and we'll work something out. For $110 bucks this will be a great amp. I'm going to put some new tubes in it and hopefully find a footswitch and I'll be in business. I cut my teeth on Peaveys in the early eighties - I still have a Bandit 65 I bought brand new in 82 and I have a Classic 30 that was my main gigging amp until four years ago when I got my SFDR. I also had a Renown for a few years. What I'm saying is I've got a soft spot in my heart for these Reagan era Peavey amps. They're hard to beat for the price.

stantheman · June 25th, 2008, 11:04 PM

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I can't even begin to tell You the outright ANGER people who've dropped serious coin for a Bluesbreaker express when I use this little pedal with a '78 Classic 212, it simply out-Bluesbreak's a Bluesbreaker at just about 1/10th the total price. The Peavey S/S front end matches up perfectly with Tech 21 gear. The only other one that IMHO is a "must have" is The Twin Reverb/Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive.
With the Peavey/GT-2 - just set it and forget it - absolute beano.

Steve G · June 26th, 2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by skinnyguy

Thank you all for the input. E-Merlin, I knew I could count on you for some Peavy help. And Trag-o-caster, if you do have an old footswitch let me know and we'll work something out. For $110 bucks this will be a great amp. I'm going to put some new tubes in it and hopefully find a footswitch and I'll be in business. I cut my teeth on Peaveys in the early eighties - I still have a Bandit 65 I bought brand new in 82 and I have a Classic 30 that was my main gigging amp until four years ago when I got my SFDR. I also had a Renown for a few years. What I'm saying is I've got a soft spot in my heart for these Reagan era Peavey amps. They're hard to beat for the price.

There are some great tones in those VTX amps. Really loved mine for a couple of years but sold it as I basically couldnt pick it up!

trag-o-caster · June 26th, 2008, 01:57 PM

Hey skinnyguy -

I'll have to go look through some boxes in my garage... BUT...

... if I find, I'll just GIVE it to ya! Just send me a mailing address.

You shouldn't pay for that. It's sat in my boxes of junk since the late 70's doing nothing. If I find it - it's YOURS!

skinnyguy · June 26th, 2008, 02:27 PM

I'll send you a private message with my contact info.

Thanks!

trag-o-caster · June 26th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Still looking....

I just learned one thing....

It's REALLY hot inside my garage right now!!!

June 24th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
skinnyguy Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 41 Posts: 218	Help with Peavey Classic VTX 212 Hi everyone, I just picked up a great workhorse amp - an early eighties Peavey Classic VTX 212. I got it for $110 and it sounds pretty dang good. It is missing a knob and the 'Automix' footswitch. Can anyone recommend a good source that would sell these? I haven't talked to a live body at Peavey but can't seem to find either of these items on their website so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

June 24th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
stantheman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 4,829	I've got the 1978 Classic - actually it's my second one.The ESSENTIAL thing is to get a Tech 21 GT-2 and at that moment that it's turned on You'll begin to realize that You have a "world class TONE monster". Many a time I have considered selling everything else I've been blessed with and just going with Peavey and Tech 21 GT-2. That's how AWESOME the two are in tandem. __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

June 25th, 2008, 12:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,438	You know what??? I'm not sure, but I think I still have the Automix footswitch that came with my old Peavey Duece from way back when. I think it's the same footswitch that you're looking for. If I have it, then I'll report back. __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

June 25th, 2008, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
skinnyguy Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 41 Posts: 218	Thanks for the input! Thank you all for the input. E-Merlin, I knew I could count on you for some Peavy help. And Trag-o-caster, if you do have an old footswitch let me know and we'll work something out. For $110 bucks this will be a great amp. I'm going to put some new tubes in it and hopefully find a footswitch and I'll be in business. I cut my teeth on Peaveys in the early eighties - I still have a Bandit 65 I bought brand new in 82 and I have a Classic 30 that was my main gigging amp until four years ago when I got my SFDR. I also had a Renown for a few years. What I'm saying is I've got a soft spot in my heart for these Reagan era Peavey amps. They're hard to beat for the price.

June 26th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,438	Hey skinnyguy - I'll have to go look through some boxes in my garage... BUT... ... if I find, I'll just GIVE it to ya! Just send me a mailing address. You shouldn't pay for that. It's sat in my boxes of junk since the late 70's doing nothing. If I find it - it's YOURS! __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

June 24th, 2008, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
River TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Crestone, CO USA Age: 53 Posts: 61	What's a Tech 21 GT-2?

June 26th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
skinnyguy Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 41 Posts: 218	Thanks Trag-o-caster! I'll send you a private message with my contact info. Thanks!

June 26th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,438	Still looking.... I just learned one thing.... It's REALLY hot inside my garage right now!!! __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb