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Steve G · November 5th, 2009, 05:32 AM

So I picked up an old Studio Pro 40 for Peanuts.

Ive always fancied trying a clean amp (and I like Peavey clean tone) with a 15" speaker. Probably in an attempt to emulate Redds LTD's.

If I could find a cheap 15" speaker do you think this would be a good project. Obviously the cab is significantly smaller than those big steel amps, but I know the LTD was built into the Pacer chassis which isnt huge.

Will this scratch my 15 itch or am I just barking up the wrong tree?

Steve

PS, check the psychedelic grill cloth!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

openbar · November 5th, 2009, 09:46 AM

11 Pounds? Now that's a score! Though I seriously doubt a 15" speaker would fit in that cab, it is smaller than a Bandit. On the other hand, for that kind of money you could build a new cab and still be ahead.

Steve G · November 5th, 2009, 10:18 AM

Cheers openbar, I was pleased at the price. Bid £30 and expexted someone else to win it for £31.

I guess none of the Peavey Pickers Social Club were on fleabay that day, either that or the grill cloth put em off!

goyo4400 · November 11th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Congratulations on the score! I own one and I love it --pretty sure there is not room for a 15" but you definitely need to upgrade the stock speaker--you will be rewarded IMHO.

strat a various · November 12th, 2009, 12:51 PM

I had a Studio Pro 40 in the 80s, a great SS amp. It was the best sounding cheap amp I found back then, used it for a backup and for little gigs where portability was foremost. Next time I see one in a pawnshop, I'm grabbing it. It was a very good Jazz amp, very warm sounding for a SS and loud. I put an EV in it; but now, I'd try something a little lighter, like a C-rex or a Jensen MOD 12-110.

Steve G · November 12th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Thanks guys, Its arrived and the grill cloth is off. Ive been doing some cleaning. The 15 thing may have been far fetched but I really like the sound of this amp. Love those cheesy 80's Peaveys!
This amp really likes teles. Its also single channel which is great as I can barely stand anything that makes my life more complicated.

November 5th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Steve G Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Age: 33 Posts: 2,451 64 Photos	80's Peavey Studio Pro 40 + 15"? So I picked up an old Studio Pro 40 for Peanuts. Ive always fancied trying a clean amp (and I like Peavey clean tone) with a 15" speaker. Probably in an attempt to emulate Redds LTD's. If I could find a cheap 15" speaker do you think this would be a good project. Obviously the cab is significantly smaller than those big steel amps, but I know the LTD was built into the Pacer chassis which isnt huge. Will this scratch my 15 itch or am I just barking up the wrong tree? Steve PS, check the psychedelic grill cloth! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWNX:IT __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

November 5th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Steve G Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Age: 33 Posts: 2,451 64 Photos	Cheers openbar, I was pleased at the price. Bid £30 and expexted someone else to win it for £31. I guess none of the Peavey Pickers Social Club were on fleabay that day, either that or the grill cloth put em off! __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

November 11th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
goyo4400 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Valley, GA Age: 56 Posts: 36	Congratulations on the score! I own one and I love it --pretty sure there is not room for a 15" but you definitely need to upgrade the stock speaker--you will be rewarded IMHO. __________________ "There's a road in Oklahoma, straighter than a prea-cher, longer than a mem-o-ry"

November 12th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Steve G Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Age: 33 Posts: 2,451 64 Photos	Thanks guys, Its arrived and the grill cloth is off. Ive been doing some cleaning. The 15 thing may have been far fetched but I really like the sound of this amp. Love those cheesy 80's Peaveys! This amp really likes teles. Its also single channel which is great as I can barely stand anything that makes my life more complicated. __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

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November 5th, 2009, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
openbar Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 483	11 Pounds? Now that's a score! Though I seriously doubt a 15" speaker would fit in that cab, it is smaller than a Bandit. On the other hand, for that kind of money you could build a new cab and still be ahead.

November 12th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
strat a various Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: the high desert Age: 51 Posts: 1,083	I had a Studio Pro 40 in the 80s, a great SS amp. It was the best sounding cheap amp I found back then, used it for a backup and for little gigs where portability was foremost. Next time I see one in a pawnshop, I'm grabbing it. It was a very good Jazz amp, very warm sounding for a SS and loud. I put an EV in it; but now, I'd try something a little lighter, like a C-rex or a Jensen MOD 12-110.

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