NEW AMP?

hellacaster · October 14th, 2006, 11:07 PM

So i'm wondering if I really need a peavey classic 50 410. Its huge. I'm thinking of selling it. I can get the price I paid ($400) and put it towards a new much smaller amp. Here is what I'm thinking. Peavey Delta Blues~Blues Junior~ or Pro Junior. PLEASE help me out here. thanks

'caster oil · October 14th, 2006, 11:08 PM

My vote: Blues Jr.

hellacaster · October 14th, 2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 'caster oil

My vote: Blues Jr.

ok good, but why?

TexGoneNW · October 15th, 2006, 12:03 AM

I like the Pro Junior myself, just because I like the simplicity of the two-knob circuit and the sound.

markophonic · October 15th, 2006, 12:56 AM

I think the Classic 50 sounds superior to the Delta blues...I can't see why you would even considor it...they both weigh a ton.

studio1087 · October 15th, 2006, 11:02 AM

Do you mic your amp when you play?

If so the huge amp can be a hassle.

I just bought a Pro Junior and my Hot Rod Deluxe and extension cab have been in the basement ever since.

I'm 42; I've had all-tube 4 x 12 1/2 stacks and I've had a Champ. I dought that I'll ever buy a tube combo bigger than 20 watts. A 20 watt amp turned up to 5 is LOUD.

Just enough is plenty. Way too much is a pain in the A**.

My 2 cents.

John

hellacaster · October 16th, 2006, 09:19 PM

Heres the deal, I just saw a friend of mine play a show with a pro junior. I fell in love all over again. I've played them before and wanted one. I decided to try the peavey instead. (playing alot of guitar thru a 410 deville at the time)! The sounds that come out of that PJ when its pushed were amazing. To really push the classic 50 you are playing at a really oud level. I though of one of those volume box thingys but I'm not sure if that'd work or not.

OaklandA · October 16th, 2006, 10:15 PM

I don't know if the Delta Blues is a "much smaller" amp....but it'd definitely be my choice of the ones listed. The BJ can be modded into a decent amp, but IMO the Delta Blues is a great amp as is and very versatile. You really get a lot of bang for the buck with features. That big 15 puts out some nice tone.

tazzboy · October 16th, 2006, 10:34 PM

The Delta Blues amp comes in two version a 2x10 and 1x15. Circuity on both of these amps is pretty much the same.

hellacaster · October 17th, 2006, 12:45 PM

yeah but what if I am looking for that pushed amp sound tho? I think the delta would still have to much power. could be wrong tho. opinions?

ron jeffreys · October 17th, 2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hellacaster

yeah but what if I am looking for that pushed amp sound tho? I think the delta would still have to much power. could be wrong tho. opinions?

I have a DR Z a 69 Super Reverb A 68 Twin Reverb a Classic 50 2x12 but the Delta Blues 2x10 is the one.Light weight inredible tone master volume reverb and tremolo.Try it w/ your tele tou will be amazed...Ron

daviddoubleu · October 17th, 2006, 01:20 PM

I'm Gassing for a Pro Junior! Great punchy little amp that oozzes character.

Derwood · October 18th, 2006, 01:11 PM

I have a Delta Blues. It has a good clean sound, but is way loud by the time it breaks up on the clean channel. It sounds good, but I think it comes up short on the low end.
I don't think the lead channel is that great. The tremolo is cool, but the volume drops when you engage it.
I played it last night for the first time in over a year when my regular amp smoked a power tube. Worked fine, and the band said it sounded good but I didn't have half as much fun as I usually do with my Winnie Thomas 5e3. Too much work to get good and dirty at reasonable volumes in my situation. Sometimes it's tough to tame the little 5e3 beast because it is loud and has very little headroom, but it sounds more rock and roll to me. Definitely more girth to the tone than the Delta Blues.
The Peavey is reasonably light for it's size- 45 lb.

October 14th, 2006, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
hellacaster Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 125	NEW AMP? So i'm wondering if I really need a peavey classic 50 410. Its huge. I'm thinking of selling it. I can get the price I paid ($400) and put it towards a new much smaller amp. Here is what I'm thinking. Peavey Delta Blues~Blues Junior~ or Pro Junior. PLEASE help me out here. thanks

October 14th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
'caster oil Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 692 1 Photos	My vote: Blues Jr. __________________ "Capo on the fourth fret." Keef

October 15th, 2006, 12:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
markophonic Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 47 Posts: 959 1 Photos	I think the Classic 50 sounds superior to the Delta blues...I can't see why you would even considor it...they both weigh a ton. __________________ http://www.brianvanderark.com/

October 15th, 2006, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 4,002 36 Photos	Do you mic your amp when you play? If so the huge amp can be a hassle. I just bought a Pro Junior and my Hot Rod Deluxe and extension cab have been in the basement ever since. I'm 42; I've had all-tube 4 x 12 1/2 stacks and I've had a Champ. I dought that I'll ever buy a tube combo bigger than 20 watts. A 20 watt amp turned up to 5 is LOUD. Just enough is plenty. Way too much is a pain in the A**. My 2 cents. John __________________ JLG Carry On

October 16th, 2006, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
OaklandA Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,621 28 Photos	I don't know if the Delta Blues is a "much smaller" amp....but it'd definitely be my choice of the ones listed. The BJ can be modded into a decent amp, but IMO the Delta Blues is a great amp as is and very versatile. You really get a lot of bang for the buck with features. That big 15 puts out some nice tone. __________________ ________________________ _________________ ___________ That's what she said.

October 15th, 2006, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
TexGoneNW Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Victoria, TX Age: 50 Posts: 910 4 Photos	I like the Pro Junior myself, just because I like the simplicity of the two-knob circuit and the sound.

October 16th, 2006, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
hellacaster Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 125	Heres the deal, I just saw a friend of mine play a show with a pro junior. I fell in love all over again. I've played them before and wanted one. I decided to try the peavey instead. (playing alot of guitar thru a 410 deville at the time)! The sounds that come out of that PJ when its pushed were amazing. To really push the classic 50 you are playing at a really oud level. I though of one of those volume box thingys but I'm not sure if that'd work or not.

October 16th, 2006, 10:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
tazzboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 31 Posts: 3,188	The Delta Blues amp comes in two version a 2x10 and 1x15. Circuity on both of these amps is pretty much the same. __________________ tazzboy

October 17th, 2006, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
hellacaster Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 125	yeah but what if I am looking for that pushed amp sound tho? I think the delta would still have to much power. could be wrong tho. opinions?

October 17th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
daviddoubleu Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 578 7 Photos	I'm Gassing for a Pro Junior! Great punchy little amp that oozzes character.

October 18th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Derwood TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NH Age: 48 Posts: 51	I have a Delta Blues. It has a good clean sound, but is way loud by the time it breaks up on the clean channel. It sounds good, but I think it comes up short on the low end. I don't think the lead channel is that great. The tremolo is cool, but the volume drops when you engage it. I played it last night for the first time in over a year when my regular amp smoked a power tube. Worked fine, and the band said it sounded good but I didn't have half as much fun as I usually do with my Winnie Thomas 5e3. Too much work to get good and dirty at reasonable volumes in my situation. Sometimes it's tough to tame the little 5e3 beast because it is loud and has very little headroom, but it sounds more rock and roll to me. Definitely more girth to the tone than the Delta Blues. The Peavey is reasonably light for it's size- 45 lb.