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Peavey Pacer vs Bandit 65?

Discussion in 'Amp Central Station' started by zimbo, Mar 4, 2013.

  1. Mar 4, 2013 #1
    zimbo

    zimbo Friend of Leo's

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    Are they both basically the same amp? Both have reverb and 12" speakers.
    I have a Bandit 65 but I'm thinking about the Pacer too. It looks like they both can be gotten fairly cheap.
     
  2. Mar 8, 2013 #2
    JohnSS

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    I think the pacer is 40 watts. bandit 65 is 65 watts. Great amps; pre transtube circuit.
     
  3. Mar 8, 2013 #3
    LGOberean

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    Actually, the Pacer is 45 watts. I've never owned or played through one, but from what I've heard the tone is very similar to my Bandits (65 & 75).

    And yes, pre-TransTube technology. The Bandit 65 is a early to mid '80s model; the Pacer, late '70s, I believe. The circuitry branded TransTube didn't come along until the mid '90s.
     
  4. Mar 8, 2013 #4
    sunkidd

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    I literally gave away a mint Pacer in the early '80's, to a friend, because it sounded so bad to me! Using a Strat and a 335 at the time...
     
  5. Mar 8, 2013 #5
    waparker4

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    I used to have a Pacer till I killed it trying to get cute and make it dual extension cab/ combo amp with a switch.

    Anyway the amp had a warm tone suitable for jazz to my ears. Could it have been a different speaker from a Bandit? Reverb was ok to good. IMO, ymmv
     
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