The Gear Behind the Sound Pt 1

Amps and Enclosures

Peavey Triple XXX

120 Watts into 16, 8, or 4 Ohms (switchable)
Four 6L6GCs and four 12AX7s
Power amp switchable to use EL34s or 6L6GCs
Three footswitchable channels
Clean channel: volume, bass, mid, treble
Crunch channel: gain and volume - bottom, body & hair (lo, mid, hi) EQ
Ultra channel: gain and volume - bottom, body & hair (lo, mid, hi) EQ
Master volume
Footswitchable effects loop with send and return controls
Damping switch: tight, medium, loose
Line out with level control
Footswitch included

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Patrick wanted a sound closer to the Ultra Plus from this amp. The modification made (available in France through the Peavey Official Service) gives a smoother treble.

Peavey Ultra Plus

All tube amp head: four 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6GC power amp tubes
120 watts @ 4, 8 or 16 ohms (selectable impedance)
3 channels: ultra, crunch and clean (footswitchable)
Logo changes color as channels are changed (red, yellow, green)
Reverb
Effects loop
Master volume Clean channel: volume; bright switch; low, mid and high tone controls
Crunch and Ultra channels: pre and post gain controls; gain boost switch; bottom, body and edge EQ controls

Peavey EVH 51/50 - 120 watt all tube amp head and enclosures
Peavey Classic 50/50 Tube Power Amp - 50 watt stereo power amp
Peavey Classic 50 Head - 50 watt all tube amp head
Peavey Classic 20 - Tweed 15 watt Tube amp.

Recently acquired by Patrick - the very portable Classic 20 amp from the '90's - it is difficult to find and no longer in production. It gives a clean warm sound, and when plugged into a cab it's a monster!
Controls :
Master volume, treble, middle, and bass, gain button, head phone and extention speaker jacks.

Pre-amps and Effects Racks

Peavey TubeFex - state of the art MIDI controlled tube pre-amp and effects controller
Peavey Pro-Fex - digital MIDI pre-amp and effects rack

Peavey PFC-10 Controller

Designed for use with Tube Fex, Stereo TransFex, Pro 212, TransFex Pro, and the TransTube Fex

11 switches: 10 covering patch recall, 1 dual function covering bank and tuner access, each with LED indicators
20 x 2 Alpha numeric/graphic LCD display
2 inputs for continuous controller pedals
Full MIDI compatibility
Microprocessor controlled
5 or 8 pin capability, powered from amp
Professional grade switches for durability and reliability
Able to call up tuner from Tube Fex or Stereo TransFex 212 and display it in foot controller LCD
Bank call up only requires pressing bank switch once and number switch once (no increment/decrement)
Blinking LED indicates tuner active
Dimensions: 4.3" H x 20.9" W x 8.4" D
Weight: 8.5 lbs

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with variable view angle adjustment for easy visibility. Tuner LED Blinking red indicates that the tuner is active
Bank/Tuner Button pressed once selects Bank mode. Then, pressing a "Numbered" button once selects a Bank. Pressing the Bank/Tuner button twice selects Tuner mode.The LED will begin blinking indicating that the tuner is active. Once tuning has been completed, pressing any switch will return you to the active program.
Bank/Program Numbered Buttons are used to select the bank and programs
Program LEDs Indicates the active program

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Power Supply

Required when using a 5-pin MIDI cable with MIDI equipment other than theTube Fex or TransFex 212. Use only the 16-16.5 volt AC 1,000 mA adaptor, Peavey part #70900660, available as an option
Caution:
Use only the optional 16.5 volt power supply for this product. If the (optional) power supply must be replaced, consult an Authorized Peavey Dealer or the factory for the correct replacement. Failure to use the correct power supply could result in fire, shock hazard, extensive circuit damage, decreased performance, and/or non-operation.

View Angle Adjustment

This adjusts the view angle of the LCD display to provide the most comfortable viewing angle.

MIDI/Remote Out Jack

Used when connecting to an effects unit. Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable with effects units other than the Peavey Tube Fex or TransFex 212. When using the Tube Fex or TransFex 212, use the 8-pin MIDI cable provided.This will allow you to use the PFClO Professional MID Foot Controller's "intelligent" operation, and it will connect the PFC 10 to the Phantom power supplied from the Tube Fex or TransFex 212.

Control Voltage Jacks

The CC6 jack transmits Controller 6 when used with a CV pedal or potentiometer. Use the CC7 jack to transmit Controller 7 (volume) when used with a CV pedal or potentiometer.