The Peavey Amp Shootout!

[angryman]

I just don't think you can beat the 5150/6505, It's relatively cheap, well built, reliable & sounds awesome & it's the main amp of choice for hundreds of pro Guitarists.
It's reputation speaks volumes & it's well deserved IMHO.

 

[2powern]

JSX for versatility.
5150 for just gain.

 

[angryman]

JSX for versatility.
5150 for just gain.

The 5150's not just a Gain machine, admittedly it's not the most versatile Amp but it's not a one trick pony by any means.

 

[kmanick]

I voted JSX for versitility.
but I own a 5150 combo and with good tubes in it thru a Marshall cab with Greenbacks it sounds pretty amazing. I run mine thru a hotplate as well, they have a sweet spot at around 4 post gain
but that is really freaking loud. I run a BBE sonic stomp in the loop too.
the clean on mine actually sounds good to. (2 low gain JJ's in V3,V4 do the trick).

 

[Sometimes7]

I went amp hunting one day with another guy I played with, and we tried 3 Peavey's that day, the 5150, the XXX and the XXL. Surprisingly I didn't like the XXX at all, thought the 5150 was alright but really liked that XXL.

 

[skattabrain]

try a JSX ... the amp is so good ... and not just for the price ... it's kick ass. although mesa people would probably like it better if it shipped with 6L6's

 

[Universe74]

They seem to really bash these amps on HC. Often the comment is they have an 'open wha' sound.

 

[Enmesarra]

What about Supreme XL?

 

[Universe74]

XXX sounds good in this vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq5JWQ0AXpI

 

[Metal Ken]

might be just the clip but all the lower end riffs sound really bassy and boomy.