Peavey Bandit 112... opinions?

[Rex Rocker]

I would like know you guys' opinions on these. I'm starting to consider the possibility of a cheap combo so that maybe I could start jamming with other people. Nothing certain, but I'm doing my research...

How well does it take boosts? Would it be easy to turn it into a closed-back enclosure? Is it powerful enough to keep up with a drummer? What is the distortion like? Can it get somewhat 5150-ish or at least XXL-ish?

I remember playing one at one point and somewhat liking it. I also remember it being a somewhat bright amp. What are you guys' thoughts on it?

Thanks!

 

[JMarz]

Well, I have a REAL 5150 (not 5150-ish) combo for ya I have going for pretty cheap.

How much do you have to spend?

 

[Rex Rocker]

Well, I have a REAL 5150 (not 5150-ish) combo for ya I have going for pretty cheap.

How much do you have to spend?

Hey! Well... thank you, but I... um... kinda live in Mexico, so I don't think shipping a heavy 5150 internationally would be such a good idea.

Thanks, tho!

 

[Metal Overload]

Rex el bandit no es tan bueno, no creo que suene mucho a 5150, a lo mejor algun randall te podria servir mas.

 

[Rex Rocker]

Mi ex-guitarrista tiene un Randall G2... suena MUY bien con su guitarra (ESP EX-351), pero con la mía no tanto. Creo que es porque mi guitarra tiene pastillas con muchos más graves y menos agudos, sobre todo comparada con la suya... el Randall en sí ya es un ampli muuuy FAT y bassy que me gusta mucho, pero igual y no es lo que necesito ahorita. Definitivamente no quiero tener que cambiar las pastillas de mi guitarra, jajaja. Por eso quería algo un poquito más tight... más bright...

Aunque sigo considerando el Krank Rev Jr. Crees que suene lo suficientemente duro para tocar con una banda?

 

[Metal Overload]

Si hermano, el Krank Rev jr. es mas de lo que supuestamente es jeje, pero si creo que necesita forzosamente un tubescreamer. por volumen no te preocupes, creo que tiene el suficiente, igual con el Gain.

 

[slayercannibalsuffohead]

Mi ex-guitarrista tiene un Randall G2... suena MUY bien con su guitarra (ESP EX-351), pero con la mía no tanto. Creo que es porque mi guitarra tiene pastillas con muchos más graves y menos agudos, sobre todo comparada con la suya... el Randall en sí ya es un ampli muuuy FAT y bassy que me gusta mucho, pero igual y no es lo que necesito ahorita. Definitivamente no quiero tener que cambiar las pastillas de mi guitarra, jajaja. Por eso quería algo un poquito más tight... más bright...

Aunque sigo considerando el Krank Rev Jr. Crees que suene lo suficientemente duro para tocar con una banda?

I'm gonna have to disagree with ya there Rex. I would definately fuck her first BEFORE marrying her!

 

[Rex Rocker]

Si hermano, el Krank Rev jr. es mas de lo que supuestamente es jeje, pero si creo que necesita forzosamente un tubescreamer. por volumen no te preocupes, creo que tiene el suficiente, igual con el Gain.

El problema sería traerlo.... y después elegir un cabinet para usarlo... pero ese amp sería definitivamente una buena opción.

I'm gonna have to disagree with ya there Rex. I would definately fuck her first BEFORE marrying her!

 

[cobhc]

Mi ex-guitarrista tiene un Randall G2... suena MUY bien con su guitarra (ESP EX-351), pero con la mía no tanto. Creo que es porque mi guitarra tiene pastillas con muchos más graves y menos agudos, sobre todo comparada con la suya... el RANDALL en sí ya es un ampli muuuy FAT y BASSY que me gusta mucho, pero igual y no es lo que necesito ahorita. Definitivamente no quiero tener que cambiar las pastillas de mi guitarra, jajaja. Por eso quería algo un poquito más tight... más bright...

Aunque sigo considerando el Krank Rev Jr. Crees que suene lo suficientemente duro para tocar con una banda?

I'm gonna have to disagree with ya there Rex. I would definately fuck her first BEFORE marrying her!

+1 Especially since she's fat and bassy, and her name's Randall!

 

[Rex Rocker]

I like my chicks like my tones: Fat and with a big bottom.

 

[cobhc]

Seriously though Rex, how much do you have to spend buddy?

 

[Rex Rocker]

I'm not entirely sure. I'm just starting to see the possibilities... I'm thinking perhaps up to around 500 bucks... I know it's a bit low, but I just don't really want to spend that much on an amp that I might end not using a lot, especially when there's tons of other stuff particularly recording-related that I want.

Like I said, I just want something simple that I can use to hear myself when jamming... And that doesn't sound so bad.

 

[cobhc]

Ok, let me have a browse for ya.

 

[cobhc]

You've got the Windsor 1x12 sat on musiciansfriend at 399.99, there's also a 6505+ 1x12 combo for 683.99, now I don't know if they ship to Mexico, or whether you could stretch to 683.99, but that seems like an awesome deal to me, might be worth having a look for that combo in stores/online shops in your country.

 

[Rex Rocker]

I think I'd prefer the Valveking over the Windsor, to be honest. I've never been a huge Marshall fan. But then again, the 6505 combo does seem rather appealing. Thanks!

 

[JMarz]

I like my chicks like my tones: Fat and with a big bottom.

best quote in the WORLD

 

[DominikJW]

I got a Peavey Bandit. It's a great amp for rehearsals, no problems with volume even with the whole band playing together. I mean it's not a full stack but cuts thru the mix pretty well. There's no need to boost it (maybe only if you need vol boost for soloing), there are 3 different drive types with even more gain that you'll probably need. If you want any other info - shoot me

 

[Rex Rocker]

best quote in the WORLD

Only stating the facts!

I got a Peavey Bandit. It's a great amp for rehearsals, no problems with volume even with the whole band playing together. I mean it's not a full stack but cuts thru the mix pretty well. There's no need to boost it (maybe only if you need vol boost for soloing), there are 3 different drive types with even more gain that you'll probably need. If you want any other info - shoot me

Thanks a bunch! Um... do you think it would be difficult to make it a closed-back enclosure? Any other amps you could compare its sound to...?

 

[DominikJW]

Hmm, I think that closed back may cause some low-end muddiness, and it's low frequencies are already pretty loose so... don't think it's a good idea As for the sound, well tbh I haven't played much amps in my short, miserable life but IMO it's definitely the best solid state around for modern metal tone. Sounds tight and a bit compressed, little fizzy. Great, sharp mid-range. In about a month I'm taking it back home from the rehearsal room, I'll make some clips if you'll be still interested.

 

[Chryst Krispies]

I played my first show with a Bandit 112. Good times.