Nollykin Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 Heya guys I own a Peavy Rage 158... its a 15 watt prtactice amp with clean and lead channels, 3 band eq. pretty basic, but as far as cheap practice amps go, considering I got it 25% off, Im happy with it. There is no problem, its a great little amp - but the one thing I was wondering was - is it ACTUALLY a tube amp? It is part of the "Trans-Tube" series... and hes the "trans-Tube" logo on it... also pops after you turn it off... it'd have to be semi tubed, right? if not, what IS that pop when I turn it off? lol Ta guys I was just wondering, thats all. Nolly "Money, Bitchez and Cheese!" http://www.playspoon.com/nollykin/files/voxline.gif "I never thought about it, and I never stopped to feel - But I didn't want you telling me just what to think was real. And as simple as it comes, I only wanted to express- ...But with expression comes regret - and I don't want you hating me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip McDonald Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 Point A) you should normally expect about %15-%20 off list price; at least here in the States... Point B) It's not a tube amp. Peavey wants to confuse the issue for people like yourself by putting "tube" in the name. Theoretically it's supposed to be "new technology that sounds like a "tube" amp". Which is.... sort of true in an esoteric but inconsequential way. It's not bad for a little amp. Funnily I think they put a little pictogram of a tube on the faceplate next to the switch if I'm not mistaken, to further confuse the issue. Of course if you look at any of their tube amps, like the Classic series or 5150's, there's no pictogram of a tube... I prefer the little Fenders because, while sounding solid state, they seem to have a less "cheap" coloration to their sound. No, I take that back, the old ones did, they redesigned the new ones and they sound cheaper... regardless, it has a ton of gain so if you're into metal it's probably a good thing to have. The "pop" is the sound of certain components in the amp that store a residual amount of energy while the amp is on; when you turn it off that energy is released in a "random" manner that translates as the sound of a "pop". Most all amps do it, not just tube amps. Guitar Lessons in Augusta Georgia: www.chipmcdonald.com Eccentric blog: https://chipmcdonaldblog.blogspot.com/ / "big ass windbag" - Bruce Swedien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollykin Posted April 20, 2002 Author Share Posted April 20, 2002 Thanks chip - I found out it wasnt a tube just after I posted - I never thought it was, but a friend of mine was bullcrapping on (thinks he knows it all... regular guitarist ) and said the pop was from the tubes in it... I didnt think that was right. e was bullshitting again heh. Originally posted by Chip McDonald: Point A) you should normally expect about %15-%20 off list price; at least here in the States... That's true... actually it was more like 35%... came down 80 dollars or something... which was fairly decent... and Id heard they were good amps. Point B) It's not a tube amp. Peavey wants to confuse the issue for people like yourself by putting "tube" in the name. Theoretically it's supposed to be "new technology that sounds like a "tube" amp". Yes, I saw that on the peavey site straight afterwards. Dont worry - I didnt buy the amp because it was "tube"... I just wanted a good practice amp... and it is, more or less. Which is.... sort of true in an esoteric but inconsequential way. It's not bad for a little amp. Funnily I think they put a little pictogram of a tube on the faceplate next to the switch if I'm not mistaken, to further confuse the issue. Of course if you look at any of their tube amps, like the Classic series or 5150's, there's no pictogram of a tube... Yep. Little pictogram there. Bastards heh. but like I said - I wasnt expecting to buy a tube... nor was it going to influence my decisicion in buying. I prefer the little Fenders because, while sounding solid state, they seem to have a less "cheap" coloration to their sound. No, I take that back, the old ones did, they redesigned the new ones and they sound cheaper... regardless, it has a ton of gain so if you're into metal it's probably a good thing to have. Yes - it does have a lot of gain... sounds very good on the lead channel. As for fenders - its very difficult to get a decent priced fender here in aus because A) The name "fender" increases the price of the equipment... just for those 6 lettersyou can be paying double the price... and its even moreso than in america, because theyre made in america, therefore exen more expensive. bastards B) Therefore most vendors simply dont have em' or much range of em'. There are shops in bigger cities (sydney, melbourne), but most towns simply cant afford em. The "pop" is the sound of certain components in the amp that store a residual amount of energy while the amp is on; when you turn it off that energy is released in a "random" manner that translates as the sound of a "pop". Most all amps do it, not just tube amps.Righto. I knew it was to do with the power buildup - just checking Ta very much chip. You've done well, again. Nolly "Money, Bitchez and Cheese!" http://www.playspoon.com/nollykin/files/voxline.gif "I never thought about it, and I never stopped to feel - But I didn't want you telling me just what to think was real. And as simple as it comes, I only wanted to express- ...But with expression comes regret - and I don't want you hating me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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