This is one of the most versatile amps I've ever known. Very affordable, tons of volume, beautiful clean sound, brutal distortion from the old 80's Pantera and Metallica to modern metal. I never had the chance to play on the older one but I'm sure this is as good as it. Peavey rules!
@@strat_1880 80w (100w with external cab) is all anyone will need. A venue it couldn’t handle a mic into a PA would be called for anyways. So it’s more than enough!
Peavey Bandit amps are *THE BEST* amps for beginners and for intermediate/professionals to practice on because it's great quality and it sounds sweet! They also accept pedals very well. Just my two pennies..
@@diegolorenzen2003 for arenas it would have to have it mic'd up but for band practice it would smash it. With a speaker change you have the perfect all round amp.
@@Steve-nq8jc I don’t know about this version, but my Red-Stripe 2003 modal has a line out that can go straight to front of house. So it doesn’t really need to be 🎤 .
Great video!!!I started playing in bands in 1965. By 1980 Hartley Peavey was a bigger hero to me and has been since than any musician. He is the perfect model of the consummate American entrepreneur, with a heart, building his International business from his basement, brilliantly. His innovative work and products to the working musician are unparalleled. Amps, guitars, effects, PA systems, ect. he has been the working musician and sound engineers best friend. I freaked out when I bought my Peavey TransTube 110 over 20 years ago. It sounds exactly my Fender twin reverb. Exactly. I think because it uses analogue technology the sounds are inherently warmer than digital attempts at tube emulation. The only differences I can tell is when the amp is pushed to higher volume levels. His contributions to sound reinforcement are equally unbelievable and awesome.
Very good demo ... and the Bandit really does the job! Seems to be one of those affordable "bread and butter" amps for the working musician ... and its loud enough to do club gigs ... well done Peavey.
I had an old 80's 2x12 VTX Classic for a long time. Peavey just makes some of the best little combos and have done so for a long time. Love this review. Makes me want a little bandit of my own.
Got hold of a Peavey Bandit 112 - same model you demo- I LOVE it! Thank you- your's, and a handful of other vids helped me make the jump- Thank you again, Rob- Great demo and Rock On!!
tried one of these beautiful beasts in my local music establishment in Newcastle yesterday against a Blackstar ht studio65, a Marshall Dsl 50 and a Roland made Boss something or other ( which was so frigging muddy I could've grown turnips in it) and the bandit won hands-down, just plugged a standard H-H tele in with no pedals or coil splitting/tapping or owt. same guitar on all 4 , all the same set up. and honestly.... I sounded awesome!! it was like a shining light from heaven beamed down and drenched my soul in the tears of angels! the guy on the shop floor was astonished as I played riff after riff tone perfect , such is the ease of adjustment on this machine. needless to say I bought it on the spot but just about saved my marriage by leaving the Tele in the shop!! :D
I just brought my redstripe bandit out of storage the other day. I keep forgetting how good this amp is. This solid state amp takes overdrive pedals just as good as a tube amp and that's saying something. I like using the clean channel and pedals.
Whoa, I've gotta say, this amp sounds great. Merci pour le français mister Chappers, and thanks for all the videos, amazing way to blow off some steam after a rough day.
I've got 12 tube amps in my studio ranging from Crates to Marshalls and lots in between. I have been a working musician for 20 years and 90% of the time I grab a Bandit and a couple pedals when it's gig time. The only times I don't bother is because I want to experiment with something else. Though Peavey as a company has gone to shit I still love my old red stripe Bandits. You really don't need anything else no matter what you play.
hey Chappers - my first amp was a Bandit 112 back in the early 90s. Sold it when I went travelling after my band at the time broke up (and I lost my job and my woman left me - classic Springsteen song) but I kept the foot switch accidentally. A couple of months ago I picked up the 6505 Mini Head - and guess what? The old foot switch from the old Bandit 112 works on the mini head - using it to switch the reverb while the new one controls the channels - and they sit right next to each other on the back of the amp. The MH was really one of the only tube heads that had a silent mode - which was critical to me as my current band jams with headphones - your review with the Captain helped make that determination - of course playing it at the store was the most important - Anyways - keep up the good work and write some new tunes! (OH! Wanted to tell you I wasn't aware you had such a good voice ....)
I'm 41 years old. I've played guitar for 27 years. I've owned, marshall, Blackstar, vox, mesa etc tons of stuff. heads, combos, racks etc my live rig now? boss me80 and x2 bandit 112 Happy me 😁
Damn Rob, now you've go me all nostalgic about amps. I really miss the Peavey bass combo I used in high school. Just one 15 in it and it sure could shake a room.
I own a Peavey Bandit 112 which I purchased new in 2001. So for the last 15 years it has been my main amp. It has served me well with great sound and no problems at all. Nice little amps.
Nice demo, thanks. I've been using and gigging Bandits on and off since the 80s, and this latest version is my main gigging amp (with a 40W, 1x10" Envoy for back up). Main advantages for me; inexpensive, relatively light weight, consistency of tone through the volume range, no fragile valves to go off-spec or die mid-gig, no 'sweet spot' to hunt out, no tendency for tone-robbing mains voltage fluctuation which valve amps, in my experience, can be prone to. Simply put these are great amps.
My first amp, the one with the teal blue stripe, bought it used from a store that no longer exists; I played the hell out of it, with my first guitar, a Yamaha Pacifica.
I've had most everything, in tubes, SS, or hybrid......the Peavey transtube amp I had back in 1996 STILL ranks very highly and I'm reminded of it every time I play through one in used music store etc. I recently got a Backstage II (transtube) for $25 for my repair shop...same thing. Even that small little guy, it has the tone and feel that set these amps apart to my ears. Now I'm thinking of selling my Fender Hot Rod Deville 212 and getting a Bandit 212. Many purists would say I'm crazy.....I won't say it's better than a Fender tube amp, but it's pretty damn close to my ears and seems to suit me.
ATTENTION all potential Bandit 112 buyers... do yourself a favor and try to find the 1995-1999 model instead of the 2006-present model that Rob showcases. The late '90s model is USA made (as opposed to Chinese), has a couple more options and knobs, comes with the footswitch, and looks better in my opinion. It also has a Sheffield 1230 speaker. The only drawback is it doesn't have a simulated output, but you probably own a mic if you have use of the output. Edit: the late '90s version has a spring reverb... Rob's is digital I believe. cheers \m/
Sparkplug1034. I don't think so, it's still a good amp,but with older technology, the only positive thing is that is made in the U.S.A. New Bandids are better and still sound great IMO.
It's been my daily for 10 years and I've never needed a boost pedal. The boost is switchable with the pedal that changes the channels as well. It came with my amp back in the day.
i owned two of the Bandits back in the day, this video makes me Jones for one. The Bandit for me was a great amp that worked well from home to stage. excellent job on the video.
I once owned a Peavey Transtube 212 EFX. With the effects aside it was a great sounding amp. Surprised me the first time I gigged with it and playing through the clean channel it compressed as a tube amp would have at high volume. Sure made me smile as I didn't expect that kind of thing from a solid-state amp. That was one solidstate amp I wish I stil owned.
I have owned a Peavey Valve King 112 for years and I still love it. It is all tube, and I never go off the clean channel because I get all my sounds through pedals. And it has the effects loop and a Class A/AB sweepable knob that you can really dial it in. This Bandit sounds every bit as good.
It's about time someone done a good review on this amp. I've had one for about 3 years, sounds great with my 2016 gibson sg. I bought it not really knowing much about it but I love. best amp I've ever owned. super cool super loud and reliable. great review dude cheers
I have a Bandit "Red Stripe" that I bought about 15 years ago. It still rocks just as hard as a diamond in an ice storm! I have played just about everything out there and I have always loved Peavey and I'll never part with my bandit.
Me too. I paid 70 for a red stripe with foot switch. I'm loving it. I compared it to my katana 100 head and let's just say the katana is now being boxed up and sold.
I just sold this to a friend who has a little studio, and with full volume it sounds amazing! It was like releasing a wild creature who lived in captivity back to wild life again, because at home i used it at low volumes! hahaha I can assure you that this amp, for studio purpose or even small gigs is maybe worth it, awesome cleans and fantastic distortions! I played anything on it, from djent, classic metal, jazz, blues, some jangle pop, shoegaze. ANYTHING!
due to weather im selling my one for 200, bought it brannew for 380, wondeful amp, for schools yards...! mr Rob Chapman, that is a very good amp!!! and this demo is one of the best!
The clean side sounds amazing when you crank it. Non linear breakup sounds (to my ears) just like a tube amp. Not big on the dirt side personally but to each his own.
A tip for this clean tone that I got from UA-cam, was to max your lows, max your mids and empty your highs completely. It actually sounds more like a tube amp and my silly Cort g254 custom sounds like a strat through it then. Just an idea.
My first ever amp in 1985 was a Laney 10 watt. Then a got a Carlsbro amp, which was pretty good. But I always loved the sound of Peavey combo's like the Bandit - they had great high gain even at low volume and just made you sound so metal (in the 80's).
I've got one of these and bloody love it. Gibson lp through it and the more it is pushed the better it sounds. Made me own ears whistle on numerous occasions lol
I had one of these years ago. It didn't really do it for me since I play Death Metal. It just didn't get the tones that excited me. I sold it to a friend that plays Blues-Rock and it sounded great in that capacity.
I have an American made Redline Model (2003-2005) That I absolutely love. I've used it live (it sounds phenomenal When ran through a Marshal MG 4x12, and thats not even a high end cab) The tones are ABSOLUTLY WICKED. Mine also has a switch on the effects loop for volume. I love these amplifiers and Rob, you do them some serious justice sir.
I didn't have the bandit, but I do have the Peavey Stidio Pro 112 trans tube, which is very similar (same speaker, identical controls). I used the thing all through high school because it belonged to one of the music teachers who ran the after school guitar club. About a year after I graduated, I called him up asking for some amp advice and he offered to sell it to me for $80. Best $80 I ever spent. I absolutely love it I wish they were easier to find.
This brings back memories! I remember these from when I first started playing in the early 90's. These were the amps that all my guitar playing mates had, it was the best small affordable amp you could have as a beginner....unfortunatley I had a Honer Panther.....which was shit!
You truly are the Monkey Lord. You say good things about gear and the little monkeys go and buy it ;o) I saw this review and bought one used today right away. Love it, thanks for bringing me to this great piece of soundmachine! Greetings from Vienna
Peavey! My first amp was a Backstage 20...bought it used with my new (in 1978) Fender Musicmaster. Awesome little amp. I would crank it to get distortion (cuz at 15 years old I couldn't afford a pedal) and the cops would show up to my house and remind me and my buddies in our garage band to turn it down a notch - of course having the garage door open helped it echo off the neighbor's houses!
Just decided to drag my peavey bandit into the living room for some practice as everybody is away for the weekend and saw this vid in my suggestions. Pretty weird! Had this amp for years and can't agree more with what you have said.
After the mushroom clouds have settled, all that will be left will be the cockroaches, Keith Richards and 1 million Peavey Bandits.
Don't you dare to forget about Nokias
+Joey696 or twinkies
+Nevagon or telecasters.
Keith would more likely play the twinkie than a Bandit.
And the cs 800s
This is one of the most versatile amps I've ever known. Very affordable, tons of volume, beautiful clean sound, brutal distortion from the old 80's Pantera and Metallica to modern metal. I never had the chance to play on the older one but I'm sure this is as good as it. Peavey rules!
The old “Red Stripe” version is best. Doesn’t have that 5k SS spike in the frequency like the others, and it has more low end balls to it’s sound.
@Jazznotes But the Red stripe doesn't have many watts
@@strat_1880 80w (100w with external cab) is all anyone will need. A venue it couldn’t handle a mic into a PA would be called for anyways.
So it’s more than enough!
@jazznotes3802 you're not wrong about that. I put a celestion redback in mine, and it just takes it to the next level.
Peavey Bandit amps are *THE BEST* amps for beginners and for intermediate/professionals to practice on because it's great quality and it sounds sweet! They also accept pedals very well. Just my two pennies..
do u know if it can do live (smaller areas)/ band practice situations ok?
@@diegolorenzen2003 for arenas it would have to have it mic'd up but for band practice it would smash it. With a speaker change you have the perfect all round amp.
@@Steve-nq8jc I don’t know about this version, but my Red-Stripe 2003 modal has a line out that can go straight to front of house. So it doesn’t really need to be 🎤 .
iVE NEVER HAD AN AMP IN 355 YEARS THAT DIDNT TAKE PEDALS WELL
Great video!!!I started playing in bands in 1965. By 1980 Hartley Peavey was a bigger hero to me and has been since than any musician. He is the perfect model of the consummate American entrepreneur, with a heart, building his International business from his basement, brilliantly. His innovative work and products to the working musician are unparalleled. Amps, guitars, effects, PA systems, ect. he has been the working musician and sound engineers best friend. I freaked out when I bought my Peavey TransTube 110 over 20 years ago. It sounds exactly my Fender twin reverb. Exactly. I think because it uses analogue technology the sounds are inherently warmer than digital attempts at tube emulation. The only differences I can tell is when the amp is pushed to higher volume levels. His contributions to sound reinforcement are equally unbelievable and awesome.
Such a nice demo. Thanks again for helping us to procrastinate at the office for all over the years. Cheers.
Very good demo ... and the Bandit really does the job!
Seems to be one of those affordable "bread and butter" amps for the working musician ... and its loud enough to do club gigs ... well done Peavey.
I had an old 80's 2x12 VTX Classic for a long time. Peavey just makes some of the best little combos and have done so for a long time. Love this review. Makes me want a little bandit of my own.
Got hold of a Peavey Bandit 112 - same model you demo- I LOVE it! Thank you- your's, and a handful of other vids helped me make the jump- Thank you again, Rob- Great demo and Rock On!!
I have a bandit 112 combo from the 90's. Still sounds great.
AlphaLemming hellz yeah
tried one of these beautiful beasts in my local music establishment in Newcastle yesterday against a Blackstar ht studio65, a Marshall Dsl 50 and a Roland made Boss something or other ( which was so frigging muddy I could've grown turnips in it) and the bandit won hands-down, just plugged a standard H-H tele in with no pedals or coil splitting/tapping or owt. same guitar on all 4 , all the same set up. and honestly.... I sounded awesome!! it was like a shining light from heaven beamed down and drenched my soul in the tears of angels! the guy on the shop floor was astonished as I played riff after riff tone perfect , such is the ease of adjustment on this machine. needless to say I bought it on the spot but just about saved my marriage by leaving the Tele in the shop!! :D
Peavey has always been my favorite amp makers.
I'm sure that everything Rob plays through just instantly sounds amazing!
not if he plays through a cup 300 miles away
Not if he plays through a mug 301 miles away
+Mac
Not if he plays through a flagon 302 miles away
This amp on the used market is a waaay better choice than a Line 6 Spider for a beginner in my opinion.
+J Calkins Well, i would go for the Bandit. I prefer an amp that have it's own sound over cheap simulation. But it's a personal taste !
J Calkins. Bandid if you're smart.
Best choice is a Boss Katana 50.
@@mafiashpagety its nice but im not good on digital amp...
@@mafiashpagety bought 2 new katana 100s and they both arrived with no sound lol
I just brought my redstripe bandit out of storage the other day. I keep forgetting how good this amp is. This solid state amp takes overdrive pedals just as good as a tube amp and that's saying something. I like using the clean channel and pedals.
Whoa, I've gotta say, this amp sounds great. Merci pour le français mister Chappers, and thanks for all the videos, amazing way to blow off some steam after a rough day.
I've got 12 tube amps in my studio ranging from Crates to Marshalls and lots in between. I have been a working musician for 20 years and 90% of the time I grab a Bandit and a couple pedals when it's gig time. The only times I don't bother is because I want to experiment with something else. Though Peavey as a company has gone to shit I still love my old red stripe Bandits. You really don't need anything else no matter what you play.
13:10 Chappers bro, you just made an unintentional "how to sound like Zakk Wylde - without busting the bank" video.
lmao
More like Zakk Mylde
Haha he did
What was the effect pedal he used to get this kinda tone? It
was really FUCKING GOOD
My buddy and I have a theory that EVERYONE has played through a Peavey Bandit at some time
A Bandit was my first amp in the 80s and it seemed like every guitar player I knew had one at one time or another, so you're probably right.
Lol i have
+Mark Whitelaw I had one in the eighties, It was my first real amp, I thought it had the greatest sound but little did I know...
+Mark Whitelaw i haven't i own a 6505 212
I haven't. I'm missing out.
count me in as one of those who watched this vid, fondly remembered his old bandit from the '90s, and decided to get a new one.
Andy Thomas Witch is better?
hey Chappers - my first amp was a Bandit 112 back in the early 90s. Sold it when I went travelling after my band at the time broke up (and I lost my job and my woman left me - classic Springsteen song) but I kept the foot switch accidentally.
A couple of months ago I picked up the 6505 Mini Head - and guess what? The old foot switch from the old Bandit 112 works on the mini head - using it to switch the reverb while the new one controls the channels - and they sit right next to each other on the back of the amp.
The MH was really one of the only tube heads that had a silent mode - which was critical to me as my current band jams with headphones - your review with the Captain helped make that determination - of course playing it at the store was the most important -
Anyways - keep up the good work and write some new tunes! (OH! Wanted to tell you I wasn't aware you had such a good voice ....)
I'm 41 years old. I've played guitar for 27 years. I've owned, marshall, Blackstar, vox, mesa etc tons of stuff. heads, combos, racks etc my live rig now? boss me80 and x2 bandit 112 Happy me 😁
Damn Rob, now you've go me all nostalgic about amps. I really miss the Peavey bass combo I used in high school. Just one 15 in it and it sure could shake a room.
+Casey Sliger Best Bass Rigg I ever heard was a Peavy.
The tone and riff at 15:17 is amazing.
Peavey's are such great amps especially for the price point. Can't go wrong!
I own a Peavey Bandit 112 which I purchased new in 2001. So for the last 15 years it has been my main amp. It has served me well with great sound and no problems at all. Nice little amps.
Good for bass guitar?
@@jamillie87 Can use for bass as long as the pickups are not too hot, otherwise need to use an equalizer.
@@LarsenAndersen wow thanks a lot needed this 💯🏆💪🏿
THAAAAAT PEAVEY TONE! WE HAVE ONE IN OUR BAND STUDIO NEVER FAILS US
Nice demo, thanks. I've been using and gigging Bandits on and off since the 80s, and this latest version is my main gigging amp (with a 40W, 1x10" Envoy for back up). Main advantages for me; inexpensive, relatively light weight, consistency of tone through the volume range, no fragile valves to go off-spec or die mid-gig, no 'sweet spot' to hunt out, no tendency for tone-robbing mains voltage fluctuation which valve amps, in my experience, can be prone to.
Simply put these are great amps.
Thanks 🙏🏻 Rob ..... I hope The Bandit survives another 30 years !!!!!!!!! Great Demo 🎸🎸🎸
My first amp, the one with the teal blue stripe, bought it used from a store that no longer exists; I played the hell out of it, with my first guitar, a Yamaha Pacifica.
Oooohh, the bandit. My first "serious" amplifier. A whole lot of memories were made with my little bandit 112.
You already took over the guitar world with your guitars
I've had most everything, in tubes, SS, or hybrid......the Peavey transtube amp I had back in 1996 STILL ranks very highly and I'm reminded of it every time I play through one in used music store etc. I recently got a Backstage II (transtube) for $25 for my repair shop...same thing. Even that small little guy, it has the tone and feel that set these amps apart to my ears. Now I'm thinking of selling my Fender Hot Rod Deville 212 and getting a Bandit 212. Many purists would say I'm crazy.....I won't say it's better than a Fender tube amp, but it's pretty damn close to my ears and seems to suit me.
This settles it for me- I'm gonna grab up a Peavey Bandit! What an entertaining and cool demo- thanx Rob!! You're a kick ass player too!!
Adolf Chapman at 0:37
oof
I'm not near the school since you said he wasn't taking it bit I could come by
Cool, My first amp was a Peavey Rage 158, still have it, still works, bought it for 30 bucks used in the 90's :)
I have the same amp. I have a USA made 158 I got in 95, and it still works
I swear by my old Peavey Transtube 212 EFX. It's been with me since I started, and I still play it almost every day.
ATTENTION all potential Bandit 112 buyers... do yourself a favor and try to find the 1995-1999 model instead of the 2006-present model that Rob showcases. The late '90s model is USA made (as opposed to Chinese), has a couple more options and knobs, comes with the footswitch, and looks better in my opinion. It also has a Sheffield 1230 speaker. The only drawback is it doesn't have a simulated output, but you probably own a mic if you have use of the output.
Edit: the late '90s version has a spring reverb... Rob's is digital I believe.
cheers \m/
Thanks for the heads up
Red Stripe or Silver Stripe Bandits forever. or if you prefer Head version and 100W: Peavey Supreme, Supreme XL or Peavey XXL
Personally if the price is right I'm not going to worry about MIA vs MIC...
peavey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33203#p283427
Sparkplug1034. I don't think so, it's still a good amp,but with older technology, the only positive thing is that is made in the U.S.A.
New Bandids are better and still sound great IMO.
It's all about that Sheffield speaker and that "T" knob that was all the way at the right of the control panel.
It's been my daily for 10 years and I've never needed a boost pedal. The boost is switchable with the pedal that changes the channels as well. It came with my amp back in the day.
It's an amazing solid state amplifier ever, especially w/ pedals.....Great post! \m/
Love it Rob! Exactly the amp my music teacher bought for my class in high school; I spent many a lunch time in the music room playing on it
I have an ENVOY110 and it's pretty similar, awesome amplifiers I even use them in small gigs, they do an awesome job
Brilliant amp - I wouldn't have a bad word said about it. As many have said already, everyone and their mum has played through one of these bad boys!
i owned two of the Bandits back in the day, this video makes me Jones for one. The Bandit for me was a great amp that worked well from home to stage. excellent job on the video.
Thanks for this, I was waiting for this review. Great amp!!
From what the Service Manual shows, the preamp is pretty straight-forward and simple for such a rich-souding piece of gear!
I once owned a Peavey Transtube 212 EFX. With the effects aside it was a great sounding amp. Surprised me the first time I gigged with it and playing through the clean channel it compressed as a tube amp would have at high volume. Sure made me smile as I didn't expect that kind of thing from a solid-state amp. That was one solidstate amp I wish I stil owned.
I have owned a Peavey Valve King 112 for years and I still love it. It is all tube, and I never go off the clean channel because I get all my sounds through pedals. And it has the effects loop and a Class A/AB sweepable knob that you can really dial it in. This Bandit sounds every bit as good.
Rimbolt Jaxt would you prefer a valveking over a bandit?
I have a dilemma over witch to get.
The one comman factor in all guitarists. You gotta have a power couch. You made this amp really sound just awesome. Cause of you I want to get it.
I just rethought everything I "know" about solid state amps. Great tone!
Nice demo and no matter which one u favour, teal stripe, silver, red, whatever. Peavey amps ROCK and are as solid as a.... 🤘🎸🖤
I’m from the future 2024 and you are going to be the ambassador for NUX.
It's about time someone done a good review on this amp. I've had one for about 3 years, sounds great with my 2016 gibson sg. I bought it not really knowing much about it but I love. best amp I've ever owned. super cool super loud and reliable. great review dude cheers
The Bandit is the Amp many used for years… The Saturation Knob was glorious.
This was my second amp. Great one, good memories
I've had my Bandit for years. Nice tone machine.
I have a Bandit that is over 30 years old, still works well !!
I have a Bandit "Red Stripe" that I bought about 15 years ago. It still rocks just as hard as a diamond in an ice storm! I have played just about everything out there and I have always loved Peavey and I'll never part with my bandit.
Got my Bandit 112...sounds fantastic! Great amp and I love it!
Just got myself a red stripe bandit for stupidly little money, and I love it
+Ginger Lefty IMO those are the best ones.
Me too. I paid 70 for a red stripe with foot switch. I'm loving it. I compared it to my katana 100 head and let's just say the katana is now being boxed up and sold.
I just sold this to a friend who has a little studio, and with full volume it sounds amazing!
It was like releasing a wild creature who lived in captivity back to wild life again, because at home i used it at low volumes! hahaha
I can assure you that this amp, for studio purpose or even small gigs is maybe worth it, awesome cleans and fantastic distortions!
I played anything on it, from djent, classic metal, jazz, blues, some jangle pop, shoegaze. ANYTHING!
What generation was it?
Is it the curent one(06-present
Absolutely awesome. Thank you for sharing your video 👍👍
Peavey has always made great workhorse gear!
I've got the Valveking vk112 and the Special 112! But love my Orange 35rt!
due to weather im selling my one for 200, bought it brannew for 380, wondeful amp, for schools yards...! mr Rob Chapman, that is a very good amp!!! and this demo is one of the best!
Its sad.. but why?
The clean side sounds amazing when you crank it. Non linear breakup sounds (to my ears) just like a tube amp. Not big on the dirt side personally but to each his own.
man that was the chappers of old. loved that dude
A tip for this clean tone that I got from UA-cam, was to max your lows, max your mids and empty your highs completely. It actually sounds more like a tube amp and my silly Cort g254 custom sounds like a strat through it then. Just an idea.
Hanno Vorster I will try this thanks for the tip!
I've got an old 65-watt Peavey Express 112 solid-state and it sounds INCREDIBLE. The Transtube tech was pretty good even back in the day :)
Still is!
These are indeed such a great amp for little money. Great job Chappers. 👍
I have one in my appartment atm. I love it. Gonna mic it up and use on a recording instead of an engl we micced up at first. This sounds better imo.
I have this amp and because it had a spring reverb in it I knocked it by accident and it scared the hell out of me
Did that with my blues junior hahahaha Reign in Blood anyone?
My first ever amp in 1985 was a Laney 10 watt. Then a got a Carlsbro amp, which was pretty good. But I always loved the sound of Peavey combo's like the Bandit - they had great high gain even at low volume and just made you sound so metal (in the 80's).
I've got one of these and bloody love it. Gibson lp through it and the more it is pushed the better it sounds.
Made me own ears whistle on numerous occasions lol
i own a red stripe with an eminence v128.... killer is the word. thanks for doing this closet classic justice.
I love the way you make amps sound, generally. Givin' it a lot... on it's behinds!! LOL!!!
Peavey always makes good amps that are relatively cheap and practicality indestructible, everybody loves peavey amps for a good reason.
God mode achieved. can't wait till I can afford one of those ml3 moderns. amazing as always
I had one of these years ago. It didn't really do it for me since I play Death Metal. It just didn't get the tones that excited me. I sold it to a friend that plays Blues-Rock and it sounded great in that capacity.
You still got it! great tonage in bleed the light
The new haircut looks good. I will check out this amp.
I went from a Peavey Rage 158 to a Special 212 (bandit 2x12) to a Classic 30 head and matching 2x12 cab. Yeah Peavey!
I had one several years ago, it REALLY was a pretty darn decent amp !! very decent tones
It was that decent was it? That's pretty decent dude!
;) yeah, wont say good, wont say great,, just " decent " ;) I too am a " tube amp snob" lol
I have an American made Redline Model (2003-2005) That I absolutely love. I've used it live (it sounds phenomenal When ran through a Marshal MG 4x12, and thats not even a high end cab) The tones are ABSOLUTLY WICKED. Mine also has a switch on the effects loop for volume. I love these amplifiers and Rob, you do them some serious justice sir.
Got my good old 1981 Bandit, lovely amp!
Nice presentation- that Bandit sounds great and not a valve in sight!
sounded great . enjoyed your playin very smooooth brotha.
Nice to see the backstory and love for this amp. I had a red stripe SP112 that i loved but ran out of room. I miss it all the time.
Hey, I still have my Special 112 from the early 90's. Great amp to have around.
I thought the subway bandit was back when I read the title.
I didn't have the bandit, but I do have the Peavey Stidio Pro 112 trans tube, which is very similar (same speaker, identical controls). I used the thing all through high school because it belonged to one of the music teachers who ran the after school guitar club. About a year after I graduated, I called him up asking for some amp advice and he offered to sell it to me for $80. Best $80 I ever spent. I absolutely love it I wish they were easier to find.
Sweet amp! I dig that last riff :)
I had one too a while back. Great amp. Love the review. Great job.
This brings back memories! I remember these from when I first started playing in the early 90's. These were the amps that all my guitar playing mates had, it was the best small affordable amp you could have as a beginner....unfortunatley I had a Honer Panther.....which was shit!
You truly are the Monkey Lord. You say good things about gear and the little monkeys go and buy it ;o)
I saw this review and bought one used today right away.
Love it, thanks for bringing me to this great piece of soundmachine!
Greetings from Vienna
boremachine Witch generation did you get?
The cleans are so good on these things I'm told that some of the country pedal steel players use them. That's high recommendation.
Peavey! My first amp was a Backstage 20...bought it used with my new (in 1978) Fender Musicmaster. Awesome little amp. I would crank it to get distortion (cuz at 15 years old I couldn't afford a pedal) and the cops would show up to my house and remind me and my buddies in our garage band to turn it down a notch - of course having the garage door open helped it echo off the neighbor's houses!
it sounded great even the clean tone
Just decided to drag my peavey bandit into the living room for some practice as everybody is away for the weekend and saw this vid in my suggestions. Pretty weird! Had this amp for years and can't agree more with what you have said.
love a peavy sounds great when you play it rob
This amp sounds great!
I have used one of these for years when I was blasting black metal mayhem, many years ago !