Bought a '92 brand new that year, loved it, but then (stupid) sold it in my "quest for tone". Found another one in mint condition 15 years ago and I'll never get rid of it. Certainly not my "only amp", but these have such a unique character. The chorus on this amp is the most unique and lush I think I've ever heard. Yes, the distortion is very solid-state sounding, but if you really play with the active (yes, active!) EQ you can warm it up a lot. Takes pedals really well. This is also a great platform for newer preamps; the stereo power amp inputs allow you to plug in a preamp or modeler and get more great tones. The chorus and reverb still function if you go straight into the power amp. And yes, it's CRAZY loud.
I did the same thing by plugging a Fender Mustang III into the power amp inputs. It sounded huge. The PV Stereo Chorus 212 from the 90's is a great amp.
Super cool amp! I got my hands on one for super cheap. Unfortunately the scorpio speakers we're blown out so I replaced them with Blue Marvels. I play shoe gaze/noise/grunge rock music and everyone also mention how great the Roland JC-120 was. I owned both and I gotta say that I was blown away from the Peavey. The reverb/chorus effects are way better than the JC120 in my opinion. Great Video!
I am getting ready to start a shoegaze/post rock band/project with a friend. I have the chance to get a jazz chorus on the cheap but I also love the Peavey classic chorus. Played in a band years ago with someone who ran a KC Jagstang with the Peavey and it sounded awesome. I’m at a crossroad on what to get lol
@@bigmuffmelvin7388 Im guitarist and play old school darkwave music (Cocteau Twins, The Garden, old Cure etc...). I have a Roland JC, I play on it with an amp2 Fender Strat, a Gibson LP Studio and a Fernandes Retrorocket. I have a multieffect but I dont use it anymore 😅 I just have a Strymon Bigsky and the built-in Chorus and its by far enough to get most of the sound of this time. If you wish more modulation you can add a Flanger (electric mistress deluxe) or a Phaser. A tips: the in-built distortion of the JC isn't good, so if you need one, you better buy a pedal for this. I use an old OD-2 Boss made in Japan (12v) for this purpose. Another info: I bought a Julianna Walrus Chorus which is very good but I dont use it as the built-in Chorus of the JC is the best I heard 😊
@@MR.KERNAN I've been on stage with both ( played by another guitarist) . What do you like better with the Roland JC ? I didn't think the gain / distortion was as good on the Roland, just my opinion.
Description is incorrect. This amp has TWO 130 Watt RMS power sections for true stereo. The unit is therefore 260 watts RMS! Monster amp AND scorpion speakers. VERY loud and heavy. This amp was designed to compete with (and crush) the Roland Jazz Chorus 120.
I really enjoy your playing and styles. I've got a 1990's Peavey SC 212 that's been sitting in closets collecting dust for the last 10 years at least. I'm inspired now to break it out again. Yours has the Master Volume, mine is the teal stripped SC 212 that come out before this model that doesn't have the MV.......I wish it did. The amps have loudest clean channel head room I've ever heard. It's amazing how loud it will get and stay clean. Great video. Thanks !
Great cleans, you can hear the 5150 coming in the dirty tones. Nice my brother and I had a bar band in the 80’s he used a 112 65 watt Bandit. With a les Paul. That amp thru the PA, rocked the house. It was unbelievable the tones you could get.
This is hilarious. I have been amp hunting for months. Bought a deluxe reverb RI, a Vox ac15, and have been looking at a couple other options. All the while, I have one of these that works perfectly sitting in a storage unit and also have an old Classic VT series 2x12 with a tube power amp section that works just fine. Maybe I should stop looking everywhere else for a little while and focus more on what I already have? I might just be surprised huh?
@@MR.KERNAN yesterday I bought one for 110 eurobucks that doesn't give any sound. I was encouraged by your vid. I'll attempt to fix it up very soon. I'll wait for your update! Whatcha getting?
I used to love Peavey solid state amps as a kid in the 90's, you can get some good tones, especially with pedals..... Then I bought a tube amp and realized how much better tube amps are in the late 90's, then in 2024, I bought a Boss Katana Gen 3 Artist and realized how good solid state amps are now lol.
Best Stereo amps ever made were the Teal stripes. Got a SC 212, Backstage 208 and a Revolution full stack, basically it is a stereo chorus 212 that can take 4 4x12 cabinets. I believe the Stereo Teal amps, in particular, will be massive collector's items down the road. I do find the digital reverb circuit a little noisy on these but there's a fantastic stereo effects loop to handle outboard gear nicely. Looking for a Classic Chorus 212 to complete my collection. Solid solid amps.
@screamengine I agree it's a amazing amp mine was kinda loud at idle changed the op chips no more noise but the other day started doing it again and 1 of the 4700uf 63v caps were leaking, I'll order some replacements this week end ✌️
I have one also. I've had it since 1992-93. It's still my main amp. Wonderful seeing someone else have one. Have you found the optional auxiliary footswitch for the reverb channel?
@80-s_Rock I played one a long time ago when I was younger and kinda always had my eyes out for one of them. Finally, on the FB market, there it was rest is history✌️
Theres a mint looking one in my area for 70usd. Im way tempted. Kinda liked the 12" peavey express I swapped with a friend for a while. Tube is nice but I like nit having to crank it
I loved that Amp I giged with that Amp for years I honestly loved the distortion if you know how to set it to this day it's one of my favorites I'm might try to pick one up again my only problem was i broke the pedal and and i couldn't switch channels and one other problem was the speakers blew a few times scorpions
@@MR.KERNAN lucky you, man , love to jam a Wolfgang, never played one. HUGE evh fan - and Peavey Teal Stripe owner. Cheers from mtw and 99 in L.A. Jam night jammers 2013-2019. Covid changed the scene...trying to get back in the jam night loop.
On the circuit board, what are the components that are elliptical with a circle in the middle, like an eye shape? Do they often need replaced on these old amps? Where do you find them?
@@MR.KERNAN I think they are the solid state component responsible for the amplification. They are flat like a disk, but elliptical. OpAmps? Transistors? IC’s?
I have the Express 112 Teal stripe and it's just a phenomenal amp! Two days ago I did a prophylaxis for him, cleaned the potentiometers, dust from the inside. It sounds simply incomparable, both on a clean channel and on a dirty one. But living in an apartment, I use Audition 30 1980 more often and a little less Audition 110 teal stripe, also very good amps =))
Mr. Kernan, I appreciate the review. I have this amp as a second hand purchase. It has a defect that causes intermittent squealing and feedback when I use the different digital reverb selections. My workaround is to just turn it off by leaving the LEVEL at ZERO. The authorized Peavey tech in my area said there was nothin to be done, it wasn't a case of a scratchy pot that could be cured by using an aerosol electrical-component cleaner. Do you have any suggestions for me without having it on your bench-top? Thank you.
Try and change the op chips they pull out the board and easy try you'll have to open the amp up and order the right one's there fairly cheap and worth a shot ✌️
I FIXED THE SQUEALING WITH COMPONENT CLEANER,BUT YOU HAVE TO RELEASE THE TOP CIRCUIT BOARD WHICH MEANS UNDOING ALL THE NUTS ON THE FRONT CONTROLS AND LIFTING THE CIRCUIT TO THE LEFT/UNHOOK THE REVERB WIRES FIRST. TAKE A PIC OF THE KNOBS
An update : I ran my Fender Mustang III amp into the "power amp in" of my Peavey Stereo Chorus 212 amp using the Fender Twin model and it sounded amazing. Much like an actual Twin plus with the benefit of having the onboard stereo effects of the Mustang. I could run them both in stereo or separatley. It sounded like my PV Stereo Chorus was transformed into a Fender Twin......It was great.
I have this exact amp same year Im guessing. I have a question? can you switch to a clean tone from the foot switch? it seems the foot switch bypass/clean doesnt do anything. I have both gain knobs pulled out and can switch from crunch to lead but when i hit the clean ...nothing.
Yeah mine goes to clean with the bypass on the footswitch open the back of your footswitch clean the switches and make sure nothing is loose or came off ✌️
I have the same issue. . cleaned and checked continuity of switch. It's ok. The the light works. I think that is not uncommon. Some Op amp or something. Some guy Name Enzo on some Peavey boards Knew the answer. He was a Tech. Retired and quiet for a while now. Scorpions are hardly ever blown.. Just like Kernan here. The foam of the vent from the magnet deteriorates and pieces get stuck in-between voice coil and magnet.
I got this amp for free off my neighbor how would one get distortion or will i need like a pedal to achieve that cause am trying to play sum metal or rock cause atm it just sounds like bules only thing that sounds good for a song is say it ain't so by weezer 😅
Thanks , I recently put new speakers in this amp and I just can't quit playing it at home, it's just a amazing amp ,I'll do another video on it here soon again ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN The clean sound on all the teal stripe amps, IF the speaker is OK is just superb. Also the distortion is incredible too the versatility of these amps is on par with Engl
I have the same amp. Still works great. Got it new in 92-93.
Best amp ever. No complaints!!
Sincerely,
L. Albert Jackson Munoz 👍😎🔥❤🔥❤
It's a amazing amp thanks for the comment very cool 😎
I seriously agree I loved that 2 12
Bought a '92 brand new that year, loved it, but then (stupid) sold it in my "quest for tone". Found another one in mint condition 15 years ago and I'll never get rid of it. Certainly not my "only amp", but these have such a unique character. The chorus on this amp is the most unique and lush I think I've ever heard. Yes, the distortion is very solid-state sounding, but if you really play with the active (yes, active!) EQ you can warm it up a lot. Takes pedals really well. This is also a great platform for newer preamps; the stereo power amp inputs allow you to plug in a preamp or modeler and get more great tones. The chorus and reverb still function if you go straight into the power amp. And yes, it's CRAZY loud.
I would never sell mine like you said I have many amps too but this one is special for sure ✌️
I did the same thing by plugging a Fender Mustang III into the power amp inputs. It sounded huge. The PV Stereo Chorus 212 from the 90's is a great amp.
Super cool amp! I got my hands on one for super cheap. Unfortunately the scorpio speakers we're blown out so I replaced them with Blue Marvels. I play shoe gaze/noise/grunge rock music and everyone also mention how great the Roland JC-120 was. I owned both and I gotta say that I was blown away from the Peavey. The reverb/chorus effects are way better than the JC120 in my opinion. Great Video!
Thanks appreciate it very cool 😎
I am getting ready to start a shoegaze/post rock band/project with a friend. I have the chance to get a jazz chorus on the cheap but I also love the Peavey classic chorus. Played in a band years ago with someone who ran a KC Jagstang with the Peavey and it sounded awesome.
I’m at a crossroad on what to get lol
@@bigmuffmelvin7388 Get that jazz chorus ✌️
@@bigmuffmelvin7388 Im guitarist and play old school darkwave music (Cocteau Twins, The Garden, old Cure etc...). I have a Roland JC, I play on it with an amp2 Fender Strat, a Gibson LP Studio and a Fernandes Retrorocket. I have a multieffect but I dont use it anymore 😅 I just have a Strymon Bigsky and the built-in Chorus and its by far enough to get most of the sound of this time. If you wish more modulation you can add a Flanger (electric mistress deluxe) or a Phaser.
A tips: the in-built distortion of the JC isn't good, so if you need one, you better buy a pedal for this. I use an old OD-2 Boss made in Japan (12v) for this purpose.
Another info: I bought a Julianna Walrus Chorus which is very good but I dont use it as the built-in Chorus of the JC is the best I heard 😊
@@MR.KERNAN I've been on stage with both ( played by another guitarist) . What do you like better with the Roland JC ? I didn't think the gain / distortion was as good on the Roland, just my opinion.
Still have mine since I bought it new in the early 90s. In fantastic condition.
I use mine all the time there great ✌️
Man, that sounds killer!!
Very versatile ✌️
Description is incorrect. This amp has TWO 130 Watt RMS power sections for true stereo. The unit is therefore 260 watts RMS! Monster amp AND scorpion speakers. VERY loud and heavy. This amp was designed to compete with (and crush) the Roland Jazz Chorus 120.
I really enjoy your playing and styles. I've got a 1990's Peavey SC 212 that's been sitting in closets collecting dust for the last 10 years at least. I'm inspired now to break it out again. Yours has the Master Volume, mine is the teal stripped SC 212 that come out before this model that doesn't have the MV.......I wish it did.
The amps have loudest clean channel head room I've ever heard. It's amazing how loud it will get and stay clean.
Great video. Thanks !
Thanks appreciate it, get that thing out and have some fun ✌️
I play through two of these. Best amp ever.
@joeyracano1 That's awesome. I bet it's amazing ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN Always on the crunch channel!
Great cleans, you can hear the 5150 coming in the dirty tones. Nice my brother and I had a bar band in the 80’s he used a 112 65 watt Bandit. With a les Paul. That amp thru the PA, rocked the house. It was unbelievable the tones you could get.
Thanks the 80s bar bands were the best and you can't go wrong with a Les paul ✌️
This is hilarious. I have been amp hunting for months. Bought a deluxe reverb RI, a Vox ac15, and have been looking at a couple other options. All the while, I have one of these that works perfectly sitting in a storage unit and also have an old Classic VT series 2x12 with a tube power amp section that works just fine. Maybe I should stop looking everywhere else for a little while and focus more on what I already have? I might just be surprised huh?
@robbyclark6915 Sick, hopefully you got it back in action ✌️
it is a stereo Amplifier. it is 130watts per side, totaling 260watts.
I can't wait to get my hands on one. Great job demonstrated a very cool amp.
Thanks you can't go wrong there great ✌️
When you changed into the distortion I got insanely shocked by how good this sounds. Holy sheet
Thanks, it sounds even better now that I put some better speakers in. I'll do an update video here soon on it ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN yesterday I bought one for 110 eurobucks that doesn't give any sound. I was encouraged by your vid. I'll attempt to fix it up very soon. I'll wait for your update! Whatcha getting?
@@MR.KERNAN Wow........what speakers did you put in ?
@jimdep6542 Electro-harmonix 75w they sound amazing,I'll try and do a update video here in next few weeks ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN Cool ! I'll keep a watch for it.
Man. Wish I hadn’t sold mine. Would love to get another.
Yeah I'm blown away at how good it sounds they are out there just have to find a clean one ✌️
Hey I have a Teal stripe 208 ....may wanna sell if it's easy. Have not gigged it yet. I play a Kustom dfx 35 usually. All good . Peace.
S a m e H e r e
I hAVE one. wanna buy it? peace. mtw in L>A>< california
I used to love Peavey solid state amps as a kid in the 90's, you can get some good tones, especially with pedals..... Then I bought a tube amp and realized how much better tube amps are in the late 90's, then in 2024, I bought a Boss Katana Gen 3 Artist and realized how good solid state amps are now lol.
@@ogrish76 I love them all cause they all love me ✌️
I recently purchased an Orange Super Crush 100. It is a top notch transistor amp!
Best Stereo amps ever made were the Teal stripes. Got a SC 212, Backstage 208 and a Revolution full stack, basically it is a stereo chorus 212 that can take 4 4x12 cabinets. I believe the Stereo Teal amps, in particular, will be massive collector's items down the road. I do find the digital reverb circuit a little noisy on these but there's a fantastic stereo effects loop to handle outboard gear nicely. Looking for a Classic Chorus 212 to complete my collection. Solid solid amps.
@screamengine I agree it's a amazing amp mine was kinda loud at idle changed the op chips no more noise but the other day started doing it again and 1 of the 4700uf 63v caps were leaking, I'll order some replacements this week end ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN Nice! Gotta get mine to a tech to do the opamps unless they are socketed. Maybe a recap as well to future proof some more.
@@screamengine they are socket super easy job the new ones are texas instruments from Amazon
It takes a little dialing in to get the tone you want but this thing will blow your head off !
@markragland6870 I usually run a ditto pedal while dialing any amp in makes it so easy ✌️
I have one also. I've had it since 1992-93. It's still my main amp. Wonderful seeing someone else have one. Have you found the optional auxiliary footswitch for the reverb channel?
No but I would like to see what it dose thanks for watching
@@MR.KERNAN me to. I'm missing my footswitch too.
@@MR.KERNANi had one about a decade ago - it allowed you to cycle through the different reverb types, and switch between two presets
Have one at school it has the ultimate metal tone
@80-s_Rock it's one of the best 👌
@@MR.KERNAN How did you get the amp?
@80-s_Rock I played one a long time ago when I was younger and kinda always had my eyes out for one of them. Finally, on the FB market, there it was rest is history✌️
I'd say 80s guitar tone was absolutely top shelf, big power, big amps ,and some of the most influential guitarists were at full max so yeah I agree ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN Hard to find them out there
Got one for 70 euro...chorus knob shaft is half gone but can still move it...got a new one but not easy replace so left as is..
Great amp
Theres a mint looking one in my area for 70usd. Im way tempted. Kinda liked the 12" peavey express I swapped with a friend for a while. Tube is nice but I like nit having to crank it
@@micksterminator3 go get it ✌️
I loved that Amp I giged with that Amp for years I honestly loved the distortion if you know how to set it to this day it's one of my favorites I'm might try to pick one up again my only problem was i broke the pedal and and i couldn't switch channels and one other problem was the speakers blew a few times scorpions
@delanoarts3703 They are fantastic. I will never part ways with mine. I hope you find another ✌️
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching please subscribe ✌️
Nice Wolfgang!
Thanks I have 2 ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN lucky you, man , love to jam a Wolfgang, never played one. HUGE evh fan - and Peavey Teal Stripe owner.
Cheers from mtw and 99 in L.A. Jam night jammers 2013-2019. Covid changed the scene...trying to get back in the jam night loop.
@@MR.KERNAN lucky you!! rocking times! What part of USA u in? just curious.
@@michaelweinman9051Michigan
On the circuit board, what are the components that are elliptical with a circle in the middle, like an eye shape? Do they often need replaced on these old amps? Where do you find them?
@jpeterso1977 I'm not sure what your talking about
@@MR.KERNAN I think they are the solid state component responsible for the amplification. They are flat like a disk, but elliptical. OpAmps? Transistors? IC’s?
I've had my stereo chorus 212 . Most definitely best Amp I've played though. ...I also have Randall rd 100, it don't come close...
I have the Express 112 Teal stripe and it's just a phenomenal amp! Two days ago I did a prophylaxis for him, cleaned the potentiometers, dust from the inside. It sounds simply incomparable, both on a clean channel and on a dirty one. But living in an apartment, I use Audition 30 1980 more often and a little less Audition 110 teal stripe, also very good amps =))
Yeah they are incredible very underrated and easy to service ✌️
I want it. No push buttons on the amp.
How do I get it
Mr. Kernan, I appreciate the review. I have this amp as a second hand purchase. It has a defect that causes intermittent squealing and feedback when I use the different digital reverb selections. My workaround is to just turn it off by leaving the LEVEL at ZERO. The authorized Peavey tech in my area said there was nothin to be done, it wasn't a case of a scratchy pot that could be cured by using an aerosol electrical-component cleaner. Do you have any suggestions for me without having it on your bench-top? Thank you.
Try and change the op chips they pull out the board and easy try you'll have to open the amp up and order the right one's there fairly cheap and worth a shot ✌️
I FIXED THE SQUEALING WITH COMPONENT CLEANER,BUT YOU HAVE TO RELEASE THE TOP CIRCUIT BOARD WHICH MEANS UNDOING ALL THE NUTS ON THE FRONT CONTROLS AND LIFTING THE CIRCUIT TO THE LEFT/UNHOOK THE REVERB WIRES FIRST. TAKE A PIC OF THE KNOBS
An update : I ran my Fender Mustang III amp into the "power amp in" of my Peavey Stereo Chorus 212 amp using the Fender Twin model and it sounded amazing. Much like an actual Twin plus with the benefit of having the onboard stereo effects of the Mustang. I could run them both in stereo or separatley. It sounded like my PV Stereo Chorus was transformed into a Fender Twin......It was great.
Very cool you should put a video up of it ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN I've never uploaded a video to UA-cam, but that would be one that I'd like to share with people. Thanks again for yours !
@jimdep6542 if you do, send me a link. Thanks ✌️
I pick one up at a yard sale about 10 yrs ago. Very nice condition I am wondering how to find the manufacturing date on it ?
READ THE LABEL ON THE BACK. THE DATE IS ENCODED THERE 70 OR 80 OR 90
I have this exact amp same year Im guessing. I have a question? can you switch to a clean tone from the foot switch? it seems the foot switch bypass/clean doesnt do anything. I have both gain knobs pulled out and can switch from crunch to lead but when i hit the clean ...nothing.
Yeah mine goes to clean with the bypass on the footswitch open the back of your footswitch clean the switches and make sure nothing is loose or came off ✌️
thank you . I loved your video by the way ! @@MR.KERNAN
@doncampbell1961 thanks brother appreciate it ✌️
I have the same issue. . cleaned and checked continuity of switch. It's ok. The the light works. I think that is not uncommon. Some Op amp or something. Some guy Name Enzo on some Peavey boards Knew the answer. He was a Tech. Retired and quiet for a while now. Scorpions are hardly ever blown.. Just like Kernan here. The foam of the vent from the magnet deteriorates and pieces get stuck in-between voice coil and magnet.
@@MR.KERNAN woot woot got it working ! cleaned it up! thanks!
JUST BOUGHT ONE.I LIKE CLEAN MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
How does this compare to the Renown 400?
Can't say guess not as many features as mine never tried one ✌️
Great amp. You know you should turn up when you can hear your picking over the amp.
I got this amp for free off my neighbor how would one get distortion or will i need like a pedal to achieve that cause am trying to play sum metal or rock cause atm it just sounds like bules only thing that sounds good for a song is say it ain't so by weezer 😅
Nvm I have a different one I have classic chorus but any help or advice would be amazing
AAAaaah Deoxit -- Red and Gold Gotcha
The clean sound of this amp is audio sensory equivalent of smelling freshly washed clothes.
Thanks , I recently put new speakers in this amp and I just can't quit playing it
at home, it's just a amazing amp ,I'll do another video on it here soon again ✌️
@@MR.KERNAN The clean sound on all the teal stripe amps, IF the speaker is OK is just superb. Also the distortion is incredible too the versatility of these amps is on par with Engl
@infinitesimotel unfortunately one of the originals fried out,my classic vt has the same speakers and they sound excellent
@@MR.KERNAN Was it the amp head or speaker that burned?
#LikeISaid
If anyone ends up buying a used one in the Valparaiso, In area... let me know Please .... Mine was stolen out of my Mobile Home 😢
Play it clean.
@@youtubesucks1499 I did in the last video ✌️
The distortion sounds terrible jeez, the clean is great though
What are you on about?! It sounds like hot chicks, drugs and booze mixed with unhealthy amounts of party!