southbound_60
25 posts
Apr 27, 2010
4:26 AM
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Has any one played through one of these amps? They seem to have a lot of features for a decent price,but I've heard lots of bad stuff about Peavey. You can't get a Fender loaded with this many features for what they want for the Delta Blues though.I recently purchased a Bassman, and I love it,but it wasn't cheap... Any ways, any input on this Peavey? I have an opportunity to pick up a used one for cheap...
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Rick Davis
335 posts
Apr 27, 2010
6:50 AM
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Yes, I've played the Peavey Delta Blues amps, both the 2x10 and the 1x15. I like them both in spite of my distate for EL84 amps.
The Peavey Delta Blues is not an ideal harp amp: It is still a high-gain guitar amp at heart. Tone and feedback will be constant issues. I was able to dial in resonably good sounds, however. It is among the better-sounding low-priced guitar amps when used for harp.
If you can get it for around $300 - $350 it's a good deal.
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-Rick Davis
Blues Harp Amps Blog
Roadhouse Joe Blues Band
Last Edited by on Apr 27, 2010 7:20 AM
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9000
3 posts
Apr 27, 2010
1:03 PM
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My experience with tube amps for harp is that less is more. You mention "a lot of features for a decent price". I'm interested in a "vintage" harp tone. None of my amps have any extras beyond a line out. Amps that have master volume controls, fat switches, boosters, multiple gain stages,etc. are often times a red flag that the amp may not be a great fit for harp. Now that I have a few amps that work well for harp if I could do it all over again I would DEFINITELY start out with a harp specific amp built by a harp play/amp builder. Believe it or not I would have saved a lot of money! I bet there are several others on this forum who have spent a lot of time, money and energy working up the same learning curve with me. All the best in your search and have fun!
Jay
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southbound_60
27 posts
Apr 28, 2010
4:52 AM
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Thanks Rick, Jay! I'm probably going to pick it up ,I can get it for $275.00 so it's a good deal,even if I turn around and sell it to a Guit player.....
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9000
5 posts
Apr 28, 2010
6:10 PM
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I failed to say that my time, effort and money on the way up the learning curve have been well spent because now I REALLY know what I want. Therefore, I'm no longer foaming at the mouth to get every new harp amp that hits the market.
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southbound_60
28 posts
Apr 29, 2010
4:42 AM
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Well, i can't say the same, the new Mission amp looks sweet!
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