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Topic: Other Peavey SS Amps |
John Talbott
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Castle Rock, Colorado, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2020 1:54 pm |
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Has anyone had any experience with a Peavey Special, no other designation follows, or the Special 150? Both are Solo Series amps. Any info is appreciated.
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Larry Dering
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Missouri, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2020 2:54 pm
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| John, I have a special 130 and it has the mid shift control. After changing speaker to a TC Furlong Eminence it is one loud and wicked pedal steel amp. They made a special 150 but I do believe the solo series is different. If it has the mid shift it would make a great steel amp. I have used the Bandit series with good results. An eq pedal in the effects loop will get the mid cut needed. |
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Don Mogle
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Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2020 5:39 pm Special 130
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I just picked up one cheap on Facebook Marketplace. It was pretty dirty. I brought it home, cleaned the chassis, cleaned and lubed the pots, put the chassis in Nashville 400 cabinet, and added a 1501-4 Spider Web Black Widdow. The input jacks were kind of gross, so I purchased some new washers/nuts off Ebay and replaced the old ones. I replaced two in front and four in the back. Looks much better! I also replaced a couple knobs.
Thus far, I have only used it in my practice room. However, I am very impressed with it. Yes, the mid/shift control sets it apart. Bulletproof construction. Mine has the old IC chips (4558) but still sounds good. I want to install the OPA2134PA Burr Brown chips sometime soon to make it even better. It should have plenty of headroom to cover any job.
This is what I started with:
Here it is now after a couple hours of work:
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2020 6:59 am
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| Don, these are great amps. I put the Ken Fox chips in mine, can't say that was a big improvement but the speaker change was. I tried a TT 12 and didn't like the tone. The TC Furlong 12 done the trick. |
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Don Mogle
From:
Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2020 8:05 am
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Larry.
As soon as I restore the original cabinet, I will try the TC12 that now resides in another extension cabinet. I haven't tried the Scorpion yet, but I hear they are good speakers. Thanks for the info...
Don |
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2020 6:19 pm
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| Good plan. Never know what may make the proper connection. You might like the scorpion. |
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Calvin Todd
From:
The Ozarks, MO
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Posted 26 Dec 2020 2:50 pm
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I’ve been loving my Special 130 with EVM12L!
Also been using a Reno 400 in a Nashville cabinet with a Big Ben eminence and am pleased. |
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Tommy Auldridge
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 8:57 am Special 130
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| Don: Is the e.q. setting shown in the photo, exactly how you want it? Thanks. Tommy..... |
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Don Mogle
From:
Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 9:19 am Special 130 Settings
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Tommy,
No, this is not how I run it now. I will take another pic when I get back home.
The mid/ shift control is close. I got the EQ settings in another post by Paul Wade which can be found on a Forum search. This was my starting point that works pretty well. Keep in mind this is in my music room. It could change in a live situation for a better cut for the steel.
Just got home. Here are my settings. The fat knob (High Pull Thick) is pushed in. Presence can be adjusted for taste. The mid/shift controls are at 9 and 2 as shown. This should be a starting point and tweaked for your equipment.
Thanks, Don
Last edited by Don Mogle on 27 Dec 2020 5:41 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Don Mogle
From:
Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 5:40 pm
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| Special 130 settings are posted... |
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Tommy Auldridge
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 7:28 pm Special 130
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| Don: Thanks. I have a Special 130. I put the amp. in a NV400 cabinet with a 15' Black Widow 4ohm speaker. It's really only a spare in case I ever have a problem with my NV112.. It sounds real good, but I'm never sure how to get the best E.Q.... It's also kind of over kill. Much more than what I need. Thanks, Tommy..... |
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