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Bill Fulbright
From: Atlanta, GA
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Posted 21 Nov 2002 8:14 pm
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I just received a Vegas 400 through a deal on Ebay. It is an incredible amp.
I had forgotton how much I truly love the sound of 15". I used to have an Artist w/a 15" BW, which I loved and played through it until it finally died after 20+ years of performance.
This vegas has a terrific EQ section on BOTH
CHANNELS, has awesome tone. I have so much yet to discover!!
I just wanted to share my excitement....I am so glad to have another Peavey SS amp w/a 15". It will be perfect for my jazz guitar, POD amp modeling, and STEEL Guitar playing...even my SY - 77 Yamaha keyboard the 210 watts are just GREAT. Depth, Tone and Power. AND Versatility
Thanks Peavey for a great amp in the Vegas 400. I am glad I got a great one.. almost brand new.
I worked out a great trade for my Classic 50 410 with the Vegas owner. We both got a great deal. It too is a great amp, but not what I needed any more for the direction I am going.
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Bill Fulbright
Mullen D-10 (on its way);
Gibson ES-165; Peavey Vegas 400;
ICQ# 2251620 2100 Solutions, HotGuitar - Bill Fulbright's Music
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jim milewski
From: stowe, vermont
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Posted 22 Nov 2002 4:47 am
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Bill, I agree 100% with you, I did the mod to my vegas and finally played it out and was more pleased than I thought I would be, have an old push pull with a fat single coil pickup and the two were made for each other, hey just wondering what did you pay, I got my vegas years ago for $250, it was cosmetically beat up and Jerry Fessenden traded me even for a flawless vegas (my mom had just died and he wanted to do something for me, great guy), the amp is going strong and not all that heavy, Peavey is still the bang for the buck champion. |
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Mike Brown
From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2002 7:16 am
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Thanks for the compliments, guys. I agree that the Vegas is a very versatile amplifier. By the way, we still have a vinyl cover that will fit it, if you are interested. Contact me by e-mail if interested.
Thanks. |
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Bill Fulbright
From: Atlanta, GA
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Posted 22 Nov 2002 7:22 am
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Jim,
This amp is an example of perfect preservation. It is flawless. I traded a Peavey Classic 50 410 for it and the owner of the amp gave me $135. So if My Classic amp had actually sold for about $425-450 I 2would have paid around $300 for the amp. This one came with a cover, casters, and Fender lean back legs.
I am so glad I made the trade. This amp fits my needs exactly. I am inspired to play again.
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Bill Fulbright
Mullen D-10 (on its way);
Gibson ES-165; Peavey Vegas 400;
ICQ# 2251620 2100 Solutions, HotGuitar - Bill Fulbright's Music
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KENNY KRUPNICK
From: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted 2 Dec 2002 9:35 pm
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I like my Vegas 400. I bought it new from Coyle Music here in Columbus back in 1987. Great amp,and still going strong. Go Peavey!! |
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Larry Bell
From: Englewood, Florida
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Posted 4 Dec 2002 1:20 pm
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Buddy Emmons certainly thought so. I recall him playing through primarily that amp for 20 years or so. He always sounded great through them, but he sounds great through anything.
I've played through two or three -- never owned one -- but was always impressed with the sound -- very much like a Session 400 to my ears.
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2000 Fessenden S-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro |
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Bill Fulbright
From: Atlanta, GA
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Posted 4 Dec 2002 1:38 pm
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Thanks! I like it because it is a very versatile, sturdy, and toneful. Also if I put my POD 2.2 in front of it for my regular guitar, it provides a great environment for accurately reproducting the results of the amp modeling. So I get the best of all worlds. I am still using it not only as a primary amp for my instruments and center-fill amp, but as a feed to the PA. This makes for a very full sound.
I have already used it playing out and it was great. Once again, the 15" BW and 200 watts is a winner.
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Bill Fulbright
Mullen D-10 8x5; Gibson ES-165; Peavey Vegas 400;
ICQ# 2251620 My Music Site
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Rick McDuffie
From: Benson, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2002 8:59 am
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I just missed one online at Robb's Music for $250 by only two days... oh, well. Glad you're liking yours, Bill!
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Rick McDuffie
Debbie Elam Band/Tarheel Jazz Q-tet
www.tarheelmusic.com
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Mike Sweeney
From: Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2002 9:21 am
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I love mine. The only thing I've done to it was replace the original 1502-4 Black Widow with a 1501-4 and it smoothed the midrange and high end up. Its a clean wide toned amp.
When I get back to working I'm going to find me another one or two.
Mike Sweeney |
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Mike Brown
From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 8:13 am
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"Somebody" told me that there is a brand new(yes, that's what they said!) Vegas 400 at Wiregrass Music in Enterprise, Alabama. If you want to call and inquire, their number is (334)347-9777. Good Luck. |
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Larry Edwards
From: Broadalbin, NY
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Posted 23 Nov 2008 1:56 am vegas 400
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i have an old vegas 400 and i love it.i also really like the nashville 400 . i sold mine and i]m sorry now but i plan on getting another soon. _________________ I have 2 pedalmaster steels dbl 10
with 8 pedals and 5 knees.and a dbl body single neck with 3 pedals and 5 knees. I play a vegas 400 and I have a new steelking. I am a leftie. |
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Roual Ranes
From: Atlanta, Texas, USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2008 6:44 pm
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I still have one. Great amp just heavy to carry around. My back makes me use a 112. |
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KENNY KRUPNICK
From: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted 23 Nov 2008 7:20 pm
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Mike Brown,Do you still have the vinyl covers for the Vegas 400? I'd like to have one.Let me know.Thanks. |
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Mike Brown
From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2008 1:41 pm Vegas 400 covers
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Note that when I posted this back in 2002. Sorry, no covers left. |
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KENNY KRUPNICK
From: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted 24 Nov 2008 6:23 pm
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Whoops! Thanks Mike. |
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