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Topic: Nashville 1000-I Have A Complaint |
Chris Schlotzhauer
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Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2006 4:50 am |
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Or maybe just a suggestion. If I'm not mistaken, all of newer Peavey amps have those thin cylinder shaped knobs that are mounted on a plastic post to the pot. Also, new newer amps have that cutaway at the top of the cabinet which totally exposes those flimsey knobs. I have sheered off my 4th knob on that amp since I've owned it. This from routine loading and unloading out of the band van or my truck. I NEVER had this problem with my Session or Nville 400. Peavey needs to use knobs like Fender amps have where they bevel out near the amp, and they are low profile. I think this is a bad design. Anyone else agree?
And I don't want to hear about using a road case to protect my amp. I can't stand amp road cases. They take up too much space and it takes two people to haul one in. Plus, I'm not buying a road case for a 400.00 amp.
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Dave Mudgett
From:
Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 15 Jun 2006 5:01 am
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Here's Jack Stoner's solution - applied to a NV 112:
http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum11/HTML/008989.html
Mike Brown took note. I agree, this would be a good and fairly simple change to implement. Add the bevelled knobs, I think this would help the problem significantly. |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2006 5:08 am
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| Jim Eaton- a forum member- is finishing up an add-on that fixes this problem for the 112. It is a CNC countoured 1/2" aluminum channel that fits in the relief space on the top of the amp to protect the knobs and is easy to install (3 screws) and looks cool. |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2006 5:26 am
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| Chris, I agree that this is not a good deal. It is probably the only negative thing I can say about my 1000. Jim, I would like to see that part. I have a 1000 and although I dont move it around a lot, I am always afraid I am going to break one of those knobs off. Is that something that is available now ??....Thanks...James |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2006 5:56 am
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Chris,
I have another complaint about my N-1000 that I've brought up before. It's the fact that the back of the amp does not have a panel that covers the chassis. I can't tell you how many times I've scrapped my arm where it bleeds, not to mention how I've torn good shirts when reaching behind the amp to plug things in.
I will say this however, Mike Brown from Peavey is a super nice guy and always willing to listen to his customers about these problems. NR |
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Chris Schlotzhauer
From:
Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2006 12:52 pm
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I love Peavey too. This flaw is really bugging me because I just got two of the knobs replaced, which I can't do. Then I immediately break another one.
I used to sheer off the fuse holder on my Session 400. I lay my amps on their back in my truck. The fuse cap extends beyond the cabinet. Another bad design. I fixed that problem by not taking the amp out anymore. |
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Jim Eaton
From:
Santa Susana, Ca
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Posted 15 Jun 2006 3:06 pm
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I will be posting some photo's and pricing for the "Knob-Guard" a.s.a.p!
Jim Palenscar helped me do some tweeking on the prototype last week, and I am having
"Rev-2" cut this weekend. Just as soon as I get the "final" part, I'll be letting everyone know.
(the prototype, that is on one of my 112's stopped a music stand that I knocked over in my "spacious" studio from even getting close to the knobs!)
JE:-)>
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Emmons D10PP 8/4 -75'
Emmons SD-12PP 3/5
Zum SD-12 5/5 - 91'
76'Session 400
86'Nashville 400
06'Nashville 112
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 15 Jun 2006 3:23 pm
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| I agree! Amps should be designed not only for looks, performance, and price, but also for practicality. On steel amps in particular, the knobs could be low-profile and recessed for protection. Since we are often at the same level as the amp when we're playing, we don't have as hard a time seeing the settings as a lead player (who is standing up) might have. |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 16 Jun 2006 1:34 am
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Chris,
You mentioned your dislike for road cases, but an alternative may be a "Gator Case". These units are soft, heavily padded amp cases with casters and a collapsible handle much like airport luggage. They feature a large zippered front compartment for cords or whatever and afford great protection for your amp while not contributing much weight wise. I bought mine from Musicians Friend for around $100.00. |
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 16 Jun 2006 4:58 am
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Chris, I am suprised nobody has ever brought this up. (Maybe they have and I just missed it....) I had a 1000 for a while and had the same issues. Mike Brown graciously took care of the problems for me, but what a hassle sending the amp back to Peavey.
I guess sometimes "new and improved" comes with it's own set of flaws....
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Tommy Detamore
www.cherryridgestudio.com
[This message was edited by Tommy Detamore on 16 June 2006 at 05:59 AM.] |
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2006 5:10 am
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Chris, just a question about amp transport. I was told if you lay the amp down flat that you should always have it face down to prevent stress on the cone. Now with the knob breaking off problem, either way is a problem. Perhaps one of you or Mike Brown can clear that up.
Geo
edited for spelling[This message was edited by George Mc Lellan on 16 June 2006 at 06:18 AM.] |
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Joel Lee Weinstein
From:
Wimberley, Texas, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2006 6:56 am
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| I had this same problem with my Session 400. What I did to solve the problem was to sew a piece of very thin plywood into the front inside of the cloth (or vinyl) cover and then sew some smooth fabric over the plywood. This protects the knobs from hitting door jambs or thighs or anything else, and it's really cheap. I haven't broken off in the last eight years, since this solution. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 16 Jun 2006 7:59 am
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| I was told if you lay the amp down flat that you should always have it face down to prevent stress on the cone. |
I don't believe the stress is on the cone, but on the frame (a cone doesn't care which way it's sitting, since it's mass is so low). That said, with most manufacturers using "T"-nuts to secure the speakers, and with most baffles being glued in, I don't believe it makes much difference which side is up or down. |
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2006 8:55 am
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Thanks Don.
Geo |
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