Peavey Bandit history: Where can I find model info, etc?

ajm · From: Los Angeles

Where can I find a history of the different versions of this amp?

I'm looking to pick up a used amp as a present for a guitar playing friend of mine, and I'd like to know when the different models were made, what features they had, etc. I searched the web and the Peavey page and couldn't come up with anything.

Also, if anyone has any experience as to which models sounded the best, I'd listen to that too. I've already cruised Harmony Central.

Thanks.

slick · From: Calhoun Georgia

I have a Peavey Bandit 112,great little amp
but i dont have any history on it.Sorry i couldnt help.I would like to know more about
the bandits,maybe Mike Brown can help us.
Mike???

S---K

Wayne Broyles

Peter · Posted 4 May 2002 1:49 pm

look here:
http://www.peavey.com/support/searchmanuals/

Dyke Corson · From: Fairmount, IL USA

The original Bandit 65 replaced the Peavey Pacer. I think it was 65w RMS with a Scorpion Speaker. Even this amp was very loud. I think the next version went up to 75watts and then they dropped the Scorpion speaker for a stamped frame speaker. They also added EQ to the distortion channel. Then came the Transtube technology (tube emulation circuit) Curret version does 100w into 4 ohm. The Bandit has always been one of the best sellers at our stores.

Bill Terry · From: Bastrop, TX

There was an original Bandit before the Bandit 65, It was just called a Bandit, and I think it was about 50W. I had one and it wasn't bad... very light, very loud, decent tone.

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Mike Brown · From: Meridian, Mississippi USA

Dyke is on the money!

I don't know of a document that explains the history of the Bandit, but the link to the various operating guides for this amp would be a good place to start.

So, here is a link to the latest the Transtube Bandit II. http://www.peavey.com/products/amps_mi/guitaramps/bandit112.cfm

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me here at Peavey. I can be reached toll free at 1-877-732-8391.

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

Bill Leff · From: Santa Cruz, CA, USA

I had a Bandit 65 that I put a JBL D-120 in that sounded quite good.

Bill Terry · From: Bastrop, TX

Here's what I had... this one is a little rough. I was working at a Peavey dealer at the time and I bought the first one we got after the Pacer went away. I don't think this model lasted long before they updated to the 65, and mine came with an eminence speaker, not the Scorpion.

To this day I wish I had kept mine... I sure got a lot of positive comments on tone with that amp.
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slick · From: Calhoun Georgia

Dyke,
How can i tell if my Bandit has a scorpion
speaker?

Thanks

Wayne Broyles

Dyke Corson · From: Fairmount, IL USA

Terry you may be right...I know the Bandit 65 was the one that sticks in my mind because of the Scorpion speaker...could be there was a 50 watt Bandit for a short time that replaced the Pacer...How about it Mike Brown? How many manuals did ya find?

Slick,

The Scorpion has a kinda square frame look on the front, and a magnet with three screws on the back that also should have a "scorpion" sticker on it if it was from the 80s.

Steven Knapper · From: Temecula Ca USA

I have my Bandit 65 Solo Series that I bought in like '84 or '85, still have it and has never let me down, made me a lot of $$$$.

Mike Brown · From: Meridian, Mississippi USA

The original Peavey Bandit prototype had the name "Bandit" screened on the faceplate with a gun holster, which was removed for the first production run. The operating guide for the original Bandit was copywritten 1980.
The Bandit 65 came next. It "looked" similar, but the POST GAIN control on the original Bandit effect both the LEAN and NORMAL channels. On the '65' version, this control effected the level of the NORMAL channel. The PRE and POST controlson the LEAD channel effected the LEAD channel only.
This operating guide is copywritten in 1985.
The next version was the Bandit 75. This amp incorporated an effects insert point and our patented SUPERSAT circuit as well as the increased 75 watt rating.

The next version was the Bandit 112 which featured 4 band eq on the NORMAL channel and 2 band eq(Bottom and edge) on the LEAD channel.

In 1989, we introduced a new Bandit 112, which we refer to as the '89 version. On this version, the teal blue artwork was incorporated into the cosmetic look and 3 band voicing controls(as opposed to 2 band)were incorporated into the LEAD channel. This version was introduced in November of 1989.

In 1992, the cosmetic look of the Bandit changed with the addition of the double wall cabinet and the "speckled" covering material. This operating guide was copywritten in 1992. This version incorporated our Sheffield speaker.

In 1995, the Bandit 112S "Transtube" series was introduced. This model also used our Sheffield speakers as well as our patented Transtube circuit.

Our latest Transtube Bandit II incorporated a completely new cosmetic look as well as voicing switches on each channel, which provides additional tonal flexibility. This is the model that we ship at this time.

My personal opinion is that our latest Bandit version is far advanced that its "predecessor" Transtube Bandit. This model has been our flagship amp for many years and it sells extremely well. Portable, powerful and lightweight and that's what all players look for these days in an amp model.

Check it out at your local Peavey dealer. Here's a link to our dealer locator from our website;http://www.peavey.com/support/dealerlocator/

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

ajm · From: Los Angeles

Thanks to all of you for the information. It's really going to help.

I'm looking for an amp as a present for a friend of mine (a six stringer) and this is one of the models I'm thinking of.

The used ones can be had for a good price so it's one of the models in the running.

Thanks again.

Darvin Willhoite · From: Roxton, Tx. USA

I have had a Bandit 65 and 75 and they were nice amps, but recently I bought a 112S, and the main improvement that jumped out at me was the reverb. Someone has been doing their homework, the reverb in the 112s almost sounds as good as my benchmark Fender Twin. I never liked Peavey's reverbs until this one. This may be an improvement across the board, but this is the latest Peavey amp I have tried.

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slick · From: Calhoun Georgia

Thanks Dyke,
The Bandit 112 has a scorpion speaker.The forum,what a great place.

Slick
Wayne Broyles

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