Theyre the north american designation and european designations for the same tube design. Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the webs liveliest and friendliest. Impressive on the low end as all 5150 6505 series and tons of gain. Peavey 6505 5150 60watt 2x12 combo 8 ohm speaker upgrade discussion in amps and cabs started by david howard, aug, 2016. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. With 60 watts of all tube power, the peavey 6505 plus 112 sounds good on any stage.
Retubing my peavey 6505 combo, what tubes should i use for. The combos and the 6505 412 cabinets are loaded with 12 sheffield 1200 speakers for peak performance at any insanity level. View and download peavey 6505 212 combo owners manual online. Peavey 6505 plus 112 guitar combo amplifier 60 watts, 1x12. The tube amp library of information click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. I have used the old 5150 model designation previous to the 6505 off and on for decades now. Peavey 6505 plus electric guitar amplifier 120 watt speaker amp head 3 band eq renewed. Swapping out ruby 12ax7 for tung sol 12ax7 preamp tubes.
Stock tubes are always subject to change by the manufacturer. The new 6505 plus 112 combo harnesses the full gain and legendary tone of the peavey 6505 series, which since 1991 has defined the sounds of extreme rock guitar, into a format that is equally suited to clubs, rehearsal rooms and studios. The amp came with 2 x 8ohm sheffield 1200, very fizzy speakers. Peavey 6505 5150 60watt 2x12 combo 8 ohm speaker upgrade. Peavey 5150 combo pre amp tube layouts and gts rating wed, may 19, 2010 10. Since then, peavey has proven to be a pioneer in all facets of solidstate and tube driven amplification, which has led to the design of some of the worlds best and bestselling amplifiers, including the bandit and the 5150. And yes, before anyone points it out, 12ax7 and ecc83 are the same thing. The combo has the same twochannel threemode design as the head, but you lose a 12ax7 preamp valve and a pair of 6l6gl output valves. It even pushed me as far as to think of selling it, when a friend of mine pointed out that he used to buy combos all the time which, in some cases are just a few extra bucks than their head counterparts and then saw out the head to give him essentially, a few extra speakers and a cab for free. The tung sol adds a lot of edge and bite whereas the 5751 smooths everything out helps the clean channel. Its a mismatched set put together specifically for the different respective slots, it doesnt matter for positions 25 sicne they are all 9th gen chinese but position 1 and 6 are specifically supposed to be in their respective positions so itd be best if i knew what those. If you are looking to get more of pushed tube warmth or squish as i call it then the lower watt head is your guy. When you plug into the all tube 6505 plus 112 combo, youll immediately understand what made its predecessor, the venerable 5150, such a favorite among hard rockers and metal players. The channels share eq, lush reverb and an effects loop.
With 60 watts of alltube power, this timetested 6505 plus packs 2 versatile channels of raw. The combo features two channels, 60 watts of all tube power, and way more gain that i know what to do with thanks to five 12ax7 preamp tubes and two 6l6 power tubes. Buy peavey 5150 tube set, jj tubes x4 6l6gc, x5 12ax7. This is thanks to its good looks, clever design and minuscule dimensions. Customized tube kits for the peavey 5150, based on the sound you want and the style of music you play.
Featuring an all tube preamp and power amp, the 6505 mh authentically produces the much loved tones of the legendary peavey 6505 in a small, portable package. All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. This portable powerhouse features five 12ax7 preamp tubes and 2 6l6gc. You can hear a fizz at the beginning of every note, its really annoying. Retube your peavey 6505 plus 112 and 6505 212 combo amp with our pre selected audio tube kits. Use our extensive knowledge, experience and customer feedback to select re tube packages that will work great in your tube amp. If you read the info peavey gave you, and my description based on the 5150ii schematic, and look at this picture as a reference. Peavey 6505 plus 112 combo peavey 6505 plus 112 combo schematics and bom. The 6505 mh mini head has two channels that follow the same gain structure and voicing of its big brother. I know exactly what positions each tube is supposed to go into im just not sure what each slot in the amp itself is. I also have a carvin 100watt tube amp that hasnt been used in years, if i get an attenuator, who knows, the carvin might see some use. The one that guitar center ordered for me as a replacement works fine though. Grizzly workshop planner shop tools and machinery at. The onboard mikedcabinet simulation is convincing and useful onstage and in the studio.
Can anyone help with recommending good tubes and also good manufacturers. Im gonna get a tube screamer to add a bit to it but nothing i really need to do. Closeup photos of the damaged connector and circuit board that resulted in no sound from the speaker outputs. Which name gets stuck on a box depends solely on who made or boxed the tube. Peavey 6505 plus 112 combo 2channel, 60watt tube amplifier features at a glance. With 60 watts of alltube power, the peavey 6505 plus 112 sounds good on any stage. Im visiting this weekend and plan to do the bias mod for him because he needs a. Peavey 6505 112 12 tube combo amp 60w parts express. The closest tube to the input is pretty much almost always called v1. The 6505 plus 112 combo also features the peavey msdi microphonesimulated direct interface, which eliminates the need for miking by allowing users to route the amps signal directly to a recording device or mixing console. Have a look at the 6505 mini head and a 1x12 cab, or something. Anyone having a beast is welcome to share their observations, problems, questions, and jubilations here. If you would like to see other peavey amps added to the database please leave feedback via the feedback page. Prowess amplifiers misc schematics peavey 6505 plus 112 combo peavey 6505 plus 112 combo schematics and bom.
Five select 12ax7 preamp tubes and a pair of 6l6gc poweramp tubes provide. If your a little guy or gal its a load to carry not a bad thing in my opinion though. Was playing a gig last night and came back on stage after a break and it seemed that my dirty channel lost most of its volume and had no drive at all or very little. Preamp tube layout peavey 6505 112 ultimate guitar. Peavey ultimate owner manuals, schematics, boards layout. Here you will find our collection of peavey schematics. This portable powerhouse features five 12ax7 preamp tubes and 2 6l6gc power amp tubes, with presence and resonance controls and 3band eq for taming their notorious tone. I also put a new speaker in but didnt take a video of that.
Peavey electronics owners manual tube guitar amplifier 6505 212 combo. There is plenty of gain to so you shouldnt need a dist pedal. This compact 60watt combo packs plenty of horsepower into a 1 x 12 chassis, and it puts you in total command of its tonal capabilities. Dec 24, 2011 bad sound cause bad cables but you get an idea if you dont want to mic your amp, just connect a good cable in emulated output and done esp horizon nt seymour duncan jb59. Our stock tube kit comes with the exact same tubes that peavey stocks the peavey 5150 with, however that are relabeled sovtek. Out of box 6505 heads are kinda dry and have a nasty hiss as soon as you turn the dirty channels on.
The tung sol adds a lot of edge and bite whereas the 5751. Once i got home and plugged my brand new one in i could instantly hear this high fizz on the notes. The amp is heavy but you know what you re geting, its roadworthy heavy. In additional to my 60watt 2x12 combo, i have a peavey 4x12 cab with 4 x 16ohm g12k85 speakers in it, so i have a 34 stack with the amp on top of this cab. The range of available guitars and amps has never been greater than it is today, and a huge variety of sounds are easily accessible. This miniscule little beast harnesses the character and crunch and lead tones of its much larger alltube siblings in a supersmall and convenient package capable of up to a mighty 20 watts 4 ohms. Peavey 6505 plus 1x12 60watt tube combo amp sweetwater. It features six 12ax7 preamp tubes, 3band eq on every channel, a separate presence and resonance controls, accutronics 3spring reverb, external speaker outputs and foot switchable leadrhythm channels. Ive been reading up on various types of tubes and things but obviously youve got to be careful with the specs. Not only is the company passionate about sound, it is equally passionate about build quality and affordability. Looking for any sort of decent vhish hard rock tone or even maybe slightly more modern rock tone. I use a baritone guitar with emg81 with really thick strings detuned in drop g, and i love the clarity and the fat bass response i get from my guitar and tone. Five select 12ax7 preamp tubes and a pair of 6l6gc poweramp tubes provide the tonal foundation for the 6505 plus 112 combo, while patented circuitry such. Peavey 6505 plus 112 guitar combo amplifier 60 watts, 1x12, new with 60 watts of all tube power, this timetested 6505 plus packs 2 versatile channels of raw, aggressive highgain tone into a goanywhere 1x12 combo amp.
Our tube replacement kits are designed for your amp and. Do you have a peavey guitar or bass tube amp that needs repair or modifications. Peavey 5150 preamp tube layout amps harmony central. Peavey diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Sep 11, 2018 prowess amplifiers offers resources for the guitar tube amplifier builder.
By selling directly to end users we provide the best quality products at the best price to professionals and hobbyists. Select from a choice of recommended tubes for your peavey 5150 6505 head or combo. Would also consider a trade for an orange ppc 4x12 its in good condition apart from one scuff on the top, and its been played about 3 times since being retubed. V1a input gainshared by rhythm and lead v1b and v2a rhythm channel v2b, v3, v4 lead channel v5a effects return stage v5b phase inverter v1 is the tube nearest the input jack. This is a great bang for the buck retube set for the peavey 6505 112 and 212 tube amp. We have a huge schematics inventory, projects section and forum. The jj tube upgrade really takes care of the big problems that stock 6505s present. These vacuum tubes are known to get the job done on a budget. For preamp tubes on cleans, im thinking ecc82 maybe but in what spot. Please visit my tube amplifier forum heres the place you can go to ask tube amplifier questions. But the lava cables cut some of the bass out and took the already high gain sound from my peavey 6505 combo and made it more high gain. Additional features include threespring reverb, effects loop and external speaker outputs. There are hundreds of pages of tube amp information on my library page. After i swapped out the stock tunes with the jj set i noticed my tone was beefier, with more pronounced mids, the amp breathes more and is substantially louder and more aggressive, and the hiss is gone.
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