V1,2,5 are all stages in the preamp. The small tubes are numbered from the end of the chassis: V 1-2-5-3-4. The Classic series amps have got to be one of the best working mans amps ever built. the power tubes too hot. They provide a crisp, warm tone when using tubes with a moderate natural plate, current draw. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? $1,499.99. you're considering one of these amps we recommend playing one first. Rounded out by a genuine spring reverb, the 6505+ 112 Combo has everything you'll need to satisfy the most metal tone-tastes. The Vypyr 60 and Vypyr 120 amps as well as the Vypyr 120 head feature 12AX7 and 6L6GC tubes. These were a result of a collaboration with Eddie Van Halen to produce his "ideal" guitar. I thought this needed to be posted simply because, well you'll see. High- and low-gain inputs. So if you're, biasing 6L6's and the bias will not get up above 34mA then adjust it down to about 20mA and put the amp in standby. The offset tube is the phase inverter, V5. 16, 8, or 4 ohms (switchable) 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2 x 6L6GC power amp tubes. V1,2,5 are all stages in the preamp. We may earn a commission on any affiliated purchases. Although in many amps they are the same. These 60-watt high-gain beasts pack quite a wallop, with switchable lead and rhythm channels and enough volume to peel the paint off the walls. I recently bought this amp, Im not sure of the age but my friend bought it 2 years ago used and it still has the original ruby tubes in it. Because of its singular design and distinguished tone, the 6505 is in a category all its own. Rick Montanez reports for the NBC4 News at 8 on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Like most retailers, we use advanced software to protect your security and personal You must log in or register to reply here. After hearing it he was impressed, a total success! In August of 2000 Bob decided to mod a 5150 using an idea he was going to use on a 100 watt Marshall. These are all early Peavey amps that are 6L6 based and steadily progressed ending up with the Ultra and Ultra plus. It simply does not have the low end grunt and raw sound that the original had. The Classic 20 is a, gem for a small cheap combo. You PV forum. Just, about every local player that comes in for tubes wants to play it and we never say no because its great to see and hear their reactions. We. V1 handles the input stage. Jul 31, 2012, 3:31 PM Like Reusenfisch [pro] Registered User Join date: Sep. The 6505 II offers an output power of 120W (rms) into 16, 8, or 4 ohms, with a speaker Impedance Selector switch located on the rear panel. Here's the tube layout for a 5150II, note they are not in typical order. Okay guys, I have a confession to make. PLEASE do not rely on the test points to bias your amp! The instrument could also be plugged into the "series" connection, running first through the "clean" channel and feeding that into the "distortion" channel, providing a means of over driving the distortion preamp, creating a much more versatile method of producing distortion. warranty tubes to players who use the test points to bias these amps! The distortion in the clean channel alone is more than most players need! [citation needed] The 5150 II, which contains an extra preamp tube for more headroom and gain on the Rhythm channel, is the old equivalent to the new 6505+. On the FAQ the 5150/6505 is listed as this: Looking from right to left, the tubes are arranged as follows: #1 Input gain/2nd gain stage-shared by rhythm and lead #2 is shared by the rhythm and lead channel #3 and 4- additional gain, mostly for the lead channel #4- effects loop #5 phase splitter About two, years into production PV started using sub par screen grid resisters and players started having problems using the E34L's and even standard, EL34's. 120 watts (rms) into 16, 8, or 4 ohms (switchable) 2-channel preamp switchable on front panel or remote footswitch. Although in many amps they are the same. These are all fixed bias, amps and need warmer grades of tubes to sound good. In stock trim a 5150 is well into clipping at 100 watts. You will burn up your tubes with all but the coldest grades of, EL34's or KT77's. back to sweetwater.com: If it keeps happening, give us a call at 800-222-4700 and have the following Reference ID available. Jeff was real happy with the JJ Electronic 6L6s and ECC83s that we loaded his amp with, but we, felt the amp could be improved with a bias mod. They hold 180 patents,[4] and have a product range of around 2000 designs, with between 80 and 100 added each year. The original Classic series amplifiers were introduced in the 1970s (and were originally called the Peavey 'Vintage' series which the first releases used 6C10 tubes in the pre-amp, NOT solid State. 6505 1992 Original Tube Head Guitar Amplifier Price: $1,899.99 Save:$600.00 (32%) $1,299.99 Quick Look 6505 II Tube Head Guitar Amplifier Price: $1,999.99 Save:$500.00 (25%) $1,499.99 Quick Look 6505 MH Mini Amp Head Rating Price: $779.99 Save:$80.00 (10%) $699.99 Quick Look Peavey 212-6 2x12 Guitar Cabinet Price: $699.99 Save:$100.00 (14%) Aerial TV footage showed the tanks were being cooled by water jets from two fire trucks, with firefighters walking up to the flame-scorched truck. The basis for the JSX series, the XXX series provides a tonal range from what some call "glassy" cleans, to "full body" hi-gain tones using its 3 channel interface. At these settings. Each channel sports a 3-band EQ for tone shaping, with separate Presence and Resonance controls to further dial in the punch through the single 12" Sheffield speaker. I would like to know what tubes would be good for me. All, that's necessary is to replace that resister with a 6.8K 1/4 watt resister which will increase the window of available bias adjustment. These are not cheap amps and the bias is SO easy to set accurately that you owe it to yourself, your amp and your tone to, do it right! If you're moving up from a solid state amp to a tube amp then the VK is a nice stepping stone on your way up. However, the 6505 II adds separate EQ, Resonance, and Presence controls to each channel, giving you more control and flexibility. With standard EL34's these amps lack the low end that most players want, We do get a lot of calls from JSX owners who are disappointed in the amp because they are playing scooped mid metal style so if you fall into this, category then I recommend switching over to the JJ 6L6GC's for power because they have a bigger low end than EL34's and even more low end. The 500/501 series had composite bridges and wrapped 5-ply North American thin hickory shells. some one said if the pre amp tubes are working then not to replace them, any insite would be great!! This could be caused by a browser plugin, disabled javascript, Products are manufactured mainly in China and the United States, and are distributed to 136 different countries. The 750/751 series had composite bridges and stained 4-ply thin maple shells. A final bias, setting of between 36 to 40mA of plate current per tube measured with a bias probe is a good setting. guys ( I miss you ) will know him as PVholic. The 5150 has gained popularity[citation needed] with modern hard rock, hardcore punk and metal bands and guitarists due to its large amount of distortion. The V numbers refer to the schematic, NOT the order of tubes on the chassis. You also get an effects loop, Accutronics reverb, and even a direct recording output with mic simulation. The Valve King series amps are a cheaply made chinese amp but they do fill a void for players who want to get into a high gain amp for cheap. 6505+ 112 tube choices and how-to-install 11,611 views Feb 8, 2015 Dislike Share 87sherwood 1.09K subscribers Installed new tubes. The amp is still creating smiles and running strong! It Thing a Good explanation would be the offset Tube then starting from left to right looking from the back. The 5150 ex is a beast! [citation needed] This resulted in the renaming of the amplifier as the 'Peavey 6505', with slightly updated styling but original circuitry. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by, Amps/Cabs Tech Corner: Amplifier, Cab & Speakers, guitar > V1 (one half) > V6 > V3 > V4 > Power Tubes, guitar > V1 > V2 > V5 > V3 > V4 > Power Tubes. Each channel has separate EQ as well as separate power amp controls (Resonance and Presence) and separate preamp controls (Pre and Post Gain), giving players more control and flexibility. The mesa was exactually perfect.It now has a brighter, tighter sound.I totally love this amp now.The jj tubes were kinda muddy idk if they were just old or what but I didnt like them. For more information, please visit peavey.com. Peavey encourages players to experiment with their particular speaker cabinet, connectable via two-quarter-inch jacks, and adjust according to personal taste. Dynamics and reliability are excellent. Notice the two trim pot. It also exhibits a very fat, warm clean tone. These amps are fixed bias and use EL84 power tubes. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. The company said these moves were necessary to remain competitive against rivals who were already manufacturing in lower-cost locations.[15]. Basically I've got a Peavey 6505+ and a Bugera 6262 (as backup) and I'm retubing them both for the first time ever. No, you dont have to worry about that, its fixed bias." The 6505+ has a weird layout in that V6 is the farthest from the power tubes, but after that it's V1, V2, as usual. The Peavey 5150 is an all-tube guitar amp that has been in production since 1991. There are now two bias pots on the back panel for easy access, a reworked front. I still don't understand it. . You don't need to measure the plate voltage you can simply bias EL34's, KT77's or 6L6's between 34 to 40mA. Preamp tubes last longer than power amp tubes most of the time. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. The CHP reported witnesses heard a small explosion. I guess i am more worried if the amp has lost any of its tone I want it to be running 100% and not break during a live show. Videos Show White Stuff Falling at Happiest Place on Earth. The amp is in fact, NOT altering the number of gain stages in this channel to achieve clean and crunch, which is likely a large reason why the clean tone is so lacking. Channels share 3-band EQ. For you 5150 players who want to venture into integrated Quad territory without doing a bias mod, we have you covered! 5,256 views Sep 15, 2019 Marshall crunch on the green channel and amazing high gain on the red channel. There was the Deuce-VT the Mace's little brother, and a Classic VT. Contrary to much folklore since the 6505 Series inception, Peaveys formula has remained virtually unchanged. Well this amp has been played, about every other day now since 2000 and it gets ridden VERY hard and all the components other than the bias circuit including the 100 ohm, screen grid resisters and transformers are stock so this is testament that it's not so much the value of the screen grid resisters, it's whether or not. There are NO mods necessary to run this setup. Although Peavey Electronics produces a wide variety of equipment, a few designs stand out through their popularity or use by prominent professionals. [6], In 2019, Peavey laid off another 30 US based employees.[7]. . The changes over the years resulted in a midrange quality that varied from amp to amp. Well here's proof. If your looking for Pawn shop treasures make sure you keep your eyes open for the discontinued Rockmaster preamps and the little Classic 20. Peavey 6505+ 2x Peavey 5150 4x12 Line 6 Pod xt live rjm rg-16 Ibanez TS-9 Ibanez Prestige s5470f Ibanez Jem 555 Ibanez 7-String PRS SE Standard Classic30inCincy Member Posts: 31315 Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:10 pm Location: The Mountain Retreat [Cincinnati Ohio] Re: Tubes for 6505+ by Classic30inCincy Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:56 pm 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. Like the original 6505 head, the 6505 II offers two channels. A fire . For the Power tubes, SED Winged =C= are usually considered the best, with JJ being a close second place (although JJ is the best value). Mandatory evacuations were lifted Monday morning. The MKIV Bass Amp head unit, introduced in 1981, offers a range of functions. I've never had a pre-amp valve go and I was under the impression they could last 20 years or longer. Fuck you I'm trying to be caring and shit. They could be used separately, or by plugging the instrument into the "parallel" connection, which fed both preamps, allowing selection of one from the other using a foot switch. These are all early Peavey amps that are 6L6 based and steadily progressed ending up with the Ultra and Ultra plus. There are two variations of the "Delta Blues" model, the Delta Blues 115 and the Delta Blues 210. These amplifiers (collectively the 5150 series) and speaker cabinets were the result of a collaboration with Eddie Van Halen. Gary Rossington from Skynyrd played the Mace-VT. "Man who says it can not be done should not interrupt man who is doing it. <- power tubes V4 V3 V5 V2 V1 V6. You might have an input jack that isn't shunting. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. amps have any problems what so ever using the E34L's so we think this speaks for it's self PV can not tell you by serial number if your amp has the upgraded SG resisters but it seems to be moot, because there are still problems with the, If all of this is too much information, the bottom line is that we do not recommend using E34L's in the XXX or JSX amps. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. As far as the bias goes they are the same. These tubes do not, draw any more current than EL34's do so no resistor issues and they sound great with a big chunky low end and a very harmonically rich mid and, If you do want to run the E34L's and run the amp hard ( who doesn't ) then we would highly recommend having the SG resistors swapped out for, good high quality 700 ohm 5 watts wire wound or sandblock resistors (not parts supplied by PV) which any decent tech can do for about 50.00. and then you will have piece of mind about this. These 60-watt high-gain beasts pack quite a wallop, with switchable lead and rhythm channels and enough volume to peel the paint off the walls. The adjacent Preamp Out can send a preamp signal from the 6505 II to a mixing console or recording device. Special financing options exist if you use your Sweetwater card. The channels share EQ, lush reverb and an effects loop. Back in August of 2000 Bob modified a 5150 to run a pair of KT88's and a pair of E34L's at the same. That location is just south of the Riverside (60) Freeway and west of the Orange (57) Freeway, but traffic on that freeway was not impeded. Now the EL84's clear the, magnet by 1/8". It was originally made as a signature amp for Eddie Van Halen. The, lead channel is just simply over the top, way over the top! Studying the original design, Peaveys engineers identified some items that had drifted, in particular one of the most important components the output transformer. It only has 5 per tubes. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. As for the tone? Vintage Series changed to a solid state pre-amp & a Master Volume (which is the easy way to tell if the amp has 6C10 pre-amp or not without removing the back panel to access the chassis), the solid state preamps and 6L6GC power tubes. When the Weber arrived he realized it wouldn't fit! The Peavey amp forum, used to be one of the only real open forums on the net, but unfortunately this changed the summer of 2001 and now if you post something that, Peavey doesn't like your post will be deleted. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. circuit allowing the amp to run all 6L6s or a pair of KT88s in the outside sockets and 6L6s in the inside sockets or any combination of EL34s, 6L6s and KT88s. Here's the 5150II/6505+ Signal Path. The Peavey 6505+ 112 Combo guitar amp is a major force behind the modern aggressive guitar sound. For some reason PV got it right and although the combo amps are also fixed bias they, are fixed MUCH warmer and we can supply you with power tubes that will get the bias between 38 to 42mA which is right where they belong with, If you check a stock 5150 100 watt or an Ultra plus 100 watt head using an oscilloscope and a signal generator which is the classic old school, method of biasing a tube amp, you can plainly see crossover distortion in the wave forms until you get to about 33 to 34 milliamps of plate current, then the sine waves look perfect. They last a fairly long time. Jeff said yes! [16][dead link], In April 2014, Peavey Electronics Corporation was fined US$225,000 (equivalent to $257,544.98 in 2021) by the FCC for violating the digital device laws by not notating required labeling and marketing statements in their owner manuals. This is why most players who have tried both the head and the combo, like the clean tone and the, There are a lot of amp techs out there that have attended technical trade schools or have taken a couple college courses and have no real, understanding of how and why vacuum tubes work. Its only weak point is that the preamp and power amp modules are installed in the chipboard cabinet with lack of electromagnetic shielding, resulting in a need to physically separate the amp head from bass pickups and speakers. Then set the bias select. Peavey's line of guitar amplifiers made specifically for blues, jazz, and classic rock players. Peavey Butcher, Ranger, Roadmaster, Triumph and Ultra amps. If its a good blues tone your after then a fairly hot set of EL84s will give a nice greasy tone with an early saturation. I dont play super heavey but I have the gain around 6. The 5150 II and 6505+ are the same amps and fall into the love it or hate it category. County fire then dispatched a HazMat team to the site because of the possibility of an explosion, the dispatcher said. Also on the rear panel, non-gain effects devices, i.e, chorus, reverb, delay, can be connected with quarter-inch mono phone plugs. This Integrated quads are plug and play, we repeat PLUG AND PLAY!! What an amazing amp! They are inherently noisy, and the stock tubes are not anything special. In production from 1994 until 2002, it consisted of the RBS-1 prototypes, radial pro 1000, 750/751, and 500/501 models. Chief Operating Officer Courtland Gray made visits to a company store and manufacturing plant in disguise, with the founder communicating to him through a hidden earpiece. Peavey 6505 Plus 112 Combo 2-channel, 60-watt Tube Amplifier Features at a Glance: 60 watts. ", "Peavey Builds Legacy of Innovation with USA Made HP2 Guitar", "After another controversy, is it still worth it for companies to be on 'Undercover Boss'? You know the old saying "Birds of a feather?" a VERY cheap tool, very accurate and very easy to use. The 55 volts that Peavey recommends, at the test points for 6L6GC's is on the other hand, on the cool side but using the test points is so completely inaccurate we simply cannot. looks like Roc8995 has got you covered, but on the 120w heads they are laid out differently. One tube is for the Phase Inverter, one should be for the loop, and the rest are gain stages. Sell on Amazon switch to the EL34 mode. The power tubes while running just under 500 plate volts are only drawing about 10 to 12 milliamps of plate current. The 6505+ Preamp Tube Layout. It is currently the most powerful bass combo sold by Peavey. "[8] In 2004, Peavey and Eddie Van Halen parted ways, with Eddie taking the 5150 brand name with him. Put the "noisiest" tubes in V4 and V6. Or $42/month for 36 months. information. There is no farthest away from the powertubes they are parallel to the preamp tubes. So in this particular. So closing this with Bobs favorite Confucius quote seems appropriate. They have swung a deal with JJ and a lot of the new JSX, amps are coming straight from the factory with JJ EL34's. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. because we have had a couple customers now that have blown SG resisters in the new XXX and JSX amps with the E34L's. We put this combination together. - The Washington Post", "Peavey.com: News - Peavey Responds to Undercover Boss Episode", "Peavey, Behringer locked in legal dispute", "Before the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554; In the Matter of Peavey Electronics Corporation", "Peavey Pays $225,000 for Marketing Unauthorized Devices", Peavey Electronics Corp. Official website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peavey_Electronics&oldid=1141920615, TransTube Series 112, made in US (20002004), TransTube Series II Bandit 112, made in China (20042006), Peavey Bandit with Transtube Technology Made in China (2006present), This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 15:25. All-tube high gain amplifiers. of 16 milliamps measured with a bias probe only showed a 3 volt difference at the test points! For the Preamp, either go all JJ's or one Tung Sol in V1 and the rest JJ's (12AX7). The current line of Classic series amplifiers consist of three variations of the "Classic" model, the Classic 30 112, Classic 50 212 and 410. In other words use at. In 2011, Inc. magazine profiled the global success story of music and audio innovator Hartley Peavey and Peavey Electronics Corporation. The mod consists of a split dual bias. Here is a bit of information from August 2007: Here is the latest on the screen grid resister problems with the XXX and now the JSX amps. About two hours after the fire started, sheriff's deputies from the Diamond Bar/Walnut station began a evacuating residents within a half mile of the site, Deputy Kimberly Alexander said. I know you have to bias the power tubes, I have a meter and im good with wiring and what not so that wont be a problem. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. The models include Fender twin and deluxe, Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, Diezel Boutique, Krank Krankenstein, Vox AC30and a large collection of Peavey amps like the 6505, XXX, and JSX. The 6505 II reissue is true to form cosmetically and sonically, going as far as returning to plexiglass in the front. 6505mh ultimate tube layout for killer tone! Spin 'round carousel when your horse isn't screwed in. Reference ID: #8fe32b24-b8de-11ed-bca3-737877704449. They use 12AX7 preamp tubes, EL84 power tubes, and have spring reverb tanks. Jeff was leery about the mod and didnt want to part with the $40.00. All rights reserved, Fertility Clinic Mix-Up Caused Boy to Be Born With Rare Stomach Cancer-Causing Mutation, Parents Say, Two Hospitalized in Critical Condition, Including 3-Year-Old Child, in Fire at Long Beach Home, Fire Engulfs Newly Opened Restaurant in Westchester, Avalanche Blocks Road in Mount Baldy Area After Cold Storm Drops Several Feet of Snow, 5 Freeway Closed North of LA Due to Snow and Poor Visibility, Snow at Disneyland? He called it the 5150ex for experimental. last tube amp I had only had 4 pre amp tubes whats the reasoning for the extra 2? I know it has 6 pre amp tubes and 4 power amp tubes.Im thinking of replacing all of them.I dont know too much about tube amps, or how to tell if the tubes are bad and what not. JavaScript is disabled. In 2009, Peavey Electronics Corp. filed two lawsuits against various companies under Behringer/Music Group umbrella for patent infringement, federal and common law trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution and unfair competition. The high-power TNT bass amplifier series was introduced as a 150200 watt bass combo primarily equipped with a Scorpion or Black Widow 15-inch woofer. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. none. Footswitchable lead/rhythm channel select. than the JJ KT77's and the mids are not as pushed. You are using an out of date browser. The design was relatively successful, but did not gain the reputation or popularity of similarly priced guitars such as the Fender Stratocaster or the Gibson Les Paul. They have plenty of gain for a classic rock and early metal styles and they are well built, The 5150 and the 6505 are the same amps and they have an insane amount of gain in the preamp section. Peavey currently owns 1,500,000 square feet (140,000m2; 34 acres) of manufacturing/assembly area over 33 facilities across North America, Europe and Asia, 18 of which are located in Mississippi. YES YOU READ RIGHT! Players who only play gained up are. Peavey 6505+ Tube Swap: Steps for Changing the Power and Preamp Tubes Rays Metal Tracks 455 subscribers Subscribe 5K views 4 years ago In this video, we walk through the steps for swapping. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If. Moral of the story? The 400 BH power amp module was used in a range of bass amps during the early 1980s, commencing with the MKIII Bass Head in 1979. Peavey Electronics Reissues 6505 II Tube Amp, Peavey Electronics (@peaveyelectronics) Instagram photos and , John Bohlinger Plays The Beatles on a Lava ME3, Building a Pro-Level Home-Studio Mic Closet, DAngelico Guitars Introduces Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton Signature Model, Free Pedal Giveaway: Electro-Harmonix Mod 11. So a difference. This is a great retube set for metal players of all types for the Peavey 6505 Plus Head tube amp. amp a variation of only 3 volts at the factory test points made an incredible 20mA difference in bias!! the amp makes 113 watts before any clipping. In 2014, Peavey closed its UK distribution and manufacturing operations, citing that while the UK facility was originally a manufacturing plant, the lower cost and advanced techniques of Chinese manufacturing deemed it unsustainable. But, for you guys who are happy with the, stock tone or just don't want to mod the amp then this Integrated quad with the JJ KT88's in the outside sockets and the JJ 6L6GC's in the inside, sockets will get you even more low end thunder and a very fat and punchy all around tone. The reason this amp might have more preamp tubes than a previous amp is because it has an effects loop, or just more gain stages. The 5150/6505 has no bias adjustment. There is plenty of adjustment especially in the EL34 mode to fry any tube! stems just to the right of the right hand KT88. This is not bad, its just. The Peavey Wolfgang was discontinued in 2004. properly and you get this answer say, "Gee thanks!" This is a stock 5150! After isolating the problem, the team retreated to an undisclosed location and got to work developing a top-secret output transformer, successfully improving the midrange performance and mimicking the magical crushing tone of the best examples of the original series. [citation needed] In 2010, Peavey released a new amplifier for the 6505 line, the 6534+. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Circuit board layout is conservative, easy to access, repair or modify. With the bias set to 45 volts at the factory test points the bias went way down to a very acceptable 37mA. You only need to probe one tube, set the, The bias pot is located right next to the power tubes so if you use a short bias probe you dont even have to remove the amp from the chassis. Guitar "feel". [citation needed]. Peavey 6505 II 120W 2-channel Tube Head. Im in a pop punk band. How to change tubes - Peavey 6505+ - YouTube 0:00 / 19:01 How to change tubes - Peavey 6505+ 45,296 views Mar 12, 2016 www.jakepitts.com www.getmeanfitness.com Dislike Share Save Jake. For a production made amp they are built well and sound, great. However, over the course of time, component suppliers changed ownership, altering their manufacturing processes, tone, and unit-to-unit consistency. Reference ID: #83bb184e-b8de-11ed-a10f-4d53754e6a56. Sweetwater Sound, 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Get Directions | Phone Hours | Store Hours, If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 222-4700, Peavey 6505 1992 Original 120W 2-channel Tube Head, Peavey 6505 Mini Head 20/5/1-watt Tube Head, Peavey 212-6 50-Watt Mono/25-Watt Stereo 2x12 inch Cabinet, Peavey 6505 II 4 x 12-inch Straight Cabinet, Peavey 6505 II 4 x 12-inch Slanted Cabinet, Peavey 6505 412 240-watt 4x12" Straight Cabinet, Peavey 6505 II 120W 2-channel Tube Head with 240-watt 4x12 Cabinet, Peavey 6505 212 Mini Stack 20-watt Tube Head with 2x12" Cabinet, Peavey 6505 112 Mini Stack 20-watt Tube Head with 1x12" Cabinet, Peavey 6505 Mini Head 20/5/1-watt Tube Head with 25-watt 1x12 Cabinet. Do NOT bias your XXX ,JSX or 3120 for any EL34 type tube including the JJ KT77's using the test points! A Crunch Select Switch and Bright Switch are available for the Rhythm channel. The 6505 II is the product of countless hours of A/B comparisons, conversations with scores of users and artists, and deep dives into the amplifiers at a component level. We said to put the bias switch into the EL34 mode if the bias will not exceed 34mA with 6L6's, or if you just want to run a little higher up to about 40mA. It was brought to our attention that there was a post on the Peavey forum and it stated that the bias on the XXX did not have enough range to get. Now you 5150 players who have played or own the 5150 combo don't, have this problem, for some reason the combo's are biased much warmer and with the correct grade of power tubes they will bias up to a very, nice 38 to 42mA with no need to modify them. 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