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I've had many Peaveys, the JSX is one of my favorites. There isn't much to complain about except for the active EQ maybe and the noise reduction diodes. I'm working on annotating a JSX schematic to compare it with a XXX. I want to dispel some myths.

Currently my only real wah a Rocktron Utopia Wah. The sweep is big. I put some rubber pads to limit the heal down range. I don't use it much because I have 3 different Digitech pedals with wahs. I've had various Crybabys. The 9v 535q or DB01 were both great.

There is a rabbit hole V30 comparison video posted not to long ago. The guy did the most scientific comparison possible. It's hard to know exactly what they will sound like based on the T number alone. I have had a variety of 16 ohm singles. Right now I have a Mesa 16 ohm and a "regular" 16 ohm...

If anyone wants those tones for way cheaper just get a first or second gen MG. The G100RCD for example is nearly identical to the 8100 with a couple transistors in place of the tube. The MG added digital effects.

The 8200 and 8280 amps are the same. The input stage(s) is MOSFET driven. There is a 5v6 diode before the 12ax7. The 8080 and 8100 amps are the same. The input stage is JFET OP amp driven. There is a pair of red 3mm LEDs before the 12ax7. There are some differences in how the tube is wired.

Static X WDT is a VS100, not an 8xxx series.

It's a Mesa Boogie Black Shadow MC90. Supposedly it's based on the CL80.

If I was able to have only 5 amps from all the amps I ever owned: PRS MT15, simple and straight forward, small format. Peavey JSX, of all the Ultra series amps, this one has all the features and most variety of tones. Mesa Mark V, covers almost every style. Marshall 6100LM, classic tones...

Interested in a T3989?

First listen through I thought the 5150 was D. I cheated and saw that JEL is A, but didn't look at the others. Knowing that I could guess the rest. B and C were easy, they are huge sounding. I prefer in order D, A, F, E C, B.

I use a Morley/ Ebtech hum eliminator. It cuts a tiny bit of volume, not really noticeable. Modding a cable is a good option too.

Mine beat out 6 or so other drives. I've since modded it to suit my needs even better.

Many do have Whammy and IPS. The problem is where it is in the signal chain. If it is post distortion it sounds like trash. I have a 1000 (4cm) and 360xp (first). They sound good enough the way I use them. The older 90's stuff is less flexible in terms of signal routing.

This is a similar comparison to my own guitars. Duncans FTW! Fishmans in second. The EMG just don't have any character which is how I feel about my LTD with HET set.

I play rock and metal, old to new, multiple tunings. Ibanez SZ520QM with 59/JB and Ibanez RGDIM6FM. Currently using Digitech RP360xp and 1000 for effects like wah, whammy, phaser, tremolo, modulation, delay, reverb EQ. They are just cheaper and more convenient than the real thing. I still use...

I have a Sterling JP70 wth SD pickups and Schecter Demon 7 with Fishman pickups. The Schecter sounds way better, even before the pickup swap. If I was looking for a new 7 I'd check out a multi scale Ibanez because the RGD I have is awesome.

Online pricing has been pushing the envelope. With so much exposure there is bound to be someone with deep enough pockets who buys an over priced piece of gear. Since there is a record of the sold price another person lists hoping to get that or more.

I see Peaveys all the time. Usually a Bandit or Valve King around $100-200. Sometimes an ultra series pops up at a good price. The Peavey Transformer 112 or 212 rarely gets talked about. It's the amp that lead to Vypyr series. The Ibanez Tone Blaster is a decent amp on the cheap. There is a...

I had a Blackstar HT5 which sounded good. It was just loud enough to jam with a drummer. I tried an EQ in the loop hoping to get a bit more volume. Didn't work. My friend has a Hotone Purple Wind. It is surprisingly loud and can get mean sounding with a boost. There is just no low end. I'd...

I use a Morley / ebtech hum eliminator with great results.