dstroud
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Man just played my Peavey Classic 50 head - no pedals, man that’s a great sounding head!! If I had to play with no pedals, I think that would be my amp of choice, smokin!! Wish they still made it!
mentoneman
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the tweed 90s version ala dann huff was a sweetie!
IHateRap
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DanTravis62
Moderator
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Yep! Super, super underrated.
A classic 50 was the house backline amp at a venue one of my old bands played at in tacoma
Totally flies under the radar but a great sounding amp - absolutely monster cleans, too
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c+addict
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I have the 4x10. Bought it about 25 years ago. Great Classic Rock amp but too heavy to carry by the handle. I read online years ago where someone suggested a Tung Sol in V1, JJ in V2 and a Sovtek LPS in the PI. This combination sounds really good to me. Especially with P90's. Every time I think about selling it I play through it and change my mind.
70 Mach 1
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I have one of the last USA 30s.
Its probably the only amp i have where i don't need an OD.
Channel 2 is very useful
Its probably the only amp i have where i don't need an OD.
Channel 2 is very useful
napalmdeath
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I had one, and I've had the 2x12 50 watt combo. They do, indeed, sound great! I used to run 2 of the 2x12 combos in stereo. They really take boosts well on the dirty channel and get a great British vibe. Great 80s metal tones!
Mike Oxhuge
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A friend and former band mate had the Classic 100 head and it is one of the best Peavey amps made. 8xEL-84.
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Findthetone1
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Very underappreciated amp series.
CarlF
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Many years ago I ran across this guy. I though the tone was amazing. I asked, what amp? He said Peavey Classic 50 and a Tube Screamer.
SFW
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I had a Peavey Classic 50 head years ago. Great amp. Wish I still had it.
