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Re: EL84 amps

9/26/1997 5:19 AM
Niek	Re: EL84 amps Hi John, If I were you I would try different speakers first. I've played quite a few Peavey amps (including the Classic 50) and must say I don't like the speakers they use. When I connected a Bandit to a 2x12'' Celestion G12-S50 it sounded 200 % better, especially when distorted. You can't beat Celestions for that low end whoomp and smooth high midrange. You could maybe try to replace your stock 10'' Peaveys with Celestions G10L-35, which is a very nice and smooth speaker. I think Matchless and Diaz use these speakers, and they are not too expensive (at least in Holland) Regards, Niek from Holland (but currently in South Africa for study)

9/26/1997 5:19 AM

Niek

Re: EL84 amps

Hi John,

If I were you I would try different speakers first. I've played quite a few Peavey amps (including the Classic 50) and must say I don't like the speakers they use. When I connected a Bandit to a 2x12'' Celestion G12-S50 it sounded 200 % better, especially when distorted. You can't beat Celestions for that low end whoomp and smooth high midrange. You could maybe try to replace your stock 10'' Peaveys with Celestions G10L-35, which is a very nice and smooth speaker. I think Matchless and Diaz use these speakers, and they are not too expensive (at least in Holland)

Regards, Niek from Holland (but currently in South Africa for study)