Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp Tweed (Used)
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The Classic 30/112 has been redesigned with an all-new chassis design, but still features the distinctive sound and circuitry of the renowned Classic Series amps.
Made in the USA.
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Features
- 30 watts (RMS) into 16 or 8 ohms
- Four EL84s and three 12AX7s
- 12" Blue Marvel speaker
- 2-channel preamp
- Pre- and post-gain controls on lead channel
- Normal volume control on clean channel
- 3-band passive EQ (bass, middle, treble)
- Boost switch
- Reverb level control
- Effects loop
- Footswitch selectable channel switching and reverb
- External speaker capability
- Chrome-plated chassis
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Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Excellent sound (5)
- Good power output (5)
- Warm / comfy (5)
- Portable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home studio (5)
- Performances (5)
- Professional recording (4)
- Amateur recording (3)
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional musician (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
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If you're an old-school stylist and looking for a powerful, sweet-sounding tube amp that won't break either your back (39 pounds) or your wallet, try one out. If "Normal" also...Read complete review
If you're an old-school stylist and looking for a powerful, sweet-sounding tube amp that won't break either your back (39 pounds) or your wallet, try one out. If "Normal" also turns you off, please experiment with the drive channel and your guitar volume. You just might clasp the Classic 30 to your bosom with hoops of steele! Also, wrestle with the Peavey Delta Blues and Classic 50--essentially the same timbre but with a little more of this and that. Then if you are conflicted--what a nice problem!!
Covered below.. Took the "Peavey" logo off to let the beautiful oxblood/tweed manifest fully. Love the retro look!!
Disagree with the many positive comments on the "Normal" channel. Sounds flat, nasal and somewhat harsh to me--until we hit "5" volume setting where it blooms to an acceptable blues, raunch-rock sound. Gain channel seemed even worse than norm at first, but after diligent working, I found it to be very appealing with the Pre on 5/6 and post dimed and controling volume on my teles and strats. That's why I keep the amp, though I gig mainly with Fender. The reverb is substandard compared to Fender, but, again, the drive-channel approach renders a very sweet, warm retro tone for recording and jamming 50's and 60's pop, rock, blues and country. Here it gets close to the real deal, especially with my Dano '59 DC!! BTW this thing is loud--can definately rattle a small gym.
One of the very best tube-amp values to be had. Only problem is the resale value is not great. Most used ones go for bet $250 and $350.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great Sound, Horrible design
I have been playing guitar and bass for over 35 years. I've had all the toys- Marshalls, Mesa, Fender, Ampeg, and Peavey. Usually, the expensivee stuff gets dusty and sold, but...Read complete review
I have been playing guitar and bass for over 35 years. I've had all the toys- Marshalls, Mesa, Fender, Ampeg, and Peavey. Usually, the expensivee stuff gets dusty and sold, but the Peavey stuff is played all the time. The Classic Series amps used to be as good as you could get. Great tone and they last forever. The new Classic stuff is the absolute best sounding piece of garbage you'll ever own. These amps have the greatest tone (we have a Classic 30 and Delta Blues in the studio). The best tube clean you'll ever hear and the overdrive channel is what every stomp box maker would like to achieve. The problem is the sympathetic vibrations. The tubes rattle and make some of the most horrible noises imaginable. Peavey says change the tubes. You can do that every other day and the rattles and noises just come right back. I think Peavey should put a board and tube holders in these that actually do their job. It isn't the tubes, it's the design, Hartley. You owe it to everyone who bought these things to own up and fix your mistakes. You may be able to use it if you keep the volume down to 2, but if you use it live, bring backups.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
This amp needs a better channel and reverb footswitch: #1 it should have a detachable 25 foot long T.R.S. cable for larger stages #2 this cable should come out of a stereo jack at the rear [ not the side ] of the footswitch, for easier pedal board set-up. #3 it should have L.E.D. status indicator lights #4 The amp boost feature should be made footswitchable.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
- No Foot Switch Or Cover
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
I went in search of a low-wattage, light weight tube solution. I have been very fond of Peavey amps in the past but did not like the sound of their tube line until now. This amp out-performed the Fender Blues Deluxe hands down in a side-by-side test so I bought one. I still have my modded twin when I need it but, for smaller clubs/venues, this will be my rig amp. The amp is loud and sounds equally good with single-coil and/or humbucking pups
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Lighter Than Delta Blues
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
Great amp at a great price from a great dealer. I've been a customer for years and have never been disappointed.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
This is a very practical and flexible working musicians amp. I have read some of the user reviews and I'm forced to disagree with a few. I own the amp on the photo, not a any other version. And I say: go get it!!!! It's compact, very powerful and VERY LOUD! The cleans are pretty decent and it takes pedals like a champ! The dirty sound incredible, stick a Fuzz Face in front of it and let it fly! It has an FX loop too, unlike someone has suggested. It looks decently well made. You won't be disapointed with the money you're spending for this amp.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Powerful
Cons
- Heavier than it looks
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
I bought the balck version of this amp in 1999 and have never had any problems with it. I've never even had to re-tube it. The sound is warm and powerful. I read one review complaining about the tubes rattling. When I first bought mine, I also had problems with the rattling. The rattling is not coming from the tubes. If you remove the amp from the enclosure you'll find that the top lip of the amp is rattling against the enclosure. I ran two strips of thick mounting tape across the top of the amp to insulate it against vibration and it hasn't rattled since, even at very high volume levels. I have loved this amp for 13 years and still love it. As long as it holds up I won't have any need for another amp. But if I ever do need to buy a new one it will be another one of these.
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
I bought the amp in 1993have played it alot,bar gigs and what ever else, Only replaced tubes every 4 or 5 years, need to do it again also with speaker upgrade its my go to amp
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
Bought this amp used about 3 years ago.No problems at all.Put in tung-sol pre amp and JJ power tubes.normal Ch breaks up at about 4 and just gets better higher.OD sounds awsome with pre at 6/post 7 or 8.At 30 watts this thing is loud.Blues or Rock it's all there.Works well with les paul or strat.Would be nice to have a standby switch.Try one it will surprise you.
Great value
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
If you're an old-school stylist and looking for a powerful, sweet-sounding tube amp that won't break either your back (39 pounds) or your wallet, try one out. If "Normal" also turns you off, please experiment with the drive channel and your guitar volume. You just might clasp the Classic 30 to your bosom with hoops of steele! Also, wrestle with the Peavey Delta Blues and Classic 50--essentially the same timbre but with a little more of this and that. Then if you are conflicted--what a nice problem!!
Covered below.. Took the "Peavey" logo off to let the beautiful oxblood/tweed manifest fully. Love the retro look!!
Disagree with the many positive comments on the "Normal" channel. Sounds flat, nasal and somewhat harsh to me--until we hit "5" volume setting where it blooms to an acceptable blues, raunch-rock sound. Gain channel seemed even worse than norm at first, but after diligent working, I found it to be very appealing with the Pre on 5/6 and post dimed and controling volume on my teles and strats. That's why I keep the amp, though I gig mainly with Fender. The reverb is substandard compared to Fender, but, again, the drive-channel approach renders a very sweet, warm retro tone for recording and jamming 50's and 60's pop, rock, blues and country. Here it gets close to the real deal, especially with my Dano '59 DC!! BTW this thing is loud--can definately rattle a small gym.
One of the very best tube-amp values to be had. Only problem is the resale value is not great. Most used ones go for bet $250 and $350.
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
I recently upgraded from this amp to an Egnater Rebel 30, and looking back at this amp, it was great in the context of what I used it for. This amp's tone has a rawness to it that is quite piercing at times. It doesn't necessarily have the punch (or balls for that matter) that I look for unless you absolutely crank the fool out of the clean channel, but the raw all-tube tone that this amp puts out is really commendable when comparing it to similar amps in the market. If you're looking into getting your first tube amp and/or are looking for an amp to play in small clubs in any genre from blues to alternative rock to pop rock, this is a great amp for you.
Comments about Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp:
I used a Peavey Vintage for club work thru the mid 70s was introduced to Randall(Randy) Smith @ the birth of the Boogie. Was In PruneMucic Mill Valley CA Trading my P.V.Vin. For a 60 wt (about the 3rd or 4th boogie made) Neal Schon came in while I was Putting the 2 amps thru the paces, Neal grabbed a Paul, plugged in to my soon not 2 bP.V. VIN,, we jammed for 30 min r so, told me He was endorsing Peavey and was using for his live shows w/Journey, 4 Peavy Vintages and would I sell him this one,, I said OH YEA,I was embarking on the new Mesa Boogie Wave, anybody could buy a Peavey, but any way,, my point is I still have 3 Boogies, A 5150II,, a pair of PeaveyClassic 30s(The Jack DanielsSoec.Ed.) and I use the #30s mostgigs, Indoors Outside Big Little, Peavey classic 30s are Numero Uno.. Note: I had a Classic 50 for a short time, bought it w/out trying, sood as I Played thru it, Nada, Not Happening! Again, just my personal preferences, but The 50 watter didn't compare tonally..
