Peavey is proving that good issues are available in small packages with its new Basic 20-watt 112 combo amp. Set to be on present at NAMM 2024, the amp supplies the “distinctive sonic punch of the bigger, iconic amplifiers” however with lowered measurement and weight. It goals to emphasise practicality with out hurting your tone.
The combo has an all-tube pre- and energy amp with a tiny footprint, measuring 7.25” x 14” x 7.75” and weighing simply 15.7kg. Peavey’s Basic 30 has been a backline staple for a lot of bands through the years, so condensing its magic right into a smaller, extra roadie-friendly bundle – in addition to being an area saver in relation to van Tetris – packs a good attraction.
Its two channels mirror the identical voicing and achieve construction of larger Peavey Classics but in addition packs an extra increase function. It’s armed with two EL84 energy tubes and three 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes for wealthy and heat tones. That ought to make it viable for all the pieces from twanging nation to crunching steel.
There are two switchable channels, which share an EQ, results loop and reverb. These might be activated by way of the amp or its companion footswitch.
If its in-built 12” speaker – a two-inch improve from its ’90s predecessor – you needn’t worry. The amp’s rear panel encompasses a microphone-simulated direct interface with XLR output and USB out for FOH monitoring.
A 3-position energy authenticator can be current. That permits you to swap between 20, 5 and single-wattage operation for when your neighbours don’t want each barrels or when your viewers does. As well as, there’s a nifty speaker defeat swap, too.
The Basic combo’s not-so-sexy however obligatory entrance panel options embody a 1/4” enter, quantity knob, channel swap providing lead and rhythm, a pre-gain management for the lead channel and a post-gain to stability the sound between the channels. There are additionally bass, center and treble controls, plus a reverb knob, so you possibly can alter the extent of atmosphere the impact delivers.
Picture 1 of 4
Elsewhere, there’s a pilot mild to let you realize when the amp is on or not, and a standby mode to guard these delicate little tubes. These coincide with output tube standing indication lights, that are LEDs that illuminate purple or inexperienced, relying on the standing of the output tube they’re monitoring.
Peavey is fast to level out that this amp provides “real tube energy and tone” with “no emulations or simulation” simply in a smaller, easier-to-carry bundle. It sneaks in beneath the four-digit worth level at $999.99.
For extra info, please go to Peavey.com.
To maintain updated with all the newest gear releases forward of NAMM 2024, head over to our information to the newest NAMM 2024 information.
