Peavey 6505 112 combo thoughts?

Mechanix11 · 02-10-2012, 10:01 PM

As the title says, i made other threasds about a ibanez tbx150h head and that stuff, so i looked to that amp and i saw some vids on youtube of the sound and its pretty good

so if anyone has some thoughts about i would like to hear it.
also that amp will be good for band rehearsals (drums, vocals, other guitar, bass)?

thanks in advance

HeHasTheJazzHands · 02-10-2012, 10:15 PM

60 watts of tube power. Either get a speaker change or save up later on for a 2x12.

Mechanix11 · 02-10-2012, 10:20 PM

yeah this only as my first ''real'' amp and well meanwhile i have this late i would go for other better amp

and lol at the video

HeHasTheJazzHands · 02-10-2012, 10:24 PM

Honestly, the amp will do as a real amp, especially if you can get a good 2x12 or 4x12. Just disconnect the built-in speaker and connect the 4x12.
And if you know anyone who's good with woodwork and re-tolexing, you can get it converted into a head for easier traveling.

Its a Marshall MG, just not shitty!

Mechanix11 · 02-10-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeHasTheJazzHands

Honestly, the amp will do as a real amp, especially if you can get a good 2x12 or 4x12. Just disconnect the built-in speaker and connect the 4x12.
And if you know anyone who's good with woodwork and re-tolexing, you can get it converted into a head for easier traveling.

Its a Marshall MG, just not shitty!

about the 2 or 4x12 speaker thing mhh i have some doubts in that

and about to convert the combo to a head sounds a little bit strange

pitbulltodd · 02-11-2012, 01:56 AM

why would u have doubts about hooking it up to a cab? it will sound better if u do.

HeHasTheJazzHands · 02-11-2012, 01:59 AM

^^^

And like most higher-wattage tube combos, the speaker isn't hard-wired into the output section.

Outside · 02-11-2012, 01:45 PM

I played one a few months ago in GC and I liked it for a home recording amp.

Mechanix11 · 02-12-2012, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeHasTheJazzHands

^^^

And like most higher-wattage tube combos, the speaker isn't hard-wired into the output section.

alright i understand it

ttburn · 02-14-2012, 04:21 AM

This is the official video. It costs less as it's made in China, but the one's I've played stack up well against the US built heads.

Curt · 02-14-2012, 04:57 AM

My brother had one of those before he went to college. Great 6505 tone at near half the price. sounds even better after a speaker change. go for it!

Mechanix11 · 02-14-2012, 10:50 AM

yeah i know and i want to have it right now but i need to wait a bit to buy it, i dont have enough money saved.

but as my first amp would be good, later i would go for something BETTER

TRENCHLORD · 02-14-2012, 01:09 PM

I think that's just about the perfect portable practice/bedroom/recording amp to start out with.
Especially with the speaker simulated output for direct hookup to recording station.
Wish they'd had these several years ago before I got my current gear. My recording results could have been so much better with this.

lemeker · 02-14-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRENCHLORD

I think that's just about the perfect portable practice/bedroom/recording amp to start out with.
Especially with the speaker simulated output for direct hookup to recording station.

I agree, this IS a pretty killer combo amp, I'm also suggesting that you in the future, invest in a 2x12 cab for that puppy. It will sound loads better.

I wouldn't have any doubts about it.........this puppy will serve you far more than just a good beginning tube amp...take care of it and it will take you a long way.....

Floppystrings · 02-14-2012, 05:59 PM

It doesn't seem as warm as a regular 5150/6505, not quite as full, and slightly brighter.

But it is definitely an amazing combo, I can't really think of anything better for the price. Used you can find them for $400, but always make sure to ask if the transformer has been replaced, because I ran into a few that had "repairs" because the original transformer apparently died.

HeHasTheJazzHands · 02-14-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floppystrings

It doesn't seem as warm as a regular 5150/6505, not quite as full, and slightly brighter.

Thats what the 6505+ sounds like compared to the standard 6505. Also, because you have less headroom then the standard 120w 6505.

Genome · 02-14-2012, 06:18 PM

Absolutely the best combo for its price range. I had one and regret that I never got to fully crank it, but it was useful for a couple of recordings through the output.

But use a nice 2x12 with it, the Sheffield speaker is pretty horrible.

pitbulltodd · 02-14-2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by genome

Absolutely the best combo for its price range. I had one and regret that I never got to fully crank it, but it was useful for a couple of recordings through the output.

But use a nice 2x12 with it, the Sheffield speaker is pretty horrible.

when you recorded did you use the MSDI(TM) microphone-simulated XLR direct output? if so does it sound good and do you need to use a cab impulse or could you if you wanted?

rjnix_0329 · 02-15-2012, 02:33 AM

This combo was actually what convinced me to buy a 6505+ head! The Sheffield isn't professional quality for sure, but for getting used to tweaking a tube amp and for getting great recording tone (Direct Output) on a budget, I don't think a lot of things beat this

jrui · 02-15-2012, 03:09 AM

quite a bargin。
IMO no contest on this price
don't buy bugera，my opinion

xeonblade · 02-15-2012, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrui

quite a bargin。
IMO no contest on this price
don't buy bugera，my opinion

Justify ur crapping on bugera.

onionofdoom · 02-15-2012, 01:47 PM

I have a 6505+ 112. They sound pretty sick, although I found the stock speaker to be very very muddy. I swapped it out for an eminence swamp thang. I've heard a ton of 6505/5150 style amps and it really is classic 6505 tone. If you like 6505 style amps you'll like this.

-JR- · 02-15-2012, 05:51 PM

Can you get a good high gain tone at low volumes on these?

HeHasTheJazzHands · 02-15-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by -JR-

Can you get a good high gain tone at low volumes on these?

6505's were known for this, I believe, since most of their tone comes from the preamp.

oddcam · 02-15-2012, 08:04 PM

Here's your dissenting opinion:

It's possibly my experience or needs are different than that of most here. My best friend owned a 6505+ 112 for a few years, and it sucked. The gain was not nearly what we needed for a ballsy metal sound. I had my 5150 212 sitting next to his, and it was like a Bull to his Sow. All who listened actually preferred the sound of his Krank Rev Jr. to the 6505, which was disappointing to say the least. He sold it a few months ago and doesn't miss it.

If you plan to buy this amp, play it extensively first. Everyone here has good things to say about it... so it's possible my friend's combo was not constructed properly... still... it sounded like a fuzzbox compared to the 5150 212 (which growls, screams, and sings).

In conclusion:

My two cents.

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02-10-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
Mechanix11 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mx Posts: 219 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Peavey 6505 112 combo thoughts? As the title says, i made other threasds about a ibanez tbx150h head and that stuff, so i looked to that amp and i saw some vids on youtube of the sound and its pretty good so if anyone has some thoughts about i would like to hear it. also that amp will be good for band rehearsals (drums, vocals, other guitar, bass)? thanks in advance

02-10-2012, 10:15 PM	#2
HeHasTheJazzHands Eck! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,821 Thanked: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	60 watts of tube power. Either get a speaker change or save up later on for a 2x12. Mechanix11 likes this.

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pitbulltodd SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St.Louis Posts: 316 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	why would u have doubts about hooking it up to a cab? it will sound better if u do. highlordmugfug, Bigfan and HeHasTheJazzHands like this.

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HeHasTheJazzHands Eck! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,821 Thanked: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^ And like most higher-wattage tube combos, the speaker isn't hard-wired into the output section. Wookieslayer and lemeker like this.

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02-10-2012, 10:20 PM	#3
Mechanix11 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mx Posts: 219 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah this only as my first ''real'' amp and well meanwhile i have this late i would go for other better amp and lol at the video

02-10-2012, 10:24 PM	#4
HeHasTheJazzHands Eck! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,821 Thanked: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Honestly, the amp will do as a real amp, especially if you can get a good 2x12 or 4x12. Just disconnect the built-in speaker and connect the 4x12. And if you know anyone who's good with woodwork and re-tolexing, you can get it converted into a head for easier traveling. Its a Marshall MG, just not shitty!

02-11-2012, 01:45 PM	#8
Outside Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hell Posts: 21 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I played one a few months ago in GC and I liked it for a home recording amp.

02-14-2012, 04:21 AM	#10
ttburn ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: leeds, UK Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is the official video. It costs less as it's made in China, but the one's I've played stack up well against the US built heads. Mechanix11 likes this.

02-14-2012, 04:57 AM	#11
Curt Djazz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Neodesha, KS Posts: 1,495 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My brother had one of those before he went to college. Great 6505 tone at near half the price. sounds even better after a speaker change. go for it! "It's like prince pissed on a nice bit of quilted maple." - CrushingAnvil wire a BKP into a car horn circuit and djonk at people in traffic! - Variant POD HD500 Carvin ts100 Mesa 4x12 Recto cab

02-14-2012, 10:50 AM	#12
Mechanix11 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mx Posts: 219 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i know and i want to have it right now but i need to wait a bit to buy it, i dont have enough money saved. but as my first amp would be good, later i would go for something BETTER

02-14-2012, 01:09 PM	#13
TRENCHLORD 4ARMEDschoolSECURITY Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: corncountry IL Posts: 3,656 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think that's just about the perfect portable practice/bedroom/recording amp to start out with. Especially with the speaker simulated output for direct hookup to recording station. Wish they'd had these several years ago before I got my current gear. My recording results could have been so much better with this.

02-14-2012, 05:59 PM	#15
Floppystrings No like the floppy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,708 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	It doesn't seem as warm as a regular 5150/6505, not quite as full, and slightly brighter. But it is definitely an amazing combo, I can't really think of anything better for the price. Used you can find them for $400, but always make sure to ask if the transformer has been replaced, because I ran into a few that had "repairs" because the original transformer apparently died.

02-14-2012, 06:18 PM	#17
Genome Wrex. Shepard. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,001 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Absolutely the best combo for its price range. I had one and regret that I never got to fully crank it, but it was useful for a couple of recordings through the output. But use a nice 2x12 with it, the Sheffield speaker is pretty horrible. HeHasTheJazzHands likes this. http://www.myspace.com/zodiarkmetal http://www.soundclick.com/zodiark

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rjnix_0329 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 276 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	This combo was actually what convinced me to buy a 6505+ head! The Sheffield isn't professional quality for sure, but for getting used to tweaking a tube amp and for getting great recording tone (Direct Output) on a budget, I don't think a lot of things beat this

02-15-2012, 03:09 AM	#20
jrui ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	quite a bargin。 IMO no contest on this price don't buy bugera，my opinion

02-15-2012, 01:47 PM	#22
onionofdoom ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 67 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 6505+ 112. They sound pretty sick, although I found the stock speaker to be very very muddy. I swapped it out for an eminence swamp thang. I've heard a ton of 6505/5150 style amps and it really is classic 6505 tone. If you like 6505 style amps you'll like this. George- "Sir, if one of us should happen to tread on a mine, what do we do?" Blackadder- "Well, normal procedure lieutenant is to jump two hundred feet into the air and scatter yourself over a wide area."

02-15-2012, 05:51 PM	#23
-JR- ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 52 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can you get a good high gain tone at low volumes on these?

02-15-2012, 08:04 PM	#25
oddcam SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 140 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's your dissenting opinion: It's possibly my experience or needs are different than that of most here. My best friend owned a 6505+ 112 for a few years, and it sucked. The gain was not nearly what we needed for a ballsy metal sound. I had my 5150 212 sitting next to his, and it was like a Bull to his Sow. All who listened actually preferred the sound of his Krank Rev Jr. to the 6505, which was disappointing to say the least. He sold it a few months ago and doesn't miss it. If you plan to buy this amp, play it extensively first. Everyone here has good things to say about it... so it's possible my friend's combo was not constructed properly... still... it sounded like a fuzzbox compared to the 5150 212 (which growls, screams, and sings). In conclusion: My two cents.

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