Peavey JSX Mini Colosal Vs Royal 8

ESPImperium · 01-13-2008, 05:55 PM

I really want a small Class A amp for practicing and for coming up with some ideas on my Strat with, tonight i tweaked a parch on my Pod X3 and it sounds awsome, but i think it would sound killer with a small Class A amp. I have been tied up on getting one of the JSX Mini Colossal or ValveKing Royal 8 for a while now, but dont know what one to get.

Ive heard good things about both, the JSX MC for its tone and its "Boutique" fetures for a good price and the Royal 8 when it has a speaker change.

The sorta sound im aiming for is sorta like a Double Verb, but with some hot rodded overtones when boosted with a TS9 or distorted with a DS-1 but when i use my MXR MC-401 it sounds crisp and clear with either a little vibrato, reverb and delay added.

Or would i just be better getting a amp that can do all that, plus maybes a little more???

What amp is the best for me???

Thanks for any replies.

budda · 01-13-2008, 05:57 PM

you dont have an epi valve jr up there?

ESPImperium · 01-13-2008, 06:11 PM

The Epi would take a bit of modding to get the tone id want. I want good to go out the box basically.

I may accept the Blackheart 5W head and a good cab tho.

budda · 01-13-2008, 06:15 PM

is the blackheart the laney offering?

perhaps the laney offering would also be a good bet?

laney lionheart.

Apophis · 01-13-2008, 06:18 PM

grab Epi Valve Junior, much less expensive than JSX MC and great for home practice

but if you have money grab JSX, it;s great little amp

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

is the blackheart the laney offering?

nope, Crate

ESPImperium · 01-13-2008, 06:39 PM

Laney, dont go there, had one once and it blew. I will not own a Laney again.

The JSX MC does look like the leader but i wouldnt be adverse to doing a speaker and tube change to the Royal 8 tho.

No one got any opinions on the Royal 8.

7slinger · 01-13-2008, 07:30 PM

the Royal 8...I'd sure like to know more as well; I've never seen one

playstopause · 01-13-2008, 09:11 PM

I tried the Mini-Colossal the other day.

1- Way overpriced
2- That 8'' speaker ain't doin' it imo. Especially with a 7-strings. If you use the direct out = better.

FWIW, the Royal 8 also have a 8'' speaker. The Epi Valve and the Black Heart also comes in a combo + a head and cab with a 12'' speaker.

I also want a class A amp for home, so that's why i'm waiting for the Peavey Windsor to come out. It has a 12'' speaker, a FX loop and a built-in attenuator for around 400$. These 2 last ones are about 250$.

Links :

Peavey.com : Products : Guitar Amps

Windsor Studio Guitar Amplifier

Peavey Windsor Studio amp

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01-13-2008, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
ESPImperium ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 86 Rig: Line 6 Pod X3 or XT Thanked: 10	Peavey JSX Mini Colosal Vs Royal 8 I really want a small Class A amp for practicing and for coming up with some ideas on my Strat with, tonight i tweaked a parch on my Pod X3 and it sounds awsome, but i think it would sound killer with a small Class A amp. I have been tied up on getting one of the JSX Mini Colossal or ValveKing Royal 8 for a while now, but dont know what one to get. Ive heard good things about both, the JSX MC for its tone and its "Boutique" fetures for a good price and the Royal 8 when it has a speaker change. The sorta sound im aiming for is sorta like a Double Verb, but with some hot rodded overtones when boosted with a TS9 or distorted with a DS-1 but when i use my MXR MC-401 it sounds crisp and clear with either a little vibrato, reverb and delay added. Or would i just be better getting a amp that can do all that, plus maybes a little more??? What amp is the best for me??? Thanks for any replies.

01-13-2008, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,303 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 46	you dont have an epi valve jr up there? 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

01-13-2008, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 2,504 Real Name: Patrick Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: 5150>TC Gsys>Rec4x12 Thanked: 5	the Royal 8...I'd sure like to know more as well; I've never seen one DenyThyNature

01-13-2008, 09:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11,443 Real Name: J-F / "Frenchy" Main Seven: Ibanez S7420FMTW Main ERG: 7 is enough. Rig: Bloody~VHT Pitbull45 Thanked: 44	I tried the Mini-Colossal the other day. 1- Way overpriced 2- That 8'' speaker ain't doin' it imo. Especially with a 7-strings. If you use the direct out = better. FWIW, the Royal 8 also have a 8'' speaker. The Epi Valve and the Black Heart also comes in a combo + a head and cab with a 12'' speaker. I also want a class A amp for home, so that's why i'm waiting for the Peavey Windsor to come out. It has a 12'' speaker, a FX loop and a built-in attenuator for around 400$. These 2 last ones are about 250$. Links : Peavey.com : Products : Guitar Amps Windsor Studio Guitar Amplifier Peavey Windsor Studio amp Become one of us or die, fuckers. / Rick - RHLC V-P. RIP Garcia3441

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01-13-2008, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
ESPImperium ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 86 Rig: Line 6 Pod X3 or XT Thanked: 10	The Epi would take a bit of modding to get the tone id want. I want good to go out the box basically. I may accept the Blackheart 5W head and a good cab tho.

01-13-2008, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,303 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 46	is the blackheart the laney offering? perhaps the laney offering would also be a good bet? laney lionheart.

01-13-2008, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
ESPImperium ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 86 Rig: Line 6 Pod X3 or XT Thanked: 10	Laney, dont go there, had one once and it blew. I will not own a Laney again. The JSX MC does look like the leader but i wouldnt be adverse to doing a speaker and tube change to the Royal 8 tho. No one got any opinions on the Royal 8.

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