Peavey Ultra 2x12?

playstopause · 02-25-2008, 10:18 AM

Anyone ever got a chance to try one? I could snag only for cheap locally (+ - 400$). I love combos and this would be for home use only. I LOVE my XXL to death, but i miss some of the good 'ol tubes "grrr" sometimes. Also, please keep in mind that for me, Peavey is the perfect price vs quality ratio. This means that in any way, i won't get a VHT, Mesa and ENGL combo of some sort... I could afford, but i would feel awkward to have such an expensive set-up for leisure / home usage (i don't gig anymore).

Reviews are excellent on HM (and on the web in general):

Peavey Ultra 212: Harmony Central User Reviews

Thoughts?

noodles · 02-25-2008, 10:44 AM

They're the precursor to the XXX, and IMHO, a better sounding amp. I'm still not that fond of them, but the Ultra channel is less buzzy and more usable. The other two channels are basically the same.

If you like your XXL, then you'll probably love this.

budda · 02-25-2008, 11:19 AM

if you can afford it and want a combo, pick it up.

i thought the ultra's were before 5150's?? i forget.

anyway, possible bias + retube = mclovin lol

Universe74 · 02-25-2008, 11:49 AM

Seriously consider changing out the speakers. It will affect the tone the most. Those peavey speakers are harshness...

playstopause · 02-25-2008, 01:03 PM

FWIW, I thought it would have Blue Marvels but it has Sheffields speakers.

Universe74 · 02-25-2008, 01:14 PM

I'd get rid of em. I had an Ultra 2x12 back in 2000 and it was ok....I have a head now with 2x12 legacy cab, and there is no comparison.

playstopause · 02-26-2008, 06:36 AM

Thanks for the input so far guys!

Anyone else?

Count Rokula · 05-02-2008, 01:32 PM

Hey, I actually have a Peavey ultra 212 that I'm looking to sell, comes with roadcase. I'm in atlanta, so I don't know if it's wrth it to ship to you, but get in touch if you're interested. thanx.
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playstopause · 05-02-2008, 02:41 PM

Sorry, just bought this : VHT Pitbull Forty-Five 1x12 Guitar Amp

Thanks anyway!

sepherus · 05-02-2008, 02:42 PM

I really dig the old Ultra models, when ever people ask me for an afforadable head that sounds good thats what i recomend. As Noodles said, similar to the XXX but the ultra was voiced differently (and I think better as well.) Lord Belial has been using Ultras thier whole career if I am not mistaken and they have a pretty good sound for most of it being a stock 007 Elite (2 hum version) Ultra and marshall cabs.

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Universe74 ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 271 Main Seven: 1999 UV777BK Rig: Ultra+ gmajor Thanked: 4	I'd get rid of em. I had an Ultra 2x12 back in 2000 and it was ok....I have a head now with 2x12 legacy cab, and there is no comparison.

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playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11,166 Real Name: J-F / "Frenchy" Main Seven: Ibanez S7420FMTW Main ERG: What? Rig: Bloody~VHT Pitbull45 Thanked: 43	Thanks for the input so far guys! Anyone else?

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Count Rokula ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: atlanta Posts: 1 Thanked: 0	Hey, I actually have a Peavey ultra 212 that I'm looking to sell, comes with roadcase. I'm in atlanta, so I don't know if it's wrth it to ship to you, but get in touch if you're interested. thanx. \ \count

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sepherus The Elder One Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 325 Real Name: Jason Main Seven: Sherman on order... Rig: 6505+ mesa recto412 Thanked: 5	I really dig the old Ultra models, when ever people ask me for an afforadable head that sounds good thats what i recomend. As Noodles said, similar to the XXX but the ultra was voiced differently (and I think better as well.) Lord Belial has been using Ultras thier whole career if I am not mistaken and they have a pretty good sound for most of it being a stock 007 Elite (2 hum version) Ultra and marshall cabs.

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