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We spent some quality
time with this relatively new amp in the Peavey
line. This amp is a no-nonsense piece of
equipment featuring Peavey's Trans-Tube Technology.
This technology allows the amp to create tube like
sound from a completely non-tube system.
Personally, there is no substitute but it helps.
 There
are two channels, one being a clean and the other a
lead channel. Each channel features a three
position switch that allows a tone selection that
varies the amp's sound to simulate different amp
styles. The amp also features a reverb and
master volume.
Another interesting
feature on the Bandit 112 is the power selector.
This can reduce the amp's overall power and allow
you to crank it up without blowing out the doors.
For a smaller single 12" speaker the amp does put
out a fair amount of power.
Peavey Bandit 112
Guitar Amplifier with TransTube Technology Features:
80W
12" Blue Marvel speaker
2 footswitchable channels
Simulated speaker direct out with level
25%, 50%, 100% power level selector switch
Loose, tight, and medium damping switch
Effects loop
3-band EQ per channel
Vintage/classic/warm switch on clean channel
Classic/modern/high gain switch on lead channel
Pre and post gain on lead channel
High gain and low gain inputs
Master reverb and boost
Footswitch jack
45 lbs.
23-3/4"W x 20-1/4"H x 11-3/4"D
Sound:
Some of the lead tones coming from this amp rock,
others well weren't all that impressive. The
amp was capable of creating a deep rich tone that
still stayed clean and un-muddied. The clean
channel was very nice and clean and was capable of
handling higher volume with minimal distortion.
There was a noticeable hiss from the reverb even
with the amp at lower volumes.
Overall:
A nice amp with a nice price. It packs some
power but leaves out what so many amps of today
have, options. Many modeling amps of today can
recreate sounds and effects from so many different
amp styles and some do it for less money.
Still, a quality amp with a good sound. The
power level switch is great feature for home players
that have to watch their volume.
See more about this
amp at
Peavey's
web site.
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