The Designer of the Peavey Classic 30 should be CASTRATED! | The Guitologist

I don't know whether it was James Brown, Hartley Peavey, or Mickey Mouse who designed this amp, but whoever it was, they were at once both a sorcerer and a sorcerer's apprentice. If you leave the box shut and never look inside, you'll swear this is some boutique marvel with secret sauce sprinkled all over it, with a circuit board probably caked in epoxy goo to thwart the would-be cloners, à la Howie Dumble. But no, this was a run of the mill production amp for its time, made as cheaply as possible in a USA factory at a time when production of all things guitar and electronics related either had moved or were moving overseas to Asia. You might even call it one of the last great American amp designs, which also happens to be a simultaneous piece of unmitigated donkey sh-t. This is a heady mix which is advisably drank in measured doses in a studio or other climate controlled environment and not relied upon in any way at a gig, and you'll soon see why. So sit back and enjoy as we repair and demo an early 1990s Peavey Classic 30 guitar amplifier - the WORST 'good' amp I've ever repaired. #electronics #repair #guitar SHOW YOUR SUPPORT 1: Become a Member on Locals: https://theguitologist.locals.com/ 2: Donate via Paypal: https://paypal.me/guitologist?locale.... 3: Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/GuitologistMerch 4: Send in Viewer Mail. (Contact Me for details at [email protected] ) 5: Purchase an ad! (Rate sheets available upon request at email above.) 6: Buy something from a sponsor and tell them I sent you. 7: Stand in the middle of the street naked screaming "LONG LIVE THE GUITOLOGIST!" Then when the cops arrive, tell them about my channel. SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL 2: http://bit.ly/Guitologist2 ♠STUFF I USE -Signature Guitar: https://www.zioguitars.com/shop/brad-... -Mustool Handheld Oscilloscope: https://usa.banggood.com/custlink/DKD... -Acetool Digital Calipers: https://amzn.to/3RlhO6Z -Stripmaster Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3QUYfSY -Miller Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3CCvZjL -Hakko 20-30 Gauge Strippers: https://amzn.to/3KpGcC7 -Hakko 10-20 gauge Strippers: https://amzn.to/3PXEFV1 -Esgofo XHP90 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/3cyOieW -IET Labs Capacitor Box: https://amzn.to/3CzybIV -EISCO Resistance Box: https://amzn.to/3e2innL -Engineer SS-02 Solder Sucker: https://amzn.to/3APvy4h -Wiha Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3RcKteR -5A Variac: https://amzn.to/3cxZVmp -Jameco Isolation Transformer: https://amzn.to/2PRv1Fa -Fluke 87 Multi-Meter: https://amzn.to/3wD56s2 -Solder Rework Station: https://amzn.to/3PUvrZx -Geekcreit® LCR-T4 Mega328 Transistor Tester http://bit.ly/2J9uLSA -HT02 Handheld Infrared Thermal Camera http://bit.ly/2LXfLoD -Geekcreit® XR2206 Function Signal Generator DIY Kit http://bit.ly/2LYBvkb -Contact Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2FVitro -Max Professional Cleaner and Lubricant: https://amzn.to/37R3JY8 -Deoxit Fader Cleaner: https://amzn.to/2LPwtsE ♠RECORDING -Sony AX53 Camcorder https://amzn.to/3MznuYp -Canon HF M500 Camcorder https://amzn.to/3khlV5x -Shure 565 https://amzn.to/3SdKfVP -Audio Technica AT4040 Condenser https://amzn.to/3IhYV1x -Shure Beta 87A https://amzn.to/3AO0zEL -EV 635A Omnidirectional Dynamic Mic https://amzn.to/2pR8HQT -sE Electronics VR1 Ribbon Mic https://amzn.to/3vkfMM8 -Tonor Q9 USB Condenser https://amzn.to/39fvmQp ♠RECOMMENDED BOOKS -RCA TUBE MANUAL http://amzn.to/2GOBVqS -Designing Tube Preamps for Guitar and Bass: http://amzn.to/2DK5tmt -DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TUBE AMPLIFIERS: http://amzn.to/2HSNMne