Subject
A meat and potato amp for a meat and potato guy!!
By: Les from Wichita, KS
Submitted: 1/9/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
This amp is super tough, I've dropped it, kicked it, had a n00b "roady" hook it up wrong, everything...still sounds new!
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Its a goin strong and meaty!
General
Your general opinion of this product.
The clean leaves a little to be desired but I make it work. I was suprised when I got it, I thought it would be noisy, for my distortion taste it actually is very quiet.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
The controls do what they say, and are super easy to fine tune.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Everything I can get from this amp except for super super warm clean with no saturtion... but if you use your dynamics and pick lightly, you can get this amp to chime like a bell or release the beasts of h*ll.
DEFINITELY GET AN ORANGE CAB IF YOU CAN....AMAZING!!!
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
It stays in a rack...don't care what it looks like...but it is sexy
Action
How was the action out of the box?
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Subject
IT ios here to last!
By: Miguel Castaneda from Dallas,Tx
Submitted: 10/17/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Just ordered this but ive heard its a very durable amp and i cant wait till it gets here!
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Hopefully it lives up to my expectations!
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Im hoping to get a good death metal tone using the ibanez ts-808 tubescreamer!
Subject
wow this is awesome not mention very loud
By: james clark from corning N.Y. USA
Submitted: 10/14/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
very well built and looks fantastic no cheap feeling anything peavey really knows how to build there equipment very much a professional piece of gear .
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
haven't had it long enough to say but everything I can see says it should out live me even the switch box is metal very sturdy .
General
Your general opinion of this product.
everything I could ever want the tone and clarity even with distortion is amazing you would have to hear it to believe it . the clean is great has just enough rasp to make it metal and crunch and now it's perfect add the lead channel and wow this the amp you want if you play hard rock or metal plus it is very loud just simply awesome piece of gear .
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
almost any tone you would ever want more gain and volume than you are likely to ever need but it's there if you want it.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
just play with controls and you will find any tone you want very capable amp you can thin it out or fatten it up bright to dark it's all there
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
looks fantastic nothing cheap here professional quality all the way MADE IN THE USA !
Action
How was the action out of the box?
I was pleased with it as soon as I plugged in and started playing tweeked a little and now I can't stop playing very impressive sound I couldn't do with out it now .
Subject
Bang for your Buck!
By: Bo Cashman from Bakersfield, CA
Submitted: 4/14/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Very good quality. Peavey takes pride in making their products with pride.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
So far so good...after 3 days...however I've heard many stories that these amps can get beat pretty good and keep on working with no problems.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
Couldn't have spent 1200 bucks any other way!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Lighter than my last head by about 6 pounds, and the knobs are easy to get too, and the footswitch works great!
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Whatever you want, if you have the time to work with it!
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Came with no dings or scratches. Looks very metal!
Action
How was the action out of the box?
All I can say is that everything works. All the knobs, and buttons work very well, and Just going from 1 to 1.5 on a tone makes a huge difference in sound.
Subject
6505+ is a beast!
By: Chuck McGillicutty from Deltaville, VA
Submitted: 12/11/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
This amp is very well made, in the USA. Peavey has a long history of quality products, particularly the USA made stuff. More importantly, if there is ever an issue, Peavey's customer service and support is second to none.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I have only had this amp for a short period of time, but if it is anything like my 5150, with reasonable care, it will operate normally for a long time to come. I bought my 5150 new in 1999, and it is as good today, as it was when I brought it home.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
The 6505+ is basically a 5150, only better. With the addition of seperate eq's and resonance/presence controls for each channel, I think Peavey hit a home run with this one. I can get ANY tone I need out of this amp, with the exception of Fender clean.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
It feels great when that heavy chunk is drop kicking you in the chest!
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
This is a pretty versatile amp. With a little time to familiarize myself with the controls, and a little bit of experimentation, I am able to get ANY tone I need out of this amp, with the exception of Fender clean. If I need that, I use my Super Sonic 100. Problem solved.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Typical USA Peavey product. Looks great.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
N/A
Subject
amp for the masses
By: TIM SMITH from Springdale,ar,us., vikingkombat@yahoo.com
Submitted: 10/30/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
had for a year in and out of clubs,havent replaced a a tube.that doesnt mean you shouldnt always have extras.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
yes
General
Your general opinion of this product.
f**king love it!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Action
How was the action out of the box?
best amp ever out the box,a spring reverb out of a tubed amp would be nice.
Subject
This head is PERFECT
By: Aaron Burchette from APO,AP,Japan, aaron_burchette@yahoo.com
Submitted: 3/16/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
VERY PERECT
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
PERFECT, LIKE A BEAST
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
PERFECT, well it's tolex not paint
Action
How was the action out of the box?
PERFECT
Subject
I love this AMP!
By: Howzilla from Overland ParkKS, htaylor@solutionstop.net
Submitted: 2/19/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
TOP quality
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I di have one go out and the part was very cheap - a friend fixed it for free.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
This is the first tube amp I bought - I got two of them and ran them in stereo. These are ball buster amps. I now have one and run it in stereo with a Kerry King Marshall and it is fantastic!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Perfect workmanship
Action
How was the action out of the box?
You have to find your sound.