3 spring tank a Peavey amp (LTD 400)

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 9 Jan 2003 9:44 am

Just about to finish the LTD 400 project. I just installed a 9EB2C1B tank in the amp. I quickly discovered I had no reverb drive circuit. I have seen and fixed this problem before on a Session 400. I had 1 resistor at 10K and two transistors to replace. Got it all back together and was overwhelmed at the reverb quality of this amp now! Nice deep rich reverb, ala my old Fender Reverb Unit!
The "9" in the code tells you it is a 3 spring. The normal tank is a 4EB2C1B. Both tanks are medium delay, I think the long delay tank may be too much for steel.
I was also amazed at the sound of this amp with the Pacer cabinet (same size as a Nashville cabinet) and a 12" Black Widow, 1203-4. Tone to the bone and all the bass you would ever need.
I re-covered the amp in 1960's Fender rough brown, Fender maroon grill (removed the aluminum strips from each side), black Tolex piping around the grill (like an Evans baffle), a small Peavey logo on the grill, brown Tolex reverb bag, a new Peavey brown leather handle is on the way to be installed. Looks like one of those little boutique amps you'd pays thousands for. What a bonus, it looks and sounds great, too!

[This message was edited by Ken Fox on 09 January 2003 at 09:45 AM.]

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 9 Jan 2003 10:46 am

You need to post a picture Ken, this rig really looks good. I'm glad it sounds good too.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 9 Jan 2003 12:25 pm

Ken did you get the knob in the mail yet?
From the picture you sent me it looks real nice!

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 9 Jan 2003 12:56 pm

Still waiting on the knob. I want to get a new picture with the knob, handle and speaker in place. This thing just looks incredible! Maybe I can start a new trend here! [This message was edited by Ken Fox on 12 January 2003 at 08:10 AM.][This message was edited by Ken Fox on 14 January 2003 at 06:29 PM.]

Alan Kirk · Post by **Alan Kirk** » 9 Jan 2003 2:42 pm

Ken,

I'm assuming this new reverb you installed is a Peavey reverb? Where did you get it? How much did it cost?

Thanks.

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Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 9 Jan 2003 4:37 pm

It is an Accutronics tank. You can buy one from Antique Electronics, Mojotone Supply and others. I am not sure Peavey has this particular tank. Cost is about $20.00 and freight. Be sure to swap the tank out with power off. I believe that a short to chassis ground on the reverb drive cable is what took out the transistors and resistor in this unit in the first place.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 10 Jan 2003 3:05 am

Ken, do you still have the aluminum strips that you removed from this amp and would you be willing to sell them and how much??? I need them for a Peavey Artist VT 115, same size as Nashville 400.

Thanks, God Bless,

Michael T.

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'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE,
'85 DOBRO 60DS, '95 DOBRO F60S,
'95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1955 FENDER TRIPLE NECK STRINGMASTER. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps.

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 10 Jan 2003 7:55 am

Mike, I trashed them last week! Sorry, I would have given them to you for free!

Alan Kirk · Post by **Alan Kirk** » 10 Jan 2003 8:59 am

Ken,

A couple more questions, if you have the time to answer them.

The reverb on my PN400 has molex connectors. Did your Accutronics tank come ready to plug in or did you have to put molex connectors on it?

Any other modifications you had to make to get the thing to work?

Thanks.

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Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 10 Jan 2003 10:59 am

Are those Molex connectors on the tank, I have never seen that! There should be a Molex at the amp end and RCA jacks at the tank.

Alan Kirk · Post by **Alan Kirk** » 10 Jan 2003 2:58 pm

Ken,

Oops! You're right about the connectors.

So, you just plugged in the new reverb and off you went?

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Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 10 Jan 2003 3:25 pm

Yes, that's all there was to it!

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 10 Jan 2003 3:32 pm

Mr. Hermsmeyer, I have some Peavey Alum. strips if you still need them. I sent you an E-mail.

Emmons D-10, Kline U-12, Evans FET 500 LV

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 10 Jan 2003 4:39 pm

That Dave's an O.K. guy! Thanks again for the knob for the LTD, Dave.

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 10 Jan 2003 5:43 pm

Ken your "Welcome" I was glad to help. Like I told you in an E-mail. I myself have had trouble finding parts for old amps. I just happened to have what you needed.

P.S I sent you pictures of my latest project.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 10 Jan 2003 9:11 pm

Awwwwwww shoot, Ken, those would have fit with no problem. That's ok, though.

David, I am still needing the strips, please email me with a price.

Thanks, Michael T.

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UTILITY MAN PRODUCTIONS
'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE,
'85 DOBRO 60DS, '95 DOBRO F60S,
'95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1955 FENDER TRIPLE NECK STRINGMASTER. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps.

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 12 Jan 2003 7:28 am

Michael, E-mail me your address and I'll get these shipped out to you. DAVE

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 14 Jan 2003 6:30 pm

Here is the finished amp. I took it out for a test run Sunday and it was great!
http://users.safeaccess.com/fox1/kenfox/front.jpg

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 14 Jan 2003 8:22 pm

Ken, It looks really nice! (nice knob too)

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 15 Jan 2003 6:04 pm

That Dave Decker knob was the finishing touch.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 16 Jan 2003 6:31 pm

Dave, check your mail, I sent a money order today for the strips.

Careful, we'll get moved to buy and sell, LOL

Your amp looks great Ken.

Thanks,
Michael T.

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UTILITY MAN PRODUCTIONS
'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE,
'85 DOBRO 60DS, '95 DOBRO F60S,
'95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1955 FENDER TRIPLE NECK STRINGMASTER. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps.

[This message was edited by Michael T. Hermsmeyer on 16 January 2003 at 06:34 PM.]