Session 400

Brendan Mitchell · Post by **Brendan Mitchell** » 21 May 2003 11:11 pm

Can anyone tell me the differance between the Session 400 LTD and the Session 400 Limited?
It looks to me like there are more inputs on the Limited.
Is one better than the other?
Regards Brendan

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 22 May 2003 5:31 am

Trademark model names can get confusing if you are not familiar with them. In the 1970's, we offered two models of steel guitar amps which were the Session 400 and the LTD 400. These were identical amplifiers, only the LTD 400 was physically smaller(approximately the same size as a Nashville 400).

The Session 400 "Limited" was an updated version of the original Session 400, only by that time IC technology had been introduced to the world and our product line was geared toward that technology. We also added some patch points and other features to the Session 400 Limited.

Also, "LTD" is an abbreviation of "Limited", so one could be referring to the same amp.

Hope that this helps in clearing this up.

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 22 May 2003 6:22 am

--->Electronics

Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 22 May 2003 6:35 am

Is there a Mod kit for the original LTD? If so, what is it's actual purpose and cost?

Thanks,
Tommy Minniear

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 22 May 2003 8:26 am

Does the LTD need modded? I have one I bought new in early 1980 and it still sounds great. I wouldn't touch it.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 22 May 2003 9:00 am

early Sessions and Sessions 400 LTD is the amp the others should sound like, I wouldn't touch it!

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 22 May 2003 11:47 am

The only mod's you want to do to an old Session or LTD would be to replace the power supply filter capacitors with some of a bigger value. Also, old filter caps go bad so it's good to replace them anyway since they're about 25 years old now. Putting a larger value in there helps provide a bit more reserve "punch" on those loud low notes and C6 chords. Also there are some 2uF electrolytic capacitors in the preamp signal path that could stand to be replaced with some better sounding film cap's. These are considered upgrades as opposed to "modifications". I agree with Jim that you really dont want to alter the design of these classics. The cap upgrade merely helps the Session/LTD sound more like it wants to, a bit cleaner, warmer, sweeter, but with absolutely no changes to the actual voicing or function of the amp.

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Brad Sarno
Blue Jade Audio Mastering
St. Louis

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 22 May 2003 1:29 pm

I think Darvin wrapped this one up in one statement, "I wouldn't touch it!". That is what I've been hearing as well, so we haven't touched the design either.

There is always going to be that "elusive" sound.

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

Brendan Mitchell · Post by **Brendan Mitchell** » 23 May 2003 2:17 am

Thanks to all who replied.
Brendan

Tom Mortensen · Post by **Tom Mortensen** » 23 May 2003 4:46 am

What was the first year that the Session 400 was produced.
I think that I bought mine in 1975.

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Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 23 May 2003 5:08 am

1974.

Tom Mortensen · Post by **Tom Mortensen** » 23 May 2003 5:14 am

Thanks Mike, It sure is nice having you on this forum and at Peavey.
I appreciate your willingness to be helpful in my dealings with you and Peavey.

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Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 23 May 2003 1:02 pm

No problem.

Dan E. Hoff · Post by **Dan E. Hoff** » 23 May 2003 4:56 pm

How about some of you guys, who have the session 400 limited, post you're settings. May find one I like better.

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 26 May 2003 7:53 pm

Check out this link about the Session 400/LTD
http://home.earthlink.net/~bradsarno/session_400page.html

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Brad Sarno
Blue Jade Audio Mastering
St. Louis