Peavey footswitches

[Dan Beller-McKenna]

Hi all,

I seem to run into many old Peavey's (c.'80s) in which the second channel doesn't work properly. These amps also have no footswitch anymore. Am I missing something here? Is it the case that without the footswitch one cannot really get at the second channel? Are some of these diamonds in the rough, just awaiting a footswitch to realize their potential??

Thanks.

Dan


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Dan Beller-McKenna
Durham, NH
Dekley S-10, Telecaster, Guild D-35, tin can

[Mike Brown]

Generally, we allow channel selection by using either a channel selection button on the faceplate or a pull pot. In most all cases, there was some type of switch that allowed selection. However, there have been some designs that "did" require a footswitch in order to select channels.

If you need further assistance, let me know.

Thanks,
Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

[Erv Niehaus]

I have a Peavey rack unit called, I believe, the Rockmaster and this unit requires a foot switch to access the second channel. However, this channel is kind of a distortion, drive channel so I very seldom use it. These are, like you said, diamonds in the rough. You can get a very good sound out of them.
Erv<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Erv Niehaus on 22 July 2005 at 07:03 AM.]</p></FONT>

[Dan Beller-McKenna]

Mike,

I have experienced this specifically with the Stereo Chorus and the Deuce (the hybrid type). In both cases the first channel was fine, but the second channel was either very low in volume or acted very strangely.

Dan

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Dan Beller-McKenna
Durham, NH
Dekley S-10, Telecaster, Guild D-35, tin can

[Mike Brown]

I recommend that you take your amp to a Peavey service center. It could be caused by many things. Here's the link; www.peavey.com