Peavey LTD AMPS

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 6 Dec 2005 5:19 pm

I just bought a great sounding LTD amp with a D-130 speaker and now know why they are such a sought after steel amp! They are smaller and lighter than the Nashville 400's and my old Vegas 400 and this LTD flat kicks out the tone! I know the 112's are the rage for now but a pair of these LTD's are just incredible sounding with an RV-3. Thanks to Peavey for building some great old amps and having a super person like Mike Brown to help us out... <font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 06 December 2005 at 05:21 PM.]</p></FONT>

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 6 Dec 2005 7:26 pm

I have an old LTD 400 that I bought when I first moved to Texas in April of 1980. It has the old spider web Black Widow and still looks and sounds as good as it did when I carried it home.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

Jim Harper · Post by **Jim Harper** » 6 Dec 2005 8:33 pm

yes the LTd is a great amp. I use one all the time with a N-ville 112 thru my pro-fex==Jim Harper

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 7 Dec 2005 3:29 am

Bill, great amp, great find !

I would not agree that the N112's are the latest rage..

They are clearly the MOST talked about but they are not intended to be compared with the big brothers or OLDER brothers.

They are very nice amps in a small package...

But I'm with you..my amps...
N400
Session 400
Session 400 Limited

and I would buy an LTD in a heartbeat...

Give me the "big block" and the big speaker....

t

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 7 Dec 2005 7:08 am

Darvin...you have such a great collection of amps...looks like you are a music store owner HA!

Tony, you are right...for the size, weight, power and sound, these old LTD's are so great. Do you guys know the weight difference between the old LTD (small cabinets)amps and the new 112's? I've not really taken the time to play through the new 112's but I hear good things about them -- but again, it's hard to imagine them sounding any better than the small LTD's.

A friend just sold me his LTD with the D-130 speaker for $250 and it has casters and in very good condition! I believe it was gone through by Peavey in 'o4 even. Looking for a second one I'm so impressed! Thanks for any info on these great amps.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 7 Dec 2005 7:24 am

The LTD 400 weighed 46 pounds and the Nashville 112 weighs 42.5 lbs. As a matter of fact, those of you who own the LTD 400 amplifier and wish to purchase vinyl cover for it, we have a limited supply in stock. After we have depleted this stock, we will not offer them any longer. The item number is 00453260 and the U.S. MSRP is $12.49.

You may call me at 1-877-732-8391, ext. 1180.

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 7 Dec 2005 9:26 am

I have two LTD 400s, hard to imagine a better amp, power, sound, and small package. I think the discreet transistor circuitry most be the key to its unique sound, it seems to sound better than the op amp preamps so common now. Warmth and highs without a midrange honk.

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 7 Dec 2005 1:03 pm

Just ordered two covers from Mike!! Love this LTD amp...it's almost the same weight as the 112's...

jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 7 Dec 2005 4:13 pm

I might add with all the popularity of the Nashville 112, I thought I would buy a Blue Marvel 4 ohm speaker to see if that had a part in the sound so many like, I put it in a cabinet and run the LTD 400 through it here at home, sounds very nice with the 400

Mark Fasbender · Post by **Mark Fasbender** » 7 Dec 2005 9:05 pm

Hey Bill Simmons...... Check out Brad Sarno's Session 400 geek page. Some great component replacements that really open those session 400's and LTD's up.
Well worth doing. As killer as they are, they get noticeably better with the film caps and such.

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Got Twang ?

Mark

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 8 Dec 2005 9:42 am

Bill, you didn't tell me you got that LTD. If you want another amp, I've got that Session 500 I could lay on you. It's the lightweight model.

Glad to hear you like the LTD. We'll have to get together and let you try the Nash. 112. I think you'll be impressed.

I was starting to wonder if you decided to come back from Atlanta. Give me a call sometime.

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR

KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 9 Dec 2005 9:02 pm

Mike, will that same cover for the LTD fit the "Artist" amp?

jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 10 Dec 2005 3:16 am

Kenny, the LTD cabinet is 20 1/2" tall and 20" wide, the depth is 10" top and 11" bottom

Arty Passes · Post by **Arty Passes** » 10 Dec 2005 7:15 am

I've had my LTD since 1977, and have been playing it alot this year since my 6 year old 1000 has spent about 5 months in the shop. (help, Mike!) I think the 1000 has a fuller sound, but I haven't tried a different speaker in the LTD. It is a workhorse, though!

Arty

Curt Langston · Post by **Curt Langston** » 10 Dec 2005 7:40 am

Hey Tyler, I may know someone who can use that Session 500 of yours. I sent you an email.

Ray Uhl · Post by **Ray Uhl** » 14 Dec 2005 11:34 pm

I had a LTD I purchased new, had the K130 JBL speaker. A great sounding amp that cut through. Unfortunately, it got stolen. Broke my heart. I still get "weeping" when I think about it.