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Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:41 pm
by Kbadgley
I'm quite a noob when it comes to amp issues, so here it goes, let's see if I can explain what is happening to see if I can be helped here...
When on the Rhythm channel (Amp is not infront of me right now, but the clean channel). The amp works fine, however when I try to use the lead channel(Distorted), the amp gives off a very high pitched sound along with what I can only describe as 2 squirrels fighting.
Any help will be much appreciated!!! THANKS!!!!
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:46 pm
by Classic30inCincy
Heritage VTX.......
Tube Pre-Amp or Solid State Pre-Amp ?
Approximate Age Of Amp ? ?
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:09 pm
by Enzo
Solid state preamp, the whole thing is much like a Classic VTX.
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:13 am
by Kbadgley
Tube pre amp
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:08 pm
by Classic30inCincy
When was the last time it had tube tune-up ?
Enzo is a Professional Amp Tech with his own shop in Lansing Michigan.
He's thinking it's one of the "Early Peavey" amps equipped with solid state pre-amp and tube power.
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:38 pm
by sagebrother
Heritage has solid state pre-amp and 4 6L6 power tubes...
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:18 pm
by Classic30inCincy
Solid State Pre-Amp........
Recommend Office Visit with Friendly Local Amp Doctor
As amps age (and your amp is old).......
They require replacing capacitors (caps) and resistors
Your amp in need of Full Physical & recommended rejuvenation
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:05 pm
by Kbadgley
Ok thanks for the info. Best part...I work in Lansing....I gotta figure out where though...thanks for the help...I'm good with guitars not the amps they go through....
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:23 pm
by Enzo
You gotta figure out where you work?
My shop is not hard to find:
Shiawassee Technical Services
5223 South ML King
Lansing,MI 48911
517-882-2544
We are open mon-fri from 6:30 PM until after the clubs close - musician hours.
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:35 am
by Kbadgley
Worded that wrong...I meant where the shop was. Lol.
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:20 am
by Classic30inCincy
BAM !
You're LUCKY Living in Lansing
Able To Have Enzo Work On Your Amp
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:44 pm
by Kbadgley
I work in Lansing, live in Jackson. I think this is a great coincidence, one which I hope to help me in my favor.
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:58 pm
by Enzo
Oh, Jackson.... we charge extra for people from Jackson...
Nah, not hard to get here, even from Jackson.
Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:19 am
by Kbadgley
I used to live down the road from your shop as a child. So not going to be hard to get there.