Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

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Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

Post by Kbadgley » Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:41 pm

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!!!!

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Post by Classic30inCincy » Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:46 pm

Heritage VTX.......

Tube Pre-Amp or Solid State Pre-Amp ?

Approximate Age Of Amp ? ?

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Post by Enzo » Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:09 pm

Solid state preamp, the whole thing is much like a Classic VTX.

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Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

Post by Kbadgley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:13 am

Tube pre amp

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Post by Classic30inCincy » Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:08 pm

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.

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Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

Post by sagebrother » Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:38 pm

Heritage has solid state pre-amp and 4 6L6 power tubes...
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Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

Post by Classic30inCincy » Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:18 pm

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

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Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

Post by Kbadgley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:05 pm

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....

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Post by Enzo » Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:23 pm

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.

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Post by Kbadgley » Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:35 am

Worded that wrong...I meant where the shop was. Lol.

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Post by Classic30inCincy » Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:20 am

BAM !

You're LUCKY Living in Lansing

Able To Have Enzo Work On Your Amp

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Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

Post by Kbadgley » Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:44 pm

I work in Lansing, live in Jackson. I think this is a great coincidence, one which I hope to help me in my favor.

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Post by Classic30inCincy » Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:03 pm

Post Results...... 8) :wink:

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Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

Post by Enzo » Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:58 pm

Oh, Jackson.... we charge extra for people from Jackson...


Nah, not hard to get here, even from Jackson.

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Re: Peavey Heritage VTX --TUBE AMP--

Post by Kbadgley » Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:19 am

I used to live down the road from your shop as a child. So not going to be hard to get there.

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