January 24, 2013, Meridian, MS Peavey Electronics, known for its commitment to tonal quality and innovation, today announces the new Michael Anthony VB-MA signature tube-powered bass amplifier. This 300-Watt all-tube head packs a low-end punch, while weighing in at an extremely portable 38 lbs.
As a member of legendary bands, Michael Anthony has toured the globe, performing before millions of people. Currently with the supergroup Chickenfoot, Anthony has relied on the Peavey VB-3 exclusively and is now proud to share a uniquely voiced model that suits his exacting demands perfectly.
Anthony comments, Having road tested the Peavey VB-3 around the world with Chickenfoot, I can honestly say that these amps rock ... and rock HARD!! I am excited now to share my own amp and sound and it is awesome!
Similar to Peaveys popular VB-3 bass amplifier, the dual-channeled VB-MA is styled with a striking red backlit panel that features Michael Anthonys chili pepper logo. The VB-MA combines four 12AX7 and two 12AT7 preamp tubes with a matched octet of EL34 tubes that give players tons of characteristic pentode tube tone with uncharacteristically tight response for an all-tube amplifier. An innovative, and tour necessary world-compatible switch-mode power supply and advanced design provide stadium levels of explosive tonality.
When it comes to live performance, Anthony insists on rock solid tonal control. Thats why the VB-MA is loaded with a true independent second overdrive channel with separate EQ and Master Volume controls. But Anthony and Peavey didnt stop there. The addition of a unique Blend control enables players to blend between overdrive and clean channels for even more tonal flexibility.
Backing up the amplifiers organic tube tone is a vintage three-band active/mid-cut EQ that combines traditional high and low tone controls with a mid control featuring a four-position midrange selector switch that allows players to set the mid-frequency at 200, 450, 600 or 800 Hz. Combined with the nine-band, constant-Q graphic equalizerspaced at optimized frequencies, with each slider providing 15 dB of cut and boostthe VB-MA allows for virtually any EQ curve imaginable.
Peaveys patented Resonance and Presence controls adjust the damping factor at the low and high ends, respectively. The VB-MA features a three-way speaker impedance selector, to enable players to match the VB-MA to virtually any bass speaker enclosure. Resonance and Presence are also useful in dialing in power and response for particular styles, including tight sounds that are not normally associated with tube amplifiers.
Voiced and styled to match the VB-MA tube bass amplifier, the new VM-810 bass enclosure features the exclusive Michael Anthony logo, and eight custom-designed 10 ceramic-magnet loudspeakers paired into four tone chambers. It can be operated in stereo or mono modes with 800 Watts power handling.
Michael Anthony VB-MA Signature Bass Amp Features:
- Eight EL-34, Four 12AX7 and two 12AT7 tubes
- Universal power supply for worldwide compatibility
- Overdrive with blend control for blending in the overdrive with the clean channel with EQ control
- Striking red backlit panel with Michael Anthonys chili pepper logo
- Volume/Overdrive
- Low/Mid/Shift/High
- Bright switch
- Low cut switch
- Tube compressor with Level control
- Master 9-band graphic EQ with defeat switch and LED
- Master volume
- Master Resonance and Presence controls
- Single input
- 15 dB Pad switch
- Mute switch with flashing blue LED
- Power and Standby switches
- Back-lit faceplate for Pilot
- Buffered tuner send
- Master effects loop
- 300 Watts
About Peavey Electronics
Founded in 1965, Peavey is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix, Architectural Acoustics, Crest Audio, Composite Acoustics and Trace Elliot brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit
www.peavey.com.
