Peavey Classic VTX Series Amp Help?

AC/DCWyattAC/DC · Post by **AC/DCWyattAC/DC** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:22 pm

We got a Peavey Classic VTX Series Amp from a family freind but it dosn't work and we want to fix it. Heres the problem, he lent it to his brother or something and he accidently left it on all night and now it dosn't work... it turns on but wont work. We cheched the tubes and they light up, and the speakers are fine, we think, but its amp thats not working..... Could it be the wires or something inside the amp, what could happen to an amp this size if left on overnight? And could this amp along with an Ibenez Floyd Rose and a Ds-1 effects pedal create a great AC/DC sound?

Box · Post by **Box** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:37 pm

I'd check fuses.

Classic30inCincy · Post by **Classic30inCincy** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:41 pm

Agree....

More than one fuse on-board.

Check all or replace all as easy DIY Project.

AC/DCWyattAC/DC · Post by **AC/DCWyattAC/DC** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:58 pm

Ok ill check the fuses, how would i do that?

Classic30inCincy · Post by **Classic30inCincy** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:02 pm

Amp unplugged.....

Remove power chassis from cabinet to access circuit board.

Amp fuses on circuit board.

Box · Post by **Box** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:12 pm

Usually can find fuse checker at hardware store.

AC/DCWyattAC/DC · Post by **AC/DCWyattAC/DC** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:38 pm

Yeah i got the fuse out and it looks fine, but im still going to checkit with a fuse checker but my freinds brining it and hes not here yet, if the fuse is good what do you think the next step would be?

Classic30inCincy · Post by **Classic30inCincy** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:41 pm

Numerous Peavey amps have 3 - 4 fuses on-board.

AC/DCWyattAC/DC · Post by **AC/DCWyattAC/DC** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:44 pm

Quick Q
How bright are the tubes supose to be?

AC/DCWyattAC/DC · Post by **AC/DCWyattAC/DC** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:52 pm

And how would you tell if the tubes are still good?

Classic30inCincy · Post by **Classic30inCincy** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:57 pm

With old amp out of use for who knows how long......

Good idea to purchase and install new tubes as a "Tune Up".

AC/DCWyattAC/DC · Post by **AC/DCWyattAC/DC** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:07 pm

Ok yeah im guna have to take the amp to a guitar center but i found out the tubes are ok cuz if they were dead the fuses would be blown and all the fuses are fine so theres something wrong with the amp..... probably something expensive.....

Classic30inCincy · Post by **Classic30inCincy** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:11 pm

Find a local independent professional amp tech.

Guitar Center doesn't have techs on staff.

GC jobs out repairs.

AC/DCWyattAC/DC · Post by **AC/DCWyattAC/DC** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:17 pm

I have a Guitar Center Pro close by. its different than a normal guitar center and they do great repairs so ill take it to them

higonzilla · Post by **higonzilla** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:17 pm

So what was the outcome? What was broken?

AC/DCWyattAC/DC wrote:I have a Guitar Center Pro close by. its different than a normal guitar center and they do great repairs so ill take it to them

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