80's Peavey Roadmaster Repair & Demo | Peavey POWER!

[@edd2771]

She’s back!

[@jeffallen3382]

It's only been 3 weeks...

[@edd2771]

@@jeffallen3382 your point?

[@janinapalmer8368]

Hahaha ... yep 🥰 little cutie 🥰 so good to see a girl doing a guys kinda job and SO much better too..!

[@esgleofthemoon]

Bella patataaa mo vengo lì e famo tanti valvolini......

[@discocrisco]

I have a love hate relationship with Peavy. Love the sounds, hate sitting in cuffs at the county courthouse and seeing the Peavy logo on all the speaker cabs there.

[@christopherweise438]

I love that you always do something rare that nobody else shows us. Thanks Colleen.

[@alexdeleon7135]

Today's episode brought me very fond memories. I used to own a Peavey Butcher full stack from my performing days. The amp, and cabinets, sounded amazing. The only draw back was it had no FX loop. I wrote Hartley, praising the amp, and mentioned the one desire I wished the amp included. To my surprise, I received a letter that not only contained a personal return response, but he also included instructions to mod the amp for a loop! He was very grateful for my positive feedback. He also topped it with the modification instructions. The service performed today was a pleasure to watch. That series of amps were very well conceived. I also enjoyed your fondness for the Peavey logo, and history as well. This was a great way to start the weekend. Stay safe, and in abundant health, Colleen.

[@aaronatwood9298]

Sadly, peavey hasn’t been that nice in years. I have an amp of theirs, “my personal bass amp” VB-MA, on my healing bench. Peavey can’t seem to find a schematic for this now 6 year old amplifier. Its the evolution of the VB3, but there are massive changes to the preamp board in which my problems originate. They have become rather frustrating.

[@williamweiss6128]

In our throwaway society, love your dedication to preserving vintage.

[@blueslawyer]

27:40 that's some brand commitment right there!

[@EclipseAtDusk]

Fuck yeah, I love Peavey amps, this’ll be a fun watch

[@EclipseAtDusk]

Sick tattoo - frankly I need one of those one day, too

[@ginoames]

Every player my age(52) has had at least two Peavey amps in their lives. The 70's/80's stuff were built like tanks. Great video with so much great info. Bravo!

[@mikewithers299]

I still love my Peavey gear. I lost an awesome backstage stereo chorus from the 80's to a friend but got a used full size replacement. Bandits, Supreme, and TNT will do the job. Need '70's Butcher

[@stringlocker]

Peavey sold because it was more affordable. Like to DOD pedals. Both products were second-rate. I could never get a gigging tone out of a Peavey

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

This model has been Thurston Moore's main gigging amp throughout the majority of his career, going well back into the earlier days of Sonic Youth. He'd use a number of different amps in the studio but this was his main squeeze. I'd say that's a pretty huge endorsement and speaks to the reliability and versatility of this amp for a musician like him to be using it for so long. Not that he's a virtuoso but - especially live - harmonic content, overhead and tonal versatility are the major hallmarks of his sound, imo. The ability of the amp to respond so well to effects and be able to go from fat, round cleans, to wiry, treble boosted buzzing, to overdriven crunch sounds, to "everything on 10" ProCo Rat tones, to soaked in Super Fuzz/Blue Box with pulsing modulation swooshing through without being lost in the sauce has long been on display in his live shows. I feel like Peavy is at the beginning of a renaissance in the guitar and bass gear community. More than a few older models are going to see some price increases once more people get hip to the artists who have been quietly employing them to great effect for a long time.

[@FETeching]

I have an amp (B-52 AT-100) that had all sovtek tubes from the factory. I'm not sure what was going on, amp was made around 2005 I think. I got it this year and replacing the SOVTEK preamp tubes made a huge difference. I used ruby's and JJ's just cycling until I could find the quietest for V1 and V2. I haven't touched the power tubes. I thought it might help to replace them and rebias because the amp is a bit flubby in the lows and congested in the mids, despite a pretty neat control for scooping the mids (contour). I've been wondering if replacing the power amp tubes would help it a bit, but what I really think it needs is a presence control. I haven't the slightest idea where to start to add that, but I know where I'd put it on the control panel, and that I'd remove the reverb tank, and if possible hardwire that tube back into the preamp. Hearing that you like SOVTEK 5881s as you're favorite 6l6GC replacement is encouraging.

[@sheldonswan45]

Carrying that amp under one arm! Respect 💪

[@stevebeck3164]

She's young. For now.

[@vayabroder729]

Love that bass on the wall. I have one just like it! Sweet doggie! 🥰🐾🐕

[@locolunch]

Agree about the Peavey logo. Got my 80's badge on my wall.

[@cwize]

Welcome back! I went to Meridian for training on the Peavey Mediamatrix DSP platform in the mid-90s. Everything about the visit was great, the factory tour & seeng just how much they were doing in-house (making their own PCBs, winding the voice coils for the famed Black Widows, CNC-cutting/routing all the lumber for their cabinets, etc). Also, the historical carousel in Meridian featuring hand-carved Dentzel animals is a must-see.

[@reapedinhalf]

I used to hate PCBs after learning on mostly Fender and Traynor amps. But now every time I crack open a Mississippi Marshall and see that big blue resistor, it kinda just feels like home. Great work!

[@ztiberiusd]

Amazing video and beautiful tribute to Peavey! I have 6 Peavey amps from the 70s/80s in a range of sizes. They're all terrific.

[@TokkanFX]

Nice wire bending on the high wattage resistors. I also use ceramic spacers on the legs to stop them bending sideways as things move in transit. Also I have found that sometimes a little extra flux will help with cleaning the solder from removed components.

[@goodun2974]

You can buy special pliers that will automatically put a smooth, half-round kink into the resistor leads but they cost something like $150! I've seen Brad's Guitar Garage use them on his KZbin channel. In this case my personal preference would be to install a pair of skinny brass bolts onto the PC board and solder the resistor to the bolts, keeping it elevated off the board and helping dissipate some of the heat that would otherwise radiate down the leads. The hole in the board will help with air flow!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Rocking the riff from Rock the Nation? HELL YES! Nice fix, Colleen. We love you out here on the east coast!

[@Lavabug]

13:46 For future reference: how to bend leads to raise components off of a PCB. Thanks!

[@visualist6x6]

Thank you for another great video. Watching you brings back some great memories. My Dad made my first guitar amp and fuzz box back in 1968. He worked as an electronic technician, constantly read about electronics, and taught me a bit so I could follow in his footsteps. Keep up the good work!

[@stevenclarke5606]

Hi Colleen great to see you back, love Hank he’s such a loving dog

[@jamesbruno5896]

Thanks Colleen!

[@JimmyHoussen]

I just picked up a Peavey Back Stage Plus yesterday (a different kind a solid-state mini-beast) - it was my very first guitar amp in *86. I had forgot how sensitive the reverb is to feedbacking. Nice vid!

[@thechrisricci]

I love how much care you put into working with these older amps. And, as far as your personal style, they don't make 'em like you anymore. Great stuff.

[@Eric_01]

My first "real" amp circa '85 was a Peavey Butcher. Man, I wish I still had that. These videos always relax me. The vibe is just chill and I really enjoy watching you work. Thanks!

[@gregdolecki8530]

I had one of those. Not enough gain.

[@ShadowTronBlog]

Watching you install the caps and resistors with the markings up is a great indication of attention to detail. This will help anyone in the future who services the amp. It's a great way to pay forward the love for the amps.

[@georgebailey4763]

We all love our vintage amps but sometimes a modern classic needs and deserves a little TLC, thanks for the video!!!

[@weiner19]

I have a late 70's Renown not the 400. Been my go to since the 80's. Replaced an output transistor and put Celestion Sidewinders for the Scorpions. I can drown out drummers! Love doesn't come close to how I feel about this amp. Many thanks for this vid!............................I've also heard Peavey referred as the Mississippi Marshal.

[@weiner19]

My bad I forgot Thank you!

[@Skippymizzle]

You sure do a good job! Your love for electronics is easy to see. I always had Peavy in my music life. Couldn’t find anyone who would fix them back in the 90’s so I’d get rid of them. I still have the big 4x12 Cabs that went with my buddies original Roadmaster. I had the Mace head. They were what we used in the mid West 80-90’s . ✌🏼

[@FazioElectric]

I can tell you love Peaveys based on your amazing possum profile photo ♥️♥️

[@Skippymizzle]

Lol 😂 I had a good reason for The possum but I cannot remember why? But most think he’s a rat , (hahaha I even touched a little red on the tips of his teeth)

[@bobsteel6916]

Awesome!! You get really cool stuff to work on.

[@techslfink9722]

I love seeing the way you work, checking everything and not cutting corners. And always great the way you explain exactly what you're doing, I learn a lot from your video's!

[@skwisgaarmalmsteen6221]

"I'm gonna live like a freelance fiend..." thats awesome, sounds like that amp packs some serious punch!

[@carlmontney7916]

Those old Peavey amps are beasts. Can't hardly destroy one.

[@texanfournow]

I am a big Peavey fan. I have two dozen Peavey USA guitars, starting with my first new guitar, a 1979 Peavey T-60 that I bought from Hewitt Music in Dearborn, MI. I also have two Peavey amps, a Prowler and a Special 150--great amps! I previously have owned a Peavey Classic amp, a Classic 30, and a Windsor Studio. For me Peavey, USA stood for two things: gear built like tanks and a great price value. Sadly, those days are gone, but there are still many used USA guitars and amps available.

[@christophermaret76]

I love my two Roadmasters. Thanks for something insightful.

[@PhoenixGuitars]

Always underrated yet back in that era, they were ultra reliable and fantastic. I’ve had so many Peavey amps over the years. A great American company that sadly never really got the credit they deserve. The guitars from that era as well. Affordable US made strat/Predator at a fraction of the cost of Fenders at the time and even now. Can’t recommend those USA made predators enough for those considering a Strat. Sad how the company has changed once they went overseas for everything. I saw that tattoo right from the get go. Props on that and your worn out nail polish! Cheers!

[@Allguitarinfo]

Awesome. I LOVE PEAVEY also. .Great job restoring this ..wonderful work ..

[@jamiboothe]

My first amp was a Peavey Decade. I got it in 81, and soon after my dear old neighbor sold me an Ampex 692, that her husband bought many years before. I pre amped the ampex with the Decade, and got a sound that was close to the Randy Rhodes tone, maybe a bit like Alex Lifeson from their early heavy work. I have used Peavey amps as PA power amps, then the next day as a clean tone guitar amp to record with. They are amazing with their versatility.

[@youropionmattersnot]

The Mississippi Marshall. That Amp is clean for being near 40 years old. Couldn't help but notice your Peavey logo tattoo on the left arm. Dedication right there. Love the channel. Girls that work on amps are hotter than most.

[@marramusic]

Love your repair vids! The editing is great too! Gets right to the point!!

[@troypeterson6057]

I love it! I’m a proud owner of a Rock Master. Such a killer line of amps

[@stingylizard]

Salute the Rockmaster!

[@adhaskym.a9536]

Are those Wrangler jeans? Oh my. Love that you are back.

[@NateTheMeh]

Holy crap that peavey tattoo is so badass!!! Absolutely great video!

[@LukeWSLC]

Super cool to see such a detailed breakdown. I just found one of these locally and I am excited to get it cleaned up and restored.

[@f.k.burnham8491]

I am glad to see you removing the burned areas of the board. I used to have to do that a lot on TV sets. Multiple traces to replace by hard wiring. Your repair techniques are almost identical to what I do. On your PS diodes- Did you know the full current rating of the diode requires the full lead length? Per engineering dept. at ECG, the :full lead is used to act as part of the heat sinking for the diode."

[@hotbread148]

You have me hooked. Love the no nonsense approach to the repair and rebuild videos. BTW, My dog (Miss Pup Pup) sits through a repair to just see your new Pup. Thanks for the great videos.

[@slowestjabroni]

Hah, i just noticed your Peavey tattoo because it's matching right next to the amp logo at the beginning! Badass!

[@preiter20]

I need to put on my Fazio Electric t-shirt and watch this! I really enjoy your videos!

[@fraenkiboii]

The 80s must have been wild. I was born in 82, but I didn't listen to much metal in my first couple of years. So much beauty in this video, thank you Colleen

[@zeronyne]

Looking back, it seems a little naive and cheesy, but man, at the time, it felt like someone had broken down some sort of gate to true expression. I'm sure every generation feels that way.

[@robertstrickland2121]

Good call on resoldering the connections. Also consider using turrets when cutting out traces, gives some mechanical support for on the road amps. Good job!

[@goodun2974]

Since there's so much open space on this power supply board, I would have used a pair of skinny brass bolts as standoffs to solder the power supply resistor to. Easier to install onto an existing, component-populated board than turrets would be, and better for heat dissipation.

[@goodun2974]

Note the Zenith transoceanic radio and the signal tracer on Hartley Peavey's repair bench. The small amp chassis looks like it could be a Valco built Ward's Airline amp. (Colleen has a Kalamazoo amp next to her bench, a Model One or Two? Great sounding little amps!)

[@phildem414]

What a beast. Is it related to the infamous VTM?

[@1mespud]

Kudos on the surgery! I also have that very same amp head in my mancave and it's a beast! Also: mid 70's Peavey Mace amp head and a Mace combo with 2x12 BW speakers, mid 70's Peavey Artist with 1x15 BW, 80's Peavey Session 500 with 1x15 BW speaker, 2 - mid 80's Peavey Mark IV Bass amp heads just to name a few and all are workhorses.

[@lifeandliberty0172]

I have a Roadmaster i got in 1992, played it for years, put it away for a while, then had it re tubed and lightly modded for gain, its now my main amp again. Back then they were common at pawn shops in the South for dirt cheap, i wish i had bougt a couple more. It holds its own with any Marshall.

[@plaidallergy]

you know you said you were a band kid once and i didn't believe it till i saw the foot tap in this video. one of us! one of us!

[@orionwarren4244]

Great seeing your latest offering, Colleen! 😎👍

[@davidheadonvisualsandsound]

There was a rack mount Peavey preamp product called the "Rock Master' .. in the early 1990s I worked in a bit Toronto music store, and one of the guitar staff was always playing through it.. another staffer decided to rename it 'Sludge Master' as it offered everything but assertive tone. Peavey sure had it's ups and downs in the 80s! 'Sludge Master'... pretty funny! This amp looks like a BEAST though. 6 poser tubes! whoah... and I love how efficiently the front panel is used.

[@henrydemonfreid1985]

I'm the very proud owner of a 1975 Peavey Classic 212 with tremolo! Such a great amp, still! Pretty heavy but has served me well for a number of years. I'd love to track down a working pedal for it one day.

[@flamencoprof]

Very enjoyable watch. PC board damage nicely dealt with.

[@richsackett3423]

I love your dog. Please have him on regularly. Anyway, I was watching yesterday and thought "I'll never be able to justify two grand or so for a good SVT but check out this thing!". Looked on Reverb (all local pickup) and the fourth one was here in Indy for $600. It's amazing. Much lighter than I expected. Thanks for the hot gear tip. Building a 2x15" cab for it soon. There's no substitute for cubic inches.

[@TweezDeez]

Great video! I scored a broken Roadmaster few years ago. Had the same burn under that resistor. Super helpful video! Peavey rules.

[@FranzJosephLP]

Wow! Wish you were in my town. I have quite a few amps of this era. Some Peavy & a few others that sure could use your touch. First time watching. Excellent video! Thanks, I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@robertbarnes9745]

Good to see you again!

[@ralphvickers2339]

my first bass amp was a Peavey Bass....2-15 cabinet.Bought in 1976 from Pied Piper in Huntington WV. I later had the upgraded version with high end out and a 1 -18 cabinet. I also owned an old 6 channel powered mixing board....biggest knobs ever. Everyone in town used Peavey...good equipment at a fair price. Very dependable as well

[@jimmybiter2936]

Nicely done 🤘

[@NeuroplasticityReprogram]

You are an Excellent teacher, literally learned more from you after watching (2) videos, as opposed to hours of other videos alongside trying to research on my own accord, Thank You Endlessly! - All the Best!

[@hpetew1]

I like the way you bend the little stand offs in the resister leads. Pretty slick…

[@elvers9877]

I thought my Peavey logo tee was pretty cool… now I’m kicking myself, TATTOO! Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.

[@davidsparks6146]

I'm a Peavey nerd... I have the early Triumph 60 combo amp... Classic 30,... Valve king.... mini max bass.... 112 Bandit.... awesome stuff!

[@artistlovepeace]

Your channel is so cool! Thank you for producing, filming and sharing. Your dog is beautiful.

[@jlore6344]

This was a great vid. That amp was a lot of work. The result was awesome though. Also, the tattoo idea and execution was awesome. Literally powered by the amp. Wow.

[@c11p]

Repair videos.... interview videos... bring 'em on, Colleen. Love 'em all.

[@97guitarzan]

Wow..pretty impressive..big job! You do really great work.. I had a Peavey Encore 65 combo amp that eventually needed power tube sockets re-soldered...at 65 watts it was a beast! I use much smaller/low powered amps today.

[@fallwitch]

Love your videos thank you for sharing, Always interesting.

[@brandonjackson5865]

Wow wasn’t expecting the Peavey tat . Very cool video and cool old amps. The Peavey logo is one of a kind, I hated it when I was a kid but I guess it’s nostalgic to me now. I was a Metal Head and before the 5150 thought Peaveys were country amps. I think I’m the only person my age that’s never had a Bandit and I’ve been wanting one lately. I’d also like to have a Classic 30 one day too. I also heard recently that the Peavey Vandenburg Guitar is about to be reissued and they launched some new amps and cabs, so I wonder if they are going to make a push to get back into the market like they were in the 80s and 90s ? I think the gear market is better when Peavey is a bigger player in it or at least it used to be they kept the competition somewhat honest I think offering great alternatives at decent affordable prices.

[@neilmoran9988]

Awesome! Peavey rules! My prized amp is a Peavy classic 50.

[@SoloSi2024]

Nice to see Christine visiting the original Peavey workshop.

[@tbonky]

Nice clean sound and great crunch! And excellent service work as always.

[@lauramildon-clews7850]

My practice amp that I use at home is a Peavy. I have had it for years. I have recently done much the same as you have just done but didn't have a damaged board though. I love watching your videos they are so cool 😎

[@Mr39036ce]

I work alot different. Just me. I would've just unsoldered the caps n resistor. They make decent parts to have around in a pinch if you ever want to just breadboard something up. Or if you get a call like 12:30 from a customer on a gig you can spot a part in to finish a gig then do a perm repair later. I keep a bunch of 40's@450v some 100&470 ohm 1 watters and a quad of 6L's,34's n 6550's in the " Gotta run" box along with fuses n my trusty Weller 8200 gun.

[@plane-fuzz]

THANKS FOR SHARING and>>> The PEAVEY TATTOO ROCKS!!! PS: > I received my yellow scorpion Lamp cover it now lives on my 4-10 Hot rod deville amp! Thanks so much for That!!!

[@daverice2426]

Cool! Thurston Moore used one of those for years. I had a Deuce years ago, didn't appreciate it then but vow to someday get another one, crazy solid state pre, tube power; technically I should hate it but it sounded AWESOME

[@wwilker1]

Love this old Peavey stuff! Great video! Thank you!

[@steveurquhart5895]

Fantastic work, really good amp and beautifully done.😎🎸

[@RegiPavan]

That's a monster ❤

[@75YBA]

All the best Colleen! Hope you and yours are safe and happy! Hank’s big sweetie! ♥️🌏🌍🌎🇨🇦🌞

[@guitarjeff55]

I had same amp bought new guitars ETC 1983 4X12 scorpion anvil cased 160 watts bliss I used 2 nd genration rockman as secon amp played through peavey SP2 speakers It was my second peavey amp also peavey bandit Cool thanks for sharing

[@keithminor4386]

This was awesome! I want to be her friend. So glad this popped up in my recommended videos.

[@genestatler2514]

This was a really great restore video and your smooth, clear voice while describing your work is wonderful!! Thanks a lot from Gene in Tennessee.

[@davidethridge5748]

Lmao smooth clear voice? Her vocal fry is bordering on phone sex. My wife hates it when I watch her videos because of this.

[@robertfoster1339]

Thanks for the great video.. I don’t work on anything but I have a great tech in California. I’m currently in England and I hate taking my stuff back and forth.. I just don’t know any place over here and I have had the same amp tech for a long time. All the best with your future endeavors

[@davekimball3610]

I think I heard your coffee table's massive sigh of relief when you took that beast off of it.

[@larslevinberget9558]

I) remember, I saw 2 heads like that IN the "second hand cellar" back in 1995 - impressive amps, that would have been excellent to power up the racks of that time!

[@Grant_Ferstat]

That's dedication! Beast of an amp too.

[@KeritechElectronics]

Oh, look at that power supply board... Here comes trouble. Carbonized substrate and high voltages don't mix. Nice surgery, though not really my kind as I'd probably try designing and making a new board, preferably with an integrated FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER. Reminds me of how I fixed a MACE in the 2000s. IIRC that thing had only 6L6s, six of them - all else was solid state. It had both transformers blown, but when I fixed it, it made some real deal racket, haha! 7:08 it's possum time! And nice tattoos at the end too. You're a rad gal

[@lsdave]

I used JB weld to repair a power amp board that had carbon build up from arcing from a bad Cap. I read somewhere that JB weld is good up to 500v, Amp has been working good since.

[@KarlKarsnark]

I never would've thought I'd see "Vintage" Peaveys. Hurray, I'm old! I love your doggo. I have an (almost) 10 year old, female, Blue Pibbie :)

[@michaelorton9887]

Ive also always love the original peavey emblem great amp

[@gigmandrew8975]

You are a rockin' chick! Gotta love the Peavey tat. I played many gigs back in the 70s and 80s using different Peavey solid-state and tube amplifiers. Thanks so much for this! It was fun to watch you do the repair.

[@willmcbride4435]

Love your videos. Keep showing us these old monster amps! Great tech and video work.

[@13thRaven]

As a kid I had a peavey bandit, best practice amp I ever had 😊

[@robertolsen9721]

They are good, there are 2 of them at the rehearsal space. I bought a Peavey 5150 twenty years ago and at that time I never tried a Bandit, found a used 5150 2×12 combo at local music shop and asked if it was better than a Bandit. The Bandit had a reputation of being good.

[@stingylizard]

Nice! I once owned one plus a Rockmaster. Loudest dang amps with headroom for daze. Cool channel👍