Peavey Classic 50W 2x12 Tube Amp Demo

Mike exploring this fine 1991 first production year guitar combo, with a Les Paul and a Stratocaster. Lyrics and vocals on playback #2 'Cubi Susu Panas' by Dangila/Berlin.

[@1shakezula1]

My first and only amp I've needed was my '92 peavey classic 50. I got it in 1999, and have never replaced or serviced a single thing. Original tubes, capacitors, everything. It has stood up to hundreds of gigs and practices from my various punk bands, always played with the gain maxed out on the lead channel. It's been dropped many times, fell on, kicked, spilled on, snowed on, rained on, stored in damp basements for months.... still works perfect. Not as clean as this one (kinda rusty, missing 1/3 of the knobs), but it still sounds awesome. Sometimes it gets a little squeal, but a good rap on the side with a whiskey bottle clears that up. I have been meaning to replace the tubes for a couple years, but since it still works great I haven't got around to it. Love this amp.

[@psychotogether5114]

I could post this exact comment!

[@heyjarrod]

Exactly! But I bought mine already used and beat up around 1995. 🤘🏻😝🎸 I did have to get the filter fuse swapped out once. Since I am playing and gigging so much again, I have been doing a deep dive on tubes and speakers. So after all these years, I just installed two Vintage 30s. I just got off work,and looking forward to dialing in some great tones. Hopefully it’s not too wild for my Texas Blues I’ve been playing a lot of lately. I know it will continue to be great for my Metal for sure. 🤘🏻😝🎸🇺🇸

[@tfajsh]

Same

[@richardbrucemusic]

I've got the Classic 50 head atop a 410E loaded with Eminence Legend 1028P blue frame alnico speakers and a 115E cabinet on the bottom. Best-sounding amp I ever owned!

[@ThrowingItAway]

I have a 1991 Peavey Classic 50 410, that I bought when I was 18 after playing the same model that my guitar teacher had in his studio. I fell in love with the sensitivity of the overdrive and the crystal clarity of the cleans. The spring reverb that comes standard is not bad at all and sounds right at home with classic rock. It makes a great platform for effects pedals since the clean channel is so clean. I'm so happy I bought the amp when I did since the original 90s production amps are beginning to get hard to find.

[@PatMan858]

I had the same classic 50 1st year no fx loop. The best way to play it is with volume knob on 12 and turn down the post knob to control volume. Really opens up her sound.

[@rayryan3693]

Thank you for the demo, just bought one last night on a whim cause I needed more power than my 20 watt amp. What a treat this amp is!

[@thomasnolde2691]

20 Watt peavey Classic is a Killer Amp.👍

[@flyboymcgee8059]

One of the best little amps ever produced

[@cphoebus]

All this talent for an amp review. Incredible.

[@rareform6747]

Have this amp . Keeper as a collector 4x10s Bass can be rolled back 💫 Kicks Bad ass Vibes. Plays well in all realms !

[@dingos8babies]

shoot I've been messing around with guitar for forty or so years. I just got a Peavey Classic 50 4x10 and I have miles to go. Thanks for this inspiring video. Peace

[@philipatoz]

I've had my Peavey Classic 50 for 27 years now - and it's virtually mint - never gigged with it. Mine was made the first year Peavey manufactured it, and it's the only year it came without an effects loop. As my other main amp is a '60s Blackface Fender Twin - which has WAY too much horsepower for playing at home - I mainly bought it because I loved that it would produce great clean, bluesy and jazz sounds with wonderful tone, but at lower volumes. AND it responds wonderfully to the volume and tone knobs of my guitar. So, it has the over-driven horsepower if you want it, but you don't have to make your ears bleed to get its clean sounds. My only real gripe about the amp is, looking from the front of the amp to its back, the control knobs are labeled upside-down - meaning, if you can't walk behind the amp to adjust the controls, it's kind of inconvenient to read the controls. Tradition? I have heard someone say, in the distant past, players used to stand behind their amps. I find that assertion questionable. But, in subsequent years, Peavey remedied this labeling to read correctly when view the controls from the front of the amp.

[@emilbergdahl3063]

i was laughing hard when i watched this because you are so insanely good at guitar that its a mystery why you arent famous! you look like a normal guy but play like a rockstar! well done!

[@MikeBurn]

I'm glad you felt entertained! :))))

[@1969atam]

Emil Bergdahl There’s lots of great players in the world and the good thing about KZbin is they can be heard without the bullshit of the music business, which really sucks now. The buzz you get from sitting at home playing your guitars is unmatched by anything else. Recording etc is great too. I kind of feel people that aren’t into music have no souls!

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Rock stars are normal guys and vice versa.

[@judezain23]

You probably dont give a shit but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!

[@rodrigodarian3357]

@Jude Zain Instablaster :)

[@williamadams9110]

You want to hear an amp demo and WOW! you get blown away by the sound. Sound may be a matter of taste but you are phenomenal at playing. So entertaining, thanks maestro!

[@tmlplus]

Hey buddy, are you still out there doin' your thing? I still have my Peavey Classic 50 2x12 from 1993

[@sski]

Danke! I too own a Classic 50 212. Mine's from 1996. It is an amazing amplifier. I run a Hamer Standard through it. It's a dream combination to me. They both work nicely with each other.

[@CoryHawthorneCharmGames]

Probably the most underrated amplifier of all time.

[@ArielsSmartyPants]

The song with the female singer is just stunningly good, man I hope someone hears you besides me :)

[@scottman68]

I agree! That really blew me away.

[@mathoinfuggdaqueen4966]

in the end....and the beginning....it's in the hands and heart. I've heard complete junk sound great in the right hands ! Kudos for patient explaining in every man/lady terms !

[@mikej7475]

Awesome! Also the most professional video editing I've ever seen for a review.

[@xtemplarx]

That 4x10 jam was so fun to listen to! Nice demo of this amp!

[@phillamoore157]

One of my favorite go-to videos for this amp. Been coming back to this after so many years. But, Mike is right…something has been done to that amp. That gain is the best sounding gain channel I’ve heard coming out of this amp. It’s tighter, and punchier than a typical Classic 50. Sounds absolutely spectacular. And, something else is that this is actually a very warm, tweed style amp. GREAT blues amp . But, the dirty channel doesn’t sound quite this amazing on these amps. This is definitely something really special.

[@stanadams3481]

I have old classic 30 with factory 1X12 ext cab , I love it! Man some of your playing reminds me of Pat Travers!

[@luthiervandros]

Stan Adams I had a c30 back in the day and missed it dearly. Have been through an expensive, decade long run through boutique country and am down to one PRRI and a Classic 50 410. Hands down, the Peavey kicks so much ass. It kicks every ass.

[@bvalt1]

Bought mine in 1994, got the effects loop which I never use since I am a rhythm player and mostly use the clean channel to get a great jazz sound with my Epiphone Broadway, or A nice rock sound with my Tele Special. First heard the 410 from a lead player, insane sound, bought the 212 for more bass resonance more suited to my rhythm sound. I love this amp, best one i have ever owned, will buy another when this one dies, if it ever does, 65lb moose, may grab a 30 112 just for the reduced weight.

[@michaelshawjr66]

I have a 93 and it's a great amp. I play hard rock and classic metal.

[@glennevans5824]

Well done Mike....I enjoy your site as a fellow guitar enthusiast I'm an older guy 62 and still loving my sought after gear.

[@Dan6399]

MIKE your playing is exemplary. Very nice.

[@rareform6747]

The Classic 4x10 is Amazing

[@bigcatdaddy76016]

He's rocked this amp so much , the loop on the P is broken, and the Y is totally, and the Y is completely GONE! Awesome!! Mike, I would buy an instrumental album if you put one out.....Rock and Relax.

[@stevevc627]

Wow! Great playing. Really feeling the groove. Very smooth and effortless for you. Great job. Thanks

[@tedc6694]

7 year old video I can't imagine getting a response, but I sure am curious what effects were added. An overdrive? It sounds amazing. By the way, I love your more modern work with Jack Black. You two work well together too

[@fenderbender909]

Good one!

[@slickyjorj]

I own 2 classic 50's....great sounding amps. Very usable old school tube tone...and affordable. My 100 watt Rivera BM100 115E gets most of the live gigging anymore however. Gotta drag the the Peavey's out to a gig again. Dig your playing. ♫

[@tmlplus]

If I didn't have the 2x12 50 and someone else had it and was selling it to me, your video is the first video Ive seen that truly sells it to me. The way you play compliments it to the utmost.

[@timcarter7616]

I'm an electronic tech/mechanic by trade and a total amateur guitar player. I have the sweetest Classic 50 2-12 (Made in Meridian) I bought new in '02. I bought and tried a few different tubes, built her a 4-12 ext cabinet and installed a Vox AC30 output transformer because it sounded great on another modder's video and was an easy job. With my custom shop humbuckers and my best jam, it sucks compared to your demo! You rock. The one thing I can't fix with my sound is mediocre talent. Thanks for posting this! Great video, great playing.

[@TheRoberto44]

Woow, i like to SEE your guitar gear, bro

[@timcarter7616]

@@TheRoberto44 The amp looks like it always did. The changes are internal. But thanks for the interest. It sounds good to me. If you've seen a black 2-12, you've seen mine. :)

[@TheRoberto44]

@@timcarter7616 súper cool, bro. Kill dat tone

[@gitaar079]

1:22 funny mine came from the same year and the peavey logo is broken almost the same way lol still have it , love it ,play it

[@luthiervandros]

gitaar079 nice Feave you’ve got there lol

[@billjohnston5833]

Wow. One of the most interesting and entertaining demo videos I've ever seen. You absolutely can rock! If you have time to do any more videos , please do so. That song with your friend singing was awesome. I hope your music is heard by many others. Thanks for the video.

[@dapperdanman1956]

the most defined sounds for this amp! thanks mike! look forward to more.

[@Alfgunnarp]

Great sounds and great playing! Just bought me one of these, can`t wait to get it :)

[@kevinklotz9398]

Great video! I have tubes coming for my classic 30. I think I bought mine back in 95 or 96. Gigged with it and always rocked. Might have to pick up an old classic 50 at some point. Either way this video got me really excited to get my 30 back up and running!

[@toddliggett4093]

Nice chops! You really know how to make them guitars walk and talk.

[@nomex8461]

Thank you for the video! I cannot wait until I take delivery of my 50/410!

[@MikeBurn]

Congrats and feel free to post here how it sounds, because I'm interested in how the new Peavey Classics behave (I still had no chance so far to play a new one myself). :)

[@nomex8461]

Mine is an older version as well. The labels are all upside-down, so you have to read them from behind the amp. I managed to find a 115e and a couple of 410e cabs, so I am experiencing a wonderful wall of sound. Who knew I'd be a 410 guy?

[@ccrakk5608]

Hello Mike, love the bite in the Peavey Classic and the way yout play. It´s a wonderful amp, small and versatile and not soo heavy like many others. It´s a greate time when a check your channel and find a new videopost. More of those! Greatings from the North of Scandinavian. Your music this is top of the line ;)

[@ElCapinyoazz]

Not heavy?!! I've got a '93 version of this, it weighs about 70lb!!

[@tmlplus]

How are you these days? Still love this demo.

[@sonicpalacevideos]

I picked up a Peavey Classic 50w x12 for $75 a couple years back. What a great deal for such a great amp. I recently unscrewed the amp section and the spring reverb uint from the speaker cab so I can use the head in the control room and the speaker cab in the studio room. I use it mainly for clean, chimey stuff. I like the way you dialed in the distortion, but for some reason it never fit with the tracks I was producing. I always end up using the Peavy for clean and the Orange for dirty.

[@arvindldayal5086]

Great video Mike Sir! , its my main amp also,came with factory 5 years warranty .Thanks for all the great videos .cheers.

[@steve14437]

Thanks for sharing so much detail. I just bought an early 90’s Classic 50 4x10. Exploring the options and you have given me some new ones to consider. Great playing, too!

[@rogerwilliams2629]

You have a very unique and killer style I really enjoyed that.

[@DaltonMullins]

Congratulations on your channels success Mike. You deserve it and you're a great example of how everybody should share their talents and gifts. I hope to watch many more videos from you in days ahead...and yeah...that amp sounds really sweet.

[@leonardpeters3266]

I was thinking of adding one of these amps to my collection. I think the one for sale in my area is overpriced. I made an offer 8 weeks ago for slightly less. It was rejected and yet there it sits. Your video was really helpful in hearing exactly what the amp is about and it's versatility. Enjoyable playing as well. Well thought out and excellently demonstrated. Bravo

[@phattvids]

I see dude from Spinal Tap was slipping. These Peavey's go to 12! Great demonstration!

[@johncartelli]

the classic 50s ran so hot they put a fan in it...even the classic 30 i had would get really warm so much i put a fan it it also

[@ac81017]

Great demo!! I need a second amp to run with my Vox ac30 blue limited edtion.. I want good clean and good overdrive. I guess the Peavey classic 50 should team up well with the vox which has a lot of bass. Reason for two amps side by side is because i use a lot of modulation, Reverb, chorus, flanger, rotary and so on... Cheers

[@waxhead63]

Hi William .. yeah would be a good choice but try to get one of the 90s build

[@dustyroadsrider]

Great playing and review. Man can you play! That made my day, THANKS.

[@sylvainleclerc3785]

YOu play with a perfect timing!... LOve it!

[@bryanhatch6688]

Dude got serious chops

[@longboard3816]

"Just turn it on... and CHAINsaw Massacre...while being very sensitive", LOL. Love your review.

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

I've just played one yesterday and I was surprised how much gain it has, more than my jcm800 by its own...and the speakers are cool too...but honestly I can't say much more, I played it for only few minutes with SD hot rails too and an SD1 for boosting at times...I don't know if its voice is suited for hard rock & metal like the Marshalls and if it sounds as huge and rpesent, but it sounds great for sure, maybe a little bit fuzzier. At first I tought it was a cheaper Bassman, with the same dark voice and poor gain...plus when switched to the clean channel it seemed to have a very focused bright sound even with the neck pickup and the tone rolled off a bit. I think it has definitely a convincing pro sound...worth a check!

[@MikeBurn]

To be honest the Peavey Classic is probably not the first choice for metal stuff, since it has a clear weakness in bass response. Especially in lower tunings like drop -D you will notice this and it also doesn't help to connect a additional 4x12 cabinet. It is a mid and presence monster. However the amp can offer a very nice lead sound for some metal tracks for a change. :))

[@hybridjohn1]

Mike I hope you're well. Thanks for this video. I just picked up a 2008 Classic 50 212...lol, love it. Absolute beast. Great playing btw.

[@dapperdanman1956]

Great amp! absolutely great play! Cheers mike!

[@markanthony653]

I had a 91 4×10s PV classic 50 I believe the speakers were 10 inch jensons that amp would kick ass, and heavy,,,,MY back is still messed up, I loved that Amp,,,, It went to the amp happened in the Maui.Fires p***** me off.They are enjoy yours

[@allenbundy4650]

I own one mid 2000s model ,love it. It was named the "Mississippi Marshall" not by me ,just what ive read.

[@fiveeyes2802]

I love your playing! It is red hot! 🎉

[@Juergen.Scheiblhofer]

He's one of that guy who can play a log with rusty strings and still would sound great - the sound comes from his fingers. Grüße aus Österreich. Großartige Reviews, informativ, witzig und vor allem sensationell gut.

[@IvorThomas]

I do like the clean sound of that amp. You've taken very good care of it.

[@andrewreynolds2647]

Amazing guitar playing, great info love the sound . Thanks for sharing.

[@celestelongway7315]

Yeah super awesome! yeah from Michael T Wyman and 99 in LA. Jam night jammers 2013-2019.

[@Doug5524]

Kudos to you Mike another great demo and superior playing thank you

[@A.WebbAndFriends]

You are one COOL DUDE Mike !! You play great - Rock On Man & God Bless.

[@LincolnFStern]

I've got the same amp! 1991 no EFX loop. Part of me wants to open it up and add the loop, part of me kind of likes the old school no loop. I was keeping my eye out for a 410e and a Classic 50 4x10 went by for $250 at Guitar Center, so I got that instead. DEFINITELY more chainsaw in the sound there.

[@MikeBurn]

+LincolnFStern Congrats man! Never sell this amp! :)

[@samizdat113]

The good news is that a 10 band in the loop can bring the bass.

[@davidtrueslayor7474]

Yeah ! Chain-Saw Mass-Acker baby very nice, I listen to so many guitar and amp demos and the last oh... 6 months I guess people keep mentioning "my Peavey amp this my Peavey amp that" so I figured I would check out some tones - I saw the price of the Classic 50 and I said man that aint no great deal but I never expected 1) the size of this thing 2x12 and 2) the sound its a Mass-Acker !!! love it great video thanks

[@rareform6747]

Have the same 91 4x10 . Love it , you can run a Bass guitar into it well ! Good Songs and Tones

[@nellayema2455]

Great demo. Excellent playing and super tone!

[@richardbrucemusic]

I know this is an old video, but did he mention anywhere that this is a channel-switching amp? The "chainsaw" overdrive is when the switch is in the "lead"position, and the clean sound is when it's in the normal position.

[@SilverParatrooper]

Great video man! Your playing is top notch. I hope you don’t mind me stealing and playing some of your awesome riffs for that song you played over with the 4x10 cab. Most excellent playing man, it absolutely blew me away. I have a Delta Blues 1x15 which is a classic 30 with a 15 in speaker and a tremolo circuit and I love it!

[@awavasco]

Great! I bought one This! Im very happy with this amplified

[@perrystaton548]

Nothing takes the place of experience 👍

[@johncartelli]

still got it.havent brought it out because of its weight but its an early one no fx loop and covering is in black i did have to replace the power tubes. my tech told me getting 50 watts using el84s is really cooking them so they dont last long.... so he put in a good brand hopefully i can get long life from them. one concern is being its an early 90s model...i should consider changing the filter caps as they are getting old...love this video amp/playing sounds awesome...

[@tds_noel]

waaaaaay this is fantastic. the sound made me feel happy

[@316SILENTDEATH]

You my dear friend along with that AWESOME modded peavey=THE PERFECT PAIR.

[@bvalt1]

I remember seeing the controls for the first time at the music store and letting out a small chuckle when I saw that the numbers went to twelve, and I heard that voice from Spinal Tap "but ours go to eleven", yeah well mine goes to 12!! lol

[@johnnydollar8784]

Just bought this amp. Should arrive tomorrow, Great DEmo. you do good

[@sciencemansandera]

Holy Moses Mike you could be an advertisement for Peavey that was some pretty good playing there. Your tone is awesome i'm looking at one of these and also a triple xxx I have a Marshall Kerry king stack. But wanted something easier to move around. Man if you're not gonna playing out anymore maybe you should be giving lessons or Internet lessons or something that was some pretty good Rockin you make it look easy 👍👍👍 I used to build cabinets part of the reason the 410 has so much punch is the 10 inch speakers will have smaller cones and more punch in the mid range Then the 412 I thought they sounded great that's kind of the sound I go for and you're right I've heard some of those real bassy amps and they make guys sound like a cheap garage band like some kind of thunder box LOL you have really impressed the heck out of me with this set up and going over your settings because as I understand it this is what they call a passive eq and apparently a lot of guys don't understand You adjust it a little bit differently to bring them in. You definitely got the sweet spots, Thanks I joined up your channel

[@NickSelfridge]

The '56 Les Paul junior was the perfect partner for this amp

[@mattstewie420]

that amp just sounds amazing! maybe its just your playing. cheers!

[@Richardjn]

Mike Burn you rock!!!!

[@MikeBurn]

Thanks man! ;)

[@snoolee7950]

bro you are a beast. love it !!

[@steveschenker1380]

Flippin rad, man. Gotta get me Peavey now!

[@MrSwanny66]

Great demo and playing Mike

[@batmanbill1]

Great playing! I enjoy my Peavey 4/10 also. Thanks for the video.

[@wadepatton2433]

I don't know what she's saying either, but I likes the way she says it!

[@TheSterlingSound]

You make everything sound great

[@BigEdWo]

klasse mike. klingt alles fantastisch. das lied hat ein mega riff. da es mir so gut gefallen hat, schau' ich's mir gleich nochmal an. bis nachher.

[@MikeBurn]

+BigEdWo Vielen Dank für Dein Feedback! Welches Liedgut hat Dir denn so gefallen? 1, 2 oder3?

[@BigEdWo]

+Mike Burn Ja Mike. Alle 3 klingen sie angenehm. Bei 1 und 2 geht richtig die Post ab und stilistisch ist das auch sehr ähnlich. Mir gefällt der/die/das Riff aus Lied 1 am besten, jedoch in der Summe ist es Lied 2. Lied 2 könnte ohne weiteres für eine breite Masse durchgehen und klingt absolut nach modernem Chainsaw. Damit meine ich, dieser Stil hat das Potenzial ein Stück "Sch...." aus dem Radio zu verdrängen. Naja, vielleicht bin ich doch zu optimitisch. Bei Lied 3 ist es so, dass es eher nach mir klingt und faszinierend findet man eher fremde DNA. Chainsaw kann ich nicht!

[@BigEdWo]

+BigEdWo * "dem" Riff

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Mike, does your amp have an input for a foot switch? To change channels? I bought one recently partly due to this fantastic video, and i have to say im blown away by it

[@MikeBurn]

Yes, on the back on the right side called "Remote Switch". With the proper foot-switch switch it allows you to select channels and switch reverb on and off.

[@rogerwilliams2629]

@@MikeBurn thanks so much, I'll look again, I didn't see anything and I've looked a couple times, but it's hard for me to bend over. Thanks so much. Love your style of playing, much respect from Texas. Edit: found it, thanks!

[@MihalesXXX]

That strat sounds amazing!!

[@michaelweinman9051]

I love the German accent. Love Scorpions, Uli, Big fan of Engl amps. Hughes and Kettner too.

[@angusorvid8840]

Sounds fantastic! And your playing kicks ass! Wow! And you got Hot Rails! Smart man! I'm a big fan of the Peavey Classic line. I prefer them to Marshalls these days. They have a wonderful unique tone of their own, work for every genre, and are built like tanks.

[@marlonharvey278]

I've been listening to your Chanel for my be two years an what a great guitar player when you had the Strat called Annie an another Strat but keep it going.

[@aaronsg71]

Dude that Les Paul sounds so good through this Classic!!!! Any od pedals used?

[@igolfjtweetler4097]

I have one, a 410 version. Damn fine amp that I'd never sell. Great playing btw.

[@stan2211stan]

I'd like to attend a Great Guitars Summit with Mike Burn and Greg Koch and Greg Hilden.

[@synyst3erivan]

beautiful amp! Good vídeo!