Peavey Bandit 65 User Manual

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BANDIT" 65
OT RATING GUIDE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Bandit™ 65 produces 65 watts RMS system into an 8 ohm load and features many new ideas which our R & D
program has recently designed to enhance the warmth and smooth operating characteristics normally found only
with tube amplifiers. This unit is ruggedly constructed from 3/4" material and is covered with very heavy 34 oz. vinyi,
which has proven to be unmatched for roadability and durability. The Bandit™ also features our new Gain Block™
which consists of three controis; pre gain, Saturation™ and post gain. This Gain Block™ allows the player total
control of the overall texture of harmonic content and overload characteristics by varying theamount of driveof the
pre gain and the Saturation™ control and finally, adjusting the post gain to the desired output level. The combination
of the input dynamics. Saturation™ effect, and the extremely effective equalization circuit enables the Bandit™ to
quite literally simulate almost any guitar sound available from any amp, old or new. This unit also features a second
normal channel that is footswitch selectable and incorporates our unique automatic switching circuitry now being
copied by so many of our competitors. In addition to the above, we have included our newly designed Scorpion™
loudspeaker whose characteristics have been carefully matched to complement the frequency response, power
output, and damping factor of the Bandit's™ power amplifier.

Peavey Bandit 65 Specifications

General

Channels	2 (Clean and Lead)
Reverb	Yes
Effects Loop	Yes
Outputs	External Speaker Jack
Power Output	65 watts
Speaker	12 inch
Equalizer	3-band
Inputs	2 (High and Low gain)
Controls	Gain, Volume, Reverb, EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble), Presence
Footswitch	Optional (for channel switching)
Weight	Approximately 40 lbs

Summary

SET UP AND OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Instructions for Control Settings

Step-by-step guide to set optimal control settings for desired guitar and equalization characteristics.

REAR PANEL AND SPECIFICATIONS

Rear Panel Connectors and Features

Description of rear panel jacks like Remote Switch Jack and Line Cord.

Amplifier Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications including power output, frequency response, and harmonic distortion.

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

Amplifier Inputs and Dual Channels

Explains High/Low inputs and Dual Channel operation for sonic versatility.

Gain and Equalization Control Features

Details Pre/Post Gain, Gain Block, and various EQ features (Passive, Active, Presence, Paramid).

Special Features and Sonic Effects

Covers Saturation, Reverb, Pull Bright/Thick, and other unique sonic enhancements.

Connectivity and Protection Features

Describes Line Output, Effects Loop, Patch Panels, DDT Compression, and Ground Lift.

TROUBLESHOOTER

Troubleshooting Guide and Common Issues

A step-by-step chart to diagnose and resolve common amplifier performance issues like no sound or distorted sound.

REFERENCE OF ELECTRONIC TERMS

Glossary of Electronic Terms

Glossary of technical terms used in amplifier operation and specifications, explaining concepts like dB, impedance, and clipping.