Peavey CLASSIC 50

SPECIFICATIONS
POWER AMPLIFIER SEC-
TION
4 - 6BQYEL84’s with
12AX7 driver
Rated Power & Load:
50 W RMS into 16 or 8 ohms
Power @ Clipping: (Typically)
(5% THD, 1 kHz,
120 V AC line)
50 W RMS into 16 or 8 ohms
(Bias must be reduced
to measure)
Frequency Response:
+0, -2 dB, 50 Hz to 15 kHz,
@ 40 W RMS into 16 ohms
Hum & Noise:
Greater than 80 dB below
rated power
Power Consumption:
200 watts, 50/60 Hz,
120 V AC (Domestic)
PREAMP SECTION
2 - 12AX7’s
The following specs are measured @
1 kHz with the controls preset as follows:
Pre & Post (lead) @ 0
Reverb Level @ 0
Bass & Treble EQ @ 12
Middle EQ @ 0
Master Volume @ 12
Presence @ 6
Nominal level is with Input
Gain @ 6
Minimum levels is with Input
Gain @ 12
Preamp Normal Input:
Impedance: Very high Z,
470 K ohms
Lead Channel
(Post gain @ 10)
Nominal Input Level: -40 dBV,
10 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -70 dBV,
0.3 mV RMS
TONE SETTING
Normal Channel:
Nominal Input Level : -17 dBV,
140 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -28 dBV,
40 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level : 0 dBV,
1.0 V RMS
Preamp Bright Input:
Impedance: Very high Z, 470 K
ohms +12 dB boost @ 2 kHz
Equalization:
(Lead & Normal Channels)
Custom bass, middle & treble
passive type EQ
External Footswitch Function:
Reverb Defeat
(when reverb control is raised)
Normal/Lead Channel Select
(when Lead activated)
ADJUST TO TASTE
ADJUST TO TASTE
USED FOR BRIGHTER
SOUND WITH
ENHANCED HIGHS
ROCK
ADJUST TO TASTE
ADJUST TO TASTE
SELECT DESIRED iNPUT
METAL
Tone settings given are general and will vary according to type of guitar, type and guages of
strings, type of pickup and even type of pick. Personal taste, playing style, and type of music
greatly contribute to desired tonahty.