OFFLINE Peavey VB-3 Valve Bass Amplifier Head

Full Description

"Revolutionary." is what the gear experts at Bass Player magazine have said about the Peavey VB-3™ all-tube bass amplifier. The VB-3 delivers 300 watts of earth-moving low end with a richly harmonic, all-tube tone in an incredibly lightweight amp head.

The dual-channel VB-3 combines 3x12AX7 and 2x12AT7 preamp tubes with 8x EL34 power tubes to give bassists tons of tone with uncharacteristic tight response for an all-tube amp. Ususally it takes a lot of power to push out those low frequencies, which usually means heavy power transformers. Peavey's innovative design utilizes a lightweight, world-compatible, switch-mode power supply - the first ever in a tube bass amp. Thus the weight issue is now resolved.

Offering the best of both worlds: The VB-3 from Peavey has the unmatched tone of 13 tubes and is unbelievably light in weight, plus it boasts a wealth of pro features such as 9-band EQ, semi-parametric EQ, optical compressor, overdrive and patented Resonance and Presence. The Peavey VB-3 is the rebirth of the tube bass amplifier.

Optical Compressor

The VB-3 features an all-tube optical compressor that uses a unique "feed-forward" design that is positioned between the two EQ sections. The compressor is highly sensitive and activated from the first tube stage so it can produce a wide range of compression.

Graphic EQ

Dial virtually any EQ curve imaginable with our vintage, three-band active/mid-cut EQ with adjustable mid-frequency (200, 450, 600 or 800 Hz), or combine it with the nine-band, constant-Q graphic equalizer - tuned to optimized bass guitar frequencies, with each band providing 15 dB of cut and boost.

Speaker Damping

Peavey's patented Resonance and Presence controls adjust the damping factors at the low and high ends respectively, and are useful in dialing in tones for particular styles, including "tight" sounds that are not normally associated with tube amplifiers.

Features/Specifications:

• 8x EL34, 4x 12AX7 and 1x 12AT7 tube
• Universal switching power supply
• Quasi-dual channel
• Back-lit faceplate for Pilot
• Durable GatorHyde® covering
• 300 watts

Controls:

• Volume/Overdrive
• Low/Mid/Shift/High
• Bright switch
• Low cut switch
• Tube compressor with Level control
• Master 9-band graphic EQ with defeat switch and LED
• Master volume
• Master Resonance and Presence controls
• 15 dB Pad switch
• Mute switch with flashing blue LED
• Power and Standby switches

Inputs/Outputs:

• Single input
• Buffered tuner send
• Master effects loop