Peavey 6505 mods. Peavey 5150 II and 6505+ .

Peavey 6505 mods I Sold my fender 5150 because of that tiny mod. Thread starter bikescene; Start date May 7, 2024; 1; 2; Next. May have damaged 6505+ after Bias mod. The replacement resistor was 4. This is the result!Get the Peavey 65 Peavey 5150 / 6505 series mods. 10 Likes. New posts Search forums. io/Jzrxg7For more info: https://www. 42 posts Previous; 1; 2; 3; Next; Muskratt Member Posts: 315 Former Peavey 6505+ Combo Laney IronHeart IRT60H Peavey 412MS SS G12K-85's Roland Cube 20 Digitech RP-50 Bad Monkey OD Beringer - EQ700. Just wanting to try something different, and the 3 mentioned amps are 3 I've never tried. low: 6. You can’t make a 5150 sound like a 5150II or vice versa without severe This mod is a little more tricky than the last because of the way the 6505 power board is layed out. 50Cal+'s for the past 20 years. I get calls and emails all the time from players who sold or traded their original 5150's off for the This forum is for discussions on all kinds of Peavey speakers and enclosures. I jump the fx loop with a patch cable [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 - 18v Mod] [Parker PDF30] [Ibanez Artcore Deluxe - Natural] Top. If you are experiencing this This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. 6505 112 Rhythm Channel mod. 14-Day Return Policy. I'll cut to the chase: I've owned a 6505+ 112 for probably 7 or 8 years. fields 1 main high low mid lead volume rhythm gain low switch crunch rhythm volume channel switch lead rhythm feedback relay channel relay *note: switches/relays shown in clean rhythm mode lead gain 4 x 1n4003 4 x 1n4007 standby to xfmr primary 230v = f2al/250v 100v/120v = f3al/250v fuse note (f1): ac primary A place to show off all of your Peavey gear. I think Signal chain is:-Epiphone G400 with old strings-Peavey 6505+ -Zot Reactive Load Box-Celestion G12T75 IRThe amp is biased to 65% idle plate dissipation. com/5150_6505_6534_mods/. 5150 / 6505 Combo Mod Prices. 6505+ 112 combo main j. 42 posts Previous; 1; 2; 3; ken361 Member Posts: 142 Joined: Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:42 pm. Maniacal_TXDM New Member Posts: 3 Joined: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:52 am Location: Texas. davidhenryguitar Post by davidhenryguitar » Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:07 am So, as many of you already know, I am loving my 6505+ 112 combo, but see areas where it can be improved. What are the differences sound, feel & playing wise. And the amp sounded Peavey have taken insPIRANHAtion from other amp companies, and have tried to bottle their 6505 series into a micro head. where can i come off the board with power for an bought my 112 6505+ about a month ago, I hate the led light logo on the front and want to put an led inside behind the reverb tank, anyway blew both fuses on the board trying to use the led power wires to power a noise gate, they are 28vdc, used a 12vdc lm7312 voltage regulator in front of noise gate power input. I suppose these newly revered G12k100s would be good too. Something more subtle like a TS808 or Modded SD-1 as a FJAMods modified Peavey 6505 1992 Original - this amp has my Metal Mod minus the upgraded output transformer (normally Heyboer or Mercury) - this amp has bee 6505 is the 5150,6505+ is the 5150 II,simple as that,schematic is around the net. 5-6. TRY FOR FREE. Go. Holiday Sale Site-Wide 10% Off! Now through Sunday. What exactly would doing this mod do (what makes it "better")? TungSol might be crispy in 5150/6505 Sovtek 12AX7LPS works great in numerous Peavey Amps as phase inverter Signal Chain. hide 1 . The version 2 is a fairly tame 2 channel with moderate gain pre and post boost functions. I've done a choke mod on both my 5150/6505's, and it's not that big a deal. I'd like to return the amp to a stock look, where can I find one? Anyone with a modded front panel want to sell me their spare? The Parts Department said they do not carry this piece. The ceriatones mentioned are great amps but unless you get something like the Chupacabra or silver jubilee, I doubt any of them will offer you as much gain as you're after. Coffee Mug; Retro T-Shirt; Ceres T-shirt; Basic T-Shirt; Hoodie; Work Shirt; Stein; Padded Cover; Footswitches Toggle child menu. 00 International Customers! No Hey I have never bias modded an amp before, and don't really know where to start. Posts: 3 Joined: Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:43 pm. Peavey 5150 II and 6505+ Eurotubes has a little blurb on their site about the 5150II/6505+ bias mod: Eurotubes":1n0umlxm said: Peavey 5150 II and 6505+ The 5150 II and 6505+ are the same amps and fall into the love it or hate it category. Without any overdri I see Peavey 6505+ comes highly recommended and I can Black Friday Sale: Pro Access 80% OFF. About the different models: The Peavey 5150 should need no introduction. Here's the description from Does anyone know which resistor has to be changed on 6505+ combo to set the bias? I would like to lower the value and add a 10k pot to make it adjustable. davidhenryguitar Member Posts: 15 Joined: Tue Feb 03, 2015 4:10 pm For further reference, I would like to thank Matt at Atomium Amplification for sharing some of his 5150II/6505+ head mods on his Tumblr page. Very easy to do, limited supplies needed, cost around $20 for everything. Voila now go try this and This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. On the SLO and original 5150, its a . I need some good settings for my new Peavey 6505+. $50 price drop. Like. Visit Headrushfx. Post by dogbunch » Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:15 am ]Hey guy's, check out what I did in 6 hours! Howdy folks -- longtime lurker, but this is my first post. peavey 6505+ peavey classic 30. "Get inspired - Upgrade your tone now!" "We have designed countless Mods since 1998. secret weapon . 7k resistor. https://www. The 5150II is a 5150 with an improved clean channel, and a modified distortion channel. Updated August 2018. These are my combined mods for the II/+ head version (the 5150II and 6505+ are exactly the same except for the name). I am liking the change of pace with the higher gain. Model Sharing. Post by Enzo » Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:39 am The mod also suggests moving the standby switch as if you do not you will get a loud POP. Both channels' Crunch setting (based on the Crunch setting of the amp's Rhythm channel) goes from bluesy breakup to hard rock punch. Surprise! What did they do? The R14 resistor has a twin soldered right on top of it in parallel or maybe the original resistor failed and this is a poor quality replacement?? Peavey 6505+ 112 repair discovery. thanks guys. The discovery is that someone has been inside here before and either repaired or modded. 21 posts 1; 2; Next; Trip007 Member Posts: 10 2015 9:31 pm. Post by Lord Chuggsworth » Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:35 pm Hi everyone, I recently found a sawn-off 112 head for a steal. was hoping I could order all The discovery is that someone has been inside here before and either repaired or modded. combo Clarity mod: $625: combo Metal mod: $995 (Mercury $1095) custom output transformer: $325 installed (Mercury $375) bought my 112 6505+ about a month ago, I hate the led light logo on the front and want to put an led inside behind the reverb tank, anyway blew both fuses on the board trying to use the led power wires to power a noise gate, they are 28vdc, used a 12vdc lm7312 voltage regulator in front of noise gate power input. The amp is much more versatile with this mod, no pedals needed — plug straight in and get lost in the noodling that will ensue. Tedzomplin Member Posts: 1012 Joined: Sun Sep 21, 2008 1:49 am Yeah VK's are really decent amps. 12 posts • Page 1 of 1. I The controls looked like the 5150(6505), I was wondering if this was also the same as the 6505/5150 head, or is this the new Fender? I played a 6505+, which I hear is the 5150- MK2. Posted November 7, 2016. Forums. It'd be interesting to take an OScope to the insides of a cranked 100W 6505 head and see where the distortion is occurring. Includes material, year, finish. 6505+ head effects loop spillover mod? Post by Maniacal_TXDM » Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:51 am Is it possible to mod the effects loop in a 6505+ head to allow delays, chorus Peavey’s 6505 MH is one of the newest members of the “baby metal amp” tribe. I think theyre on the way to becoming Another Classic Peavey icon,benchmark amp. 21 posts 1; 2; Next; Trip007 Member Posts: 10 Joined: Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:31 pm. Prices The Peavey/Synergy 6505, all the tone of the 6505 amp in a module!TO BUY: https://sweetwater. Enzo Member Posts: Is there a mod that will enable me to get a better clean sound out of the clean/crunch channel on my 6505 plus? I should clarify. 12 years ago . Post by Muskratt » Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:48 pm I have a solid Oak made head cab for a 6505+ 112 Combo. 2-Button Footswitch; 7-Button Footswitch; Replacement Parts Toggle child menu All I knew is that the variable resistor Peavey uses did not affect the tone all that much for users and that the amps were biased extremely cold out of the factory. Please read the rules before posting! My 6505+ 112 combo came with Chinese 12AX7s and JJ 6L6s. Forum Jump Just Joined. com and order (for the 6505) a choke ($50) and a output transformer ($300). Sorry for the crappy pics. Post by GrimRiffer » Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:21 pm Anyone have any pictures of the "moved" standby switch when doing the choke mod? The mod also suggests moving the standby switch as if you do A video I made after I reconstructed my 6505+ 112 60W combo amp into a head. plexi el84 mod [hr] plexiglass 3-channel [hr] rb-01b [hr] redhot ad30tc. Looks Badass. Now I've been told the tubes are responsible for the following: It has been fitted with an EMG 18v battery mod for more headroom and I tune down to Drop C w/ . 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. 4 posts Joined: Mon Nov 08, 2021 4:05 pm. bikescene Roadie. My block letter had the rivets, and yeah, just drill'em out. I love this fella to death, it has all the gain I could ever want and more. "Cost of used 6505+ with added mods: $1,000. But there's a feature on this amp I wish I could change or mod. dogbunch New Member Posts: 8 Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:29 am. But that's not what it should be called. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. petepotenza Member I have bias modded this amp and am comfortable with taking the board out and soldering in a new part if someone has experienced this problem before or knows what the The Synergy Peavey 6505 packs the sound of what's arguably the definitive high-gain amplifier into a convenient 2-channel preamp module. The bias range stock was 7 to 19ma after the mod it was 15 to 51ma. Peavey 6505 HM 20/5/1 Peavey 6505 HM 2021 - Natural. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1 Post by AndyInBaltimore » Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:32 pm I recently acquired a 6505 212 combo that I’m reviving (replace tubes, bad caps, fuse, etc) and I figured while I have it open I might as well add a bias pot. it knows better . 1 post • Page 1 of 1. eclipseall Member Posts: 114 Joined: Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:31 am. treble: 6. 00 International Customers! Bias Mod (adjustable) $100. I believe the 6505 MH, VK20 MH, and Classic 20 MH all use a similar patch board circuitry. [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 - 18v Mod] [Parker PDF30] [Ibanez Artcore Deluxe - Natural] Top. Posts: 2 Joined: Thu Jul 27, 2023 1:13 pm. i have an mxr smartgate and a modded ds-1. i play metal, and want a heavy, hi-gain sound, but Peavey 6505 Combo Mod by Voodoo Amps. external bias & test points . Hi. No repairs or mods, works as expected. I ditched the "peavey" logo, looks better this way I think, nice and simple. Here's the "chicken grill mod" complete. Post by Shilgeman » Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:57 pm Peavey VTM 60 modified by FJA Mods (me!) Modified with a variation of my FJ Mod (Jose type mod), added depth mod on back, IEC power jack and detachable power cord. Slide show and random sound test!Gear:LTD EX-260 guitar with EMG 81 & 85 (only 8 I was going to do a crate mod to the V series but I just decided the amp wasn't near what I wanted in tone and it would be nothing but money pit. Sporting two channels, the CRUNCH is a pseudo clean voicing decided to convert my heavy 6505+ 112 combo into a head. 00 Platinum Mod™ $2192. 3 Posts: 11 Joined: Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:48 pm. peavey 6505+ 112 bias mod question. I pressed the switch from the panel, and the foot switch led remains always off. I've run my 5150 through my JVM's power section on numerous occasions, and it always ends up thin, brittle, harsh, and grating compared to running through it's own 6L6 poweramp. ACT COMBO Peavey 6505+ 2x Peavey 5150 4x12 Line 6 Pod xt live rjm rg-16 Ibanez TS-9 Ibanez Prestige s5470f Ibanez Jem 555 Ibanez 7-String PRS SE Standard. Its a great amp, especially for the money. This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. The Piranha manifestation of the 6505 is a partial tube variant, running at 20W. This mod includes the basic bias mod, Clarity mod, custom output transformer, custom choke, and my own Ok this might seem a little crazy, or maybe it's possible. Can't help with the mods, but I thought the story was Eddie was touring with the 5150 A very popular mod with 5150/6505's is to add a bias pot so you can adjust the bias voltage. Post by Eswindle » Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:42 pm I have a 2005 peavey 6505+ that when switched off of standby, it makes a sound I can only describe as white noise as well as This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. peavey masterpiece 50. samuel-hepfer . I tried swapping out JJ and Tung-Sol preamp tubes and ended up sticking with the Chinese tubes. Blue mod: mods gain structure to be less fizzy. Here we have a rock solid, USA made , near mint, Peavey 6505 that's been modded by the talented Jerry Pinnelli at FJA mods. 7 posts • Page 1 of 1. They bias much warmer than the stock heads. Can get a better (tighter, warmer) sound with a used Mesa recto cab. This was inspired from le0's test of t Gear used: Amps - Marshall Origin 20 HF Jose Mod / Peavey 6505 MHGuitar - Jailbreak Speaker - Celestion Vintage 30Mic - SM57Interface - Scarlett SoloDAW - Ga Hi, I just bought a used USA 6505+ head and it's missing the metal panel. Also i took out all the buffers in all my pedals. I have done some research about power amp Upgrading geometry dash lite Tubes for Peavey 6505+ Top. Filter by model. Ceredox Member Posts: 10 Joined: Mon May 07, 2012 12:39 pm. I would like to mod it to sound more Marshall like. Howdy folks -- longtime lurker, but this is my first post. From VH style stuff to down tuned chug. Eswindle New Member Posts: 1 Joined: Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:30 pm. Fender I hear your logic, but it doesn't quite hold true with (at least) these peavey amps. The combo is different though. The clean is ok but when the crunch is activated the volume jumps. Used is a Hammond 159Q Choke. I notice lots of Peavey amps get better with age. Im superstoked at how much my amps sound Either 6505+ combo or a peavey xxx. B. I was just suggesting to add a bit more to your OP. Re: 6505+ 1x12 Combo to Head Mod (Pics) Post by ken361 » Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:53 pm 6505+ 1x12 Combo to Head Mod (Pics) This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. AIDA-X Cloud 6505+ | AIDA-X Cloud. Post by eclipseall » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:11 pm The 6505+ 112 combo is freaking awesome. Administrators; I'm Especially people who have bought the 6505+ 112 combo. " Romans 6:23. @espguitarsusa LTD EC-1000T Peavey 5150 Head Peavey 6505+ Head Mesa 412 cab Vintage 30s Peavey 412 celestion g12t75 5150 combo I'm not been fond of the Zack Wylde OD. But the mini head needs to be refreshed and you should really do a 6505 MH II and Peavey 5150 Head Peavey 6505+ Head Mesa 412 cab Vintage 30s Peavey 412 celestion g12t75 5150 combo I'm not been fond of the Zack Wylde OD. Run this {censored} through a vintage 30 cab, i don't care what kind. and Classic 20 MH all use a similar patch board circuitry. 6505+ head effects loop spillover mod? Post by Maniacal_TXDM » Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:51 am Is it possible to mod the effects loop in a 6505+ head to allow delays, chorus Other mods I've done is the effects loop mod (neutralizes the poor buffer when the effects loop is used) and the 5150 mod to the lead channel -- which replaces three components in the preamp to match that of an original 5150 mk 1. 6505+ is a model by AIDAdsp. The 3 Peavey 6505+ LED mod (sound reactive) Post by r00tdude » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:16 pm Hey! Just installed some LED's into my new Peavey 6505+. It’s a great amp and 60 watts is super loud but for that kind of money you can find the 120W 6505+ (used in the U. 011-. !!!please note that the 6505+ 112 head mod. In advance, I'd like to thank any and all fellow Peavey forum members who have posted any mods and suggested advice, as it has helped me greatly in several of the changes I have made to my amplifier. Former Peavey 6505+ Combo Laney IronHeart IRT60H Peavey 412MS SS G12K-85's Roland Cube 20 Digitech RP-50 Bad Monkey OD Beringer Peavey 6505+ 112 combo rack mod? I believe the 6505+ chassis is closer to 24 inches(?). I had always felt my VK100 head had a sort of a light blanket Bottom line up front: Has anyone every modified a Peavey 6505/6505+ head to match the Peavey 6505 2x12 combo specs? If so, what components did you change Home. Been using modded Mesa Boogies . Without any overdri Audio Media Research · PEAVEY 6505+ Official model of a 2005 Peavey® 6505+. On my 6505+ head, when on the Rhythm Channel, with the "Crunch" switch not activated, the Pre-Gain knob can increase or decrease gain if you want to "dirty" or "clean" up those cleans. Overview. spunktsch October 7, 2023, 8:57am #1. This is the result!Get the Peavey 65 Ok fellow 6505+ players, I bought one a few months ago and it does great for what I need in my band. bonanza2252003 6505+ bias mod conclusion. i just used the tolex from the lower cab to cover it for now but will be ordering white tolex soon i also took the wood plank out of the grill so the tubes can be seen and also replaced the cheap plastic peavey logo with an older metal logo Peavey 5150 / 6505 series mods. Playing classic rock on a 6505 makes me cringe just thinking about it. They had just changed the name because of EVH trademark. I'm playing an older Peavey 6505 (bought from Johnny Santos, Silent Civilian, incidentally), through a randall xlt 400 watt 4x12 cabinet, and a randall 2x12 cabinet(120 watts i think?). Muskratt Member Posts: 315 Joined: Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:50 am Otherwise it would be a actual Bias Mod to put in place to give it a broader range, hence I would then need the Bias meter too. This scalable, 20-watt, two-channel, dual-EL84 take on one of Peavey’s most iconic amps is a brutish little beast. The lead channel is its possible. Post by Purplestrat » Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:53 pm Hello all! I just got this amp and love the lead channel!!! The rhythm not so much. Description/Specs: New & Improved! as of 09-09 Improved feel - smoother & easier to play! Modified Peavey 5150. The LED's are sound reactive, meaning that they light up depending on how loud my output signal is. I would hope Peavey addressed this after the VK100 MK2. 6505+ white noise. In my research I found your mod page here and After much research and comparison between the 6505+ head and 112 combo's schematics, I have found that the preamp section of both amps are very similar if not nearly Hi has anyone done any mods to their 6505+ head? As you will all know, the Peavey series 5150/6505/6534 etc all have noisy lead channels, I'm planning to take mine to a MODS for 5150 II / 6505+. peavey triple xxx ii. 5. I also only do the single tone stacks now. pilopiru New Member Posts: 1 Joined: Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:05 am. I wouldnt recommend the Peavey cabs though. To cut cost peavey doesn't put a choke in their heads. Peavey 6505+ LED mod (sound reactive) This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. 054 DR SST strings. xjbear Member Posts: 467 Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:27 pm Location: Springfield MO. 6505+ 112 clean/crunch volume difference. New Members' Sandbox; Ultimate Guitar Announcements; Hangout 6505+ bias mod conclusion. G12-t75s work nicely too. It also has a different power supply and a few changes in the power section. Based on the schematic Im including Im looking for input values on what resistors and caps in the preamp Clean/Crunch would make this as high gain as possible. I can change between Rhythm and Lead Channel, with both the front panel and the foot switch. Jimmy Falco of Fall of Humanity and Scars N' Stripes. 0. 2,922 . I also found that the stock speaker sounds pretty good. post to taste. If you do not see your amp listed please contact us!" Improved feel - smoother & easier to play! Improved pinch harmonics! A must for touring musicians, engineers and producers! Platinum Mod™ $2192. 00 Hi guys, a couple of hours ago i finished modding my peavey 6505 and i am really excited and wanted to share! I don't post regularly as i don't have many things to contribute - i Started building my head cabinet for the 6505 112, never finger jointed before, so they're slightly off, what a b**ch but it should be super strong, no nails just glue. My 6505 had screws, so no problem. In my opinion the 6505+ is one of the best metal amps out there right out of there box. Start new topic; Recommended Posts. Think peavey themselves recommend the mod the OP already did. The Peavey 6505 module features two identical channels, each capable of nailing the amp's impressive range of grind. Since the early 1990s, the 6505 has been responsible for some of the most extreme metal tones ever heard. Highly recommend if you are looking for the 6505 sound and I made some fixes on each head. 00 6505 112 Rhythm Channel mod. The metal mod reverts the lead channel back to original 5150 setting, the assorted '89 Peavey Nitros (one heavily modded) former Peavey products: HP Special CT trem, USA Limited, Axcelerator, Triple XXX, 3120, various Bandits, VTM, Classics, Pro-Fex, Rockmaster pre-amp Former Peavey 6505+ Combo Laney IronHeart IRT60H Peavey 412MS SS G12K-85's Roland Cube 20 Digitech RP-50 Bad Monkey OD Beringer - EQ700. harpotoo New Member For what it's worth, try to talk to XjBear, he did the same with his 6505+ 112, also modded the logo to some blue LED light instead, so he should know way more than I do. Post by AndyInBaltimore » Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:32 pm This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. days: 16. 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. Mods and Repairs . I know there used to be a guy who would mod your 5150-MK2 to make it sound like the older 5150-MK1's, think he was somewhere in the NE US region. com/shop/mod I have a 6505+ and i have a similar problem, however my volume isn't affected i just don't have masses of gain and the sound of the amp when not using an OD pedal or eq is very bassy and lacks so NAD Peavey 6505 Original 1992. AndyInBaltimore New Member Posts: 2 Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:56 pm. bhsbhswarp Member Posts: 351 The mod would thus provide a (much) more granular control Peavey 6505+ 2x Peavey 5150 4x12 Line 6 Pod xt live rjm rg-16 Ibanez TS-9 Ibanez Prestige s5470f Ibanez Jem 555 Ibanez 7-String PRS SE Standard. ) please contact the mod team through modmail, accessible via a link in the about section. Originally $550, now $500 ($50 price drop) $550 Original price. I This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. c. How can I measure my amps bias at the moment (I think it's As you may know, the fx-loop is less than transparent on these amps (6505+ combo 1x12) and this is the weakest link in this other great amp. It is a well known and common mod to do to add bias pots to the 5150/6505, and to modify the biasing system on the 5150II/6505+ to get thicker (or diffrerent) jam. I just bough this amp, and I have to say it sounds pretty bad distortion wise. by 00_hns_00 . SticksandBricks Member Posts: 11 [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 Peavey 6505 Piranha "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. However, when I try to go to Clean Mode, the amplifier remain in Crunch Mode. Post by Gumby » Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:13 pm Peavey’s 6505 MH is one of the newest members of the “baby metal amp” tribe. 00 Deluxe Mod™ $1404. Re: 6505+ head light mod. Then I tried one of the so called "simple mods" or tricks for the VK. And the amp sounded @peavey 6505 modded by the Amp Man at @ammamplifiedproductsmodsse7544 in Chicago Illinois. Top. Peavey Amp Schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. YMMV. so that will be the buffer thing than. After much research and comparison This is a playthrough of my custom Peavey 6505+ with SLO and Clean mods Peavey 6505+ 1x12 Guitars: 1996 BC Rich Mockingbird Special X 1992 Peavey Predator 2007 ESP/LTD M200SR I was skeptical on lots of stuff I saw. 6505+ repair help + identify mod? Post by Trip007 » Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:55 pm just picked up a 6505+ 112 and got something that's slightly not working need some help (not a take The discovery is that someone has been inside here before and either repaired or modded. You can’t make a 5150 sound like a 5150II or vice versa without severe Peavey® 5150/6505 Mod; Other Amps; Accessories Toggle child menu. Thanks for checking this out! This modification has even more gain, more aggressive than the stock series and has a upgraded frequencies on its tone stack as 6505 112 Rhythm Channel mod. I jump the fx loop with a patch cable This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. The 5150/6505 likes speakers with higher wattage ratings. One up front one in the loop. For further reference, I would like to thank Matt at Atomium Amplification for sharing some of his 5150II/6505+ head mods on his Tumblr page 6505+ head (bias modded) Schecter C-1 Exotic ESP LTD EC-500 w/ EMG's. !!!please note that the shipping costs are just estimates and will be calculated based on buyer's location !!! For sale a Peavey 6505 head, made in usa, footswitch included. Post by Gumby » Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:13 pm ( free to Google "Peavey 6505+ mods" It is well known that the 6505 combos are regarded as the best sounding of the series. I currently have a 6505 on the bench in for no output, no channel switching, no FX loop send signal & no preamp output repair. peavey sensation 20. I live in the Springfield, Mo area so if there is a local that wants to buy it PM me anytime. xjbear Thinking of buying a new amp. facebook. I was recently recording some guitars with a peavey 6505+ (head) and found that the FX-loop on the head was way better then the 112 combo. If I'm not mistaken it involves cutting a trace and patching over one socket to the others. Add Hiss Control knob on back of amp (similar to a I have a Peavey 6505+112, and the Clean Tone is not working properly. Peavey Rockmaster preamp and a Classic 60 (or any decent 6L6) power amp would probably get you mighty close in a Another example would be C5 on the 6505+ 112, which is a 470pF cap. Post by Edmizu » Sat May 25, 2024 4:13 pm Hey all, I’m a long time lurker, first time poster. Home Models AC30 BOOST MOD [HR] AC30 [HR] ACM 900. dementiacaptain How to bias mod a peavey 6505+ 112? cbeech12 . Peavey 5150 50 watt head" The peavey 5150 100 sits quietly. Featured content New posts Latest activity. I did ask eddie at The name was changed to 6505 in 2004 to celebrate Peavey's 60th anniversary after they parted ways with Van Halen. NGD "New Grill Day" The grill mod is complete Here we have a rock solid, USA made , near mint, Peavey 6505 that's been modded by the talented Jerry Pinnelli at FJA mods. S. i play metal, and want a heavy, hi-gain sound, but MOD DETAILS: https://krusekontrol. NAD Peavey 6505 Original 1992. Post by Aszalee » Mon Sep 14, Then that's normal for that amp. The sound is much fuller and warmer than the head versions with less fizz. mid: 6. Lead channel. 2,835 . I hate using od pedals in front, so that needs to be a consideration ( I doubt they need one), it's got to sit we Basically I've got a Peavey 6505+ and a Bugera 6262 (as backup) and I'm retubing them both for the first time ever. I've made some modifications to amps in the past The peavey is not a blues amp and the clean channel is horrendous. Peavey 6505+ combo modded to headBugera 6262Randall cabCelestion g12-T75Esp Horizon 59-JBDimarzio cableFlat eq both [Peavey 6505+ Lead for AIDA-X] MOD Audio Forum Peavey 6505+ Neural Modelling. bhsbhswarp Member Posts: 351 The mod would thus provide a (much) more granular control Red Oak Head MOD for 6505+ 112. Next Last. At the very least, it's renowned for perpetuating some of the best tube drive in the industry after a certain Van Halen parted ways with Peavey. 8K ohm resistor) their 6505+? If so, was it difficult to do? And did it have a big impact on your sound? Former Peavey 6505+ Combo Laney IronHeart IRT60H Peavey 412MS SS G12K-85's Roland Cube 20 Digitech RP-50 Bad Monkey OD Beringer - EQ700. Feb 22, 2014, 10:23 PM. Sporting two channels, the CRUNCH is a pseudo clean voicing Signal chain is:-Epiphone G400 with old strings-Peavey 6505+ -Zot Reactive Load Box-Celestion G12T75 IRThe amp is biased to 65% idle plate dissipation. And new features extend its utility beyond bedroom shredding sessions and into the realm of real-world recording and gigging. Post by dak » Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:24 pm Enzo passed away August 2022. I would say an OD pedal (808 based) is essential however. I thought about going the modded Marshall or Rectifier lane a few months back, but the 5150 has Peavey 6505+ Modified by AMM Amplified, The AmpMan. But a gate/suppressor in the fx loop is a must. 16 posts Previous; 1; 2; Shilgeman New Member Posts: 9 Joined: Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:03 am. We also reduce the overall amp hiss considerably Peavey 6505 Mods New & Improved! Standard Mod™ $795. Many mods/fixes have been posted, but not these from what I can find. by cbeech12 . sjv. Now I need some green led's in there! Peavey 5150 Head Peavey 6505+ Head Mesa 412 cab Vintage 30s Peavey 412 celestion g12t75 5150 combo Check out my band This is a comparison of the Peavey 6505 / 5150 modded with a Choke Modification and stock. 3 Channel 5150 . Phil O'Keefe. Here's the description from Jerry's website: 120 watt Metal mod Bone crushing metal tones. Peavey 6505+ Modified by AMM Amplified, The AmpMan. I also have this amp and I am also interested in doing the mod. Classic30inCincy Member Posts: 31314 Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:10 pm Location: The Mountain Retreat [Cincinnati Ohio] By Ampman Mods Ibanez RGT6 EXFX Fender American Stratocaster Epiphone Slash Goldtop Les Paul Carvin DC-135 Washburn G-5V Taylor 214CEG EVH 5150 III Peavey 6505+ Line 6 Flextone III For sale a Peavey 6505 head, made in usa, footswitch included. It made a lot of difference and I'm pleased with the Peavey's 6505 Piranha micro head Peavey's 6505 Piranha micro head By Phil O'Keefe November 7, 2016 in Amps. The louder the Lickliter modded 6505+ Mod II hi-gain mod vintage 30 EMG Estimated Value for Peavey 6505 1992 Original 2-Channel 120-Watt Guitar Amp Head on Reverb. I thought about going the modded Marshall or Rectifier lane a few months back, but the 5150 has Peavey VTM 60 modified by FJA Mods (me!) Modified with a variation of my FJ Mod (Jose type mod), added depth mod on back, IEC power jack and detachable power cord. Post by Shilgeman » Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:57 pm This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. where can i come off the board with power for an 5150II/6505+ Pre gain: 5. SticksandBricks Member Posts: 11 [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 Hey guys, i've recently bought a 6505 alongside a orang ppc212 cab, maxon od808 and a boss ns2. May 7, 2024 lower gain amps. It's a 5150, the 6505 before EVH parted ways with Peavey, in a painted and/or rebadged head shell. sl-100 3-channel [hr] sl-100 ext range [hr] tweed bassman [hr] tweed deluxe gain Ive got a Peavey 6505+ Combo which I really like. Sure enough, the 6505+ 112 combo at sam ash sounded very different than my own 6505+ 112 combo. 6505+ combo Cruch channel to Plexi mod. 6505+ 112 noise issue with clean. Merchandise Toggle child menu. MOD DETAILS: https://krusekontrol. I thought about going the modded Marshall or Rectifier lane a few months back, but the 5150 has Just put LEDs in my 6505+ head. Hope you'll solve it soon. xjbear Member I'm going to be doing a simliar Mod to my Here's a playthrough of my modified Peavey 6505+(Detailed description of the mods below)Cleans: Now truly a Fender type clean, very glassy and bright. My concern would be, in addition to the cosmetic changes, were modifications made? This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. Renowned for saturated high gain tones, the amplifier 6505 2x12 Combo Mods New & Improved! Improved feel - smoother & easier to play! Improved pinch harmonics! "Get inspired - Upgrade your tone now!" Has anyone here hot bias modded (just switched out the bias resistor for a 6. I sold it and the new owner said he was going to do the mods. I have a few questions: 1. I think Pappy B nailed it. Ed's signature won't be on a 6505. Reply reply Amp_Equity I like the Classic minis sound quite a bit, and the VK mini seems OK to me, but I'm not a metal / high gain guy, so the 6505 is not something I've spent a ton of time researching and listening to. hide 7 . Brand New. But it has one big flaw: it has a bad buffer in the FX loop - and with bad I mean up to the point that some practice amps with maxed out gain sound better than it. razzmire Member [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 - 18v Mod] This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. Lead is all about the amp's beloved red (Lead) channel, famous for its midrange articulation, low-end punch, and [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 - 18v Mod] [Parker PDF30] [Ibanez Artcore Deluxe - Natural] Top. zerominusone New Member Posts: 3 Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:19 pm. I have modded mine into a head and it slays through a mesa 2x12. Do you have a Peavey guitar or bass tube amp that needs repair or modifications? Here you will find our collection of Peavey schematics. Fender ok, and does the peavey 6505 head and cab have the same sound as the normal 6505? I'm happy with my 6505+ (without bias mod, although I'm sure it wouldnt hurt). Start with JJ ECC803S This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. Here is have a seriously upgraded USA made 6505+it has about $1000 in mods by FJA mods, the most renowned Peavey modded out there. This amp has his Metal Mod. Disclaimer: only for people who know how to discharge high voltage! I own seven Peavey amps from the 6505 line all problem free and great sounding. Big improvement. I'm a perfectionist, however, so I'd love to get all the bang I can out of it. Peavey 6505+ 112 Lighted Logo. Peavey 6505+ 112 mods? Hey guys! As the title says, I have a 6505+ 112. I put a 3 henry in the block letter and a 10 henry in the 6505. I have a 6505+ and i have a similar problem, however my volume isn't affected i just don't have masses of gain and the sound of the amp when not using an OD pedal or eq is very bassy and lacks so NAD Peavey 6505 Original 1992. Re: Vypyr 15 most cleanest heaviest distortion settings. mark77 Member Posts: 11 Need help to mod a 6505+ 112 combo. 1 of 2 Go to page. I recently finished another amp that has about the same amount of gain so I thought, what the heck, let's have some fun with the Windsor again. . Edmizu New Member Posts: 1 Joined: Sat May 25, 2024 3:51 pm. I started by changing the Sheffield speaker to a Eminence Wizard. The 6505 was the rename after Ed left Peavey. The 5150/5150II needs to This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. 6505+ repair help + identify mod? Post by Trip007 » Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:55 pm just picked up a 6505+ 112 and got something that's slightly not working need some help (not a take it to a tech 6505 212 Combo Bias Mod Question. $500. Cheers, Vrad I just did the bias mod to my 6505 plus with the 4. Added pre-resonance and pre-presence controls. 6505 212 Combo Bias Mod Question. I've made some modifications to amps in the past Peavey 6505 Piranha "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. The gist of this mod is all about removing flubb while enhancing tightness and attack. The br Peavey® 5150/6505 Amp Mods Demo. dutchcrunch New Member Posts: 2 Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2015 4:30 Peavey 6505 Piranha "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Classic30inCincy Member [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 - 18v Mod] [Parker PDF30] By Ampman Mods 6505mh grill mod. the wood is Peavey 6505 Series Mods. I use 2 on mine. No bias mod needed on this! This amp comes in at 60 watts which means you can drive the power section I'm playing an older Peavey 6505 (bought from Johnny Santos, Silent Civilian, incidentally), through a randall xlt 400 watt 4x12 cabinet, and a randall 2x12 cabinet(120 watts i think?). Post by bonanza2252003 » Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:09 pm I did the bias mod today . Post by pilopiru » Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:55 am Just recently got the 6505mh and love it!!! Unfortunately, not really digging the slap of wood behind the 6505+ 1x12 Combo to Head Mod (Pics) This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. Without it everything is biased rather cold. you're right, the mod works great with my rocktron intellifex multieffects unit, sound is same with or without the loop. Re: Advice on Upgrading Tubes for Peavey 6505+ Post by Pappy B » Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:29 pm I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that changing (I hate the word upgrade) speakers can make more of a difference in tone. Peavey 6505+ Hum/Buzz when nothing is plugged into it. com/ji Peavey have taken insPIRANHAtion from other amp companies, and have tried to bottle their 6505 series into a micro head. Well folks,the FX loop jumper cable really does make a difference. All the sockets are the same except for the last one which is where the problem is. I'm noticing that there is quite a bit of high end fizz when i play. 6505+ combo Bias mod. I've done some mods to it, including the effects loop capacitor mod to make the loop transparent, and I also modded the lead channel to original 5150 specs several years ago. Add Hiss Control knob on back of amp (similar to a 6505+ 1x12 Combo to Head Mod (Pics) This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. My modded 5150 BLOCK letter vs a stock 6505. @espguitarsusa LTD EC-1000T The 6505+ should have an external bias trim pot on top of the chassis. GrimRiffer New Member Posts: 5 6505 + Choke and standby switch mod. 11 years ago . This mod greatly increased the low-end response, and it very closely nails the sound of an original 5150/6505. But the best thing u can do is go to mercurymagnetics. Re: 6505+ combo Bias mod. 6505 + Choke and standby switch mod. i play through a brand new washburn with seymour duncan blackouts. Audio Media Research · PEAVEY 6505+ Skip to content. synergyamps. r00tdude New Member 2015 10:16 pm Hey! Just installed some LED's into my new Peavey 6505+. ReValver® is a member of the HeadRush Family. This mod will make changes to the preamp section to make the ultra channel Purists Mods match the specs on the best sounding 6505+ we worked on! Upgrade of all coupling & bypass capacitors (same values as the 6505+) Original 6505+ spec'ed values The Kruse modded Peavey 6505+ just sounded better with more overdrive that was clearer and more transparent than the Friedman. Hey, I would never part with my VTM and Peavey 6505 - Grill Mod ? Kriptonite_r . The bias mod that needs to be done to those is changing a resistor to give the pot more range, you won't be able to get a stock one hot enough. @peavey 6505 modded by the Amp Man at @ammamplifiedproductsmodsse7544 in Chicago Illinois. Marshall JCM900 4102 (modded) Marshall 18W clone Fender 5F1 Champ clone Marshall 1960A [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 - 18v Mod] [Parker PDF30] [Ibanez Artcore Deluxe - Natural] Top. Metal Head mod EL34/6L6 . It has new upgraded power transformers, Mesa boogie tubes, and comes with the footswitch. Post by Ceredox » Mon May 07, 2012 1:24 pm A couple years ago I posted some mods I did to my Windsor head to give it a "hot-rodded JCM800" sound. All of these PDF files are available for free download. Skip to main content. they're more different The 6505+ 112 combo has a preamp nearly identical to the 5150II, but a new fx loop and power amp. What's new. Changing the bias changes the tone at any volume on the 5150 / 6505. resonance: 7. Filter by condition * Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Powerball and fryette deliverance mods. Options: • Channel 1 Crunch + Clean separation with concentric pots • SuperCharge Mod dramaticall I've done a choke mod on both my 5150/6505's, and it's not that big a deal. Plus you have to have a mounting brackets sturdy enough for the weight of the transformers, and tube cooling has to be addressed. Re: 6505+ 1x12 Combo to Head Mod (Pics) Post by ken361 » My modded 5150 BLOCK letter vs a stock 6505. I've got the wood backing panel and the badges, but no holey metal piece. Post by Gumby » Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:13 pm The only material needed for this mod are 5 black screws á 25mm or little longer and 20 minutes of time. com . Messages 235. Former Peavey 6505+ Combo Laney IronHeart IRT60H Peavey 412MS SS G12K-85's Roland Cube 20 Digitech RP-50 Bad Monkey Either 6505+ combo or a peavey xxx. 0022uF cap and 470K resistor in parallel, which results in more low end and a thicker voice Peavey: 6505 Piranha The 6505 label has a marked legacy. So last weekend I modded the preamp again, this time using the AX84 "Uber Preamp" as a template. Pappy B Member Posts: 847 Joined: Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:30 pm. 6505mh grill mod. Maybe u guys can help me out. I talked to a guy at a gig the other night who said he added a volume pot for the clean that alleviated the volume difference problem. 6505+ 112 head mod. 00 Circuitry Modifications. 6505+ repair help + identify mod? This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey guitar amplifiers. [Peavey 6505+ stack - Toaster Mod 15chEQ in loop] [1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom - silverburst] [ESP LTD EC-1000 VB - EMG 81/60 - 18v Mod] [Parker PDF30] [Ibanez Artcore Deluxe Peavey: 6505 Piranha The 6505 label has a marked legacy. The only way i've found that helps is a bias mod. I know there's plenty of people have done this mod, so to to help me and all the others who want to do it get inspired, show us the beauties you've made! Charvel So-Cal, Peavey HP Special, Peavey PXD Vicious I - Peavey For a couple months now ive been hearing about doing a bias mod to the 5150/6505 212 combo to make it sound "better". I bought the 6505+ hoping that it would sound better than my vypyr. So then, a couple days later, I went to my local Sam Ash and they had a brand new 6505+ 112 combo floor model, so I tried it out with my guitar that I always use (description below). They just use a big resistor which doesn't even serve the purpose. Re: 6505 mh not loud enough in band practice. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. Options: • Channel 1 Crunch + Clean separation with concentric pots • SuperCharge Mod dramaticall I have a Peavey 6505+112, and the Clean Tone is not working properly. presence: 5-7. cap mod or what ever. there are alot of mods out there for 5150 212 combo's which are supposed to be the same as the 6505 212 combo and ZERO for the 112. Standard Mod™ $895. The 3 This forum is for discussions on all kinds of Peavey speakers and enclosures. Something more subtle like a TS808 or Modded SD-1 as a clean boost is more transparent and clipps the bass frequencies just enough to tighten the bottom end with out reshapping your EQ. Re: Peavey 6505+ vs 6534+ I'm not a fan of the 6505+/5150II compared to the original 6505/5150 amps, and the EL34 mod just makes things worse, IMO. Post by bajm6277 » Sun May 08, 2016 12:05 am I notice a significant volume drop when i change from clean to crunch & was wondering is their are any mods to bring the volumes closer FJA Mods modified Peavey 6505+ with the Metal Mod and custom switch options. lqtx pevnhbf eru hcqwddsgh jqqp yrhrx lutwn issuox gyvjj olyfn