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The Peavey Bandit is a solid-state combo guitar amplifier with a 12" speaker manufactured by Peavey Electronics Corporation. It was introduced in 1980 and has remained in continuous production ever since.

Development

The earliest model Bandits had a power rating of 50 watts RMS into an 8 ohm speaker. The power rating has gradually increased over time, and current model Bandits are rated at 80 watts RMS into 8 ohms, and 100 watts RMS into 4 ohms. In the mid-nineties, the Bandit was used to introduce Peavey's proprietary TransTube circuitry, a solid-state technology aimed at emulating the sound of tube amplifiers.

Popularity

The Peavey Bandit is relatively powerful for its price, and has become quite popular among guitar players. In the United Kingdom, it was voted the number one amp in 1988, according to Music Trades.

Guitar Player tested the first TransTube model in 1996, and praised its value for money: "With its power and tonal flexibility, it offers amazing bang for the buck."

Notable users

Models

  • Bandit (1980)
  • Solo Series Bandit (1981-1983)
  • Solo Series Bandit 65 (1983-1986)
  • Solo Series Bandit 75 (1987-1988)
  • Solo Series Bandit 112 (1988-1995)
  • TransTube Series Bandit 112 (1996-1999)
  • TransTube Series II Bandit 112 Made in USA (2000-2004)
  • TransTube Series II Bandit 112 Made in China (2004-2007)
  • Peavey Bandit with Transtube Technology Made in China (2008-current)

References

  1. "Bandit 112". Peavey. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
  2. "U.K. Names Peavey 'Bandit' Number One Amp". Music Trades. 136 (7–12): 27. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
  3. Thompson, Art (July 1996). "Hundred watt menage a trois". Guitar Player. 30 (7): 128–29, 132, 158. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. Kaiser, Henry (November 1997). "Tisziji Munoz: Metaphysical graffiti". Guitar Player. 31 (11): 31–32. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

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