Members raine36 Posted November 7, 2010 Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 So I got a really good deal on a 1978 Carvin VTR 2800 (at least I think that's what mine is. It is a 1978, but the front layout differs slightly from the 2800 in that there is another toggle where the power light would be, which is moved down next to the power toggle) and was wondering if anyone knows anything about these amps. It seems they're rather unheard of these days, no online videos, and only a handful of reviews on HC or elsewhere. The best info I can find is from the Carvin Museum website, but that only gives so much. Summary: Have Carvin VTR 2800. Looking for any information in general regarding the amp, even opinions or experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Casey Posted November 7, 2010 Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/26qn4xo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members raine36 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hey thanks. I mean, I definitely never thought of Googling the amp! How many doors you have opened in my life sir! I am so thrilled that you are able to contribute to the resources of this forum via your hotlink! My gosh, I hope for humanity that your wealth of knowledge and charity is not confined to the walls of this forum only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted November 7, 2010 Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 want another one? I gigged with one and 8x10" from maybe 77-84 or so. Whatcha looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted November 7, 2010 Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 BTW, they actually are a killer bass amp. Guitar, not so much. Might ok as mainly power for a Tonelab, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members raine36 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hey tlbonehead, I just picked mine up from the Music Go Round in Burnsville for 50 bones. I've been amp-less for a while, so I saw it online for cheap and went with it. I've been meaning to pick up a bass for a while too, so the amp could probably double for the bass as well? Thanks for your reply by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted November 7, 2010 Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hey tlbonehead, I just picked mine up from the Music Go Round in Burnsville for 50 bones. I've been amp-less for a while, so I saw it online for cheap and went with it. I've been meaning to pick up a bass for a while too, so the amp could probably double for the bass as well? Thanks for your reply by the way.I had mine back when Carvin actually had customer service. Tranny went out once(huge tranny, BTW and they used to advertise that it was sturdy enough for bass) and Carvin sent a replacement to my local repair shop, and paid the labor bill to the shop directly for the warranty work. Not a great sounding amp, but I did a ton of gigs with mine. Had a pretty decent 70s Brit-rock tone. And yeah, $50, why not! BTW, I've bought a few different things from the Maplewood (I think) MGR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Casey Posted November 7, 2010 Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 Just sayin hoss... you said you looked and the {censored}ing MANUAL is the first google result so... what else did you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted November 7, 2010 Members Share Posted November 7, 2010 Just sayin hoss... you said you looked and the {censored}ing MANUAL is the first google result so... what else did you need?well, since he is looking for reviews, etc, I'm thinking he wanted opinions and real-world info on them. Not much of that in the manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stvitusdance Posted February 5, 2011 Members Share Posted February 5, 2011 i've had this amp for over 15 years and love it. i put a red white and blues speaker in it several years ago. imho the sustain channel is completely useless. i just use the clean channel on it. it takes pedals really well and gets loud. i put a 12ax7 in the one preamp tube slot which i think is the phase inverter. it supposedly has a solid state preamp. i bought new IC's for it a number of years ago. these things go for 100-200 bucks now and i would totally grab one for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted February 5, 2011 Members Share Posted February 5, 2011 i've had this amp for over 15 years and love it. i put a red white and blues speaker in it several years ago. imho the sustain channel is completely useless. i just use the clean channel on it. it takes pedals really well and gets loud. i put a 12ax7 in the one preamp tube slot which i think is the phase inverter. it supposedly has a solid state preamp. i bought new IC's for it a number of years ago. these things go for 100-200 bucks now and i would totally grab one for that price.I don't think they ever made a 50 watt version. It is a SS preamp section. The 12at7 is the phase inverter tube. I'd sell mine CHEAP! But it is a rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thestratguy Posted March 28, 2013 Members Share Posted March 28, 2013 I know this is an old post, but if you still might recieve this, do you still have the Carvin, and how much you want for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members camcorder1 Posted August 18, 2013 Members Share Posted August 18, 2013 I need some help with a 1980 Carvin vtr2800 1- 12 50 watt combo. It had some resistors changed ,one taped inside the chassis and some 6v6's installed. I resistor not in the tube bias circuit but off the first 14 pin IC ,pin 10. the guy I bought in from didn't seam to know much about anything just told me the amp sounds distorted. I put the resistors back the way they should have been originally and installed two good el34's now the amp has no power light and hums loudly. the 100watt version seam to differ from mine in the solid state section and i don't know where to get a light up power switch for these. Any help would be greatly apriciated . i can take pictures and help you with yours of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stonedtone Posted August 18, 2013 Members Share Posted August 18, 2013 You went form 6V6 to EL34. I'm assuming you did some serious biasing, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members camcorder1 Posted August 19, 2013 Members Share Posted August 19, 2013 i'll do what i can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members camcorder1 Posted August 19, 2013 Members Share Posted August 19, 2013 manual differs. they went through several changes between 1977 and 1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members camcorder1 Posted August 19, 2013 Members Share Posted August 19, 2013 i would sell mine for $250 . it's got a hum to it though and the power light is out. i just put in a pair of good el34's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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