Peavey Classic 30 vs. Fender Hot Rod Deluxe

[elsupermanny14]

Let's hear it. They both pretty much seem to be the main competition for each other. About the same price, pretty much same features, and pretty much built for the same intentions. So which one do you guys think is better and why?

[golias]

I clicked on "Classic 30" before I even read the question. The Peavey Classic series rocks my world.

 

Some people are addicted to Fender's famous "sparkly" clean tone. If so, there is no substitute for the Fender.

 

I actually like the more understated cleans of the Classic, and LOVE the crunch, which is neither Fendery nor Marshally, but chock full of win in its own way.

[PaulSter]

Very dependent on what you want-- cleans or OD. You can't get good cleans from a pedal, but you can get any flavor of OD/Distortion, so I would opt for the amp with the better cleans and reverb. Therefore, my vote goes to the Fender. I really like the Classics though. I think they're stout amps that cover a lot of ground.

 

PaulS

[GuitarMasterNot]

Since I love the Peavey Classic dirt channel and the clean is decent, I choose Peavey.

[moctzal]

Here's a thread exactly like this one from 4 days ago...

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2068963

and my post there reads:

Apples and oranges.

Both good amps.

Can't go wrong with either for the price.

Let your ear decide (find somewhere to play them both).

[Naranolic]

Tough choice. I picked the HRD because of the cleans. This way I can color it any way I want later. Both are a great deal for the money.

[Burningleaves]

A used C30 is one of the best deals around (imo) if you need a reliable Rock N' Blues, classic Heavy Metal type amp. They def' have earned the name "workhorse". Mines a keeper.

 

 

That said I do have other amps...like an early 60's Ampeg Reverberocket to name one. That's got some really great tone happening. But my grab and go amp is def' the C30.

[hardtdc]

 

Here's a thread exactly like this one from 4 days ago... http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2068963 and my post there reads: Apples and oranges. Both good amps. Can't go wrong with either for the price. Let your ear decide (find somewhere to play them both).

 

 

Exactly what I was thinking. Two completely different animals. One is true Fender clean while the other is going to give you that Marshall EL84 crunch tone. I chose the HRD because of the cleans. Actually, I have a HRD and a Crate VC30. That way I can get either sound I'm looking for.

[SilverPlated]

from these two, the peavey

 

[Old Fart Rocker]

I actually like the clean channel on the Classic. I own the Classic and have spent a lot of time with the HRD. I prefer the Classic.

[Alex_SF]

I've played both, own the Classic 30 and wouldn't trade for an HRD. I find it easier to dial the C30 in to a sound I like, and it's a lot more compact than the HRD.

 

That said, I do prefer the HRD's footswitch functionality: the C30's footswitch controls channel and reverb, and doesn't have indicator LEDs, while the HRD's switch lights up and controls channel and boost, which is a lot more useful than being able to turn the reverb on and off on the fly.

[Burningleaves]

 

I actually like the clean channel on the Classic. I own the Classic and have spent a lot of time with the HRD. I prefer the Classic.

 

 

 

If you are not a die-hard "Fender clean" type, the clean (imo) on the PV is pretty nice at that.