Members scooped-mids Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 Played this amp today with a musicman Petrucci at GC and I COULD NOT MAKE IT SOUND BAD!!! Clean was great, rhythm channel was brutal and sounded awesome!!! Lead was just ridiculous. Very fluid, liquidy and articulate and QUIET!!! Amazing tone. I will be buying one very soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Horrible Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 Dude, not sure if you saw the thread but I got a old school Peavey Ultra 120 of Ebay for $160 and holy {censored}, this thing is awesome. I'm actually in disbelief over how much gain, lowend and just pure awesomeness this thing contains, my first impression was this blows my recto, 6505, and Jvm away for high gain. I've got spend some more time with this thing, and crank it up today, this amp can't possibly be as awesome as it seems. As far as I know though aren't the Ultra 120 > Ultra plus 120 > XXX > and 3120 all pretty much all the same amp just different evolutions of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 Dude, not sure if you saw the thread but I got a old school Peavey Ultra 120 of Ebay for $160 and holy {censored}, this thing is awesome. I'm actually in disbelief over how much gain, lowend and just pure awesomeness this thing contains, my first impression was this blows my recto, 6505, and Jvm away for high gain. I've got spend some more time with this thing, and crank it up today, this amp can't possibly be as awesome as it seems.As far as I know though aren't the Ultra 120 > Ultra plus 120 > XXX > and 3120 all pretty much all the same amp just different evolutions of it? Yep..the XXX is the updated Ultra+ with three channels and some tone alterations. The 3120 is the XXX with EL34s. The Ultra 120 is he Daddy to the whole line. You also have the JSX which is a modified XXX. And the Triple XXX II is the new JSX (supposedly with tonal tweeks) Honestly I'd love to get a 3120 to go with my JSX, and an Ultra+, and even a XXX II. Is there a Peavey Ultra group on the forum? We really should start one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Horrible Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 Yep..the XXX is the updated Ultra+ with three channels and some tone alterations. The 3120 is the XXX with EL34s. The Ultra 120 is he Daddy to the whole line. You also have the JSX which is a modified XXX. And the Triple XXX II is the new JSX (supposedly with tonal tweeks)Honestly I'd love to get a 3120 to go with my JSX, and an Ultra+, and even a XXX II. Is there a Peavey Ultra group on the forum? We really should start one No {censored}, we need a Ultra fan club. These get no pub for awesome they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 No {censored}, we need a Ultra fan club. These get no pub for awesome they are. Indeed. I prefer them to the 5150 series. Ever played a modded Ultra series amp? Mine is just hellish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Horrible Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 Indeed. I prefer them to the 5150 series. Ever played a modded Ultra series amp? Mine is just hellish Nope, this Ultra 120 is the first Ultra series amp I've ever played, and yeah at first blush I way prefer this to my 6505. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zozobra Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I had a JSX on my bench earlier in the week and I was surprised to find out that it didn't sound like a sack of {censored}. There must be a lot of user error with that amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NixerX Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I had a JSX on my bench earlier in the week and I was surprised to find out that it didn't sound like a sack of {censored}. There must be a lot of user error with that amp. Which is typical of most peavey amps when someone says they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I had a JSX on my bench earlier in the week and I was surprised to find out that it didn't sound like a sack of {censored}. There must be a lot of user error with that amp. With all the features..hidden features..and the active EQ..it's VERY easy to make the amp sound a hot mess..but when dialed in with some damn sense those amps are amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zozobra Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I did wonder why most people choose to dial in scooped fizzy crap when it can do a pretty solid chunky tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I did wonder why most people choose to dial in scooped fizzy crap when it can do a pretty solid chunky tone. Because they're stupid. Active eq does NOT sound good in a 10-0-10 setting..hell..no eq does. And they all have a {censored}load of gain..so gain on 10 will not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Horrible Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 Because they're stupid. Active eq does NOT sound good in a 10-0-10 setting..hell..no eq does. And they all have a {censored}load of gain..so gain on 10 will not work Nah, but 7 4 7 sounds hugely {censored}ing "slap a made a Germany, and charge $5000 for this amp" massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jds22 Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I've had 4 Ultras over the years. 2 112 combos, a 212 combo, and a 60 watt head. All were great sounding, bullet proof amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FearTheVoices Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 hmm never heard of them until now, i was looking at the 6505+ combo...Whats the main differences between the two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JSutter Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 The Ultra is so ugly it goes pretty much unnoticed. Just like all the other late 80's early 90's Peavey gems. Ugly on the outside, beastly on the inside. There are things I like about each of the ultra series amps, but I'd like to make my own version. The JSX is my favorite due to versatility. The Ultra Plus looks the best. I'd end up having so many knobs and buttons it would look like a Kustom Double Cross. God I wish James Brown made the Double Cross from a JSX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JSutter Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 hmm never heard of them until now, i was looking at the 6505+ combo...Whats the main differences between the two? Everything. They are nothing alike really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shane159 Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 The crunch channel on the Triple xxx is one of my favorite tones ever. I have not played an Ultra, but I have owned 4 XXX's and a JSX and I love those amps. I am considering getting another one soon. I put a 12atz in the Triple XXX and it made it allot more versatile and better for mid gain tones. I prefer it with 12ax7 though. They can be had for cheap and they will {censored} all over a ton of other amps three times the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 The Ultra is so ugly it goes pretty much unnoticed. Just like all the other late 80's early 90's Peavey gems. Ugly on the outside, beastly on the inside.There are things I like about each of the ultra series amps, but I'd like to make my own version. The JSX is my favorite due to versatility. The Ultra Plus looks the best. I'd end up having so many knobs and buttons it would look like a Kustom Double Cross. God I wish James Brown made the Double Cross from a JSX. I was expecting great things from the Double Cross but all I ever hear is thin horrid nonsense from those amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members ENdtime Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I think its becoming apparent for my use of the xxx. I definitely have a good grasp on recording my rig and I know there is some awesome tones in the xxx/3120. I recently switched back to the kt77s in my xxx and it is a bit warmer compared to the 6l6 and a little more "brown" sounding. The one time I tried the el34s in my xxx I really disliked it, but I'm fairly certain I had some {censored} tubes. I may give it a shot again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tech21man Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I had a JSX on my bench earlier in the week and I was surprised to find out that it didn't sound like a sack of {censored}. There must be a lot of user error with that amp. There were two JSX's produced, the second run had some mods done from peavey to either reduce or add brightness, can't remember really. Mods are simple and supposedely make the amp cut through better. I really think user error is 99% possible with the XXX etc line. {censored}ing active eq can be a blessing or {censored} to your tone and as if this is not enough, the damn bass control seems dominant to me...It is really easy to try and back off some bass and end up with a paper thin raspy tone instead. But when you click it right, it rapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 There were two JSX's produced, the second run had some mods done from peavey to either reduce or add brightness, can't remember really. Mods are simple and supposedely make the amp cut through better. Is there actually truth to this? Where'd you hear about it? I heard this somewhere else too..that later the amps were modded to reduce that metallic clang/cocked wah sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eudaimonia02912 Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 I sometimes miss my XXX. I had it dialed in for a bunch of great tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ENdtime Posted November 24, 2011 Members Share Posted November 24, 2011 the 5150 and xxx are great in the fact they both cover similar ground and both are aggression perfected. But the 5150 is the raw side and the ultra series has more refined sound but still being brutal. Sometimes when playing my xxx its really amazing at how smooth and clear it can sound will still dishing out a very pleasing saturated gain. If that doesn't fit your tastes, then I can see someone disliking these amps. Otherwise the ultra series sits very near the top, imo. And when you factor in the price and reliability I'll never understand the PV hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tech21man Posted November 25, 2011 Members Share Posted November 25, 2011 Is there actually truth to this? Where'd you hear about it? I heard this somewhere else too..that later the amps were modded to reduce that metallic clang/cocked wah sound peavey forums!!! I read a lot when I got my XXX...I mean a lot, search function is {censored}, googling is {censored} so I scrolled the pages and tried to fish for XXX/JSX etc on the topic titles. Tiresome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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