Members LedZep1985 Posted November 18, 2008 Members Share Posted November 18, 2008 imo the Bandit, is one of the best sounding solid state amps that I've played. Very reliable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unclemeat Posted November 19, 2008 Members Share Posted November 19, 2008 SO please school me on the Bandit. I am currently looking for a reliable solid state workhouse type amp. Is the "red strip" better than the current model? Better is subjective... maybe a better question is, what are the differences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ComingApart Posted November 19, 2008 Members Share Posted November 19, 2008 A good friend of mine had some 1X12 red stripe combo a while back (Studio Pro or something like that) It sounded alright at sitting around picking levels, but it sounded nasty and harsh when cranked to a band volume. Which it barely got to. I replaced the amplifier chip it in twice in 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted November 19, 2008 Members Share Posted November 19, 2008 how good is the Supreme head? Is it like the Bandit in a head format?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members star Posted November 19, 2008 Members Share Posted November 19, 2008 Just picked up a 2000 red stripe just like new gigged with it last sat one great little amp will replace my fender 90 dsp as my main amp mine has a shelfield speaker need foot switch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fusion1 Posted November 19, 2008 Members Share Posted November 19, 2008 how good is the Supreme head? Is it like the Bandit in a head format?? Yes I mentioned it in post #10. The T-dynamics knob seemed to add tube like push-pull kind of vibe which made it sound better than most tube hybrids and the Supreme is 100% solid state. I'll have to find a used Supreme or Supreme XL (if they are as good as the earlier version Supreme) or one of the new Bandits (if they still sound like the previous generation Supreme). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unclemeat Posted November 19, 2008 Members Share Posted November 19, 2008 can some fill me in on tonal differences between the "red stripe" "silver stripe" and current model? It seems that the t dynamics control is missing on the newest. Does that essentially simulate breakup on the clean channel at lower volumes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thinkpad20 Posted November 19, 2008 Members Share Posted November 19, 2008 I own a silver stripe bandit, and I've extensively played a red stripe bandit. The red stripe has a lot more gain on tap and sounds much tighter and more modern. The silver has more of a fuzz tone to it, pretty loose sounding, not as good for my tastes but it would be great for stoner rock or even sludge with the gain dimed. It has a slight edge in the clean department IMO, a bit warmer and better reverb. For me, the red stripe is better (haven't bothered trying to exchange it, but anyway). Both are worth more than they cost though, easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roots13 Posted March 25, 2018 Members Share Posted March 25, 2018 I see the tide is turning re Solid State amps. More and more people are talking about them with positivity. And a friend who owns our biggest Muso Shop said he’s starting to sell many more. Just wait til they here about early Peavey/ Yamaha (my personal SS fave, Bandit close 2nd.) Prices will go through the roof! In fact the Bandits normally could be had for £40/£60 but now you’re looking at least £80! ‘Hold em, know when to fold em!’ 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roots13 Posted March 25, 2018 Members Share Posted March 25, 2018 [img2=JSON]{"alt":"Roots13","data-align":"none","data-size":"full","src":"http:\/\/www.harmonycentral.com\/forum\/forum\/guitar\/acapella-28\/core\/images\/default\/default_avatar_thumb.png"}[/img2]#11.1Roots13 commented 03-25-2018, 01:48 PM I see the tide is turning re Solid State amps. More and more people are talking about them with positivity. And a friend who owns our biggest Muso Shop said he’s starting to sell many more. Just wait til they here about early Peavey/ Yamaha (my personal SS fave, Bandit close 2nd.) Prices will go through the roof! In fact the Bandits normally could be had for £40/£60 but now you’re looking at least £80! ‘Hold em, know when to fold em!’ 😉 sorry. Not sure how I double posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jazzalta77 Posted August 2, 2020 Members Share Posted August 2, 2020 Wow, 2 years later, lol. I recently picked up a Peavey red stripe USA made transtube Bandit in a pawn shop in fantastic condition. I am absolutely amazed at the sounds I'm getting. In fact it will be replacing my Fender DRRI from now on. The amp is rock solid, built like a tank. To me it sounds best when leaned back via tilt back legs. It's a bit heavy, but not overly so. I play jazz and blues, and it is perfect for those genres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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