Differences between Peavey NV 112 and Bandit 112?

Mike Perlowin · From: Los Angeles CA

They appear to basically be the same, but the Bandits typically sell on E-bay for around $100-150.

Anybody use a Bandit 112 or know much about them?
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Bill Moore · From: Manchester, Michigan

Mike, I used to use a Bandit 75, with a Scorpion 12" speaker, I liked it quite a bit. The Bandit 112 is a newer model, I think. It was somewhat lacking in the bass range, but that's the sound I prefer anyway. I think they are an excellent value, the most bang for the buck. They weight a little over 40 lbs. I had 2 of them at one time, both are gone now, and I sometimes wish I had still had one.

Jim Eaton · From: Santa Susana, Ca

Mike, I use to have a Bandit, got my 1st of 2 NV112's and A/B'd them, bye bye Bandit!
Good guitar amps, no where near a NV112 for steel.
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Mike Brown · From: Meridian, Mississippi USA

These two amp models are not the same. The equalization circuit is unlike the N'Ville 112 and the speaker is voiced for six string electric.

Mike Perlowin · From: Los Angeles CA

Thanks for the info guys. I guess I'll forget about the bandit. If it's not the right amp, it doesn't matter how cheap it is.
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Tony Prior · From: Charlotte NC

MIke don't abandon an older Bandit 65. I used mine often as a second amp for the Steel and a lot for guitars. The Steel tone is very familiar to the early Session 400's, just not near as loud. These are GREAT Tele amps as well.

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Dan Beller-McKenna · From: Durham, New Hampshire, USA

Is it safe to say that, for those who find the bandit acceptable for steel, the older, ones are going to be closer to a steel-amp sound (like Tony's comment about it resembling an old Session) than the newer models? I have a Peavey Reno that I like a whole lot, but I don't really need another big heavy amp to complement my big heavy twin reverb. I'd happily trade down to a smaller/lighter bandit if I could get the same tonal quality at low volume (which is all I ever use the Reno for anyway).

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Darvin Willhoite · From: Roxton, Tx. USA

Mike, if you're looking for a lightweight, cheap, good sounding steel amp, look at the old, old, Peavey Pacer. They are rated at 50 watts, but are a great practice or small gig amp. Sometimes you can find them for $50 to $75. The reverb was lacking in my opinion, so I replaced the spring unit in mine with a new, long one. If you use an external reverb, this is not a problem. This amp was actually the forerunner of the Session and LTD400 series. They have discreet devices in the preamp, no IC's, which gives them that warm sound.
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MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro.

Jon A. Ross · From: not actually FROM Maine...

Both the Bandit and Pacer from the early years (metal knobs) are great for a small, light(er) weight, cheap psg amp. The Special 112 is another consideration.

Tommy Huff · From: Texas, USA

hey Darvin you are right about the peavey pacer and since it is basically the same size as a nash 400 you can cut a new speaker board and put a 15" speaker in it. i believe there is one on e-bay now and they don't bring a lot of cash.

Darvin Willhoite · From: Roxton, Tx. USA

You're right Tommy, I have done that to a couple of them too. Here are some pictures of a Pacer I put in a smaller Peavey cabinet, I can't remember what was in it originally, but it was the same size as a Nashville 112.

I had bought this Pacer originally for the cabinet, which I needed for an LA400 amp that I wanted to put a 15" Black Widow in. Instead of throwing the chassis away, I found this cabinet and adapted it to the pacer chassis. It made a great sounding little amp, and I had very little money in it. I sold it to a Forumite a year or two ago, but I can't remember who it was. Hopefully it worked out great for him.

You can see the longer reverb tank in the bottom of the cabinet.

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MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro.

chris ivey · From: california (deceased)

mike..i've got an old bandit 112...80 watts..pre transtube era..actually sounds quite good for steel...i got it cheap as well in great condition..you just can't push it too hard or fight a loud band...sounds great miked thru big quality pa..but breaks up if not. i'll take it to small soft venues...otherwise use ltd 400 or nv 400.

Mike Brown · From: Meridian, Mississippi USA

It's not that the Bandit "won't work" for steel guitar applications, but the Nashville 112 has the characteristics that make an amp sound good with steel guitar. Certain characteristics in an amp design are more desirable for steel guitar.

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