The Peavey Max 250 1×15 Bass Combo is a reliable gigging amp with many features. It is lightweight, affordable, and has excellent sound quality. The amp includes a user-friendly EQ, a line out for recording or connecting to a PA system, and Peavey’s famous TransTube technology. This technology has been developed over decades and proves that solid-state bass amps can sound incredible.
Peavey’s TransTube circuitry is designed to create tube-like dynamics and feel. They have worked on solving the sterile nature of solid-state amps and have focused on issues such as transformer sound and asymmetrical clipping. In a double-blind test, professional musicians were unable to distinguish the Peavey transistor amp from famous and boutique amps, showcasing the success of Peavey’s solid-state technology.
The amp also includes DDT technology, which prevents clipping by engaging a compressor and powers down the amp if it is being pushed too hard. This feature provides peace of mind during performances. The EQ section is comprehensive and allows for tone shaping with bass, middle, and treble controls. Additional controls such as punch, mid-shift contour, and bright buttons provide different voicing options. The Kosmos-C switch generates sub-bass for a powerful tone.
The amp includes a built-in chromatic tuner for easy tuning. It also has a headphone jack and an auxiliary input, allowing for quiet practice and playing along to favorite songs.
Specifications:
– Power: 250 Watts
– Speaker: 15-inch speaker
– EQ: 3-band EQ with punch, mid-shift, and bright controls
– Gain: Pre-gain control with Transtube gain boost, automatic tweeter shut-off
– Low end: Psycho-acoustic low end enhancement
– Inputs: 1/8″ aux, 1/4″ instrument
– Outputs: 1/8″ headphones, XLR direct out with ground lift
– Tuner: Built-in chromatic tuner
– Speaker protection: Patented DDT speaker protection
– Enclosure: Tuned ported
– Dimensions (Packed): 25.4kg, 54.61cm (width), 69.342cm (height), 50.292cm (depth)
