Peavey JSX Amp

[tgoss]

Got a chance to play one of these through a Marshall 1960A recently.

There was some tube noise as the amp warmed up but soon went away.

I don't think there should be any in an amp the costs close to a grand.

Sound wise that thing sounds absolutely great!

I know I saw this amp mentioned in a few posts but wanted to get some more feedback.

[bobsessed]

If you read the article that Guitar Player did on Hartley Peavey last month, you definately got to feel the frustration that Mr. Peavey has felt for 40 years. People don't even consider Peavey because, for one reason or another, they think they won't get a good product from that company. I say they are wrong. Peavey makes rock-solid gear that most of us can afford, and they do it right in the good 'ol US of A. I've heard the JSX amp and it's a beautiful thang! BUY IT! -Bob-

[HAMERMAN]

Hopefully the Classic 30 and the 5150 have helped to improve their image. It seems like the JSX follows in that tradition.

I have always looked up to Hartley as something of a modern day Leo Fender. Making solid products with good value in the USA can be a huge challenge. It was sad to see them add import guitars to their line up but I suppose that's something of a requirement to stay in the game.

[Guest teefus2]

If you read the article that Guitar Player did on Hartley Peavey last month, you definately got to feel the frustration that Mr. Peavey has felt for 40 years. People don't even consider Peavey because, for one reason or another, they think they won't get a good product from that company. I say they are wrong. Peavey makes rock-solid gear that most of us can afford, and they do it right in the good 'ol US of A. I've heard the JSX amp and it's a beautiful thang! BUY IT! -Bob-

i read the GP article and it seemed kind of whiney to me. HP kept expressing his frustration that everyone says Pv products "sound good for the money". he was upset because he felt that PV products sound good for any amount of money. my feeling is that they sound good but are not the best build quality to move them into the next price zone. you still get what you pay for.

[Zoner]

I would add that the design of many of their products in the '80's and 90's was stellar from an engineering standpoint but never seemed to hit any of the right buttons cosmetically or style wise. Many of their guitars really rocked but were just plain fugly or were cursed by Kahlers. I would argue that the build quality has always been first rate on Peavey gear - Hartley should be extremely proud of the product he has produced in this country, especially while competing with imports. I have never played a USA peavey instrument that wasn't built like it was meant to last a lifetime and with great attention to tolerances and materials. I hope they stay under the radar on the used market because functionally they seem to be comparable to many of the best pieces that have come out of this country, and they can still be had for less than almost all of the Chinese/Korean stuff that is all cosmetic flash and often too little substance. The JSX is definately on my radar, and I would expect it to sound amazing while being stone reliable like every Peavey product I have ever owned. It has its roots in both the Classic 50 and the 5150 sounds, with enough tonal shaping power to probably satisfy dang near anybody. I'm saving my pennies as we speak. Z

Oh, and find yourself a nice P-90 equipped USA Peavey Impact (in trans red over Mahogany) or a nice flametop Generation and chucle when you still ring in under the low, low price of........... $350. ZZ

[Jorge]

I would add that the design of many of their products in the '80's and 90's was stellar from an engineering standpoint but never seemed to hit any of the right buttons cosmetically or style wise. Many of their guitars really rocked but were just plain fugly or were cursed by Kahlers.

+1 absolutely.

Design is of the upmost importance, and has been for a while already. PV suffers, at some extent, from the same syndrome as Hamer: great quality, but less-than-stellar looks. In today´s market, that will not cut it.

On the other hand, you have companies like Behringer, Gibson, and others. Often crappy technology, but their products LOOK like a million dollars. If the buyers think they-and THEM-will look cool with them, they WILL buy them.

Hartley: at least change that horrendous logo, will you...? LOL

[Guest teefus2]

i've been inside a ton of modern PV amps (mostly classic 30's, 50's and DB's) and the build quality is less than stellar. lots of cheap, imported parts are used, the pcb's are thin and fragile, the traces are thin and fragile.

[sirDaniel]

i've been inside a ton of modern PV amps (mostly classic 30's, 50's and DB's) and the build quality is less than stellar. lots of cheap, imported parts are used, the pcb's are thin and fragile, the traces are thin and fragile.

I trust what Teefus says...

[Zoner]

I just had a Marshall DSL401 melt the tube sockets right out of its flimsy little board due to horrible design (lack of venting/fans, chassis mounted output tube sockets), and most of the parts inside look pretty cheapo to me too. I guess ALL companies have to compete and cut costs - at least I know I can call Peavey directly and get service without much grief. I also know that if I lived in England I could probably drop in at Marshall and get similar treatment, so it really is a matter of getting what you pay for I guess. I will defend Peavey guitars till the end, though, as long as I don't have to look at them too much. Z