Peavey Windsor Studio Guitar Combo Amplifier (20 Watts, 1x12")

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Use this amp's footswitchable Boost for overdrive or added volume with solos. The Power Sponge provides full distortion characteristics at any volume level.

The single-channel Windsor Studio features a footswitchable Boost button, which increases the preamp level to allow the flexibility of a dual-channel amp plus control over the dynamic response and rich distortion characteristics of its class-A tube power topology. The Boost function can be used as an overdrive feature for the power section or simply as a volume boost for soloing. This 15-watt amplifier uses two 12AX7 preamp tubes and one EL34 power-amp tube in a single-ended configuration with no negative feedback. The power section is designed to accommodate 6L6GC, 6550, 6CA7, KT88 and KT66 octal power tubes, as well as variations on those types.

Peavey's exclusive new Power Sponge output attenuator incrementally adjusts the power output of the amplifier while maintaining the distortion characteristics of the power amp at any chosen volume level. Also onboard is a transformer-balanced XLR direct output with a unique microphone simulator that allows players to send the amplifier signal to a recording device or front-of-house mix without the use of a microphone. Additional features include true spring reverb, preamp volume, master volume, three-band tone equalization, footswitchable effects loop and a single 12-inch loudspeaker.

Class A Power Amp can use various octal power tubes including EL34 (stock), 6L6GC, 6550, 6CA7, KT88, KT66, or any variation on these types

Two 12AX7/ECC83 Preamp tubes

15-20W (RMS) into 4, 8, or 16 Ohms with "Power Sponge" output power attenuator

No negative feedback in Power Amp

High & Low Gain Inputs

Preamp Volume

Low, Mid, and High EQ

Footswitchable Boost function

Footswitchable Effects Loop

Spring Reverb

Transformer balanced XLR Recording Output w/passive mic simulator

XLR Ground Lift switch

Dual Speaker Outputs

Impedance Selector

1/4 in. TRS footswitch jack for Boost and Loop defeat

12 in. Blue Marvel Speaker

Weight Unpacked: 37

Width Unpacked: 21.125

Depth Unpacked: 10.25

Height Unpacked: 18.375

Weight Packed: 41.3

Width Packed: 25

Depth Packed: 14.125

Height Packed: 21.375

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-732-8391
Email: customerservice@peavey.com
Web: https://peavey.com/c/Contact-Us

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (11 ratings)
Submitted June 10, 2008 by a customer from grimmer.com

"SWEET!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is a relatively new amp, so I've only had it so long. However, I'm happy enough that I'm selling my other amps off!
Sound
Great Marshall-like tone, especially the overdrive.
Features
The "Power Sponge" attenuator is awesome! It lets you crank the amp to satisfying break-ups, then dial down the actual speaker output without changing the tone. If you do a lot of home recording, this amp is perfect for it. Not only can you get that full-throated tone at bedroom levels, but the balanced D.I. output is something you usually only find on much more costly amps. Plus, it's built so you can swap out the tubes without doing a full re-bias. Nice!
Ease of Use
Takes a bit of knob-fiddling to "dial in" a good tone, but once you're there, you're golden.
Quality
It's a Peavey. Not a glamorous brand, but one with a long history of being rock-solid. This amp looks and feels like it will outlive me.
Value
You can NOT find this tone with these feature for less. Anywhere.
Manufacturer Support
Never had a complaint about Peavey support
The Wow Factor
Good looking, classic colors, well built, excellent sound, powerful features. What more could you ask?

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Rock
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