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Peavey Bandit 112 TransTube Guitar Combo Amplifier (80 Watts, 1x12 in.)

The revamped TransTube-driven Bandit 112 has footswitchable clean and lead channels with a three band EQ on each, great sounding reverb with level control and a footswitchable effects loop. Other great features include the 3 position EQ/Gain voicing switch on each channel and footswitchable boost with level control. The amp puts out a powerful 80 watts at 8 ohms into the face melting Blue Marvel speaker and a cool 100 watts at 4 ohms, so using an extension speaker is no problem! TransTube technology does make a difference. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
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Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
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Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
2 channels, great reverb, vintage and modern selectors for both channel.

Quality:
made like a tank

Value:
got it used for half the price but in mint condition.

Desirability:
prettey standard looking but its an amp, sound is what matters

Sound:
great sound. i use a Digitech Grunge pedal with it and it sounds fa nominal.

Ease of Use:
very easy

Support:
no need

Overall:
it was a great buy for me cause i was trying to find an amp netter than my crappy 10 watt fender starting amp, after playin this one at a guitar shop i new i wanted it

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
foot switch from clean to lead. you can adjust the post gain and pre gain to get different sounds from the distortion.

Quality:
durable as hell. this thing is solid.

Value:
sounds as good as a pricey tube amp.

Desirability:
SEXXXXYYYY i like the splash of red on the last years model better than the new one...

Sound:
Fantastic sound. the clean channel is very bluesy. distortion is really customizable and can range from a dirty blues sound to an alright metal sound.. although sometimes I would like some more crunch out of it. the sucker gets loud though easily keep up with a band. and do some smaller gigs. also, when not playing... no matter how loud the amp is turned up the thing is silent. no buzz or anything.

Ease of Use:
really easy to customize your sound. the controls are really touchy as far as volume goes and such.

Support:
Ive heard peavey does a great job.. but havn't had any problems yet

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
halleluah!!! the direct speaker emulated output sounds exactley like the amp! my $1300.00 cyber-twin wasn't close.25-50-80- volume tier retains amps personality,inneraction we all know how hard thin and bass clunky solid state amps sound when not pushed!rear panel tight- loose feature great! very effective,subtle dynamic.

Quality:
peavey's got more amps out there that you can rely on day after day than anybody! keep an eye out for the butcher, that amps a mother f!!!!! and somehow got overlooked.

Value:
WHO'S GONNA TOP IT!!! YOU'LL NEVER HEAR SOME 40YR OLD LAWYER WITH A $5000,00 8 WATT BOUTIQUE AMP THATS ONLY PLAYED 3 GIGS IN 20 YRS, SPEAK ABOUT IT TO HIS NAGGING WIFE.

Desirability:
the reaL DEAL.

Sound:
i'm a texas style blues-rock guitarist(40yrs) the clean channel is tone city. 3 position switch, up- blackface mid-classic 50-low tweed. hi-lo imput hi-more warmth,bloom low perfect for bb,freddie and albert. thinner but very articulate. lead channel more finnicky must be tweaked with a pedal to enhance its dimensions.also extension speaker friendly.

Ease of Use:
41.lbs thank you lord! peavey has always had alot of consideration for the player and the simplcity of good tone and spend time making music not spending 3 yrs trying to nail the tone of some guy who spent i minute to dial it in.

Support:
never had a problem with any of thier equipment. but if you read monitor you can't help but pick-up on thier sensetivity to innovation of design,yet never forgetting about value and honesty of tone.

Overall:
I'VE HAD THEM ALL! MESA BOOGIE REALLY MAKES SOME PURE TONE AMPS! BUT I'D RATHER USE THAT MONEY FOR A DOWNPAYMENT ON A YACHT AND ALSO A CHIROPRACTER GETS PRICY!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The features are great. Selectable gains,footswitch ,reverb , presence, t drynamics, and resonance controls. Not to mention 2 effects loops and a jack for an external speaker. 2 inputs.

Quality:
The quality is amazing. Great constuction, great tone, great design. Amazing.

Value:
I was comparing this to the Marshall MG250dfx and this blows it away. That thing doesn't stand a chance to this. The tubelike tone overpowers the weak solid state crap tone of the MG. Save youself some money and get this amp.

Desirability:
If this was stolen i would buy another. I already own 2 of these and an extension cab for each.

Sound:
The sound on this beast is amazing. The clean can be bright or shallow, its good for acoustics and just general playing. It sounds great with a multi effects through the clean. The distortion is where this amp really shines. It has 3 different types of gains:high gain, modern gain and vintage gain. The high gain is for music like Metallica or Pantera. The modern gain is for more death metal type of music like Children of Bodom, with a great mid scoop and amazing gain. Vintage gain is for more things like Ozzy Osbourne or Guns n Roses.It is very loud and when the dynamics knob is turned up it sounds so much like tube.The 12" speaker is great. Great tone, great volume handling. I played in a metal band and my drummer is very loud and i can get over him at 3-4.

Ease of Use:
It is so easy to find your sound from this amp. The EQ is so sensitive, it makes it extremely easy to find a great tone that you desire.

Support:
Never had any problems.

Overall:
Amazing. Perfect. Great tone. Amazing value.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Reverb,Transtube and it is amazing in sound.Plus don,t have to turn it up loud.

Quality:
Yes...

Value:
Very much so...

Sound:
I never heard a sound like it as far as the transtube.Because it sounds like a tube amp.

Ease of Use:
We'll at 1st I had to get adjusted to getting everything set the way I like it to sound.

Support:
Yes...

Overall:
Until they come out with another to match it...

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Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It has two channels, clean and distortion. A great feature is the reverb, but what sucks is that it is not footswitchable, so either you playing with it or your not, theres no going back.

Quality:
For the price it is very good. I like it with my Peavey XXL 4x12 cab. It sounds like a beast.

Value:
It could be a little cheaper because the Sheffield speaker isnt that great but the amp head itself is pretty worthy.

Desirability:
Rather have a Mesa or Marshall but can't afford it.

Sound:
This is amp is a pretty good amp for a beginner to intermediate. It is loud, but not loud enough for a band or gig. But if you connect it to a Cabinet through the external speaker jack, it will be a ton louder. The cab could be either 8ohm or 16ohm. I have a Peavey XXL 4x12. The clean is very clean and crisp, not very warm but it will do, and the distortion is a little to thick not enought highs and mids. I use a Boss Metal Zone 2 instead of the amp distortion,(which I recommend).

Support:
Peavey is a good brand, though I have never used the support line.

Overall:
Good amp, durable, open back, crappy speaker, but well worth the time and money. Good choice, but if you have money, buy a Marshall, Mesa, or Peavey halfstack (XXX or Satriani)

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
All I need.

Quality:
Great quality ....

Value:
Worth the money....

Desirability:
I own it.

Sound:
My first amp. Distortion is awesome since it is a tube amp. Good to me.

Support:
Good warranty.

Overall:
You won't regret buying it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
(Speechless)

Quality:
Excellend quality.

Value:
Perfect for the quality.

Desirability:
Looks good... nothing special, but nothing hideous.

Sound:
Absolutely amazing sound! Metal, Punk, Jazz, anything.

Support:
Never had a problem with the amp, never had to call for support. That's how damn good it is!

Overall:
'Nuff Said.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
The features are good but if you turn on the reverb then its in both channels you can select it out with a foot switch.

Quality:
Very nice quality its made strong I have had it for 6 yrs and no problems.

Value:
Its a great buy for a strong amp.

Sound:
If your looking for nice sounding cleans, old rock or blues this is the amp for you. If your wanting to play punk or heavy metal them you need to look at a marshall. I love the amp but it does not have that heavy metal crunch im looking for.

Support:
N/A

Overall:
This is a great strong amp except the reverb control and the fact that you can get that heavy metal crunch.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Love the Vintage and Modern switches, distortion is perfect.

Quality:
Everything is really well built.

Value:
For the price of a great amp that will double as an extremely functional head, it can't be beat. GO OUT AND PLAY ONE!

Desirability:
You know, it doesn't say Marshall or 5150 on it so it loses a couple points to the poseurs.

Sound:
SOLID! I played this alongside a Marshall MG250 and this won hands down! Get it cranked and it is hot! Took it home and my Strat, PRS and Ibamez sound great. Seriously, do blind taste test with Peavey's new stuff and you'll be impressed.

Support:
Never had any issues with Peavey.

Overall:
Really, truly amazed with this product. Go test ride one for a least 15 minutes and try everything. It's great.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
My only complaint about the features is, I wish the voicings on each channel were footswitchable.

Quality:
Peavey amps have proved to be indestructible over the years. I am getting ready to gig with this amp replacing my old "tube burner". Finally one piece of equipment I don't have to worry about on the road.

Value:
There really isn't much on the market in the $400 price range for amps that even compares. I would pick this over any tube amp under $900.

Desirability:
I am glad to see Peavey going back to the pointy logo. While I don't especially like the cabinet design compared to years gone by it does seem lighter than the old ones.

Sound:
Excellent sound with excellent options. The clean channel offers vintage and modern settings. Vintage is very reminiscent of an older Fender amp. Lead channel offers Vintage, Modern, And Ultra. Once again, the Vintage really reacts to your pick attack, and Modern And Ultra have all the gain you will ever need. Much more versatile than my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, with tons better distortion.

Support:
Peavey has always treated me good in the past. They also have a Players Forum at their website where you can interact with other Peavey owners and Peavey's Customer Service employees.

Overall:
This should be the last amp I buy for quite sometime. If you are looking for a reliable solidstate amp with great features and great tone look no further. This little solidstate job sounds much better than a lot of tube amps on the market today.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
the features are great, could use a few more effects!

Quality:
so far no probs! solid!

Value:
want a lot of sound variety and have little cash, this is for you! its about the right price, but im a cheap'o!

Desirability:
girls love to here it loud!!

Sound:
own it, sounds great, whatever my mood i can find the sound! it is what everybody says it is and more! from old school blues to modern metal!

Support:
have not had any probs in last 2 years

Overall:
great piece of equipment, my band has never complained!!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
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