New Peavey 6505 II and Original 92

[Whizzinby]

Looks like they finally have these available for preorder. 6505 II and 1992 versions.

 

[spawnofthesith]

Can't watch the video atm but I have so many questions...

First of all I guess I didn't realize the 6505 had gone out of production.

Also, I know there was plenty of lore around block letter being "the best" but I thought for all intents and purposes that a 5150/5150II were identical to 6505/6505+ respectively?

So whats the difference between the MKII and the 92? or is the MKII fulfilling the role of the II/+?

 

[James Freeman]

The second guy making power chord noises.

 

[Whizzinby]

Can't watch the video atm but I have so many questions...

First of all I guess I didn't realize the 6505 had gone out of production.

Also, I know there was plenty of lore around block letter being "the best" but I thought for all intents and purposes that a 5150/5150II were identical to 6505/6505+ respectively?

So whats the difference between the MKII and the 92? or is the MKII fulfilling the role of the II/+?

My understanding is the circuit was same, but there was some parts creep (discontinued) over the years that resulted in some slight differences. They apparently went back and examined some of the OG 5150’s they considered the “best” of the bunch, and had new transformers built for the new versions to be closer to the OG’s. I think that’s the reference to ‘92. (Beyond the additional facelift) If there is more to it beyond the new transformers I don’t know.

I think the same applies for the II. (If not they haven’t entirely made it obvious) It’s basically the new + version, but with the new transformers.

Would love to see Peavey discuss them a little more in depth.

 

[la szum]

The 90s are vintage now. Both love that, and kind of bothered by that. Where'd you go 30 years??

 

[DrewJD82]

I'm always glad to see these amps in production, but unfortunate timing for Peavey as the 6505's have dropped down to $700-$800 range in the last couple months. I love them, but I burned myself out on Peavey heads.

 

[SeeD]

Love me some 6505 crunsh!

 

[JiveTurkey]

From the resident expert elsewhere:
"6505 is 100% balls to the f*****g walls low end and aggression. It is f*****g PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world.
+ is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry."

 

[la szum]

Haha! Then you get all tired of being angry and go all Dumble ODS in ya 50s.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Looks like they finally have these available for preorder. 6505 II and 1992 versions.

That dude couldn't play his way out of a wet paper bag.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Haha! Then you get all tired of being angry and go all Dumble ODS in ya 50s.

 

[DrewJD82]

Haha! Then you get all tired of being angry and go all Dumble ODS in ya 50s.

Or 40.

 

[Whizzinby]

That dude couldn't play his way out of a wet paper bag.

Which one?

 

[Whizzinby]

I'm always glad to see these amps in production, but unfortunate timing for Peavey as the 6505's have dropped down to $700-$800 range in the last couple months. I love them, but I burned myself out on Peavey heads.

Yeah people forget these were basically not being produced for near 18 months. Great to have them back and closer to OG spec. I’ve always wanted to own one, (Have owned 5153’s) but I’m not inclined to bite atm. Ask me again tomorrow. lol

 

[James Freeman]

Welp, this demo sucks and just lazy.
Can't they fly in a shill that can play guitar and "just happen to be there"?

 

[SeeD]

Welp, this demo sucks and just lazy.
Can't they fly in a shill that can play guitar and "just happen to be there"?

I was thinking the same thing. Don`t know why they use that guy..

 

[paisleywookiee]

Which one?

The British guy.

 

[Whizzinby]

Welp, this demo sucks and just lazy.
Can't they fly in a shill that can play guitar and "just happen to be there"?

I’m surprised Peavey didn’t release a formal video, or coordinate some larger YT campaign with the usual suspects.

Granted, it’s a 30yo amp, I think we know what a 5150 sounds like.

 

[Stone]

5150III or this 6505II any real difference ??
isn't this somewhat of a EVH copy ?

 

[paisleywookiee]

5150III or this 6505II any real difference ??
isn't this somewhat of a EVH copy ?

This is supposed to be as close as possible to the original 5150 and 5150 II, down to the transformer specs.
The Fender EVH 5150’s are different amps altogether, even if there’s a lot of tonal overlap.