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Peavey 6505 Piranha Micro Head 20W hybrid guitar amp head

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Peavey 6505 Piranha Micro Head 20W hybrid guitar amp head
Product no: 9000-0023-8676 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Instead of getting bigger, amp manufacturers seem to be focusing on making their amp heads smaller. There are handy lunchbox-size heads everywhere these days. Peavey's 6505 Piranha Micro Head boasts 20 watts of combined power, as this hybrid guitar amp head features a 12AX7 tube in the preamp and a transistor output, resulting in a lot of power and delicious tube gain. With its straightforward controls and a slew of handy connection options, including an effects loop, this amp is perfect for the guitarist on the go.

Sink your teeth into this

This compact lunchbox may not look too impressive, but just wait till you plug it in. With a combined speaker output of 16 ohms, it can easily handle a monster of a cabinet, plus it's capable of delivering an impressive 20 watts of power. You'll have that well-known high-gain Peavey sound which you can adjust to your liking using the Gain knob, and add some extra punch using the Crunch/Lead switch. When you turn the EQ rotary knob to the left, it becomes a mid-scoop, and when you open it up all the way, you get a fat, metal sound. The Piranha also features an FX loop so you can allow your effects to run through it, a unique function most lunchboxes don't have.

Like a fish in water

It may look little and cute, but trust us, this micro amp is no sweetheart. A 12AX7 tube is protected by a sculpted metal housing and gives off a warm red glow when activated. For practising at home, you can use the aux and headphone connectors, and it's especially handy in the studio thanks to its manageable size. In combination with Peavey's 6505 Guitar Subwoofer, it offers a balanced sound like nothing you've ever heard before. Our conclusion in any case, is that Peavey has produced one heck of a successful Micro Head.

Specifications

Product features

Connectors Aux-in, External speaker(s), Headphone
Number of channels 2
Number of speaker outputs 1
Amp modelling no
Effects loop yes
Weight not specified
Speaker output impedance 16 Ohms
Built-in tuner no
Built-in effects none
Colour black
Power attenuator no
Amplifier type hybrid
Amplifier valve not applicable
Power in Watts 16 - 20 Watts

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 2,4 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 30,5 x 26,5 x 21,5 cm

Product specifications

  • Peavey guitar amplifier top
    • series: 6505
    • model: Piranha
    • type: micro hybrid head
    • colour: black
  • electronics
    • power: 20 watts RMS
    • preamp tube: 1x 12AX7
    • channels: 2 (Crunch and Lead)
  • front panel:
    • controls: Gain, EQ, Volume
    • switches: Crunch/Lead, power (rear)
  • connectors:
    • input: jack
    • aux in: jack
    • headphone: jack
    • speaker output (combined output)
    • FX loop return/send (jack)
    • power supply
  • housing
    • cabinet material: sculpted metal
    • speaker grill: honeycomb
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Peavey 6505 Piranha Micro Head 20W hybrid guitar amp head

Wrote the following about Peavey 6505 Piranha Micro Head 20W hybrid guitar amp head
This is just amazing how much u get for the price... quality is great sounds awesome heavy metally BUT u need a good 2x12 cab minimum to get that bottom end... bought to play at home becouse my other heads are too loud :) and iam very happy! Best metall practic amp on the market right now!
Peavey 6505 Piranha Micro Head 20W hybrid guitar amp head

Wrote the following about Peavey 6505 Piranha Micro Head 20W hybrid guitar amp head
Om niet onder te doen aan Jork de Ork's prachtige review, de signal chain die hij daar beschrijft zul je ook nodig hebben bij de Peavey voor het lekkere chug geluid. Op zich zelf vind ik de gain aan de lage kant. Minimaal een overdrive, dan begint -ie lekker open te gaan. Mooi strak geluid, lekker clean. Zeer handelbaar, zit zelfs een mooi fannypack-achtig tasje bij! :P
De EQ is geen EQ, maar dat is tegenwoordig wel een beetje defacto. Beter EQen ervoor met een pedaaltje of iets dergelijks.
Maar voor het geld, zeker een zeer lief en goed versterkertje!
Peavey 6505 Piranha Micro Head 20W hybrid guitar amp head

Wrote the following about Peavey 6505 Piranha Micro Head 20W hybrid guitar amp head
Erg blij met deze lunchbox amp. Komt opvallend veel power uit.
Kan van lekkere classic rock tot death metal.
De EQ knop geefts super veel opties: van heel erg mid gescoopt tot super honky mid boost. Zeer divers.
De gain/distortion die deze amp geeft is typisch Peavey. Verzadigd, grofkorrelig en toch helder.
De amp reageert erg lekker op mn aanslag dus gevoelig voor dynamiek in spel.
Hij reageert sterk en lekker op pedalen zoals overdrives en volumeboosts.
Klinkt ook goed bij lager volume en dat is fijn als ik opneem.
Hij kan vanuit de FX loop send ook in n andere amp als je (nog) meer volume wilt.
Prima platform om op n budget n dikke sound te creeren.

Ik speel 20jaar keiharde metal en dat doet deze Peavey bijzonder goed. Mijn signal chain: EQ pedaal in Wampler distortion in compressor in Boss Noise surpressor in de Peavey Piranha in mn Marshall 4x12cab. Dit klinkt vet aggro.
Geniaal apparaat dus.
Voor dit geld is deze mini amp n betere koop dan n distortion pedaal.
Dit geluid en deze mogelijkheden voor dit geld is n top deal

NAMM 2016: Extra Small and Extra Low With Peavey's 6505 Series

Monday 25 January 2016

The Peavey 6505 series is widely acclaimed, but apparently the amp manufacturer still felt something was missing from the lineup. That's why they've added two new products to the range. One is called the Piranha Micro Head, a 20W hybrid top that can practically fit into your jacket pocket. The other is the Guitar Subwoofer, a cabinet with an 18" speaker and 300 watts of power to beef up the low end. Together, they're a great pair.

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