Peavey Classic 30: Replace tubes and speaker?

[Shimmy]

Hey guys, just in time for the Christmas season I'm considering replacing the tubes and speaker in my Peavey Classic 30 amp. From what I hear, people say replacing the tubes with something else (like JJ's, whatever those are) and the Blue Marvel speaker for a Celestion Greenback is worth it. Is it? I need your opinion and was wondering whether you guys could help. Thanks, and all the best.

[mab8485]

Sorry to change the subject on you...... but whats the classic 30 like stock?

[Shimmy]

Yep, all stock parts with Blue Marvel Speakers and all. I'm pretty sure I need to change the tubes also, but I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions and opinions

The stock tubes and speakers in most amps today are not great. Changing them and the stock speaker would make a world of difference. I've heard good things about Eurotubes http://www.eurotubes.com/index.htm. Talk to them and explain what you want, what type of sound you're after and they'll help. For a speaker you can get Celestion at http://www.tubesandmore.com or Weber at http://www.webervst.com. Weber's are excellent and they're also good at recomending the right speaker for you.

[Shimmy]

Awesome, thanks Starr! I'll look into that, but just to make sure, if my tubes are rattling, is that indication i need to change them?

[guitarmageddon]

Originally Posted by Shimmy

Awesome, thanks Starr! I'll look into that, but just to make sure, if my tubes are rattling, is that indication i need to change them?

No they will be forever rattling in your classic 30..

Mine is always rattling. New and old tubes.

[VB]

Thats the nature of the beast with a Classic 30. try isolating the chassis with rubber washers at contact points where the screws pass through the cabinet into the chassis. I've had good success with that.

VB