Jenny_Innie Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Is Peavey restructuring or in trouble or something? Is there a big story I have missed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Lots of changes..... Some good info here - http://www.prosoundnetwork.com/article/peavey-begins-global-restructuring/18397 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Watch the US version of undercover bosses with Peavey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 They are closing or have closed down their centre in the UK. They seemed all over the place when I phoned them a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Yeah it's closed now..... Products are now sold via distribution channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Half the issue was the old stuff lasted too long. You still see those late 70's bass heads gigging and they sound just as good as ever. Then they started making stuff in China that drops apart, frying pan to fire. The Firebass, nitrobass range heads had the most wonderful vintage Valve type tone that today they would sell like hot cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 what I wouldn't give for a T-Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswareham Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Peavey seem to be the victim of their own success and their insistence on manufacturing in the US. Their equipment has always been bullet proof and often innovative, particularly in speaker design, but thanks to their affordability they've nor really gained the same status as say Ampeg. Now they're being undercut by stuff made in the fat east, and have left it late to switch to offshore manufacturing (unlike Ampeg - my 2007 SVT CL was made in Vietnam). I hope they recover, as I've always rated their gear and have owned both Mk III and Mk IV heads as well as an 1820 cabinet before switching to Ampeg. Edited February 24, 2015 by chriswareham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I just read about the Undercover Boss episode featuring Peavey. This is really sad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Unfortunately there is no support from Peavey for products sold in the UK anymore, shame really as the PA heads and powered mixers are still bang for buck the best on the market, sadly I was never impressed with their bass amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1424783839' post='2700388'] Watch the US version of undercover bosses with Peavey... [/quote] I read about this - shocking . I tried to watch the link , but it said it couldn't be watched in my area/region , or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Peavey are now distributed by Barnes & Mullins in the UK. They also distribute Aguilar and have done a brilliant job in sorting out all the supply chain problems previously experienced with Aggie cabs being shipped from the States. They really are a 'gold standard' distributor. Superb service, great stock control, fast delivery and solid back-up for warranty issues and spare parts. They are already contacting dealers and arranging trade displays of all the new Peavey gear available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1424783839' post='2700388'] Watch the US version of undercover bosses with Peavey... [/quote] Sad to see that the Peavey episode of that TV series dropped a quarter of the show's regular audience. They really couldn't catch a break, could they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr H Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='E sharp' timestamp='1424816305' post='2700897']I tried to watch the link , but it said it couldn't be watched in my area/region , or something [/quote] It's also on youtube - search Peavey Undercover Boss - so can be seen in UK and probably most other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswareham Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1424853938' post='2701087'] Peavey are now distributed by Barnes & Mullins in the UK. They also distribute Aguilar and have done a brilliant job in sorting out all the supply chain problems previously experienced with Aggie cabs being shipped from the States. They really are a 'gold standard' distributor. Superb service, great stock control, fast delivery and solid back-up for warranty issues and spare parts. They are already contacting dealers and arranging trade displays of all the new Peavey gear available. [/quote] Hopefully this should get Peavey gear into more shops and turn things around for them. I know that back in the late 1990s I had to special order Peavey stuff from the US, as the range they normally shipped to the UK was quite limited. They seem to have lost out in the rehearsal studios - from the early 1990s to ten or so years back the typical bass amps in London rehearsal studios were reliable, workmanlike Peavey combos or stacks. Now it's all that terrible bottom of the range Ashdown stuff (ABM 400 series I think) that sound muffled and underpowered in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradwell Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 They held two auctions of loads of stock from their UK distribution centre recently. I managed to pick up a ridiculous amount of quality gear for a very good price (Powered PA speakers, 16 channel mixing desk, two full guitar stacks plus valve amp heads and a few other bits and pieces) One of the amp heads needs new power valves - understandable as the stock I bought was all ex showroom / festival backline etc. But the other kit hasn't missed a beat. I think Peavey gets a hard ride for their brand image of working man's gear rather than being top shelf kit, but as previously said, it's bulletproof. There's no point turning up with an expensive amp that's unreliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Watched the episode. How to change a PR coup into a PR disaster in 2 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The American built stuff was almost military spec. It was boring to look at, functioned like Army gear, but it always delivered and still does. What changed was buyers, they got more stupid as people got more stupid. Put some bling on, sling it together in China pile it high sell it low and everyone raves about it, until it breaks mid gig, then you wish you had kept that 20 year old American peavey head. Buyers lost the concept of durability and well built as opposed to trendy and cheap. The market changed, blurb and bling is king now. Performance and durability come last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgmh315 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) [quote name='spacey' timestamp='1424872928' post='2701411'] The American built stuff was almost military spec. It was boring to look at, functioned like Army gear, but it always delivered and still does. What changed was buyers, they got more stupid as people got more stupid. Put some bling on, sling it together in China pile it high sell it low and everyone raves about it, until it breaks mid gig, then you wish you had kept that 20 year old American peavey head. Buyers lost the concept of durability and well built as opposed to trendy and cheap The market changed, blurb and bling is king now. Performance and durability come last. [/quote] So true about many things today! Edited February 25, 2015 by jgmh315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswareham Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='spacey' timestamp='1424872928' post='2701411'] The American built stuff was almost military spec. It was boring to look at, functioned like Army gear, but it always delivered and still does. What changed was buyers, they got more stupid as people got more stupid. Put some bling on, sling it together in China pile it high sell it low and everyone raves about it, until it breaks mid gig, then you wish you had kept that 20 year old American peavey head. Buyers lost the concept of durability and well built as opposed to trendy and cheap. The market changed, blurb and bling is king now. Performance and durability come last. [/quote] Exactly this. I switched to an Ampeg from my Peavey Mk III based on experiences with hired in, American made Ampeg SVT CL heads and 8x10 fridges that I used for studio sessions. The Vietnamese made SVT CL head I bought had quite bad fit and finish in several places, and broke down on me despite being treated very carefully - something that the solid state Peavey had never done, despite being dropped down a flight of metal stairs on one occasion. I had a Peavey Mk IV as a stand in while the SVT was fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='DorsetBlue' timestamp='1424869338' post='2701343'] Watched the episode. How to change a PR coup into a PR disaster in 2 minutes! [/quote] Incredible isn't it? What they did do that fella that handed his notice in and then retracted it was unforgivable. They must have known it was on the cards so the kindest thing would have been to let him go to his employment elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have a MK III Standard as a back up. I used that when my PF-500s failed. I don't think I'll ever get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My Databass combo is going nowhere. I hope to get a new combo this year as the Peavey is knocking on a bit. I won't get rid of it though as it is too useful as a reliable backup. I'll have to check out that programme. It's a shame they seem to be in decline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Used to have a Firebass 700 and now currently use a Max 700. Great amps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Just watched the programme - ooh, they did make a mess of it - last two minutes to undo a whole documentary's worth of great PR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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