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Topic: Converting a Peavey Session 500 combo into a Head and Cab |
Jeff Metz Jr.
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York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2016 5:48 pm |
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I just found a Session (hernia) 500 online for dirt cheap so I figured I would buy it and If the weight is too much (I live on third floor  ) I will separate the Amp and Speaker.
Has anybody done this already? I am sure It is a project I can handle but would like to see what you guys have come up with.
I am also curious about the Reverb tank. Would it be better mounted in the Cab and then just plug it into the amp or would you keep it with the head? I figured splitting them would help quiet down the amp some if noise is an issue..
Any help is appreciated. Thank you all so much!
Jeff
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Murray McDowall
From:
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
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Posted 16 Dec 2016 7:10 pm Session 500 Split Cabinet
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Hi Jeff, been there done that!
I used 1/2" ply for the head cab. The reverb tank works OK in the head cab, just experiment a bit with it to get the minimum of hum.
You will finish up with a head that weighs about 42 lbs, and a speaker cab (original) at about 57 lbs.
Make sure you keep the two chassis' separated by a small amount, if they are touching you will get an earth loop hum problem.
Pictures before covering....Good luck!
Regards,
Murray.
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 17 Dec 2016 8:58 am
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Rick is the man!!!
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Paul Sutherland
From:
Placerville, California
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Posted 17 Dec 2016 10:38 am
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On several different amps I've found that mounting the reverb unit vertically, like on a Dual Showman Reverb head, significantly reduces the hum. You may want to buy a reverb unit designed for vertical mounting, but it's not absolutely necessary. They are not expensive.
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 30 Dec 2016 1:34 pm
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They are heavy, Man! I have an anvil case for mine.
Back when I was using it I would just roll it in place, and take the road case cover off. I had a bandmate helped me to load and unload it from the truck. Mine weighs a little more as I have a JBL E130 in it. A backbreaker for sure.
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Jeff Metz Jr.
From:
York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2016 10:07 am Comparisons Sake
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Just in case there are some forumites that Never got to see a side by side comparison of the SESSION 500 and NASHVILLE 400
Here ya be!
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2016 10:14 am
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| Jeff, looking forward to your results. How do you like the sound of the Session 500 compared to your NV 400? |
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Jeff Metz Jr.
From:
York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2016 11:00 am
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I like the sound of the session better. both sound great but the session has a little more Growl and seems to be a little more alive.
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 31 Dec 2016 11:17 am
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I used a Session 500 for almost 15 years (had one of the original "small cabinet" models). Before that a Twin Reverb so my right arm is longer than my left (LOL).
I've had other Peavey steel amps including a Nashville 400 (factory modded), a Nashville 1000 and Nashville 112. I've always considered the Session 500 the best Peavey steel amp.
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