posted 22 November 1999 09:04 PM         

Thanks,
Rodney Leach

[This message was edited by Rodney Leach on 11-22-99]

posted 23 November 1999 09:36 AM         

As far as the differences between the 1501 and 1502 models, there are voicing differences and it is a matter of preference when choosing either for your application. However, the 1501-4 ohm shallow basket is not the same 1501-4 ohm speaker as the early model of the '80's. The 1501-4 ohm shallow basket BW(item #00027010) was specifically voiced for steel guitar applications. It's predecessor was used in 2 or 3 applications, including steel guitar.

The age of the amp doesn't matter, however we perform a circuit "enhancement" on the Nashville 400 now that revoices the equalization circuit. The cost is $50.00, plus parts costs, which are less than $5.00. Shipping of chassis to and from the factory is not included in this cost.

If you would like to discuss the above, please feel free to contact me toll free(within the U.S.) at 1-877-732-8391. I look forward to speaking with you.

[This message was edited by Mike Brown on 12-03-99]

I have a set of 1501's and a set of 1502's. The 1501's seem to have a lot softer, warmer, sound. The 1502's have a more clear prominent sound with better individual note definition. I get nice, fat lows out of the 1501's and a bitey high response. I am now using one of each. I seem to have gotten a lot of "mud" when playing at high stage volumes with 2 1501's. I seem to get a "honky" nasally sound with 2 1502's. Using one of each works real well for me. I use the 1502 for the main channel, mainly because of the clarity. It may be worth a try, but bear in mind: What works well for one particular person, may or may not work well for someone else.

posted 03 December 1999 06:49 AM         

Our service address is:
Peavey Service Center
Highway 80 East
Meridian, MS 39301

If you wish, you may phone me at 1-877-732-8391 to discuss.

[This message was edited by Mike Brown on 12-03-99]

posted 03 December 1999 10:03 AM         

Is the 1502 designed primarily for bass guitar applications? Does the frequency response suggest a brighter or mellower sound?

Thanks,

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Jeff
Is the latest the greatest?

posted 10 December 1999 09:46 AM         

The frequency response can determine how much low frequencies or high frequencies that the speaker can reproduce, but there are "tricks" that can also be performed with the voice coil to obtain more low or high frequencies. But, I wouldn't advise purchasing a speaker based primarily on its' frequency response. The frequency response can be boosted or cut at certain frequencies by changing the voice coil windings either by wire gauge or the number of windings.

Our competitors in the steel guitar market have used the Peavey 1501-4 ohm shallow basket Black Widow as a standard to "voice" their speakers by. The U.S. MSRP for the Peavey 1501-4 ohm shallow basket speaker is $165.99, but if you need just the replacement basket, its retail price is $85.99.