Peavey TNT 115 115 Combo

2008 model Peavey TNT 115. Flexible preamp, no effects.

The main negative on the features is that they made the case out of particle board (making the weight of the amp ridiculous) and then put no castors and only one useless handle on top. They should use ply and put decent handles on - the one test I never did in the shop was pick it up and carry it. If I had then I might have thought twice about buying it.

It would probably score an 8 on features except for the weight and lack of handles.

I play different types of rock, blues, jazz, gospel and MOR using a range of basses (passive and active, five-string and four-string, fretted fretless and upright). Venues include clubs, pubs, functions, churches, community halls and some outdoor stuff.

The amp does what I selected it for. It's preamp is versatile, and it can do a good job of a range of different basses, with nice frequency response. It doesn't add character to the sound, which can be good or bad depending what you want (thought it's not as clinical as a DI to the PA).

To be fair, most of my gigs are not that loud so the amp never gets cranked up much. I wanted the headroom of the larger Peavey for outdoor jazz gigs, and not cranking it is the price I pay.

I would love to use a second cabinet with 2x10" Celestions but I'd never get to crank it enough to make that worthwhile.

Overall, I like the sound of a 15" speaker. People kept pushing me at Markbass and GK 2X10" units but it's not the same sound.

No issues with the working components so far, and my experiences with Peavey gear have generally been good. I'm told they went through a rough patch in the 90's, but my '79 Peavey was still my main rig at the time so I didn't notice.

My amp does have a rip in the vinyl on the bass...it's cheapish vinyl, and until I put handles on the thing it was hard to treat it that gently.

Emailed them to try and get permission to add aftermarket handles without voiding the warranty. No reply.

(I decided my back was more important than the amp, and put the handles on anyway!)

I've been in working bands for about 30 years. I like good gear but I don't think I'm incredibly picky.

I picked this amp because it was neutral and flexible. It replaced a Laney that sounded good but wasn't very reliable.

If it were stolen, I would definitely look at other brands for something that can add a bit more colour to the sound when wanted, and also which wasn't so darn heavy. The Peavey would be a candidate to buy again, but not a done deal.

It's very loud, and great for playing clubs, bars, and other events.

Sounded great with my bass.

Never gave me a single problem.

Never needed to call.

A great deal for the price.

2006 single chanel TNT 115 combo. 200W, not 150. Check the math. Six " port in rear. Versatile, I play all genres. Preamp with active/ passive input to preamp. Solid state, with a graphic equalizer. Headphone jack for silent practice.

Features it now has, as my European colleague below wisely suggested: I put Marshall cabinet handles on opposite sides, and casters on it. Has 1 15" speaker and a tweeter. I use the TNT as the top of a mini-stack. The bottom extention cab is a ported 500W Peavey 2 10" speakers, and caster cups (my installation)on it to place the combo on top. I can't understand why Peavey didn't make these additions standard equipment for the TNT. The combo is heavy as hell. Ironically, the extention cab has casters and side handles. No comprende'???

I am a firm believer that equipment must match. I use a 2006 American P-bass customized. I.e, playing Squiers (low price moderate quality) and mid-range priced basses just don't bring out the sound. I use Monster cables only all around for noise reduction and clarity.

I didn't like the noisy stock single coils, even using Monsters, replaced pups with DiMarzio DP127 Split Ps. Got rid of the S-1 switch for a regular 500k ohm pot(s). I have no backup so I wanted the wiring as simple as possible. The amp, cab, and bass have great matching sound, easy control layout on the combo. No pedals yet, but I do see an echo/ reverb on the horizon.

Unbelievably loud, little/no distortion with pre-amp and amp settings to 9, except its own earth-shaking vibration. Stack could easily be a stand-alone for concert hall, arena. But I use it in my studio.

Powerful, rumbling low end, smooth, punchy, clean mids, highs.

There is another feature I don't like about the TNT. The air vent for the amp section is a~ 2"x 23" grate, on top. This allows dust, condensation into the electronics manifold. I cover it up after use. If you used this outside in high humidity, the electronics may short. Inside use, it's okay, but I don't plan on doing any demolition yet! Extention cab is ported on the bottom.

I keep my equipment in excellent condition. I bring it to a major musical retailer in New England for pm instead of waiting for a breakdown. If you're a musician, supporting yourself as a customer is the best route, I think. Have extended warranty, haven't used it.

Played guitar about 35 years, bass, 2 years. 150w Marshall AVT full stack, 2005 Les Paul Standard faded 60's neck, 2002 American Standard Strat, customized, BOSS GT-8 effects, FV500H pedal. Samick D-2 custom shop acoustic, ~2003. Out with the old and in with the new.

I compared the TNT to an Ampeg and SWR combos. The Peavey had more power than the similar classed Ampeg, and was $100 cheaper. No real savings though, with the installation of casters and side handles. If stolen, I'd probably check out the Ampeg more closely.

I like the metal grate on the front of the TNT. Kid (or drunken adult)/ animal proof.

I REALLY don't enjoy cutting holes or installing parts in/ on any speaker cabinet, particularly a combo, considering that the changes I made could have been easily installed as standard equipment in the factory before the speakers were installed. These do effect the q tc rating (adiabatic to isothermal change of contained analog feedback wavelengths) of the cab. I doubt it can be accurately calculated due to the fixed diameter and length of the port.

I'll invest in a fan for it while playing at high volumes due to the above variable.

The exact year my TNT 115 was made I don't know; bought it new this year (2005). The seven-band graphic EQ makes the sound very adaptable to any style (mine being blues). Overall the sound is a bit 'dull', though. The amp has an effect loop with footswitch, headphone jack, and a line out on the front. I use the TNT 115 mainly for practice, but the 150 watts were recently enough in an open air gig (with PA but hey, I can't hear that). The amp is very complete, I only wish it had some built in effects.

My bass is an oldie; headless 1980's Cort, can't find any specs on the net. Used to be a 'funky' model but I use it for blues, ie mainly low and little 'funk'. The TNT can deal with these settings very well, and offers a lot of other sounds. At high volume the peak protection for the speaker (Black Widow in my case) is active and audible. Nevertheless the clean sound is 'dull' compared to other amps.

Haven't had this amp very long, but I played on an older one in a rented facility and that one in three years intense use never broke down, they told me... The build of the TNT 115 is robust, it gives the impression it won't even break down when it falls. Very heavy, is the consequence.

Never dealt with that.

I've been playing bass some 25 years, with a gap of about 20 years :-)
Haven't found a better amp for the price, so if stolen I'd buy it again. With more money- well who wouldn't go for the top.
I love the power and the clean sound though, and the simple basic setup.
What I really, really hate about the TNT 115 is the weight, combined with the handle. Yes, THE handle, only one, on top. No handles on the sides. A real back breaker.