Key facts
- Brand
- Peavey
- Model
- Classic 30
- Category
- audio amplifier
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-03-26
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Peavey Classic 30 Guitar Amplifier Operating Manual
This manual begins with important safety instructions, warning users about dangerous voltages, the need to keep the unit away from moisture, and to have all servicing performed by qualified personnel. It also outlines basic electrical safety, proper ventilation, and hearing protection when operating the amplifier at high sound levels.
The guide then describes the amplifier’s features and controls: a 30 W all‑tube power amp, three‑band EQ, boost switch, reverb, effects loop, external speaker jack, and front‑panel controls such as gain, tone, and channel selection. Detailed diagrams of the front and rear panels help users connect guitars, effects units, and optional external cabinets.
Peavey Classic 30 specifications
| Frequency Response | +0, –2 dB 50 Hz to 15 kHz |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 150 W, 120 V AC, 30/60 Hz |
| Normal Channel Nominal Input Level | -17 dBV, 140 mV RMS |
All Peavey Classic 30 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I select the Lead or Normal channel?
Use the Channel Select Switch (10) on the front panel, or operate the remote footswitch while the switch is in the Lead position.
What is the power rating of the Classic 30 amplifier?
It delivers 30 W RMS into 16 Ω or 8 Ω loads (16 Ω on the head unit only).
What does the boost switch do?
The boost switch increases the overall system gain when pressed in.
