Peavey Penta* Combines Five Voicings in Pentatone Control
(Peavey | Posted 2005-01-15)
Jan. 20, 2005, ANAHEIM, Calif. (Winter 2005 NAMM exhibit #5740)-Peavey proudly introduces the Penta, a single-channel tube amplifier with five totally different personalities, courtesy its five selectable EQ/gain voicings. The Penta amplifier combines four matched EL34 tubes with four 12AX7 tubes and features ceramic tube sockets, custom transformers, ultra-high quality components and 140 Watts into 16, 8 or 4 Ohms. A product of extensive tube amplifier engineering, the Penta is a completely straight-forward, classic guitar amp. Correction: five guitar amps.
Using 100% analog Pentatone circuitry, this uniquely Peavey amplifier gives the guitar-playing world its take on five classic gain voicings on a single amp channel. These sounds are identified by corresponding icons and are accessible by a rotary knob. No fancy footswitches allowed, and no shimmering effects included-the Penta is for true plug & play guitar fanatics.
The Penta's "Star" icon reveals a classic British plexi voicing, while the "Bull" icon produces a modified British voicing with tons of added gain and a tighter low end. The "Tree" icon lays on a thicker British voicing with a loose attack and slightly more gain, while the "Mudflap Girl" setting is a super-high gain voicing with a more responsive EQ and power amp section-think Triple XXX*. The "Cactus" setting is, simply put, fat and clean.
The Penta will be available in 2005 from authorized Peavey retailers. Please see attached high-resolution image.
Penta head
* 140 Watts RMS into 16, 8 or 4 Ohms
* Four matched EL34 tubes and four 12AX7 tubes
* Five selectable EQ/gain voicings
* Gain control
* Three-band passive EQ
* Master volume
* Presence control
* Ceramic tube sockets
* Custom USA transformers
* Ultra high quality components
* U.S. MSRP $1499.99
Penta 412 Straight cabinet
* Specially voiced for use with the Penta amp head
* 11-ply birch baffle
* 1/2" poplar sides
* Four 12" rear-mounted speakers
* Striking brown-weave grille cloth
* U.S. MSRP $999.99
