Peavey Vypyr

Iamnobody

Anyone got one or tried one?

I dont have space for two amps and can't play at volume due to having a baby in the house.

These seem like a reasonable compromise?

http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Peavey_Vypyr_VIP_1_Guitar_Amp_Combo,_with_Bass_and_Acoustic_Modeling/PV-03608062?CAWELAID=1924353896&catargetid=1823399575&cadevice=m&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CP7vl734jrkCFTLMtAodUCMADw

not_the_dj

Have a read of my "home practice gear" discussion over in the amps section....then go out and buy a Yamaha THR, they're bloody brilliant (I only got mine on Saturday so I'm very much in the honeymoon period with it). Here's the discussion: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/350/home-practice-gear/p1

Iamnobody

Good shout, looks to be just the ticket. Only problem is it nearly doubles the budget. I can wait a few weeks though and save up. Cheers

spacecadet

I opted for the VIP2 over the 1 purely as there was more stuff on it to play with. I thought it could be useful for recording. I went with the VIP having gone in for a THR. The Peavey won hands down for me. Much more realistic sounds, loads more on it and if needs be I could get away with it at a gig. That said, I know the THR is really popular. Depends on what you want. If it's mainly Elec/ Acous the VIP does a great impression of an acoustic amp and very very good impression of a bass amp. I guess what you miss out on is the compactness and the better audio playback.

Iamnobody

I will use the new amp mainly for electric and occasional bass. The Yam looks more living room/mrs friendly, the Peavey is cheaper. Hmmm

not_the_dj

not_the_dj said:

Have a read of my "home practice gear" discussion over in the amps section....then go out and buy a Yamaha THR, they're bloody brilliant (I only got mine on Saturday so I'm very much in the honeymoon period with it). Here's the discussion: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/350/home-practice-gear/p1

Oi, who facepalmed me for that post :x

Iamnobody

Apologies on my phone I thought I hit wisdom? I think I've do d the necessary remedial work?

not_the_dj

Iamnobody said:

Apologies on my phone I thought I hit wisdom? I think I've do d the necessary remedial work?

Thanks, have a LOL

meltedbuzzbox

I had a vyper, I bought one for a similar reason to you.

Its ok as a toy but I got tired of it quite quick and moved it on. Not bad for the money but it just lacked.

Not to mention my other amp 100w Fender Twin was fine at quiet volumes and the vyper was made redundant.

On a side note with babies. Get them used to loud noise, they will sleep through it.

You will be making a rod for your back if the nipper is used to eerie quietness when it comes to sleeping.
One stray fart on the way to the bathroom and you have had it

My little lad will sleep through drilling, the hoover and all sorts :-) it was the best advice I was given

ICBM

I tried one of the smallest Vypyrs recently and I was quite impressed. Like all the modellers it seemed best at clean and high-gain, the in-between sounds weren't very convincing, but the oversize cabinet in relation to the tiny speaker seemed to give it a bit more 'air' and depth. Not great, but I'd probably be willing to play through one if I had to.

TTony

Should this be in the Amps section?

Iamnobody

It should be in the amp section, fat fingers mistake using my phone.

close2u

I have had two Vypers, both the 30 watt version.

I can't praise them enough.

On both occasions I also had the Sanpera II footpedal.

Immense versatility in available tones and huge tweakability.

A 12" speaker meant I could practice it at band rehearsals too.

I sold only to move to a full on 50 watt valve amp for gigging.

As a home / rehearsal / quiet headphone amp (with mp3 aux in ability) it is fantastic

 

Video demos:
How does it work?
Amp demo 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQWtgn45cfMh
Amp demo 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYOEu3MYihU
Pedal demo 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BW2LDc2r_Y
What does it sound like?
Metal sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8voH2Veht3o
Eddie Van Halen ‘brown sound’:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2xeY00faZc
Mark Knopfler sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOEtM7MqsgQ
AC/DC sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHJalPGe9Co
Country twang:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z63UzSSkOMQ
Country pickin’ sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvuHaB1aT0k
Weird fx:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pmSEPolZbw
Looper demo 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGVMoCVeDVA
Looper demo 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a3xwU2wVVs

Weblinks:
Peavey Vypyr website:
http://www.peavey-eu.com/product_detail.php?flag=GB&lan=UK&dis=9&key=2414
Peavey Sanpera:
http://www.peavey-eu.com/product_detail.php?flag=GB&lan=UK&key=2428
Vypyr & Sanpera Forum:
http://forums.peavey.com/viewforum.php?f=33
Vypyr Tone Sharing site:
http://geronigroove.free.fr/vypyr/?choice=accueil

TTony

Iamnobody said:

It should be in the amp section, fat fingers mistake using my phone.

Moved

Grumpyrocker

I had a Vypyr a few years ago. Thought it sounded great. I only sold it because I was in the middle of a GAS binge and wanted to try something else.

Iamnobody

@close2u - thanks for the detailed response! Plenty to go at there...

Pyroman

meltedbuzzbox said:

I had a vyper, I bought one for a similar reason to you.

Its ok as a toy but I got tired of it quite quick and moved it on. Not bad for the money but it just lacked.

Not to mention my other amp 100w Fender Twin was fine at quiet volumes and the vyper was made redundant.

On a side note with babies. Get them used to loud noise, they will sleep through it.

You will be making a rod for your back if the nipper is used to eerie quietness when it comes to sleeping.
One stray fart on the way to the bathroom and you have had it

My little lad will sleep through drilling, the hoover and all sorts :-) it was the best advice I was given

   Absolutely!  My friend's lil nipper quickly got used to noise, and to sleeping in her own room, at an early age.   She'd be zonked out- with the window open- and Daddy and I would be out in the driveway shooting fireworks!  Didn't bother her a bit.  She sat in her car seat more than once, laughing and clapping like a madwoman- till she fell asleep in the middle of the show!  Daddy was into motorcycles, too.

  If, on the other hand, you let JR train YOU and the mrs to come running every time they cry, they'll make life miserable.

Fez

I agree with meltedbuzzbox on noise and nippers. The best advice we were given pre-arrival of our first was don't creep round. Mind you there is the danger that he might turn into a 21 yr old death metal vocalist. Chris it's just surfaced!!