I can't decide between this one and the 6505 combo. What are advantages and disadvantages?

Hello. The Bandit 112 and 6505 Combo are both similar amps have many comparable features. Both models are great choices for heavy rock and metal. The Bandit has a great clean sound (for a variety of music styles) but also really kicks butt for metal, and has a lean more towards a classic metal sound. The 6505 Combo (and other amps in the 6505 series) are very high-gain amps and are specifically suited for metal. They have a sound that has often been described as being suited for heavy-metal, grunge-metal, but can also be suited for hard rock and even blues. The 6505 sound is based upon the old amp models Peavey had developed for Van Halen. The sound aspect is really a personal preference dependent upon what you play. Aside from that, keep the following points in mind: the Bandit 112 is more than 20lbs lighter than the 6505+ Combo; the Bandit 112 is purely emulated sound (no tubes) while the 6505+ Combo is a tru tube amp (while the Bandit sounds great, many players will argue that it is impossible to fully replicate the tube sound with digital circuitry); The Bandit 112 has more power and tends to be slightly louder than the 6505+ Combo, although it is a minimal difference and shouldn't be considered a big selling factor for one or the other. Both amps can have some functions controlled by a footswitch (sold separately for both models). Both have the same great Peavey reliability and warranty you have come to expect from all of their amps and pro audio gear! If you have further specific questions, we would be glad to help. Feel free to call us at 800-695-4808. Thank you for your interest! Music Emporium Inc./Y2PLAY Stores.

Solid states don't do too well with od and distortion pedals. How does the bandit handle them?

Just fine, as long as you go directly into the input jack. I don't use the effects loop, so I couldn't tell you about this particular amp. But, I've had problems using the el on other amps, so I just always plug into the front. However....This is not the kind of amp that really needs distortion pedals. In fact, it's distortion channel is where this amp really shines. It has hi-gain, low-gain inputs, gain control, and a boost feature for leads. On the back there is a 3-position damping switch for loose, medium, and tight voicing, and an ohm selector switch. On the front, it has another 3-position switch for classic, modern, and hi-gain voicings. The amp pretty much has it all in terms of distortion, and although you can use it for the bedroom, I've had an amp tech tell me this is the loudest 80-watt, single speaker amp in production. What it doesn't have are built in effects. It has a reverb, and that's all.....Oh, yead---There is a speaker jack in the back, and if you plug an 8 ohm extension cab into it, you get an extra 20 watts, with better fidelity.This is a monster of an amp, and in my opinion distortion pedals aren't necessary. But you might consider buying the matching footswitch for it.....

Product Dimensions	72.06 x 40.01 x 60.63 cm; 9.87 kg
Item model number	583640
Colour	black
Compatible Devices	Guitar
Connector	6.35mm Jack
Output Wattage	100
Size	23.87 x 15.75 x 28.37
Power Source	Corded Electric
Item Weight	9.87 kg

Bandit 112 TransTube Amplifier

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