The Peavy Transtube Rage 258 1 x 8 Combo is one of the best practice amplifiers within its range. With 25 watts of power going into the 8-inch Blue Marvel speaker this amplifier is more than capable of projecting a powerful sound ideally suited for smaller to medium sized venues. Built with two switchable channels you can alternate between lead and clean sounds for increased creativity and tonal variety – helping you elevate your performance further. This amp also features Peaveys Transtube emulation circuitry which produces a vintage inspired tube tone and brings a natural voice that will pair beautifully with any guitar. Built with a robust and durable construction its designed to survive all the trails of life in the studio or on the road or as a practice amp. Transtube history Peavey have spent a lot of time developing innovative technologies that are capable of accurately reproducing that tube tone. Many factors will have been taken into consideration such as ensuring the damping and corresponding speaker response is exactly the same as an original tube tone amplifier. Other considerations such as the cabinet size bracing wood and thickness act as key components of a larger creative endeavour – and what this time and attention to detail has resulted in is an incredibly versatile well-rounded transtube amplifier which will actively adapt to any environment you place it. Dual channels Perfect for rehearsals the Rage 258 features a range of controls that allow you additional sonic options to enhance your creativity. You can choose between lead tones with a vintage twist or a more modern stack sound. Within the lead section of this amp there are turning dials for pre gain which add extra noise when driven hard the preamp section tailors gain to meet the players need for any amount of drive from crystal-clear to thick smooth sustain. The power amp reacts just the same as a tube output section by responding to the amp with natural compression that gets bigger as the amp gets louder. It features an AUX input/direct output so you can play along with all your favourite tunes. Also equipped with a headphone input which allows for silent playing so you can jam on through the night without worrying about the neighbours. Classic Peavey styling From Peaveys past to the present they have carried an original Peavey look unique to their amplifiers. The Rage 258 has signature picture frame edges which are reinforced to protect the structure of the amp. The amplifier also has a silver/black woven mesh front with silver panels parallel to one another which provides more edge to the Peavey look. Centralised and mounted onto a black rim sits the classic Peavey hieroglyphics screaming everything rock N roll. In the right-hand top corner is an easily accessible on/off switch with the Rage 258 hieroglyphs and the classic Transtube logo. Specifications Controls: Clean lead pre-gain post-gain stack modern vintage lows mids highs volume Output Power: 25 Watts Type: Solid State Speaker Size: 1 X 8 inch Inputs: 1 X Instrument Height: 14.75 inches Width: 16.25 inches Depth: 8.5 inches Weight: 8KG