Peavey Nashvilla 400

[Chippy Wood]

Could anyone enlighten me as to the use of the "shift" button please.

Thanks Ron.

[Mark van Allen]

Hey, Ron, the shift knob simply adjusts the center frequency where the adjacent "Mid" knob does it's plus or minus magic. From the manual:

SHIFT CONTROL
The Shift Control has the ability to move the frequency where the mid-range control has its effect. The “sweep” capability of the shift can position the middle control at any point along the frequency spectrum between 150 Hz and 1500 Hz. This is a wider range than was included with the Shift Control in our older model Session@ 400. Please be aware that the Shift Control works in conjunction with the Mid-range Control and any conditioning that is performed by the Mid-range Control may be, once again, altered by the Shift Control. For instance, asetting on the minus (cut) position with the Mid Control will create a dip or a notch in the mid-range response and the shift can relocate this notch anywhere between 150 Hz and 1500 Hz. With this notch preselected with the Mid-range Control you will notice that counterclock- wise settings near 150 Hz with the shift will yield thinner sounding mids, while clockwise settings will yield fatter sounding mids. Note also that just the opposite effect is possible when you select a boost with the middle control and rotate the shift from 150 Hz to 1500 Hz. Most steel guitar players will adjust their Shift Control in the area between 600 Hz and 800 Hz depending on the player, once again, and the equipment used. For lead guitar, a shift setting of 300-500 will usually yield best results.

[Chippy Wood]

Thank you Mark, much appreciated.


Ron.

[Jack Stoner]

Generally, according to Mike Brown at Peavey, and what setting I use, set it at 800Hz and cut of some degree (I generally use -2 to -3, but others report more cut).

If I remember correctly, Lloyd Green, when he used one of these amps, used 700Hz.