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Peavey's MiniMax V2 bass amplifier head packs a punch ? in a compact, lightweight, and roadworthy package. How does Peavey pack 600 watts of bone-rattling power into a chassis that weighs less than six pounds and fits in your backpack? Cutting-edge technology ? that's how. But the MiniMax story doesn't begin and end with raw power. This little beast has finesse. Like DDT speaker protection, 3-band EQ, Peavey's TransTube gain boost, and psychoacoustic low-end enhancement that adds bottom without killing your speakers. Yes, MiniMAX boasts an impressive feature set, but it also has a gentle price tag that any working bass player can afford. The first-generation MiniMax was very popular at Sweetwater, and now the MiniMax V2 ups the ante with sleek new styling, upgraded potentiometers, and improved overall reliability to stand up to the most rigorous performance schedules.





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Massive tone arsenal





The Peavey MiniMAX V2 packs a massive tone arsenal that you'll find ideal for any live or studio gig. To shape your signature sounds, you get 3-band EQ with Punch, Mid-shift, and Bright controls, as well as Peavey's Kosmos psychoacoustic low-end enhancement, which generates a harmonic and blends it with the original note to make your lows seem lunder and cleaner without eating into the headroom. What's more, MiniMAX sports a pre-gain control with Peavey's TransTube gain boost, which lets you add a girthy growl to your sound. There's even a convenient built-in chromatic tuner that allows for easy tuning on the fly.





Built like a tank





The MiniMAX V2 boasts the rock-solid construction that, at Sweetwater, we've come to expect from Peavey gear: this little brute is built to withstand years of pro touring abuse. The back panel gives you an FX loop to patch in your effects and an XLR DI output for connection to your sound reinforcement system. The MiniMAX mates beautifully with Peavey's Headliner or PVH series bass enclosures, for a reliable, super-lightweight professional bass rig.





Peavey MiniMax V2 Bass Head Features:


600 watts RMS into 4 ohms


Compact, lightweight roadworthy chassis


Upgraded pots and improved reliability


DDT speaker protection


Pre-gain control with TransTube gain boost


3-band EQ with Punch, Mid-shift and Bright controls


Kosmos psychoacoustic low-end enhancement


Built-in direct output with ground lift and pre/post switch


3.5mm aux input, headphones output


Chromatic tuner with speaker and DI mute


Two twist-lock combo 1/4" outputs


Built-in effects loop


Active and Passive inputs


Dimensions: 10.75" width x 3.25" height x 6.625" depth


Weight: 5.6 lbs.