Peavey Delta Blues™ 115/210 Guitar Amplifier

Introduction

The Peavey Delta Blues™ 115/210 is a guitar amplifier designed to deliver rich, full-range tone. This manual provides essential information for operating and maintaining your amplifier safely and effectively.

The 15" speaker, borrowed from the 50-watt Blues Classic®, offers enhanced low and high-end frequencies, making it suitable for both electric and acoustic guitars, providing a bluesy edge.

For an external speaker, the Classic® 115E is recommended, creating a powerful sound for small club performances.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed:

1. Read and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
3. Do not use this apparatus near water.
4. Clean only with a dry cloth.
5. Do not block ventilation openings. Install according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. Do not install near heat sources.
7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Consult an electrician for outlet replacement if the plug does not fit.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
9. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. Use caution when moving cart/apparatus combinations.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Never break off the ground pin. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit.
14. If mounting in an equipment rack, provide rear support.
15. UK Plug Wiring: Ensure correct wire connections (Green/Yellow to Earth, Blue to Neutral, Brown to Live).
16. This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects containing liquids on the apparatus.
17. The on/off switch does not break both sides of the mains. Hazardous energy may be present inside the enclosure when the power switch is in the OFF position. The mains plug is the disconnect device.

Noise Exposure Warning: Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Follow OSHA permissible noise level exposures. Wear hearing protectors when operating this system to prevent hearing loss.

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Features

• 30 watts RMS into 16 or 8 ohms
• All-tube (three 12AX7 and four EL84 tubes)
• 2-channel preamp
• Blue Marvel® Speakers
• Tremolo with speed and intensity
• Pre- and post-gain controls on lead channel
• Normal volume control on clean channel
• 3-band passive EQ (bass, middle, treble)
• Boost switch
• Master reverb
• Footswitch selectable channel switching and tremolo
• Effects loop
• Tweed-covered cabinet with chrome-plated chassis
• External speaker jack

Ventilation: Allow 24" clearance from nearest combustible surface.

Front Panel Controls

Power Switch (1): Turns the unit on.

Pilot Light LED (2): Illuminates when AC power is supplied.

Tremolo Speed (3): Controls the rate of signal modulation. Clockwise rotation increases speed.

Tremolo Intensity (4): Controls the amount of amplitude modulation. Clockwise rotation increases depth.

Effects Return (5): Input for returning signals from external effects or signal processing equipment.

Effects Send (6): Output for supplying signal to external effects or signal processing equipment.

Treble, Middle, Bass EQ (7): Passive tone controls for high, mid, and low frequencies.

Boost Switch (8): Boosts overall system gain. Depress to activate.

Reverb (9): Controls the echo effect. Clockwise rotation increases the effect.

Post Gain (10): Controls the overall volume of the Lead channel. Adjust after desired sound is achieved.

Pre Gain (11): Controls the input volume of the Lead channel.

Channel Select Switch (12): Selects between Lead or Normal channel. Can also be controlled by a remote footswitch.

Normal Gain (13): Controls the volume level of the Normal channel.

Input (14): Accepts signals from all guitar pickups. Use a high-quality shielded cable.

Rear Panel Connections

External Speaker Jack (15): For connecting an external speaker cabinet (minimum 16 ohms impedance).

Remote Switch Jack (16): For connecting an optional remote footswitch to select channels and defeat tremolo.

Specifications

Power Amplifier Section:

• Four 6BQ5/EL84 tubes with 12AX7 driver
• Rated Power: 30 watts RMS into 16 or 8 ohms
• Power @ Clipping: 30 watts RMS into 16 or 8 ohms (5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 V AC)
• Frequency Response: +0, -2 dB, 50 Hz to 15 kHz @ 20 watts RMS into 16 ohms
• Hum & Noise: > 80 dB below rated power
• Power Consumption: 150 watts, 50/60 Hz, 120 VAC (Domestic)

Preamp Section:

• Two 12AX7 tubes

Measurements (@ 1 kHz, preset controls):

• Pre & Post Gain @ 0
• Reverb Level @ 0
• Bass & Treble EQ @ 12
• Middle EQ @ 0
• Channel Select: Out
• Boost Switch: Out
• Nominal level with Input Gain @ 6
• Minimum level with Input Gain @ 12

Preamp Normal Input:

• Impedance: Very high Z, 470 K ohms
• Nominal Input Level: -17 dBV, 140 mV RMS
• Minimum Input Level: -28 dBV, 40 mV RMS
• Maximum Input Level: 0 dBV, 1.0 V RMS

Lead Channel (Post Gain @ 12):

• Nominal Input Level: -40 dBV, 10 mV RMS
• Minimum Input Level: -70 dBV, 0.3 mV RMS

Equalization: Custom bass, middle, and treble passive-type EQ.

Effects Send:

• Load Impedance: 1 K ohm or greater
• Nominal Output Level: -6 dBV, 0.5 V RMS

Effects Return:

• Impedance: High Z, 2 M ohms
• Designed Input Level: -6 dBV, 0.5 V RMS (Switching jack provides Effects Send to Effects Return connection when not used.)

External Footswitch Function: Normal/Lead Channel Select, Tremolo Defeat.

Tone Settings Examples

Rock: Channel "IN", Boost "OUT", Adjust Tremolo to Taste.

Metal: Channel "IN", Boost "OUT", Adjust Tremolo to Taste.

Blues: Channel "OUT" (IN FOR LEAD), Boost "OUT", Adjust Tremolo to Taste.

Country: Channel "OUT" (IN FOR LEAD), Boost "OUT", Adjust Tremolo to Taste.

Limited Warranty

What This Warranty Covers: Defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover: Accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation/operation, rental, modification, neglect, shipment damage, unauthorized service, altered serial numbers, products not purchased from an Authorized Peavey Dealer.

Who This Warranty Protects: Original retail purchaser.

How Long This Warranty Lasts:

• Guitars/Basses, Amplifiers, Pre-Amplifiers, Mixers, Crossovers, Equalizers: 2 years (+ 3 years)*
• Drums: 2 years (+ 1 year)*
• Enclosures: 2 years (+ 3 years)*
• Digital Effect Devices: 1 year (+ 1 year)*
• Microphones: 2 years
• Speaker Components: 1 year
• Tubes and Meters: 90 days
• Cables: Limited Lifetime

*Denotes additional warranty period if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned within 90 days of purchase.

What Peavey Will Do: Repair or replace defective products at no charge for labor or materials. Consumer pays initial shipping charges; Peavey pays return shipping charges if repairs are covered.

How To Get Warranty Service: Take the defective item and proof of purchase to an Authorized Peavey Dealer or Service Center, or ship prepaid to Peavey Electronics Corporation, International Service Center, 412 Highway 11 & 80 East, Meridian, MS 39301, with a detailed problem description, proof of purchase, and return address.

Limitation of Implied Warranties: Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

Exclusions of Damages: Peavey's liability is limited to repair or replacement. Peavey is not liable for incidental, consequential, or other damages, including lost profits or damage to other equipment.

This Warranty gives specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For questions or assistance locating a Service Center, contact the Peavey International Service Center at (601) 483-5365.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.