Peavey Super Festival Series "F-1200B" Bass Amp Head 1200-Watt

The legendary Peavey Super Festival Series is back, delivering the unmistakable overdriven bass tones that shaped generations of heavy music. The Peavey F-1200B Bass Amp Head is a faithful revival of the classic 1971 F-800B, re-engineered with modern features for today’s bass players. Offering a massive 1200 watts of true RMS power, discrete BJT preamp circuitry, and a versatile EQ section, the F-1200B captures the raw punch of vintage Peavey amps while adding recording and connectivity options for modern rigs.

About The F-1200b

Designed with precision and voiced by Hartley Peavey himself, this amp head blends retro styling with advanced performance. Its footswitchable overdrive delivers the iconic warm growl that made the F-800B a cult favorite, while USB-C recording, DI outputs, and dual Neutrik speaker connections ensure seamless integration on stage, in the studio, or at rehearsal. Compact, powerful, and road-ready, the F-1200B is the ultimate choice for bassists who demand classic tone with modern reliability.

Key Features

• 1200 watts of true RMS Peavey power for massive stage performance

• Classic discrete BJT preamp circuitry voiced by Hartley Peavey

• Authentic F-800B-style footswitchable overdrive with Master Volume control

• Three-band Treble, Middle, Bass EQ with internally adjustable slope

• Six-band inductive EQ circuit for precise tone shaping

• Pre and Post balanced XLR outputs with Ground Lift for flexible DI options

• Buffered effects loop with footswitchable level switch

• Dual 1/4" TRS footswitch jacks (Mute, Boost, Overdrive, Effects Loop)

• USB-C Recording Output/Interface for direct digital capture

• Dual Neutrik Speakon/phone speaker outputs (4Ω minimum load)

• Worldwide AC voltage selector for international use

Specifications

• Power Output: 1200 watts RMS

• Preamp: Discrete BJT circuitry (thru-hole components)

• EQ: 3-band EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass) + 6-band inductive EQ

• Outputs: Pre/Post XLR DI with Ground Lift, USB-C recording, headphone jack, preamp out/power amp input loop

• Footswitch Control: Mute, Boost (+4dBV), Overdrive, Effects Loop

• Effects Loop: Noiseless buffered with level switch

• Speaker Outputs: Dual Neutrik combo Speakon/phone connectors

• Load: 4Ω minimum

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 12" x 12" x 3.62" (305 x 305 x 91.9 mm)

• Weight: 11.5 lbs (5.22 kg)

• Voltage: Worldwide AC voltage selector