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This weekend i was given a Peavey TKO 115S combo,from my friend who own's a '01 4003.Now i need your help,i am trying to get a good sound with my 4003 but i'm not that good with graphic eq's.Any help would be greatful.

I had the TKO 80 (customized with an EV 15L)for some years, excellent combos.
Start with all frequencies flat (gliders at middle position 0dB), also the turn knobs
Bass pot and the Treble pot (Presence) flat. Then slowly start with adding 200Hz and 8kHz and then work your way through all frequencies until you have your desired sound. Do not forget the possibility of also cutting the frequencies, specially when the sound gets "flattery". When you have your required sound set, then start adding some more general bass and presence with the two additional turn knobs. If you can't get (in your taste) a suitable sound by this procedure, then try another speaker. The amp itself definitely has a good sound.

Thank you Peter,like i said i'm not that good with a graphic eq.So did changing the speaker make a huge difference to the amp.It was nice of my friend to give me the amp,even though it weighs in at 72lbs.

Shawn ... I used to have a Peavey TKO 115S - great combo, apart from the damned weight!
As Peter says regarding the EQ - set everything flat then start experimenting. If I remember rightly the handbook had some example settings which give you a start point!

Bob

Start with the shelving EQ's. Once you have a "ballpark" sound using the rotary shelving pots, think about what you want more or less of. Start expetimenting with each band on the EQ, making an adjustment and returning it to flat (center detent)to compare the sound. Just experiment with it. You'll find it! As far as the weight issue, get a dolly! It'll help with more than just the TKO!

Start with the shelving EQ's. Once you have a "ballpark" sound using the rotary shelving pots, think about what you want more or less of. Start experimenting with each band on the EQ, making an adjustment and returning it to flat (center detent)to compare the sound. Just experiment with it. You'll find it! As far as the weight issue, get a dolly! It'll help with more than just the TKO!

oops...somehow it posted the edit and the misspelled post. Sorry!

Yes, the weight of the TKOs was a problem for me either, specially after changing the speaker to an ElectroVoice 15L, which added another 5kg minimum. After that I had to install rolls on the bottom to move it, but the single to handle then was useless.

Thank you Gentlemen yes the weight is a problem,at 72lbs it is a heavy piece ok kit.The sound i am looking for is somrthing close to the 'Chris Squire' type of sound.

Just turn everything to 11;-) I have a Peavy head and I can get some nice sounds with a 4001. Shawn, just use your ears and experiment. There is no WRONG way to get a good sound.

I know it's just that you hear a bass sound and you want your bass & amp to sound like that.When i think of my favorite 'Ricky' sound,it is very much in the Chris Squire mode.It looks like i will be experimenting this weekend.

I resolved the weight issue by trading the TKO in for a Mark Bass CMD102P - amazing power & sound & only 44lbs!