Guitar Amplifiers

Forging the sound of aggression

Metal never dies. Whenever it seems that the genre has been taken to the limit, a new generation comes along and redefines "heavy". The sound of modern metal sets a new standard for brutality and aggression, and for more than 15 years, the guitar players leading the movement have turned to the only amplifier up to the task - the Peavey 6505® Series. The undisputed legacy of the 6505® is still being written today in album credits, not words.

Legendary tone - Legendary power

Primed by six 12AX7 preamp tubes and driven by four 6L6GC power tubes, the 6505 delivers the tone and high gain power that modern players demand. Plugging into the high gain input doubles the input gain for devastating overdriven tones. On top of that, you can create a second "lead" tone by engaging the Crunch option on the rhythm channel. In the master section you will find the patented Resonance and Presence controls. Resonance acts as a low-frequency boost, while Presence acts as a high-frequency boost, both allowing you to sculpt your tone. All of this tonal power is housed in an exterior that is built for the rigors of the road. To quote Phil Snead of Story of the Year:
"I could throw the 6505 out of a speeding truck and it would probably only get louder."

Some amplifiers are destined for glory.
That's where the 3120 fits into guitar history. Following the path of destruction left by amplifiers like the Peavey 6505, the 3120 is poised to redefine metal guitar tone with its unique character and onslaught of extreme high gain, 120 watts of power and three fully independent channels of all tube tone.

Built for players who want the most intense tone shaping possible, the 3120 is a total control freak. The amp's versatile Lead and Rhythm channels feature gain and volume controls plus an active three-band EQ, while the Clean channel offers nicely rounded tones crafted by a passive three band EQ and volume control. A global master volume governs the amount of power put out by its four EL34 or 6L6GC power-amp tubes--the amp ships with EL34s but can use either--while the gain controls on the Lead and Rhythm channels adjust the amount of 12AX7 gain saturation.

The 3120 rear panel hosts a unique Peavey custom tone control feature: a three-setting damping switch that alters speaker resonance to create tight, medium and loose response, from a precise punch for rhythmic attack to a full, widely resonant sound. Also on the rear panel is a footswitchable effects loop with dedicated send and return controls and a line out with level control.

Ask anyone who has managed to turn a passion into a career, and they can surely pinpoint the exact moment in time that they realized their life's calling. For Hartley Peavey, that moment occurred in 1957 at a Bo Diddley concert deep in Mississippi. The energy he felt and the tones he heard that night would ultimately take form in the first Peavey amplifier. The rest, as we say, is rock & roll history. Today, that original burst of inspiration lives on in one Hartley's of the most enduring creations, the Peavey Classic® Series.

Quite possibly, no amplifier bearing the Peavey name is nearer to Hartley Peavey's heart than the Classic Series. Born where blues and rock & roll began, these amplifiers come alive with vintage vibes, versatility and a timeless design from one of America's enduring musical innovators. The Classic Series is the sound of Delta soul and as close to the source as you'll ever get.

Revered by blues, country, and rock players alike, these true all-tube amps span the tonal landscape from vintage to contemporary with ease. These amps are drenched in the tone that can only come from the combination of three 12AX7 and four EL84 tubes. Add features like 3-band EQ, footswitchable dual channels, Presence control and reverb and you have one of the most versatile amplifiers on the market. So, if only a tube amp will do, check out one of our timeless Classics. Classic looks, classic tone. And they're only from Peavey.