A decent overdrive pedal into the clean channel is all you really need, and the reverb sound good, too

It's a 2 channel Amp, but the Gain Boost acts as a 3rd channel for metal distortion and leads

It still sounds like a 50 watt plexi on the clean channel(basically what it is), I have it on Class A on the back rotary knob, which helps it from peeling the paint off the walls

Peavey has improved the genuine spring reverb that sounds very lush & vintage

A decent overdrive pedal into the clean channel is all you really need, and the reverb sound good, too

The Valveking is now made in CHINA & not the U.S. like the other Peavey amps; thus the low price

Amazing Amplifier head for many playing styles, and the affordable price is just another plus, and out performs other Amps costing many times the price

With a 4x12 Speaker Cab loaded with (2 Eminence Red Fangs & 2 Eminence Wizards)I have achieved the perfect classic Carlos Santana tone; think Moonflower

This is probably the best tube amp there is, when it comes to dollar-per-watt, useability, and RELIABILITY.I bought this in the 2X12

No balancing between the 1 and the 2 on the volume knob, to keep the plaster from falling down, you actually get to use the knobs on this without needing ear protection

A decent overdrive pedal into the clean channel is all you really need, and the reverb sound good, too

It's a 2 channel Amp, but the Gain Boost acts as a 3rd channel for metal distortion and leads

Plus the more you crank this beast the sweeter she sounds, a trait of all Tube Amps

Plus the more you crank this beast the sweeter she sounds, a trait of all Tube Amps

When playing clean, I also keep the bass low, as it tends to hit hard making chords over dramatic

I've always liked Peavey Amps because of their solid woody tone and power