Peavey Valve King 112

Redstone · 03-22-2011, 08:17 PM

Any opinions?

Thumpalumpacus · 03-22-2011, 08:32 PM

I have the 2x12. It's a decent amp, louder than hell, workable classic-rock distortions, will need help for modern metal tones. Good, Fendery cleans with earlier break-up, and versatile.

Shoddy jacks, I've heard of grounding issues, and the speakers are uninspring ... thuddy.

99light · 03-23-2011, 01:35 PM

Nearly everything you could want to know about the VK amps

http://ultimate-guitar-valveking.wikispaces.com/

UG Community @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com - The Valveking Thread Mk. II

hbucker · 03-23-2011, 08:18 PM

That second thread certainly does look substantial.

I've played a 112 for about 3 years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. I got it used for $280. Retubed it last year and it sounds better now, but not that it sounded bad before that.

Over time it's lost quite a bit of it's initial harshness. Mine sounds much warmer and smoother than any new ones I try at GC.

I agree that if you're into Metal, you need to look elsewhere or use a pedal. Otherwise, this amp can do a lot of good things. A great value for the money. NOT the Holy Grail. But a very solid work horse for the money.

Redstone · 03-24-2011, 08:22 PM

Thanks!
Good info!

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hbucker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Peavey Valve King 112 That second thread certainly does look substantial. I've played a 112 for about 3 years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. I got it used for $280. Retubed it last year and it sounds better now, but not that it sounded bad before that. Over time it's lost quite a bit of it's initial harshness. Mine sounds much warmer and smoother than any new ones I try at GC. I agree that if you're into Metal, you need to look elsewhere or use a pedal. Otherwise, this amp can do a lot of good things. A great value for the money. NOT the Holy Grail. But a very solid work horse for the money. __________________

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