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Get Tons of Sonic Punch from a Small Tube Combo





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The Peavey Classic 20 packs the sonic punch of a much larger guitar amplifier into a lightweight, 20-watt tube combo. Armed with three 12AX7s and two EL84s, the Classic 20 packs two tube-infused channels that tackle blues, country, and rock with equal certitude. This tube combo amplifier features Pre-Gain and Post-Gain knobs for simplified gain staging, along with a shared 3-band EQ for sculpting your sound. You also get an effects loop for integrating your pedalboard and footswitchable reverb. The Classic 20 boasts plenty of modern features as well, such as a Microphone Simulated Direct Interface XLR and USB outputs, a 3-position power attenuator switch, and Output Tube Status Indication LEDs. Hunting for a versatile tube amplifier with a small footprint? You'll surely dig the rich, warm sound of the Peavey Classic 20.





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Two channels of tube-fueled tone





You can coax a massive spectrum of tones out of the Classic 20. This flexible tube combo amplifier features two channels: Lead and Rhythm. You get a Pre-Gain knob for adjusting the input level of the Lead channel to dial in your desired amount of overdrive, along with a Post-Gain knob to balance the sound of the two channels. A 3-band EQ with Bass, Middle, and Treble knobs is shared by the amplifier's two channels. A global Volume knob rounds out the Classic 20's front-panel control set.





Player-centric features aplenty





The guitarists here at Sweetwater are impressed with the robust feature assembly on the Peavey Classic 20. This fully equipped tube combo sports an effects loop for integrating your pedalboard and other outboard effects, along with a built-in footswitchable reverb. The Classic 20's rear panel brandishes a Microphone Simulated Direct Interface (MSDI) XLR output and USB output for mic-free recording and routing to front of house. You also get a 3-position attenuator switch that allows for 20-, 5-, or 1-watt operation, along with a speaker defeat switch. Output Tube Status Indication (TSI) LEDs round out the Classic 20's impressive feature set.





Peavey Classic 20 Tube Combo Amp Features:


Packs the sonic punch of a large amplifier into a lightweight, 20W combo


Voiced for blues, country, and rock


Includes 2 tube-infused channels: Lead and Rhythm


Pre-Gain and Post-Gain knobs facilitate simplified gain staging


Shared 3-band EQ for sculpting the amplifier's sound


Effects loop makes integrating your pedalboard easy


Footswitchable reverb adds ambience and dimension to your playing


Microphone Simulated Direct Interface (MSDI) XLR output and USB output


3-position attenuator switch allows for 20-, 5-, or 1-watt operation


Speaker defeat switch for silent operation


Output Tube Status Indication (TSI) LEDs