Yeah , this is one of the very best reviews of this amp .... even 10 years later ! I got me one a few months ago . Great amp all around . I've had them all . For me this one does Fender , Mesa , Marshall , Vox , Hiwatt , etc. .. All of them in this amp ! Built like a tank super reliable .
Great to hear that you picked up this amp and especially that you enjoy it. Peavey equipment has been in my collection for over 20 years, and I consider it to be truly excellent gear. That foot switch can be purchased at any licensed Peavey dealer (such as through Musicians Friend online). Thanks for watching! - Andrew
@CanadianCharlie64 ... I've never tried Cellestion Vintage 30 speakers (?) The ValveKing speakers (being stock) are very nice, but I suppose if you take any decent amp (or guitar for that matter) and start down the path of doing Hot-Rodding to them, they certainly do tend to improve. However, the hot-rodding is also specific to the owner doing the modifications. Anyway, the ValveKing (as she's shipped) in my opinion is a bargain in the tube-amp world. Thanks for watching, Andrew Wasson
@OctomomsBaby I couldn't agree more! I've used Peavey's exclusively since 1994 and they've held up solid. And, their customer support is second to none! Thanks for the comment. - Andrew Wasson
This was the video that sold me on the Valveking when I was looking for a tube amp, it does everything I want and on stage it is LOUD and it holds up nicely with a Drummer. Even with the texture knob at 40 watts. Though for the type of Metal I play an Overdrive Pedal is essential for the extra tightness, but for everything else... It kills it! Thanks for making my decision remarkably easier! Cheers!
I remember here in NYC in the late seventies/early eighties, Peavey gained a great reputation really fast. Every time I turned around it seemed someone was playing through one, and no one I remember had a bad word to say about them. They are simply a great American amp company.
The 212 would, (of course), kick serious butt on-stage or at your rehearsals. But, on the other-hand, the 112 would likely work out pretty nice as well, (without all of the added weight of another speaker). Sure they'll sound different, but I'm sure you can almost guess at which one would have more headroom... - Andrew
I am very impressed with the frank and informed reviews you have recorded. I like the way you emphasize the more useful points over the tech-head stuff. Great work. Sweet sounding axe, BTW
what a fantastic amp, all i wanted in an amp was a tube amp with 2 or 3 channels and an effects loop. this delivered, and MORE. gives me a texture knob, a presence knob, and much more bonuses. great 9/10
I have just bought this amp for peanuts and I can't believe the tone it has. I have played many amps on my time and I think it's up there with the best.I think I would have paid full price for it.
Peavey has 4 "Used" Tube Amps in the $200-$300 range that with modifications are excellent amplifiers. VK-112 VK-212 VK-100 watt (Head) Windsor-100 watt(Head) and 2 in the $300 to $400 range Classic 50(212) Classic -50(410) They are cheap, new, out the door, but new owners get disgruntled and blinded by the lights of the "Greener Grass' when instead of ditching these heroes they should be upgrading the speakers and retubing. These are incredible 2 channel Amps with gorgeous reverb. Not the Best. Not Hand Wired. But a damn good Amp and Made In The USA. Simply run you effects thru the clean channel and run the gain channel dry.
Finally someone who knows how to make a a good review! :) What makes this great is that it's brief and it has tons of usefull info on the amp and not just one guy jamming and messing around with the EQ with a noisy mic :P An added plus is playing different styles and not just sticking to palm muted overdrive or shredding etc. We're here for an amp review, not to see your guitar skills :D. Anyway...great review and I will definately check this amp out after watching it...Cheers :)
Have a Peavey 212 VK Took me several weeks to figure out everything...but this is a very close sound as the 1973 Fender twin reverb. I love the amp now that iv'e had it for a year. Incredible power and sound.
I got one of these and was immediately blown away. I do everything from blue grass to metal to Spanish classical. After getting this amp I sold my fender twin reverb. The clean sound with the reverb is so close to the twin I couldn't justify keeping it. This is easily the best amp I've ever owned for what I do.
Really? I've been thinking about getting a fender amp for its clean channel and great reverb. I have a valve king....I guess I don't need to waste the time and money trying to do so.
I have the VK 112 & the VK 212 that I use together with the foot switches, and an ABY switch for toggling and/blending. Killer sound and many tonal variations!!
I've had one a first gen version of thr 212 for about 18 years (since about 07) and it still rips like the day i bought it. Its all business--no frills and no bullshit. They didnt waste any space putting junk effects into it. Great versatility of sound and makes all my guitars sound great, the Strat, Jackson, Gibson LP, and Taylor. The two input jacks make it great for lessons or playing a backing track through an aux 1/8 to 1/4 cable or these new Bluetooth 1/4 inputs. My only issue is when i bought it new i had to haggle my way down to $550 and i believe it was stickered at $700 at the time, and was a new line of high quality amp but seeing them in the couple hundred dollar range in mint condition. Might have to pick up a backup since they're discontinued and Peavey is more concerned with the Vypyrs. Especially for the same price as a 20 watt 8" Orange I was eyeing for portability. It's all personal preference though
It's really nice to see a demo that isn't full of cuss words, the musician can fluently cover all styles of music, and can explain things in terms anyone can understand. Awesome job.
Based on this video I just bought a Valve King 212 and you couldn't have been more correct. It is in fact a beast and sounds amazing. The only issue I have is the lack of bottom end. Is it the speakers? Should I close the back off? What are your ideas and or opinions? Thanks and awesome review!!!
You've pretty much sold it to me dude! Excellent review, best I've seen on TH-cam - not only for this amp but most that I have researched. You really do it well :) Definitely the kind of amp I need, my band plays clean ballads, blues, rock n roll and modern rock with metal attributes like Muse. Thanks a lot for doing the review so well, will still be trying it out in the shop but I know what to look for now!
tommorow i´ll pick up the VK212 wich i bought on EBAY. i think this and one official peavey demo made the decision easy that i can´t go wrong especially at this price. btw thank you for all the free lessons
Sorry to bother, but I needed a quick answer because next week I will buy an amplifier . My favorite is the Peavey VK 212, it is what I was looking forward to buy for my gigs and practice, but I also live in a very small apartment, so... I can't play with that amp in my home. What I wanted to know (you mentioned something about it in your video) is if you can connect a smaller head to the Valveking speakers (something like a 1 or 5w head) and just use the amplification from the smaller head.
@ecgedcel : it's a fixed bias amp you can go to eurotubes website and buy a matched set within spec for the amp and be good to go...mine has their preamp tubes and they sound great! I have factory rubytubes 6L6's for now but have heard upgrading the tibes and speaker can make a big improvement...thing is mine sounds so good with just the preamp upgraded I keep forgetting to order them! Wonderful amp once you fine tune the settings to you style
@simon19942008 A tube amp uses tubes instead of a digital preamp. Tubes are a older technology but sound really nice and warm when turned up loud. At quiet volumes digital probably has better distortion, but when cranked tubes definitely sound the best. Brands like Line6 are mostly digital, while Marshall is mostly tube. A combo amp has the amp and speakers in one package, while a stack has the amp and speakers separately, so you would need an external cabinet .
The big weakness of this amp is the speakers. I've changed them to Celestion V30s, made a huge difference! And for metal add a tube screamer or a maxon od and it's going to be really heavy and tight.
-I'm going to transfer that 212 combo into an amp + head -the combo bag will be the 212 cab and I'm going to close the back -I'm going to make a separate head -After a while I will change the speakers by V30's
Great review and you echo my thoughts on this amp exactly. I used this amp as my primary amp on stage. I have had a few over the years including Fender Twins, silverface and supersonic, Line 6, Marshall JCM etc, but it was always this amp that I preferred. It has great tone and a rich bottom end. It can be easily dialled in and it works so well with pedals. I found it tough and durable and was considerably lighter than the Fender Supersonic Twin ( mind you I think everything is lighter than this amp)
My wife got me one about 9 years ago and at that time they were just coming out,and I was not happy at first but as time went by and the more I played on it this is a very good amp.VK212 COMBO IS JUST AS GOOD AS A FENDER TWIN. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND CHEAP 👌
I bought my Valveking 212 two days ago and I couldn't be happier. Once I watched this video I knew it would be perfect, so thanks a lot! Also, do you have an idea where I can get the foot switch to go with the amp?
Dear Andrew, thank you so much to introducing this wonderful amp, this is exactly what I´ve been looking for so many years. I´m so sick and tired those monster amps with super high gain with death metal music with dropped tuning, those will never tell us how they behave with clean channel and blues and rock overdrive which is the most important to me. It has to be very correct not just something like that. Valveking gives us all that we really need with very good and musical clean sound which is always missing if you´re looking for good rock overdrive with harmonies included. You missed one thing, when you play silent how this answers, does it still get loud or follow your finger touch?
@DanjoForrest For starters throw out the "settings" thing, and take a look at his studio room, hardwood floors, alot of bare walls, what looks to be an AGK possibly a perception series mic and you will get a totally different sound. In andrews case he could most likely turn down half his settings way back, to what you might need to have to get his sound in a typical basement. They might get you close, but most likely will not unless you have very simillar conditions. CHeers, IC
The bedroom level is easily attainable. There are enough controls to dial in a good sound at any volume. Seriously, best amp you can get for the money and you'll be super happy with it. I thought 100 wattts was way more than I needed 'cuz I'm a low-watt amp guy so I sold mine. Dumbest move I ever made. I'm looking for another. I swear, the only advantage of a small amp is its easier to carry. The VK is not as portable. Go try one at low levels . Killer amp !!
Blackstar HT series. Orange Tiny Terror. Jet City. I gotta say, the Valveking is a pretty decent amp, but 100 watts is a bit much to really crank for power tube overdrive. If you want great distortion tones, go for something lower wattage and easier to crank because tube amps sound better the louder they are turned up. It's hard to get a 100 watt amp into magicaltoneland. Just speaking from experience!
Hey Andrew I have a Peavey Valveking 112, nice amp for the money but the stock speaker is crap. I swapped it out for a Cellestion Vintage 30. I wonder why you did not find any bad things to say about it. I love my VK all but the stock speaker.
This amp is a monster and I own it . If you are inclined to mod them, (which I don't find necessary ) ask any mod guy--Fargen, Voodoo, etc and they will tell you that Peavey has all the right stuff (signal path etc) to make a great amp . I already think it's pretty great but I suppose if you put in higher quality caps, resistors and all that stuff you'd hear some improvement .Also, Peavey's service dept is second to none ! I am very impressed w the VK212.
I will admit I have the 112 and with all stock, it does sound like crap, but when you swap the tubes out and change the speaker, it sounds like a completely different amp. The gain is pretty damn good for hard rock and some forms of metal at that point.
My 112 is full stock (ruby 6L6 and jj 12ax7) and it doesn't sound like crap...!!! I have an Engl screamer pro blues to compare and i've had a lot of great amps like fender twin, the 112 is a really great amp for clean sound..., i must admit that i don't use the overdrive chanel but there's a mod you can look at on youtube ("peavey valveking 112 modification 1-2" and 2-2), you could like the overdrive tone after the mod... ;-)
Sadly, they come stock with Rubys. Rubys are fucking horrible. I have the 212 and will soon swap out the shitty Rubys for a JJ/Tung Sol combo. A pair of Celestions would be sick as well. I can make it sound decent with the Rubys and VK speakers with my pedals, but it'll be a whole 'nother amp once I swap those out.
@ultimateinfinite Agreed, for better distortion tones something like an Orange Tiny Terror, Blackstar HT, Egnater Tweaker, or Jet City would be more fitting. Especially that Tiny Terror, you can crank that thing to hell and back
Hey Andrew ! You rock ! Your videos are really helpful to me. I had two questions also if you don't mind : What is that thing on the bottom of your guitar ? And: What pickups are on the Bridge and Neck of that guitar ? I've never seen a design like that with the two tiny bars, then again, I am used to Les Pauls and their humbuckers lol
@funtochill431 The Texture control changes the amp from Class A to Class A/B operation, actually. and I prefer the drive of a tube power amp with minimal preamp drive to get a more natural, organic tone. I would never say any distortion pedal could beat the overdrive of an amp considering Soldano, Splawn, or even my beloved Orange Rocker 30 stack. The MT2 would be good for a hyperdistorted scooped tone, but not really a very dynamic, warm, and organic tone true to your guitar.
@CanadianCharlie64 I think the new VK's these days are better than the old ones. I have one from about a year and a half ago and comparing it to the new one, the pots are smoother, the speakers are a bit better, and the gain control is more responsive. I think they tweaked them. But the difference may just be in my head.....
Thank you for the kind comment. The Strat that I used here has a Seymour Duncan "Hot Rail" in the Bridge position, and a Seymour Duncan "Cool Rail" in the Neck position. Excellent pickups.
Nice video mate, I got a vk112... changed valves and speaker (the original speaker seems to lack definition in band settings). I was wondering, why didn't you put a patch cable in the fxloop? it activates the fxloop buffer and gives you a 'beefier' sound. :) Anyway i wanted to ask if you feel like the drive channels make loads of unexpected noise? my lead sounds are much more cleaner from pedals like BB preamp than from amp channels that seem to bring lots of noise. Tks for your attention
what is a jcm 100? if you mean a jcm 800,i definitely would not choose this over the Marshall myself(because i had a jcm800 and want one again,plus its worth about $2000)but the valve king would definitely be far more useable with the variable output and channel switching.
@CanadianCharlie64 The Valveking speaker may be crap, but Andrew has the uncanny ability to make any amp sound good :) I run the Valveking through a Marshall cab with G12T-75's and it sounds great.
Hmm, i can get this amp and the peavey 6505 plus 112 combo for the same price, it seems that this amp just has a lot more features in general, except for pre and post buttons. What would you recommend?
I've seen 3 used ones of this amp in different stores over the past couple of years, and they ALWAYS have the same weird problem with the overdrive channel cutting in-and-out and sounding like something isn't right, while the clean channel is fine! lol
@jonboynumba1 I own the 100w head and think this amp rocks. I insist, that if the sound isn't exactly the way you like, try putting a 10-ban EQ running through the loop. Much cheaper than switching out the tubes.
I have this amp and I've found that the lead channel's EQ is absolutely horrible, and i got a sonic maximizer and a MXR 31 band EQ. With these i can get every style like you have but extremal more versatile. Also I find that the stock speakers are really dull, not enough crisp for me. But overall this amp is amazing and I'm very satisfied with it.
could you please tell me what your dials are set on the lead channel when your playing the more bluesy sound, I've been having a really hard time finding a good sound, if you could please respond to this question I would greatly appreciate it.
I managed to obtain one of these at Guitar Center used for $200. I consider that a steal of a lifetime. I'll never get a tube amp that cheap again.
I bought one today for 120€, my god was it a good deal.
@@tktspeed1433 I bought a 112 converted to a head for 100€ today.
Yeah , this is one of the very best reviews of this amp .... even 10 years later ! I got me one a few months ago . Great amp all around . I've had them all . For me this one does Fender , Mesa , Marshall , Vox , Hiwatt , etc. .. All of them in this amp ! Built like a tank super reliable .
Great to hear that you picked up this amp and especially that you enjoy it. Peavey equipment has been in my collection for over 20 years, and I consider it to be truly excellent gear. That foot switch can be purchased at any licensed Peavey dealer (such as through Musicians Friend online). Thanks for watching! - Andrew
the best out there. I was blown away with the sound and it's my all time favorite. bought for $200 used. will never get rid of it.
@BFMVFREAK2010,
No pedals in this video. Just the amp's own spring reverb, (built in).
Thanks for watching,
Andrew Wasson
Just picked one of these up up at a pawnshop for $375. This review helped me feel confident in this purchase. Thank you!
@CanadianCharlie64 ...
I've never tried Cellestion Vintage 30 speakers (?) The ValveKing speakers (being stock) are very nice, but I suppose if you take any decent amp (or guitar for that matter) and start down the path of doing Hot-Rodding to them, they certainly do tend to improve. However, the hot-rodding is also specific to the owner doing the modifications. Anyway, the ValveKing (as she's shipped) in my opinion is a bargain in the tube-amp world.
Thanks for watching,
Andrew Wasson
@itstristanyo ... In this video, it is a AKG PERCEPTION 170 Pro Instrument condenser mic (with small diaphragm) direct to a Mackie 1202-VLZ3.
@OctomomsBaby
I couldn't agree more! I've used Peavey's exclusively since 1994 and they've held up solid. And, their customer support is second to none! Thanks for the comment.
- Andrew Wasson
Nice review dude. nice work.
This was the video that sold me on the Valveking when I was looking for a tube amp, it does everything I want and on stage it is LOUD and it holds up nicely with a Drummer. Even with the texture knob at 40 watts.
Though for the type of Metal I play an Overdrive Pedal is essential for the extra tightness, but for everything else... It kills it!
Thanks for making my decision remarkably easier! Cheers!
I remember here in NYC in the late seventies/early eighties, Peavey gained a great reputation really fast. Every time I turned around it seemed someone was playing through one, and no one I remember had a bad word to say about them. They are simply a great American amp company.
The 212 would, (of course), kick serious butt on-stage or at your rehearsals. But, on the other-hand, the 112 would likely work out pretty nice as well, (without all of the added weight of another speaker). Sure they'll sound different, but I'm sure you can almost guess at which one would have more headroom... - Andrew
300 in 2024 still a steal !! Great sounding amp.
Hi, can you tell me if this amp is loud enough for bar/pub/small venue gigs, please?
@@shaunhutchison4049 yes it's 100 watts all tube
I am very impressed with the frank and informed reviews you have recorded. I like the way you emphasize the more useful points over the tech-head stuff. Great work.
Sweet sounding axe, BTW
what a fantastic amp, all i wanted in an amp was a tube amp with 2 or 3 channels and an effects loop. this delivered, and MORE. gives me a texture knob, a presence knob, and much more bonuses. great 9/10
I have just bought this amp for peanuts and I can't believe the tone it has.
I have played many amps on my time and I think it's up there with the best.I think I would have paid full price for it.
not a lot ! Cause, there is so much better and not more expansive. Take a Jet City and tell me how does sound your dirty peavey channel after.
Peavey has 4 "Used" Tube Amps in the $200-$300 range that with modifications are excellent amplifiers.
VK-112
VK-212
VK-100 watt (Head)
Windsor-100 watt(Head)
and 2 in the $300 to $400 range
Classic 50(212)
Classic -50(410)
They are cheap, new, out the door, but new owners get disgruntled and blinded by the lights of the "Greener Grass' when instead of ditching these heroes they should be upgrading the speakers and retubing.
These are incredible 2 channel Amps with gorgeous reverb. Not the Best. Not Hand Wired. But a damn good Amp and Made In The USA.
Simply run you effects thru the clean channel and run the gain channel dry.
Finally someone who knows how to make a a good review! :)
What makes this great is that it's brief and it has tons of usefull info on the amp and not just one guy jamming and messing around with the EQ with a noisy mic :P
An added plus is playing different styles and not just sticking to palm muted overdrive or shredding etc. We're here for an amp review, not to see your guitar skills :D.
Anyway...great review and I will definately check this amp out after watching it...Cheers :)
Have a Peavey 212 VK Took me several weeks to figure out everything...but this is a very close sound as the 1973 Fender twin reverb. I love the amp now that iv'e had it for a year. Incredible power and sound.
I got one of these and was immediately blown away. I do everything from blue grass to metal to Spanish classical. After getting this amp I sold my fender twin reverb. The clean sound with the reverb is so close to the twin I couldn't justify keeping it. This is easily the best amp I've ever owned for what I do.
Really? I've been thinking about getting a fender amp for its clean channel and great reverb. I have a valve king....I guess I don't need to waste the time and money trying to do so.
I just bought a Peavy ValveKing 112 50 w for $220 & it’s great. & I have a 212 100 w for $335 coming 9/20/24
They are solid amps!
I have the VK 112 & the VK 212 that I use together with the foot switches, and an ABY switch for toggling and/blending. Killer sound and many tonal variations!!
you really look like you had fun on this video:) nice to see you smiling!
Great review of this amp! I appreciate the time you took to explain how the amp actually works with all styles of music. Well done!
I've had one a first gen version of thr 212 for about 18 years (since about 07) and it still rips like the day i bought it. Its all business--no frills and no bullshit. They didnt waste any space putting junk effects into it.
Great versatility of sound and makes all my guitars sound great, the Strat, Jackson, Gibson LP, and Taylor. The two input jacks make it great for lessons or playing a backing track through an aux 1/8 to 1/4 cable or these new Bluetooth 1/4 inputs.
My only issue is when i bought it new i had to haggle my way down to $550 and i believe it was stickered at $700 at the time, and was a new line of high quality amp but seeing them in the couple hundred dollar range in mint condition. Might have to pick up a backup since they're discontinued and Peavey is more concerned with the Vypyrs. Especially for the same price as a 20 watt 8" Orange I was eyeing for portability. It's all personal preference though
Thanks, Glad that this video helped! - Andrew
It's really nice to see a demo that isn't full of cuss words, the musician can fluently cover all styles of music, and can explain things in terms anyone can understand. Awesome job.
Based on this video I just bought a Valve King 212 and you couldn't have been more correct. It is in fact a beast and sounds amazing. The only issue I have is the lack of bottom end. Is it the speakers? Should I close the back off? What are your ideas and or opinions?
Thanks and awesome review!!!
You've pretty much sold it to me dude!
Excellent review, best I've seen on TH-cam - not only for this amp but most that I have researched. You really do it well :)
Definitely the kind of amp I need, my band plays clean ballads, blues, rock n roll and modern rock with metal attributes like Muse. Thanks a lot for doing the review so well, will still be trying it out in the shop but I know what to look for now!
Thank you! You answered my question whether or not it was safe to connect it to an extension. Much appreciated!
@simon19942008 the Behringer VirTube is not a tube amp; it is a tube modelling amp meaning that it tries to emulate the sound via digital processors.
tommorow i´ll pick up the VK212 wich i bought on EBAY. i think this and one official peavey demo made the decision easy that i can´t go wrong especially at this price.
btw thank you for all the free lessons
Bro so nice review I had it already for a year and always learn New things about it
Sorry to bother, but I needed a quick answer because next week I will buy an amplifier . My favorite is the Peavey VK 212, it is what I was looking forward to buy for my gigs and practice, but I also live in a very small apartment, so... I can't play with that amp in my home. What I wanted to know (you mentioned something about it in your video) is if you can connect a smaller head to the Valveking speakers (something like a 1 or 5w head) and just use the amplification from the smaller head.
@ecgedcel : it's a fixed bias amp you can go to eurotubes website and buy a matched set within spec for the amp and be good to go...mine has their preamp tubes and they sound great! I have factory rubytubes 6L6's for now but have heard upgrading the tibes and speaker can make a big improvement...thing is mine sounds so good with just the preamp upgraded I keep forgetting to order them! Wonderful amp once you fine tune the settings to you style
Great review, the most dynamic and best sounding one I've come across for this amp. I think I've made made my decision. Thank you!
great review, thank you!
Just bought a second hand one this morning. Its totally AWESOME. If you cant get this thing to rock out, best choose another instrument.
@simon19942008 A tube amp uses tubes instead of a digital preamp. Tubes are a older technology but sound really nice and warm when turned up loud. At quiet volumes digital probably has better distortion, but when cranked tubes definitely sound the best. Brands like Line6 are mostly digital, while Marshall is mostly tube.
A combo amp has the amp and speakers in one package, while a stack has the amp and speakers separately, so you would need an external cabinet .
The big weakness of this amp is the speakers. I've changed them to Celestion V30s, made a huge difference! And for metal add a tube screamer or a maxon od and it's going to be really heavy and tight.
that song at the end is beautiful
i just put my marshall valvestate into my valveking via effects loop and its killer marshall tube tone!
Yes!
-I'm going to transfer that 212 combo into an amp + head
-the combo bag will be the 212 cab and I'm going to close the back
-I'm going to make a separate head
-After a while I will change the speakers by V30's
Very good demonstration and review.
Thank You Sir.
Great review and you echo my thoughts on this amp exactly. I used this amp as my primary amp on stage. I have had a few over the years including Fender Twins, silverface and supersonic, Line 6, Marshall JCM etc, but it was always this amp that I preferred. It has great tone and a rich bottom end. It can be easily dialled in and it works so well with pedals. I found it tough and durable and was considerably lighter than the Fender Supersonic Twin ( mind you I think everything is lighter than this amp)
Just the review I wanted to see, instead of some cheesy shredding
My wife got me one about 9 years ago and at that time they were just coming out,and I was not happy at first but as time went by and the more I played on it this is a very good amp.VK212 COMBO IS JUST AS GOOD AS A FENDER TWIN. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND CHEAP 👌
First time I´ve watched your demos. You´ve got my subscription already!
Thanks for the review, I was't sure about this amp but I'm sold now!
I bought my Valveking 212 two days ago and I couldn't be happier. Once I watched this video I knew it would be perfect, so thanks a lot! Also, do you have an idea where I can get the foot switch to go with the amp?
Dear Andrew, thank you so much to introducing this wonderful amp, this is exactly what I´ve been looking for so many years. I´m so sick and tired those monster amps with super high gain with death metal music with dropped tuning, those will never tell us how they behave with clean channel and blues and rock overdrive which is the most important to me. It has to be very correct not just something like that. Valveking gives us all that we really need with very good and musical clean sound which is always missing if you´re looking for good rock overdrive with harmonies included. You missed one thing, when you play silent how this answers, does it still get loud or follow your finger touch?
Great precise review!!!
@DanjoForrest For starters throw out the "settings" thing, and take a look at his studio room, hardwood floors, alot of bare walls, what looks to be an AGK possibly a perception series mic and you will get a totally different sound. In andrews case he could most likely turn down half his settings way back, to what you might need to have to get his sound in a typical basement. They might get you close, but most likely will not unless you have very simillar conditions. CHeers, IC
awsome thanks!
The bedroom level is easily attainable. There are enough controls to dial in a good sound at any volume. Seriously, best amp you can get for the money and you'll be super happy with it. I thought 100 wattts was way more than I needed 'cuz I'm a low-watt amp guy so I sold mine. Dumbest move I ever made. I'm looking for another. I swear, the only advantage of a small amp is its easier to carry. The VK is not as portable. Go try one at low levels . Killer amp !!
Great video, thank you, nice chops too,
When I was looking for an amp this one was the first that caught my eye. Nice review. 'Til today still haven't gotten an amp, though.
Blackstar HT series. Orange Tiny Terror. Jet City. I gotta say, the Valveking is a pretty decent amp, but 100 watts is a bit much to really crank for power tube overdrive. If you want great distortion tones, go for something lower wattage and easier to crank because tube amps sound better the louder they are turned up. It's hard to get a 100 watt amp into magicaltoneland. Just speaking from experience!
Hey Andrew I have a Peavey Valveking 112, nice amp for the money but the stock speaker is crap. I swapped it out for a Cellestion Vintage 30. I wonder why you did not find any bad things to say about it. I love my VK all but the stock speaker.
This amp is a monster and I own it . If you are inclined to mod them, (which I don't find necessary ) ask any mod guy--Fargen, Voodoo, etc and they will tell you that Peavey has all the right stuff (signal path etc) to make a great amp . I already think it's pretty great but I suppose if you put in higher quality caps, resistors and all that stuff you'd hear some improvement .Also, Peavey's service dept is second to none ! I am very impressed w the VK212.
I will admit I have the 112 and with all stock, it does sound like crap, but when you swap the tubes out and change the speaker, it sounds like a completely different amp. The gain is pretty damn good for hard rock and some forms of metal at that point.
Like which tube swap & speaker found one cheap $199 used.
Tempted getting it change speaker to an evh which is like a cream back.
My 112 is full stock (ruby 6L6 and jj 12ax7) and it doesn't sound like crap...!!! I have an Engl screamer pro blues to compare and i've had a lot of great amps like fender twin, the 112 is a really great amp for clean sound..., i must admit that i don't use the overdrive chanel but there's a mod you can look at on youtube ("peavey valveking 112 modification 1-2" and 2-2), you could like the overdrive tone after the mod... ;-)
Sadly, they come stock with Rubys. Rubys are fucking horrible. I have the 212 and will soon swap out the shitty Rubys for a JJ/Tung Sol combo. A pair of Celestions would be sick as well. I can make it sound decent with the Rubys and VK speakers with my pedals, but it'll be a whole 'nother amp once I swap those out.
I own the 112, and it's perfectly usable for gigging.
Great review. You've got me thinking about getting one now.
Thanks for great review. Pickups makes HUGE difference in sound. What pickups do you have in your guitar in thin review?
@ultimateinfinite Agreed, for better distortion tones something like an Orange Tiny Terror, Blackstar HT, Egnater Tweaker, or Jet City would be more fitting. Especially that Tiny Terror, you can crank that thing to hell and back
Hey Andrew ! You rock ! Your videos are really helpful to me. I had two questions also if you don't mind : What is that thing on the bottom of your guitar ? And: What pickups are on the Bridge and Neck of that guitar ? I've never seen a design like that with the two tiny bars, then again, I am used to Les Pauls and their humbuckers lol
Peavey are an excellent brand, not just their amps, their PXD (i think thats the name) series of guitars are phenominal
Love that amp !!
@funtochill431 The Texture control changes the amp from Class A to Class A/B operation, actually. and I prefer the drive of a tube power amp with minimal preamp drive to get a more natural, organic tone. I would never say any distortion pedal could beat the overdrive of an amp considering Soldano, Splawn, or even my beloved Orange Rocker 30 stack. The MT2 would be good for a hyperdistorted scooped tone, but not really a very dynamic, warm, and organic tone true to your guitar.
@CanadianCharlie64 I think the new VK's these days are better than the old ones. I have one from about a year and a half ago and comparing it to the new one, the pots are smoother, the speakers are a bit better, and the gain control is more responsive. I think they tweaked them. But the difference may just be in my head.....
Thanks for a great review without shredding :-) Will this amp play 70's classic rock well? Led Zeppelin, Sabbath and so ?
Yes, it's great for THAT music, just play with the knobs and set the gain properly and you can nail classic rock !
hi there please you can compare the peavey valveking and de marshall ma100c or make a demo of the marshall ..
man, you make it sound sweet at the clean channel ...great..
I know this doesn't have anything to do with the video but what kind of pickups do you have in your strat it has great tone
Thank you for the kind comment. The Strat that I used here has a Seymour Duncan "Hot Rail" in the Bridge position, and a Seymour Duncan "Cool Rail" in the Neck position. Excellent pickups.
Thanks for the great review!
Nice video mate, I got a vk112... changed valves and speaker (the original speaker seems to lack definition in band settings).
I was wondering, why didn't you put a patch cable in the fxloop? it activates the fxloop buffer and gives you a 'beefier' sound. :)
Anyway i wanted to ask if you feel like the drive channels make loads of unexpected noise?
my lead sounds are much more cleaner from pedals like BB preamp than from amp channels that seem to bring lots of noise. Tks for your attention
what is a jcm 100? if you mean a jcm 800,i definitely would not choose this over the Marshall myself(because i had a jcm800 and want one again,plus its worth about $2000)but the valve king would definitely be far more useable with the variable output and channel switching.
Is there a half stack( Head) version?
@CanadianCharlie64 The Valveking speaker may be crap, but Andrew has the uncanny ability to make any amp sound good :) I run the Valveking through a Marshall cab with G12T-75's and it sounds great.
Interesting demo. But I was curious----- on the clean channel, did you engage the bright switch, or leave it off?
Stellar review! This actually helps. Subscribed!
Hmm, i can get this amp and the peavey 6505 plus 112 combo for the same price, it seems that this amp just has a lot more features in general, except for pre and post buttons. What would you recommend?
I've seen 3 used ones of this amp in different stores over the past couple of years, and they ALWAYS have the same weird problem with the overdrive channel cutting in-and-out and sounding like something isn't right, while the clean channel is fine! lol
or get an amp that works
@@2beJTI’ve found a used VK 2x12 in excellent condition, and I’ve laid it away.
@@gwugluud woot woot :) happy to hear it. I hope you enjoy it so much.
Hey Andrew, what microphone are you using, and is it directly connected to a computer or to a mixer or what?
@jonboynumba1 I own the 100w head and think this amp rocks. I insist, that if the sound isn't exactly the way you like, try putting a 10-ban EQ running through the loop. Much cheaper than switching out the tubes.
Great review Andrew :)
Hey! Great video.
How's the bass respond on this thing? I need that to be good for palmmutes.
I found one near new for 150 I like it alot
great demo !! Love it!
Would it be worth buying a second hand one of these amps now or they to old to deal with
great demo Andrew! I want one too.
but wait... meeza boogie? dude its -maysa- latin for table top
crazy canoudians
Excelent amp! Impressed!
I have this amp and I've found that the lead channel's EQ is absolutely horrible, and i got a sonic maximizer and a MXR 31 band EQ. With these i can get every style like you have but extremal more versatile. Also I find that the stock speakers are really dull, not enough crisp for me. But overall this amp is amazing and I'm very satisfied with it.
I have this amp got it for my Birthday
TRUST ME PEOPLE THIS AMP IS A KILLER
Would love to know how the lead channel is EQ'd here!
Awesome super duper demo,
Thanks
now this is a great review !! thx .
could you please tell me what your dials are set on the lead channel when your playing the more bluesy sound, I've been having a really hard time finding a good sound, if you could please respond to this question I would greatly appreciate it.