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Peavey ValveKing 212

Item ID: ValveK212

2-channel, 100-watt 2 x 12" All-tube Guitar Combo Amp

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All-tube Guitar Amp Combines Boutique Features and Reliability

The Peavey ValveKing 212 Combo is a new, all-tube guitar amp combining boutique features and hot-rodded tones with legendary Peavey reliability. The Peavey ValveKing 212 Combo features a patent-pending, variable Class A-A/B control called Texture™, which allows sweepable selection between Class A and Class A/B power structures, as well as any combination of the two. With this exclusive feature, guitarists can coax virtually any tone from this tweaked-out amplifier. The Peavey ValveKing 212 Combo's preamp and power sections are powered by 6L6GC and 12AX7 tubes, respectively, and drive specially voiced 12-inch ValveKing loudspeakers.

The Peavey ValveKing 212 Combo's features include two footswitchable channels with independent, three-band EQ and volume, plus a footswitchable gain/volume boost on the lead channel to provide extra volume for solos. Peavey ValveKing 212 Combo also features global resonance, presence and reverb controls, a buffered effects loop and dual speaker jacks in parallel.


Peavey ValveKing 212 Combo Features:
  • 100 watts (rms) into 16, 8, or 4 ohms (switchable)
  • Four 6L6GC and three 12AX7 tubes
  • Two independent footswitchable channels
  • Separate EQ for each channel
  • Footswitchable gain/volume boost on lead channel
  • Dual paralleled speaker jacks
  • Two 12-inch ValveKing speakers
  • Reverb with level control
  • Buffered effects liip
  • Resonance and presence controls
  • New TEXTURE™ variable Class A simulation control (patent pending)
Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 100W
Speakers 2 x 12" ValveKing
Effects No
Reverb Yes
EQ Bass, Middle, Treble
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12 AX7
Power Tubes 4 x 6L6GC
Inputs 2 x Instrument
Outputs 2 x Speaker
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 20.6"
Width 26.4"
Depth 11.6"
Weight 64.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 00575650

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based on 8 reviews

Great Tube AMP!

by James Dunham from Oklahoma
July 29, 2011
Music Background: Pro Musician
I had been looking for a great tube combo amp to take the place of my old Marshall JCM 800 that just wasn't doing it for me any more. Did alot of research and stumbled across this great amp from Peav... read more [+]ey.

Here's my rig which might be considered a little unconventional (Vox Tonelab), but I like simplicity: PRS SE Torrero -->Vox Tonelab ST -->Peavey Valveking 212.

First of all, this amp is LOUD. I only have to put the volume on 3 for stage or practice. Both the clean channel and the distortion channel can provide a great range of tones via the the 3 eq knobs and the texture knob on the back of the amp. The Texture knob will vary the amp from a total class A amp to and class AB amp with any combination in between.

The wood is thick which helps with the awesome tone it puts out. It has an open back. I don't think it will ever fall apart structurally.

This amp is good for ANY type of music you can think of. Great country/blues tones with a strat and great Classic Rock/Metal tones with my PRS.

For me, this is a very "Inspiring" amp. Since it sounds so great, it inspires me to play better while I am playing at rehearsal or live.

The pricing is great on this too. Get it! close [-]

i own a Peavy XXX

by Viper from monroeville,PA
January 24, 2008
Music Background: pro with 25 years of experience.
well i have the full 1960 marshall speaker stack w/ the XXx head ...and once you play this rig ...you are hooked forever.
carrying around all that weight and a reverb pedal/wah... read more [+]/and maximizerBBE unit with a boss and digitech distortion is NOT FUN...or quick.
i had a zillion 65-75 watt solid state amps from fender/ibanez/sunn/crate/marshall etc...so i bundled up a trade and went to guitar shop.
once we evened up and i took it home and played it side by side with the XXX..well i was a VERY HAPPY CRUNCHMASTER !!!
Peavy just "gets it" when it comes to servicing high gain players who rely on killer heavy tone ...yet need clear and high end articulation that sings and sustains forever.
plus the VK212 has reverb built in and that texture knob nmuances the tubes in so many useful ways. keep it at 8 ohms for loudest power and stereo operation. you can also out it to 4x12 cabs. SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET !!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm in love and it's not even a blonde. close [-]

Great bang for the buck

by Chris from Iowa
December 28, 2007
Music Background: Hobbyist
I decided to sell my Fender Blues Jr SE and began my search for a new amp. I first test drove this amp and fell in love with it. I have never owned a Peavey prior to this and was skeptical due to so... read more [+]me of the reviews out there. After owning it for over a month, I can only say that those who gave it the bad press probably had never played through it. This thing performs great on many levels. The main thing with this amp is IT IS LOUD! The clean channel sounds great throughout the volume range. The lead channel can give you the metal tone without the use of any external stomps or processors. The texture control which is located on the rear unfortunately does make quite the difference. I have found a sweet spot and stuck with it. The amp is a tank, weighing in around 65 lbs. $600.00 for an all tube 100w amp, you can't go wrong. In my opinion, this will smoke the cheap MG series Marshall's. Of course, those who tag it bad are comparing it to JCM800's and Mesa. It's a 600$ amp and not a $2000.00+ head. I think anyone that likes to play heavy should test it out, you'd be surprised at what this thing can do. close [-]

SWEET ! ! !

by D C from FLORIDA
August 18, 2007
Music Background: Guitar Player for 40+ years...Blues, Old Rock
Recently been on search for a new tube Amp, looked at the fender family, Mesa Boogie, Marshall, etc..

I noticed the Peavey ValveKing family at a local guitar store, played the VK112 and... read more [+] found it very good, but the VK212 offered the direct out feature, and VK112 does not..
The VK212 is much warmer sound, and I consider the sound to be equal to the Fender twin, but considerable less price tag...
Built like a Tank..

The Clean channel is what Use most of time, but the distortion channel works well...I am totally satisfied with the product and if I needed a replacment I would purchase the same!!

GOOD JOB PEAVEY!!!!! close [-]

Great amp!

by Joe Petz from Wichita Falls,Tx
August 19, 2010
Music Background: Pro Musician
I love this amp. I bought this amp a few months ago and I couldnt be happier. It sounds amazing! My sales consultant Ryan Murphy was very professional and also very helpful. The shipping was extremely... read more [+] fast. I am now a sweetwater customer for life! close [-]
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