ReValver Amplifiers
09 Peavey 3120 Lead
Inspired by Peavey 3120 (Lead Channel)
The 3120 Leads is the main distorted channel:
- Modern high gain
- More defined than the 6505
- Excellent note separation
Main features:
- Precise distortion
- Perfect for modern metal
- Tight and controlled sound
High gain more “hi-fi”
SOUND CHARACTER
- Aggressive
- Tights
- Defined
- Less mixed
Perfect for fast and technical riffs
RockHard RockHeavy MetalMetalJazzFunkPopAcousticBass
Controls
Treble
High:
- Low → soft
- High → aggressive
Mid
Averages:
- Low → scooped High: more presence
- Fundamental to stay in the mix
Bass
Low:
- Low → tight
- High → fuller
Volume
Channel Level:
- It affects the response
Master Volume
General volume:
- Check the overall level
Output Level
Final volume:
- It does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR
- More definition than the 6505
- Better note separation
- Damping = fundamental control
- Very effective EQ
QUICK ADJUST
- You want metal: damping tight
- Do you want definition: medium mid
- You want punch: controlled bass
- You want aggression: treble alto
PRO TIP (VERY IMPORTANT)
Universal setup:
- Treble: 60%
- Mid: 50%
- Bass: 45%
- Damping: Tight
- Volume: 60%
- Masters: 60%
High gain perfect live
PRO LEVEL MAKEUP
Secret:
3120 = less gain, more definition
COMMON MISTAKE
high bass + damping loose muddy sound
FINAL TRUTH
3120 Lead = modern, precise and readable high gain
Setup Examples
Rhythm metal (perfect)
Treble60%
Mid50%
Bass45%
DampingTight
Volume60%
Masters60%
Tight and precise
Modern metal
Treble65%
Mid45%
Bass45%
DampingTight
More aggressive
Heavy rock
Treble55%
Mid60%
Bass45%
DampingMid
More natural
Lead defined
Treble60%
Mid60%
Bass45%
DampingTight
Sustain + clarity